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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
7
Most People Against War Says Allen at Peace Fellowship
Congressman Leo E. Allen told the Methodist Peace Fellowship gathering that many oppose war yet lack a clear notion of peace. The group discussed avoiding entanglements, conscription risks, and the Monroe Doctrine, with plans to study issues driving U S military actions and inform the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Cong
I.c. E. Allen
Methodist Peace Fellowship
Harold Taft
Leo E. Allen
Galena
United States
Rep. Allen
Brazil
Peace Fellowship
America
Elizabeth Weekly News Brief Note on Time of Developments
Fragmentary note from Elizabeth Weekly News warns of time related dangers and evolving events. No clear names or places are readable. The brief signals heightened concern about ongoing developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nto
Elizabeth Weekly News
Children Ordered to Support Parents on Pension Rolls
A Franklin county circuit court ruling strengthens Illinois old age assistance efforts to recover pension payments from financially able children. John C. Weigel announced suits are planned among roughly 125,000 pensioners where children can support parents but fail to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcuit
Ilinois Old Age Assistance Division
John C. Weigel
Weigel
Franklin County
Benton
Tularemia Outbreak Widespread in Illinois State
Tularemia or rabbit fever is widespread in Illinois with nine deaths in the last month and 25 to 50 new cases daily reported to the State Department of Public Health. Hunters cooks market workers and housewives are urged to guard against infection as infection can occur through skin breaks during handling wild game. thorough cooking and rubber gloves offer protection. The ancient walls of Tientsin were pulled down in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State Department of Public Health
Department of Health
Tientsin
China
Jury Impaneling Colloquy Reveals Personal Bias Questioning
During jury impaneling a exchange shows a prospective juror stating he is a property holder, married for five years, and has formed no opinion in five years, highlighting potential bias concerns. The dialogue underscores the need to assess impartiality in voir dire.
Carroll County Dairy Herd Sees Production Rise
DHIA reports show Carroll County Dairy Herd Improvement association members posting higher dairy output in recent months. For five of six months their average exceeds the statewide DHIA average for Illinois associations. Members aim to join top ten in the state by sustaining current methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
M. P. Roske
Improvement Association
Ilinois
Northern Lights Exhibit for New York World’s Fair 1939
A giant Eskimo igloo ninety feet high will anchor the fair’s exhibit buildings with snow encrusted walls. From its ceiling, Aurora Borealis will flash as in the Far North, illuminating the sky under sun and night lights at the 1939 fair.
Exhibition of half a million dollars in cosmetics at Fair
A large display showcases perfumes cosmetics powders and beauty aids totaling about a half million dollars in value. The exhibit is hosted in the Cosmetics Building at the New York World's Fair of 1939.
Illinois Joins In Scenic Pix For Mississippi River Route
Illinois joins Mississippi river basin states in promoting a 2000 mile scenic highway from Itaska Minnesota to the Mexico border. Chief Engineers Carter and Kelloge say the project could cost about 500 million dollars with 1250-000 sought for a locations survey. Governor Horner backs negotiations to gain support among interested states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mines
Missippi River
Itaska
Minnesota
Allo Mexico
Carter
Worid H. L. Kelloge
Horner
Hway
Jenkins
Mississippi Valley
Hard work described as castor oil medicine for others
A saying likens hard work to castor oil, framing it as a remedy that benefits others more than the doer. The phrase emphasizes diligence as a utilitarian, communal virtue rather than a personal gain.
Swiss Versatility in Gear Making Drives Precision Works
Swiss engineering and watchmaking heritage highlighted for producing intricate mechanisms. The article notes Swiss skill in mechanism production, emphasizing precision, innovation, and long standing craftsmanship across sectors.
World's Fair to Feature 50 Ton Steel Crane Exhibit
A fragment notes a New York World's Fair exhibit showing a 50 ton steel crane, described as a facsimile from a watch. The text suggests diverse demonstrations of a republic's display at the fair.
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Republic
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