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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
1
The Publisher s Column reflects on America rising as a global power, praising industrial growth led by Ford and others. It extols the United States as a dominant force, notes wartime leadership, and surveys economic strength, technology, and national resolve amid world affairs.
The Review notes the personal property tax list publication and a dog owners list. It laments dust on Main Street during band concerts and requests street wetting. Local farms report milk yields, melons, and strawberries. Cars like Whippets and Chevys appear, and Sam Higley expands wear lines while others plan trips and condos.
Local notes from Chadwick detailing visitors and travelers to Morrison Mt Carroll Lanark and Freeport. Included are Miss Lillian Garwick Mae Stover Lola Hathway Ila Rummel visits, Alec Barnes leaving for Keystone Ta. and various family gatherings and social calls. Also mentions U.S. Geological survey visitors and the Bend area activities.
Wednesday July 2 1919 little Geo St Ores son of Mr and Mrs Geo St Ores was run over by an auto near Lewis Motor Companys garage while playing with other boys. He received bruises and a grazed face but is expected to recover. Driver Mr Kradle assisted by bringing the boy and his parents to doctors. Prof Simpson from Town City Town remains over Fourth. Local notices include updates on W J McCoy and Ray Morgan visiting relatives.
The report discusses early clover and rye harvests near the sand ridge, with rye to be cut by the Fourth. Mentions W. M. Bush vacationing in Olio and Melon Day plans. Local roadwork progresses toward Proving Groundy and Bas area. Also notes residents Carpenter, Woy, George Wuefeld in Louisville Kentucky, a family issue in Savannah, and a birth in S. Dak.
Lena camp meeting opens with no preaching services at home churches and a two day program featuring sessions, a picnic, athletic events, and special speakers. Rev W L Collin and Rev My bu Salt of Thomson are among presenters. Epworth groups plan community outreach and a mission trip to the Tilhoine Islands.
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