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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
6
A collage of jokes and anecdotes features mistaken conversations and humorous exchanges. The text includes quips about summer bachelor life, wedding anniversaries, letters of sympathy, puns on words like oomph, and humorous incidents at a fair with a Hindu tent and pork chops. Several dated references and regional humor tint the piece.
A reflective reminiscence recounts a perilous spring or fall travel ordeal north of Mt. Carroll, describing sudden thunder, hail, and floods. The narrator recalls helping a Cadillac driver, weathering a long night ride to Savanna, and a shared memory of speed, danger, and community aid. The piece veers into anecdotes about fairs, a princess act, and a fortune-telling circus moment with cultural vignettes and local figures.
A Biblical proverb echoes the value of diligent work guiding toward life and reward. The verse contrasts labor with folly and emphasizes moral consequences, suggesting steadfast effort yields lasting well being.
Miss Muriel Kness, Miss Margaret Breed, and Miss Rita Trace of Frances Shimer College presented a recital at Metcalf ballroom on Thursday evening December 7. Kness performed Anna Katerina, Breed offered Quality Street, and Trace read Victoria Regina.
A closing out sale of the personal property of the late Seba Dyk will be held at the fair a mile east of Th son on Wednesday December 20. Mest Auctioneer. Next week's Review will carry the complete sale bill.
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