Carroll County Board Proceedings Summary 1938
Carroll County Supervisors meet to approve accounts and resolutions. They authorize right of way purchase for State Aid Route 4 Milledgeville project, approve a maintenance agreement with Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings, and adopt a county physician contract with Dr. R B Rice. They acknowledge deputies and staff expenses, mileage, and adjourn to Jan 10 1939.
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Department of Public Works and Buildings
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Milledgeville
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County of Carroll
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Printine & Stationary Committee
Public Buildings Committee
County Farm Committee
Sheriff's Act Now Committee
W. R Watson
R. Westfall
Poultry Markets Reflect Price Driven Demand
The discussion notes that turkey and egg prices illustrate basic economics where supply and demand govern quantity bought. It observes steady turkey prices through the year and frequent showcasing by butchers in large cities, suggesting market-driven adjustments rather than heavy reliance on policies.
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Turkeys Hatch Well While Eggs Price Quelled
A year saw more turkeys hatched than last with markets not overloaded during holidays. Prices were satisfactory as birds moved quickly into stores. Egg prices, by contrast, stayed high yet retail prices softened as consumers chose other foods. Egg production was low and August storage ran at a record low, defying expected price rises.
Raymond T. Boysen M. D. Physician and Surgeon
Black physician and surgeon Raymond T. Boysen M D is listed with a Savannah Michigan address. The brief notice identifies him as a medical professional.
Publisher's Column Finds Christmas Spirit Fading After Three Weeks
The column laments the brief reach of goodwill after Christmas and argues kindness should span the year. It notes people forget poverty, sickness, and crime once wreaths are removed and urges continuous charity and compassion beyond the holiday season.
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Prisoner Humor and Holiday Thoughts Mixed in Letters
Excerpted fragments show a prisoner’s cynical humor about positions and punishment amid holiday musings. References to sending cards, trinkets, and a fragile hope for release, with remarks on Christmas season and year-end reflections.
To Be Cultivated Like Flowers The Gleam of Gems
A reflective verse notes how some girls resemble flowers with sparkling eyes and alluring colors. It cautions that social standing may depend on appearances or lineage rather than character.
First Post Office for the Public Traced to 1516
The article notes the general public post office began in 1516 between Vienna and Berlin. It mentions England established a postal system in 1523 but says it was used solely for communications among royal family members.
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Berlin
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