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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
2
The Thomson Review announces its weekly publication each Thursday under the act of March 3 1879 with Foster L. Stage as publisher and B H G Stagg as business manager It lists a subscription price of 1 50 per year and notes office publication at Thomson Winais.
Discussion from the lame duck session centers on President-elect Roosevelt granting blanket authority to slash expenses by 25 percent. Lawmakers note possible balance through beer tax and federal gasoline levy continuation, while local Carroll County taxpayers push for lower taxes and organized county meetings to spread information.
A nostalgic column reflects on keeping holiday cheer, modern resolutions seldom kept, and odd Wisconsin anecdotes. It notes a 310 pound inmate in Waupun prison and quirky politics as new leaders emerge. The writer recalls Milwaukee schooling costs, staff pay, and a detailed school system showing discipline and thorough health checks.
The Carroll County Chronicle reports for 1982 up to December 1 there were 209 births and 17 deaths in the county. Savanna led with 58 births and 48 deaths, while Milledgeville and Garrall followed in births and deaths. Several residents died past 90, including Yates of Savanna and Hall of Lavenna. Four twins were born in the period, and months January and February had the most births and deaths. The article notes some births or deaths occur outside the county and lists births by towns and villages.
A garbled excerpt describes a neighbor examining apples by tapping and tasting, with distorted phrases and unclear events. The text lacks coherent characters, places, dates, or outcomes to anchor a clear news item.
Tom Runyan of Savanna Arkansas was arrested by federal officers after a week of Prohibition era activity. He appeared in federal court at Ottawa on Friday. The case involves a Savanna man and a partner seeking a supply of liquor, with Runyan held on a bond of 34 965.70 as listed by a local bank payment system.
The 1326 district American Legion wrapped a three day membership push on Saturday. George Becker of Savanna and district chairman A A Weisler led a tour through northern Illinois visiting 24 posts. They traveled Thursday to several towns including Fulton Morrison Erie Prophetstown Tampico Sterling and more. On Friday they covered Lanark Shanton Forreston Byron Rockford Compton Paw Paw Amboy Franklin Grove Ashton Milledgeville and Oregon. Saturday stops included Stockton Lena Freeport Orangeville Winslow Warren Apple River and Gageville.
Stockton residents welcome a charter for a new National bank to open soon in Stockton with capitalization of 25000 dollars and a 3500 dollar surplus. Dubuque men are aiding Stockton businessmen in organizing the bank as the local community subscribes for stock.
Albert Buesh of Oxford Junction and Maxine H Lake of Wyoming Iowa obtained a marriage license on January 3 1933 in Iowa. The filing records list both parties and their respective hometowns.
Cora C Heistand transfers to Daniel P Connell section 30 township 23 range A Floyd Leavens et al to Dennis Leavens sections 1 and town 28 Emma Curley and husband to William Curran section 33 township 2 range 5 Roscoe Pawley to First Carroll County State Bank Savanna OL Tj Tot 5 block 18
In 1933 hopes rise for a brighter year as community circles greet the New Year with Christmas and social activities. Baptist aid group held a gathering hosted by Mrs Otto Switzer, officers elected include President Heitman and Vice President Sy Griswold. Local illness updates cover Mrs Frank Brown improving and others fall ill, while school directors decide to wait for a return to teaching duties before hiring substitutes. A visit from Sandridge residents reports progress as Mr William Boustitter and family travel from Sterling to see relatives, and local residents assist neighbors by signing a support note chip. The town’s river and slough water levels receded after a recent rise, and people hope for better days ahead.
Every farmer merchant and property owner in Carveil County is urged to attend a meeting of the Carveil County Taxpayers association at the Milledgeville opera house Monday evening. The session will discuss a proposed county government reform and open discussion on commission forms. Julian Jack to serve as president. numerous local residents listed as attendees and supporters.
A historical draft constitution and by laws outline for the Carroll County Taxpayers Association. It lists objects, membership, dues, governing bodies, committees, and amendment rules. The document frames goals to promote economy in schools and local government and outlines officer roles and meeting requirements.
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A chaotic audience scene shows jokes and interjections as performers struggle to hold attention. The chatter includes a mix of slang, parental remarks, and a child’s taunt about learning, revealing a frail connection between humor and listeners.
Charles Elonberger of Salem was chosen president of Carroll County Farm Bureau at its annual meeting in Savanna. Pahrney of Akhorn Grouse was named vice president, and S. Campbell of Marall reelected treasurer. Township directors and a long list of officers were elected, with reports praising cooperative action and membership gains.
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