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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1938
Page
2
A reader letter mocks politics of traffic safety and law, jokes about a fly in a courthouse, and notes Illinois birth rate rising while urging tax changes. The column weaves satire on public figures, drunken driving, and pension funds with a playful Uncle Sam style commentary.
A dated roster lists individuals by day from Friday February 18 through Thursday February 24, with names connected to Chadwick Thomson Milledgeville Lanark Savanna Low Moor Sterling New York City and other towns. Entries include Abbie Olson Bobbie Wiebenga Norman French Jr. and others across multiple days and locations.
An October 8 1859 Clarksville Texas item recalls an honest man and his six children surprised at dinner as his wagon with wife and kids is driven off by a hired man wielding a six shooter. The anecdote sits among quotes from notable figures on democracy and liberty.
Carroll County reports poor travel as Hillsdale roads flood and mail delivery struggles. Eagles and Wolf sale draws about 4000, with long selling day. Stories note theatre at Savanna, Webster Lumber Co. workers on vacation, and local sports like Thomson vs Mt Carroll. Also mentions marbles, tax bills, sheriff race interest, and cribbage winner Ralph Eaton.
Lawrence A. Smith of Savanna 34 circulating a petition to win the Republican nomination for county judge in the April 12 primary. Incumbent Judge Orion M. Grove of Mount Carroll filed for renomination. Smith, a Savanna native, is city attorney for Savanna and attorney for the Savanna park board, a member of Carroll County and Illinois State Bar associations.
The Illinois Division of Highways promotes a safety pledge renewal for last year’s signers to join a Safety Honor Roll. Posters with safety rules are distributed to all state schools. The drive highlights river bluff regions along the Mississippi in Daviese and Carroll counties.
All persons having claims against the estate of David M. Gipe deceased are notified to appear before the Carroll County Illinois County Court on April 4 1938 for adjustment. Dated February 1988. A fellow never gets worn out from loafin as a warning against idleness in work.
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