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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
2
The Thomson Review announces a weekly publication schedule with a Thursday release. Subscriptions cost $1.50 per year, inviting readers to join for regular coverage and commentary.
A 1933 review urges economy in village town and county expenditures and stresses faith in Carroll County banks. It advocates drawing towns and communities closer for cooperative action to simplify matters and reduce costs.
An article fragment notes government price rules for hogs and advises farmers to consult shipping agencies before selling. It reports Carroll county fairs proceeding strongly with Will Rogers predicting NRA patience. A proposed dam across the slough near Thomson would raise water levels and aid duck hunting, with state involvement expected for durability.
A Mount Carroll area column recalls a weekend scene with a child calling for his mother and bystander efforts to reunite a young boy with his mom. It notes the Indian Love Charm pantomime, Chadwick merchants’ support, the upcoming district meet at Oregon, and Frances Shimer night school plans to extend accredited college courses for displaced workers. It also covers local celebrations, canning season safety, and school sports shifts toward playground ball as football declines.
A long, humor filled column recounts jokes about aging, weather, and daily life, with reflections on Homecoming events, circuses, and local readers. It notes coal dealer concerns, Melon Day festivities, and growing subscriber lists while weaving in regional anecdotes from Carroll County residents and church cemeteries.
Mrs. Mary Smith the county treasurer reports about 0.57 percent of Carroll County taxes paid. Total taxes due 710045.09,575, 438.97 paid leaving 139906.12. Shannon leads with 85 percent, Elkhorn Grove 66 percent unpaid. County township figures list Washington 69 and Woodland 82 percent with several towns below and above midrange.
Representatives of the Tax Commission visited Carroll County to review local assessments as part of a statewide drive to tax capital stock of corporations. Chairman Stott Lucas said no capital stock assessments had been made in the county, citing local assessors’ fault and urging reform to boost local revenue and ease property tax burden.
Orval Rahn of Chadwick and Misa Helen Schleming of Chadwick were issued a marriage license on August 26. LeRoy L. Hummel of Savanna and Ruth Carney of Savanna received theirs on August 3. Walter D. Miller of Savanna and Antoinette Krantz of Savanna were licensed on August 22.
John Butler and Georgia Jarret, both held on bonds of 500 dollars, were released from the county jail Monday after a liquor raid near Thomson two and a half months ago. Circuit Court in session Monday with Judge Manns reopening the June term. Two preclosure cases heard. Rural teachers plan meeting at courthouse Saturday at 10, to discuss opening of school September 4. Carroll county board of review working long hours to finish township assessment books, calling in assessors to explain disputed assessments.
George Moechel and wife transfer lot 3 in Chadwick district to Mac Wogan and others. George A. Roger deeds Lanark John W. Cary's 2nd addition lot 3 district 5 to David Rie. Herbert B. Crinklaw and wife convey Lanark Dhigs Und addition lot 3 block 3 to Bernice Hamilton.
A county meeting of the American Legion was held at Mt. Carroll last evening with Mt. Carroll Post No. 87 as host. After the business session refreshments were served and officers were elected, though results were not available before press time.
Four-fifths of the required shares for the new ML Carroll Bank have been subscribed. Committee members, in Chicago yesterday, conferred with the chief national bank examiner and voiced an optimistic outlook for the new institution.
A total of 1,535 shares in the new Savanna National Bank have been sold with 967 shares expected to be sold soon. A Monday evening meeting outlined plans to complete the sale. The capitalization is set at 60,000 dollars to establish a 50,000 dollar capital and a 10,000 dollar surplus.
Fred Schreiner drew attention Tuesday morning with a peculiar display of Siamese twin pigs. The animals were old dead, joined at the stomach, with two heads and two mouths. Their backs were split, and the bottom bore six feet with two on top.
Immediate cooperation with the State Commission was promised after the Board of Review was alerted. The axe vessel is rough with year‑end work. the board plans to assess the unimproved property and file forms from all county corporations promptly to comply.
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois will meet in regular session at the Court House in Mt Carroll on Tuesday September 12 at 10 o clock A M All claims to be acted upon must be filed with the Clerk by Noon September 11 1933 W K Watton Clerk note or similar text
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