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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
2
The 1875 60th year Thomson Review notes the paper's long history and outlines civic ideals. Publisher Foster L. Stagg and staff Harriett Smith Kenneth Whitney present a message urging Carroll County readers to support churches banks and local businesses while upholding honesty and lawfulness.
The 1836 Carroll County platform highlights a Milledgeville bank proposal, town village and county officer efficiency, expense reduction, and community sports. It mentions connecting Milledgeville and Thomson for county patrols and promotes Carroll County as a sportsmen’s paradise.
The article notes campaign themes emphasizing safety first and constitutional fidelity. It lists platform pledges including reform of taxation and governance, with emphasis on rural farmers and everyday citizens in 1936 elections.
The piece bids farewell to a harsh Carroll County winter and welcomes spring. It notes residents had ample wood and coal dealers rationed supply, with village and county officials cooperating. State crews kept highways open as zero weather eased and optimism grows for milder days ahead.
Local notes from Carroll County describe a snowy period with heavy drifts in Milledgeville and Chadwick, motorists facing difficult travel, and the state snow plow clearing main roads. Interspersed are brief comments on residents, trade, and upcoming primary election logistics. The column mentions Harve Spearman, postmaster prospects for Milledgeville, and shifting commerce as farms prepare for spring markets.
Local chatter covers Chadwick's nightlife and amateur acts with hints of star names like Lizzie Expert and Josene Meitke. A basketball clash at Mt Carroll draws packed bleachers as Mt Carroll loses by one point. Local business talk questions warehous delivery since the 1890s and postmaster budgets.
Reports from Savanna Enneth Whitney describe several minor accidents in the last days. Miles was slightly injured when his sedan was sideswiped by a milk truck near Mt Carroll. Dr G H Cottral injured an eye after his car skidded on ice near the Savanna Sabula bridge. William Bimm’s truck overturned north of the blockhouse on Route 80. he was unhurt. Harry Davis of Highland Park collapsed from carbon monoxide while working on his car. Davisson escaped gas exposure while repairing a gas line. Street crews cleared gutters. wet, icy roads remained and many shops saw increased business for overshots and rubbers. Plum River ran near bank full with logs floating. near-miss collisions occurred as bales fell from a trestle near Ar Nae school.
A reader reflects on township tax figures for York and neighboring townships, noting declines in road, corporation, high school, and township taxes but a rise in county tax due to relief programs. Delinquent dog tax is highlighted, with commentary on public spending, political leaders, and the need for informed tax scrutiny amid seasonal weather and local civic affairs.
A jumble of quips and anecdotes fills a page segment with jokes about fishing, old timers, cars, radios, and roughing it. The piece blends gossip and humor as light excerpts from a community column with playful lines about domestic life and technology.
The piece notes thawing weather sparking spring work thoughts for farmers while many sales are postponed due to blocked roads. It cites county road clearing by colored boys from Mt Carroll camp near Chadwick, with supervisor discussions and earlier focus on farm access.
A collection of quirky quotes and local vignettes recalls past manners and jokes. A nursemaids’ roles, weather chatter, a fall on a slippery street, red flannel underwear quips, a Sabule couple auto ride tale, umpire calls and cheerful seaside chatter merge into a portrait of small town life and humor across days gone by.
John L Brearton announces candidacy for State's Attorney on the Republican ticket in Carroll County. He asks voters to decide at the April 14 primary and pledges to advance county interests and fulfill duties if elected.
Franklin A Stransky of Savanna announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the 12th Senatorial District. He urges voters to support him at the primary on April 14.
Ted announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Carroll County circuit clerk in the April 14 1936 primaries. He pledges prompt efficient courteous personal service to all and asks for support.
A Douglas held multiple offices including public prosecutor in 1835, state representative in 1836, Springfield land office register in 1887, secretary of state and state supreme court judge in 1840, congressman in 1843, and United States senator from 1847 until his death in 1861.
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