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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
2
A humorous reminiscence from Fort Lupton's Alvie Keltner about a neighbor Ely Cochran involvement with a pretend ham gift and postal box rent prank. The narrator recalls social visits, a planned Christmas gift exchange, and a sly attempt to cover purchases with a paid-in-full ruse while hinting at future letters and possible package surprises.
A rugged speaker recalls winning big by defeating a boxer, boasting of his boxing prowess and money made. The fragment hints at a streetwise pride and rival bragging, reflecting a rough persona connected to prizefighting.
A December 19 1924 social at Parkhill School features a program at 800 PM hosted by Louisa M Daehler, the teacher. Ladies receive trimmed pastry boxes as part of the event.
W J Laycock and wife of Davenport spent Thanksgiving with relatives here. Miss Hazell Smith of Davenport was entertained at the N D French home for Thanksgiving Day. The annual bazaar and supper by the Christian church ladies was well patronized and a neat sum realized. Mr and Mrs George Williams are parents of a son. Jim Sorenson drove off the Fulton road near the railroad bridge and the car was badly damaged. Mr and Mrs Frank and child ren of Lee Sr spent Sunday at the Mrs A E Lewis home. George Potter moved a truck load of furniture from DeKalb for John Carpenter today. We learn that Mr and Mrs Carpenter plan on living here this winter. Mrs Harry Stoner and little son Harry Jr arrived Saturday evening for a few days at the Henry Stoner home. Harry will come in a few days following a stop in Chicago where he will attend a Libby company business session. Mr Densmore of Argo will also attend this meeting.
Mrs Rose Foltz came back home on Wednesday after spending several days in Fulton with her mother Mrs Baker.
A baby was born to Fred Jurgesen and his wife of Argo on Thursday November 26, marking a Thanksgiving birth.
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