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Thomson Review in Thomson, Illinois

08 Jan 1931

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Thomson Review

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Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

3

Carroll County Farm Bureau names Woessner president

George Woessner of Shannon was named president at the Carroll County Farm Bureau annual meeting in Chadwick high school gym. Some 750 attendees heard reports from county leaders, including Roske on soil, limestone use, seed quality, and 4 H progress, with emphasis on extending terraces and controlling erosion through cooperative action.

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Carroll County Farm Bureau Chadwick George Woessner Shannon Frank Deets Milledgeville Campbell Mt. Carroll Farm Bureau Washington Lawrence Wurster Woodland R. C. Carson Freedom Roy Gatwick Cherry Grove Charles Rowland Robert Porter Lima Roy Michael Rock Greek Ed Schneider Salem William Taylor Mr. Carroll David Crouse Savanna Frank Ross York Hugh Cate Fair Haven Carl Haag Wyson H. M. Goble Elkhorn Ralph Fairney W. H. Taylor Ben Williamson Beth Hower Actuul Glee Club Hartis Esther Mortensen Shady Frances Schreiner Elaine 2 Zvgschwerdt Hower Eva Olson Harris Charles Harris Oscar Rahn Elmer Rahn Lee Etwyre Elmer Behn Byreau Colorado Rockies Lucky Jim Chadwick <H Club Vernon Daebler John Provant Girls Glee Club Margaret Miller Lanark 4 Carroll Taylor Carroll County Bank National Lanark Exchange Bank Parmers State Shumway Thomson State Bank Stanton F. J. Campbell Rahn Roskes Roske Iowa Farse Bureau Carroll County Drr. Roske Mr. Roske Williamson Arthur Deets Lester Carrell County Service Company Fon Glevens Mms Mr. Muler Mx. Martin Fry L. Rahn Fuey¢ Zook Rebat Lego Arthur Huss M. Woessner Mr. Wilkens PredoNipe Rock Creek ML Carroll Fairhaven York Townships Pula Bill Feld Buresuramet
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Growth figures for Illinois Farm Supply Company rise sharply

The Illinois Farm Supply Company shows major gains from 1925 to 1930 with increased petroleum use, gasoline and kerosene deliveries, lubricating oil, grease, and truck and plant expansions. Figures report gallons, cars, and bulk plants, noting a 47 to 123 percent rise in key products and a total company worth of 620.2 million dollars.

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Illinois Farm Supply Company Illiois Farm Supply Company Carroll County Farm Bureau Service Company
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Edward McClain Returns From Savanna Hospital

Edward McClain, three years old, son of Mrs. Sarah Williams McClain, is back at his grandfather Luther Williams's home after a stay at Savanna hospital for treatment of epileptic fits linked to a prior paralytic stroke. The Williams family lives in the bluffs north of Thom Ort.

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Edward McClain Sarah Williams McClain Savanna Hospital Luther Williams Edward Savanna Williams Bluffs Thom- Ort
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Brighter Prospects for Melon Growers in Thomson

Prof Methus head of the Botany Dept at Iowa Agriculture Exp Station has developed three watermelon varieties resistant to melon wilt. He will address Thomson melon growers at 7:30 PM Tuesday Jan 13 at the Christian church. A local talent program and music by Harriett Smith and Louise St. Ore accompany the event. York Community Club sponsors a 6:30 PM supper in the church annex. All invited. plate charge applies.

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Methus Iowa Agriculture Exp Christian Church Harriett Smith Louise St. Ores York Community Club Prof Melhus Thomson
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Seed intro for Wilt resistant watermelons boosts Iowa growers

Four thousand loads of wilt resistant watermelon seed will be sold to Iowa melon growers this year. Varieties Pride of Muscatine King and Jons Belle, bred by state plant pathology at the agricultural experiment station, aim to restore the region’s melon industry with strong shipping quality and disease resistance.

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South- Sabor Lown Lews Rity Melon Growers Association Pride of Towa Muscatine Kleckley Monte Cristo Iona King Iowa
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Jokes From a Southern Railroad Timekeeper

A timekeeper of a negro extt gang asks a new hand his name. The reply is George Washington, sparking the joke about the cherry tree. The timekeeper claims this is the first work he’s done in over a year. A second note: a woman resists a barber pushing a hairstyle she does not want.

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George Washington
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