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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

2

Chadwick Commercial Club hears on farm costs and industry shift

At the Chadwick Commercial Club December meeting in the Kingery, N D French of Thomson urged adjusting to new industrial era conditions and suggested a Thomson visit, while a supper for members was served by the We scan's Reading club. President Charles Harris closed the meeting with gratitude to Mrs. Dora Dachler for arranging the fine meal.

N. D. French Thomson Chadwick Commercal Club Wescan Reading Club Commercial Club Charles Harris Sante ‘Aus Ora Dachler French

Closing Out Sale for Health Draws Mor gans Move

Lee Morgan to hold a closing out sale on Monday December 24 to move a Tucson Arizona property for health reasons. Morgan and children plan to travel soon after school ends. Guy Libberton has been visiting his parents and will return to the Great Lakes Trinity Station on Sunday.

Lee Morgan Morgans Ariana Lee Morgan Guy Libberton Great Lakes

Red Cross Drive Totals Collected in York Town

Red Cross drive receipts show Valta Shower 25 dollars, Mrs Nell Houghton 829.75, Vivian Taylor and Harriet Zugs enwerdt 35.25, Louisa Daechler 5, York P T A 5, with the members’ names to be published next week in the Review.

RED Cross York Town Valta Shower Nell Houghton Vivian Taylor Harriet Zugsenwerdt Louisa Daechler York P. T. A Ars Review

Tyan Kness of U S Army on Furlough

Ivan Kness has a 30 day furlough from the army and is visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Kness. He served five years, was in the 30th Infantry in San Francisco, spent two years in China, and stopped in the Philippines en route. He will join the 33rd Ordinance Company and report to Rock Island Arsenal after his furlough.

Tyan Kness U. S. Army Ivan Kness Dlr Lewis Kness Ivan 30Th Infantry San Francisco China Philippines Tochina 33Rd Ordinance Company Rock Isand Ock Island

Seven Men Burn As Trailer Leaves Track

Seven workers were injured Wednesday when a trailer carrying seven men, laying steel on the Burlington main street crossing, jumped the track. Three men suffered broken legs, one had both legs broken, two more sustained back injuries, with others bruised. They were treated locally and at Savanna City Hospital after arrival from Galesburg.

Burlington Main Street Savanna Galesburg Jenking Savanna City

After Reelection Politician Seeks Courteous Manners

A terse reflection notes that reelected leaders view themselves as four state strong. It argues courteous behavior in small interactions is a valuable asset to possess.

John Green Dies at Morrison After Long Illness

John Green longtime Morrison resident died at home of his daughter Mrs Roy James in Clyde township after two years of failing health and a week in critical condition. Born January 20 1849 in Johnstown Ohio he moved to this area with relatives at age 19. He married Rhoda Cobb January 5 1876 and farmed in Ustick Clyde before moving to Morrison in 1908. He worked 19 years at the First National Bank and held many fraternal roles including Masonic lodge Woodman and Eastern Star. Survived by wife six children seventeen grandchildren and several sisters from Morrison Fulton Portland and Washington state. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm Reynolds Funeral Home and 2:30 pm at the Baptist church. Burial at Grove Hill.

John Green Viicinity Roy James Clyde Township Mr. Green Johnstown Licking County Ohio Tarkio Green John Pape Ustick Rhoda L. Cobn Harvey C. Cobb George T. Chrissman Clyde Morrison James First National Bank Masonic Lodge Woodman Thomson Order of the Eastern Star The Baptist Church Chas. Alldritt Sr. B. Cobb Joseph Allen Fulton Jane Vernon Portland Ore Nora Jenkes Mt. Vernon Wash Sheldon Lewis Manette Fred Earl Ralph Leona Rey James J. E. Longanecker Sterling Reynolds’ Funeral Home the Baptist Church H. E. Miles Grove Hill Morrison Sentinel Ely Cochran Charles Nason Clinton Charles Groharing Wm. Mitchell

Saturday Night Frolic at York High School Theater

A Saturday program at York High School in Thomson York Illinois features Sheridan and Adams presenting They Call It Basket Ball with curtains at seven fifteen and main drama at eight. Grade scholars admitted free. others 5 and 10 cents. Mrs A Robison of Marion Iowa visits and mourns the death of her brother in law A G Winchip al. Stanwood Iowa residents plan to attend the funeral in Stanwood. Wayne Nason of Clinton stops by the Review office seeking travel plans to Hanover, noting weekly trips as Haring Construction builds a new school there.

A. Robison Marion A. ¥. Robison A. G. Winchip al. Stanwood Iowa A. C. Robison H. V. Robison Ione Stanwood Robisons A. G. Winehip Wayne Nason Clinton Hanover Wayne Haring Construction Company

Thought Her Time Had Come In The Broken Fountain Pen

Mys Laphead bursts into a neighbor's home in a panic claiming a death warning. She explains she bought a lifetime fountain pen that now is broken, leaving her in a state of distress and seeking immediate guidance on what to do next.

Laphead

Airborne Sound Speeds From 1130 To 1400 Feet Per Second

Readers are invited to send in news items as part of a community update column while noting a focus on air sound velocity ranges from 1130 to 1400 feet per second. Please submit reports of local events, achievements, and notices for possible inclusion.

Y C H S Weekly Letters Highlights School Events

The Y C H S weekly notes a boys basketball win over Hanover 17 to 5, gold jerseys worn, upcoming game versus Elizabeth, and hoped crowd from Thomson. It mentions class activities in English, American History, Civics, and Biology, a December 20 Christmas pageant, and the library gift "The Code of Knowledge" by Rev. Langston. Evelyn Kauffman scores six in the girls game, the boy’s quartet rehearses for the pageant, and the orchestra performed at the Farmer's Institute.

Hanover Elizabeth Thomson Chesnutt Roger de Coverley Roger Joseph Adison Wilson Illinois Langston Evelyn Kaufffman Evelyn

C. C. H. S. Basketball Team Loses Double Header

Substitutions Milledgeville for Allison Thomson Gaar for Trailand Brown for Chesnutt. Referee A C Book of Rock Island. C. C. H. S. basketball squad drops both games in a doubleheader with changes in lineup and officiating listed.

Milledgeville Anna Allison Thomson Gaar Trailand Brown Chesnutt A. C. Book of Rock Island Ab Thomson Ycc. E. S Hawkins Hanna Melendy Wilt Switzer Ped Holland Bee Miller Calvert Sullivan Lone Keen Robinson Teteram Melendsf Brown Wilt Ganz Switzer E Groharing Wlovet Koenter Willer Ekwen Thomson Eslinger Holland Gazr R. B. Law Savanna

C B S WINS OVER HANOVER IN SLOW BASKETBALL GAME

A brief sports note reports C B S defeating Hanover in a slow contest with final scores not fully clear. tall and senior girls won their preliminary matchups 19 to 15 and 5 to 15 respectively. the text then shifts to miscellaneous editorial and social commentary.

Were. H. S Hanover Thaw Ata

Roosting Guidance For Pullets From NY College Experts

L M Clard of the New York State College of Agriculture advises ample roosting space to reduce crowding and promote freedom of movement and air for pullets. Uncrowded houses boost growth. keep houses clean, well ventilated, and disinfected. Separate ranges for different ages prevent older birds from hindering younger pullets.

L. M. Clard New York State College of Agriculture

Fireless Cooker Idea for Eye Layers in Warm Water

A frugal method describes using a box and packing straw or paper around a drinking vessel to create a fireless cooker. The setup keeps water warm for hours, offering a cheaper alternative to heating with a fire.

Profits Rise with Close Culling of Flocks

The article argues profits improve whether keeping pure breeds or grades by yearly close culling. Trap nests are cited as accurate for selecting top layers but impractical for general farms. Pullet year is most profitable, while yearlings and two-year-olds require careful culling to avoid losses.

Death of Amos Dyson of Clinton

Death of Amos Dyson of Clinton reported this morning follows several years in town with his daughter Mrs. Rabeael. Former Thomson resident, Dyson was known to older residents. Burial expected at Argo cemetery. full obituary to appear next week.

Amos Dyson Clinton Fous Dyson Thomson Chinton ER. Rabeael Argo Babcock

Lee Morgan Plans Closing Out Sale This December

Lee Morgan visited this morning to place orders for a complete closing out sale as he plans to quit the farm. The sale is set for Monday, December 23, with a full announcement to follow in next week’s issue.

Lee+ Morgan Lee Billy

Neary Mon sale draws large attendance and favorable prices

John Neary reported a very good sale Monday with fine prices and large attendance. He and Mrs. Neary will move to Thomson today while Lynn Morgan takes over the farm to learn farming duties.

John Neary Mr. Neary Mrs. Neary Thomson Lynn Morgan

Poultry Keeping Tips From an Old Farming Guide

A historic farming excerpt notes geese as a profitable poultry option and emphasizes proper ventilation, dry housing, balanced rations, and removing sick birds. It recommends dust baths, purebreds for uniform size, avoiding crowding, wide air flow, moist mash at noon in cold weather, and using skim milk or putter milk to moisten feed for better digestion.

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