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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
8
Thomson Lodge Number 555 meets on the first and third Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in the hall from March to September, and from September 26 to March 25 at 7 p.m. Officers listed include W.M K. L. Fuller and C. H. Jenkins, Sec.
Wanted young men handy with car tools to apply now for permanent employment rate 4e to 63e per hour depending upon ability and experience Call on or write Master Mechanic C B Q RR Galesburg Ill.
By order of the County Court of Carroll County Illinois Herbert Peck administrator of the Alexander Fye estate announces sale of Lots 3 4 and 5 south 150 feet of block 7 French Green Add Thomson Illinois on September 7 between 10 am and 5 pm at the west door of Thomson State Bank sale to highest bidder terms six months credit notes with security and mortgage Herbert S Peck Administrator August 3 1922
Report describes a man called Stone-Eater from northern France who swallows hard stones and drinks briny water, living in a secluded area with a keeper. Benoit notes his massive gullet, strong teeth, corrosive saliva, and unusually low stomach, linked to consuming many flints.
The passage notes rugs used for prayer in Persian and Mohammedan traditions, facing Mecca, with believers removing jewels and performing prostrations. It recalls Cleopatra’s looms in Egypt, rugs shipped to meet Caesar, and Virgil’s reference to royal carpets under thrones and chariots, highlighting rugs' ceremonial and imperial roles.
The text traces the sestertius from its meaning as half a third to its Roman monetary role. It explains silver coin introduction around 268 B C, its value relative to the as, weight changes, shifts after the Punic War, and reforms under Augustus, noting a copper sestertius of 4 asses around four U.S. cents.
A rainy day in Switzerland halts diversions as travelers stay put and reflect. A coachman, tavern visitors, boatman, and stabled travelers pass time by doors, writing journals, sketching, and recalling friends. Longknow notes leisure, unfinished letters, and a rough pencil study from yesterday in open air.
Deacon Gildrow argues that a man may write a check for a wife's new suit if it ensures marriage, even at the cost of his overcoat next winter. Mrs. Deacon Gildrow counters that saving a man could prompt a proposal, and the idea of a closet filled with old fishers is cited as safety in marriage.
A terse exchange asserts Smith’s identity as a Hye wire and recalls a morning interaction where he allegedly touched the speaker for twenty dollars, leaving them shocked. The fragment hints at a dispute or accusation centered on personal conduct and payment.
Trees on the grounds are being trimmed and cut down to improve appearance. Local residents Mr and Mrs William Livingston hosted their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Lehly of Rockford for several days last week. Kyle Rawlins returned from the Lamb Hospital in Clinton after lip infection treatment. Parent-Teacher officer elections for the coming year will be on the first regular meeting night Thursday Sept 7. Miss Bertha Alexander trained nurse visited en route from Billings Mont to Chicago. Mrs Frank Reynolds and family of Maple Park II returned home after visiting Mrs A E Lewis and family. Mrs Luther Depain and oldest daughter of Arga-Fa are listed as scarlet fever victims with precautions in place. The Misses Helen and Irene Sheridan, with Ambrose Kilday and Bill Hawk, spent Sunday on the steamer Washington from Clinton to Savanna. Jerome Smith survived a heat episode last Thursday and has resumed work on the section. The Junior Endeavor of the Christian church hosted a program and cafeteria luncheon last Thursday. a large crowd attended despite the heat.
Mrs Doreas Stores and Miss Landrum cancelled teaching engagements while a Lyons Iowa teacher with eight years experience was hired. Bayard Hollinshead leaves Morrison to resume studies at Decatur North Dakota. French family returns from six weeks westward. James Sorensen and family auto trip through Wisconsin Minnesota Dakotas. Mark C Gaar visits Thomson from San Jon New Mexico after cattle trip to Kansas City. Mystic Workers doctor D W Cunningham of Clinton Iowa drowned in the Mississippi at Commanche Iowa when boat capsized during a position change.
Mrs A E Lewis and her children Ivan and Sylvia leave Saturday for Minneapolis. They travel with Mr and Mrs Harry Stirling who have been visiting the Lewis family for two weeks.
Earl Bennett and family of Fulton John Teeter of Le Claire were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Dorcas St Ores. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss who motored from Chicago remaining until Monday. Mrs. Hotchkiss is a granddaughter of Mrs. St Ores.
Motorists entered Asa Holland’s melon patch Sunday morning and helped themselves to fruit. The owner and Deputy Sheriff Chas Groharing pursued them and made them pay for the melons taken.
Margaret Melendy executrix of the George N Melendy estate will appear before Carroll County Court at Mount Carroll in November to settle claims and request debts be paid. The notice is dated August 22 1922 and lists A F Wingert as attorney. Horseshoe pitching is quite sad in our village these days.
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