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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

4

Christmas cargo for Porto Rico aid raised by nationwide drive

A Christmas ship Despedida will carry canned food, crackers, fruit, rice, treasure chests with books and money to Porto Rico. Prominent backers include Rev. John L. Lavede, Dr. Sidney Gulick, Col. J. W. Zinger, and many volunteers from Boy and Girl Scouts, Rotary, Kiwanis. Donations poured in from individuals across the United States, including a California grandmother and Alabama Sunday school, plus school drives and business pledges.

Christus Borinquen Neon Porto Rico Re. Albert Shaw Review Reviews John L . Laveed Episcopal Dioana Stand Alexander Loss Brooklyn Jos Milks Yoo Columbus Diocess Arete Arthur Bestor Ceastingus New York Mn Henry Steckinridge Samuel J. Crombine The American Chili Health Association Sidney Gulick World Friendship Committee Federal Council of Churches Charles H. Johnson New York State United States Naval Band Mitchell Field Forth United States California Theodore Roosevelt Alabama Ohio Porto Ican Tropics Amother Soria Bess College Davinem Lane Lovie

Indians Use Dry Rice Test to Detect Theft

A Drivermam Michigan psychologist Professor Pillsbury describes a tribal method where the guilty are identified by fear reactions and saliva changes. Suspects hold dry rice in their mouth for minutes. those with rice swallowed or dry are deemed guilty and punished.

Pillshurs Department of Psychology Drivermam Michigan Pillsbury

Scotland Vindicated by a Golfers New York Stop

A golfer in New York sought a driver, critiqued its balance, and uncovered a hollowed handle bragging it holds two drinks of hooch. The scene, relayed as a lively New York Word quip, ends with a remark on dog themes in Scripture and literature.

Scotland New York Bil Bill

Sing Sing’s most recent electric chair execution

James L Odell, described by prison officials as the nearest prisoner to the electric chair, faced death with calm resolve. He gazed at a photo of his newborn baby, spoke of fearlessness, and walked to the chair in steady control. He refused sedatives, saying he was as steady as a rock.

Sing Sugwee James L. Odell Odell

Vague Exchange Attributed To Louisville Journal

A fragment from Louisville Courier Journal shows a terse, unclear exchange involving a woman asking about a person or topic named Vide Bay, with quoted phrases suggesting confusion or miscommunication. Details are sparse and names appear misspelled or garbled.

Louisville

Heide Elected President at Coleta Farm Institute

George Heide named president of the Coleta Farm Institute at last week’s meeting. Carl Brown elected vice president and John Barthelms secretary with FRR Overhomer treasurer. White Side County Farmers Institute plans set for Coletta next year and a children’s program with recitations solos and duets drew praise.

George Heide Coleta Justitu Carl Brown winAg John ~Barthelms Frr Overhomer Donavan Deets Lester Lenhart Whiteside County Farmers Institute Cole Bottle Bogott Virginia Larkey Frederick Wolkers Virgene Maxwells Ruseall Schnekters Robert Lenhart Bolos Virgene Maxwell Julia Appel Eugene Bogott Firat Ralph Herrington Gladys Lenhart Firat Alice Rice Margaret Overholser Inez Lubbs Anna Poff Violet Karrow Marjorie Larkey Leo Herrington

A Dash of Economy Holiday Dishes and Pineapple Creations

A frugal holiday menu guide offers economical recipes and menus for six or more, featuring Shrimp and Pineapple Salad Baked Pineapple Pudding Pina Colada Caramel Tapioca Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple Lamb Chops with Pineapple and a Fruity Scalloped Pineapple dish. Aimed at reducing cost without sacrificing nourishment, the piece presents practical kitchen tips from housewives and dietitians.

Senson Ami

Chadwick Creamery Cooperative Stirs Plans to Buy

Chadwick residents discuss purchasing the Chadwick Creamery and running it as a cooperative. The creamery has been owned by a Chicago firm for two years, with past ownership by G N Mel. Local mention includes Kyle Rawlins presenting homemade sausage and enjoying strong trade due to fair prices and quality.

Chedwek Chicago G. N. Melguy Kyle Rawlins Kyle

Heaviest US Snowfalls Mapped in California's Sierra Nevada

The central Sierra Nevada in California records the heaviest US snowfalls. Summit station on the Southern Pacific line between Sacramento and Reno reported extremely high totals, with a winter in the 1870s yielding unprecedented depths.

United States Sierra Nevada California Summit Southern Pacific Raiload Sacramento Calif Reno New

Classified Ads: Ducks and fruit box for Freeport church

FOR SALE White Pecam ducks and Indian Runner ducks V Bur Burden Albany telephone 40R14. FOR SALE Goes for Christmas or to keep Mrae John Lot tus Albany telephone 40R14. A Christmas box of fruit candy nuts and more will be sent to Freeport by the ladies of Coffey Corners church. The box will be packed in the vestibule of the church under the supervision of Miss Mary Haley and assisted by the Altar and Rosary Society officers.

John Loftus Albany Oral Freeport Coffey Corners Mary Haley Altar and Rosar Society

Birthday Jokes and Nostalgic Blurt in Busy Parlor

A playful household scene unfolds with a wife adjusting a chair and pausing to tease her husband about his suit and rag carpet, while a business man boasts of a cash register as a future million dollar invention. The fragment hints at holiday memory and wistful reflections on good times and hearth.

Absorbent muddle outlines strange professor mixup

A garbled item from the Daily News recounts a confused incident involving a man described as a professor who forgot his umbrella and slept in a bathtub. The piece echoes a chaotic, absentminded scene with hints of mistaken identity and unclear sequence of events.

Thor Cmeazo Aon Arbor Daily News

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