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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
5
A jumble of tall tales and quips about family life and small-town mishaps. Jokes touch on fathering seven children, hired men on a roof, turpentine barrels, nagging husbands, ideal mates, and a faux sermon on profanity. A doctor scene ends with a punchline about a jackass in a machine.
A fragmentary notice warns against hunting or trespassing on local farms with penalties under state law. Names and district mentions appear garbled, but reference to landowners or agents and a December timing hint emerges alongside assorted unrelated publication names and entangled phrases.
Mr Clyde Péiter of Alma was ill with pneumonia in Wisconsy. Miss Jinx Yates visited Chadwick. Mr and Mrs Edt Malley entertained Ane and Mix Tin McNamara with Kapa of Argo. George Bitums of Argo ill several days. New Year events at Willa home. many Argo residents attended. Doris Beach and Albany visitors joined Xmas dinner with Argo folks. Misse Vornt Oakley hosted a reception at Mrs May Dew of Argo. Fly reports and local gatherings noted across Argo area.
Argo friends surprised Mr and Mrs George at their home on a Wednesday noon gathering that honored the couple with a festive welcome and warm wishes as they mark a personal milestone.
The L. L. Coryell Company announces modern service stations in Clinton at 519 N. Second St and urges sub-dealers in all communities. It claims superior gas and oil at lower prices with prompt courteous service, noting their gasoline provides power, speed, and quick pickup with reliable weatherproof operation. The ad lauds the company and recommends patronage for the best motor fuel and service.
The Kinney Dentists Dr. C. L. Kinney and Dr. A. B. Fisher operate modern offices at 2111-2 Stave.5 Clinton. They are prominent in Canton and surrounding areas for prompt courteous service and affordable care. Their practice emphasizes careful, gentle dentistry with up-to-date equipment and a large, growing clientele.
F N Pape stands as a skilled Canton funeral director noted for progress in embalming science and professional service. The article cites his modern facilities, careful ceremonies, and moderate charges, highlighting his wide reach and strong local reputation while praising his leadership in the profession.
Stader Cafe at 76 Main Ave Lyons promotes home cooked pies and coffee with regular meals at 35 cents and Sunday dinners at 50 cents. The feature emphasizes prompt service, a welcoming atmosphere, and repeat patronage, praising Mix Core Stader Brown as proprietor and noting loyal local support.
A report from Argo area notes Jack Larson’s January birthday celebrated by friends, club events at the Bower home with high and low honors, and several residents recovering from illness. Also covered are local flu cases, transport and road concerns, farm bureau attendance in Savanna, and community updates on neighbors and visitors.
The Wacker community mourns Geo Saxton who died after a stroke on December 31 at his daughter Mrs Jay Stiles home. Born in Ohio in 1859 he moved to Illinois at age four, lived mostly here with 12 years in Canada. He leaves a wife and daughter Mrs Bessie Stiles. Funeral was Monday January 2 at the M E church with burial in Hickory Cemetery.
The newly completed Savanna Sabula bridge spanning the Mississippi opens as tolls take effect. The steel concrete structure runs 2488 feet with a 520 foot main span and 55 foot clearance, linking Chicago route towns and aiding river traffic.
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