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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
4
The article explains birthmarks types red and pigmented how they form and where they occur. It notes some can become cancerous if irritated and emphasizes early medical consultation for children and adults over 40. It cites Illinois State Medical Society approval of the statements. It ends with a proverb about driving and helping others.
The ad markets two stoker coal types Franklin County and Eastern Kentucky with a prompt service phone line. A playful line about measuring driving distance mentions three thousand billboards as a joke.
Rural Mail Carriers association of Carry County held a picnic and social at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bushman home in Milledgeville on Wednesday evening. President Mrs. Karry Ralin served popcorn balls after the business meeting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ralin andMr. and Mrs. Merle Yeager Lanark Mr. and Mrs. Ford Grimm Thomson Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King Savanna Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Dial and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Straveh Chadwick and Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Buxton.
A family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F E Wagner marked the 58th wedding anniversary of J L Deets and Margaret Louise Heffelman. The couple married December 14 1882 at the Wickey home in Coleta.
Ladies of the Methodist church gathered at Rev W 8 Feldwisch home for a Christmas party and to organize a women’s division of Christian service with new officers listed. Sisterhood girls met at Dennis home for carols and gift exchange. Kum Join Us Class entertained at Peters home with hymns scripture prayers and a Christmas story.
An Old Poultrymar argues for higher turkey prices while noting only 12 million pounds last year remain unsold and ham sells for 2 cents a pound. He questions holding out for 26 to 35 cent prices, citing consumer choices and competition, and the risk producers face if prices outpace demand. The piece reflects on price setting versus market forces and consumer options.
John van Guilder explains a home photography method with two children as models. He assigns story ideas for Ann and Jack, jots six to eight pictures, and uses coin flips to decide order. They alternate roles, invite a neighbor, and film step by step scenes like baking biscuits and skating.
The speaker contends that buyers face equal privilege in poultry purchases and criticizes the turkey price gap and producer credit. He cites Midwestern poultry managers who claim production costs of 10 to 12 cents per pound and endorses their performance.
A playful exchange at the gates has Saint Peter denying entry to a newcomer who claims to be a school teacher seeking admission. The guardian angel humorously insists more teachers are needed elsewhere.
A lighthearted quip recalls how a person who notes the world is small might find it hard to keep a hat from blowing away in a gust. The remark turns on the playful image of a hat fluttering through the wind.
Milledgeville residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Ed Obendorf and Ruth spent Saturday in Sterling. William Sellars joined Calvin and Mary Greenawalt in Lanark for dinner. Henry Livengood and Sheldon visited George Schreiner in Chadwick. Robert Voeckel visited his parents. W A Litwiller, Eugene Litwiller, and Lloyd Emnyre traveled to Chicago. William Hayes of Chicago stayed with Edith Holly. Vernon Hohnadel of Gratiot, Wisconsin, dined with Russell Meyers.
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