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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe drought, fiscal anxieties, and calls for federal aid. References touch Roosevelt era policies, farm hardships, and debates over taxation, education funding, and infrastructure. The piece hints at a broader push for a new deal and rural relief amid economic strain.
Decrease in personal property value reduces Carroll county tax burden by 78 925.04 from last year. County assessors report 1933 figures show town lots values fell despite improvements, while real estate totals stay near prior year. Township data for Washington and Woodland show shifts in real and personal valuations across 1923 1924 figures.
States Attorney Franklin Stranksy and all Illinois prosecutors gain duty to pursue violators of the national recovery act under state criminal code. Each code violation carries up to a $500 fine or six months imprisonment, daily offenses count. Action requires consent of the state Attorney Central and NRA compliance director. law takes effect Monday and expires June 16, 1935.
Bert Chambers, a transient, appeared before County Inder C. M. Grace on Friday charged with larceny. Bond was set at £2.00 and he remained held in the county jail. It was alleged Chambers attempted to steal a rowboat belonging to a Savanne rearéemt.
In roll county where farmers report injuries from small green pests affecting crops. Across Carroll county most fields show some activity while Whiteside remains lightly affected. Adults emerge, move, lay eggs, and new generations follow in July. Impact on grain crops and futures uncertain but not as severe as feared.
Two men faced charges after a raid on a local scene. Peters, identified in court notes, was remanded on bond of 1580 dollars. A third party faced related counts as officers recovered a cache of items and cash totaling about 2900 dollars. The case stems from a police operation tied to a theft ring.
The Elmwood Park Casino at Savanna announces dancing every Wednesday and Saturday with Greene Orchestra providing music. The venue notes attire and admission details, inviting local residents to join the social dances in the Savanna area.
A lengthy bill grants farmers a one year moratorium on certain debts amid debate over debt relief policies. Roosevelt and other officials are cited in relation to the measure as lenders and borrowers weigh the impact on agriculture and national finances. The article references court actions, appraisers, and the fair value assessment of farms and chattel.
A Milledge fire destroyed three departments and burned a truck as merchants faced losses. The incident began with a blaze in a vehicle, spreading to nearby buildings while firefighters battled the flames. No official injuries were reported, and investigators traced the source to a truck operation involved in the incident.
A newly organized district board announces an all invited public meeting scheduled for July 22. The gathering will discuss local topics, with several community groups and officials expected to attend. Details are sparse due to OCR garble, but the event appears linked to a district committee and local civic leaders seeking input from residents.
Officials from the Illinois Department of Finance warn merchants about impostors posing as tax collectors for state retailers' taxes. Counterfeit receipts have been used in frauds, with investigations urged by county and city law enforcement. DoF urges payments only by mail to Springfield or Chicago HQ and notes authorized representatives carry official credentials.
Adee Prenk Sheean arrived at Mt Varrett Thursday and reopened the fare term of circuit court after a Fourth of July holiday. From now on it is expected that court will be held one day each week.
A Carroll County meeting of the board of review was convened with chairman PL Greiven of Savanna and OL B. of Lanark as newcomer. Constraints were heard Monday and laid Tuesday evening at p.m.
Fire at Shannon caused extensive damage to an entire block with losses pegged around 500 dollars. Banks can now offer deposit insurance up to 5000 dollars after a change in the insurance law. County reports limited risk from chunch bugs due to barriers. Cereal crops oats barley and rye sustain damage. A farmer facing farm foreclosure debt relief granted as president signs farm moratorium bill.
A bill signed on June 20 grants farmers a one year grace period on debts if they meet specific requirements, aiming to ease financial pressure during the crisis. The measure creates a formal moratorium framework and outlines eligibility conditions for eligible producers.
Polls indicate Polo's followers back Thomzon as the Melon Tossers travel to the Iowa City venue seeking to break the league's perfect percentage record. J Clinton stayed ahead on Sunday as Tanti the Sasimna Blues defeated Savanna 4 17 to 7 in a front line battle.
Earl C. Burkholder and others transfer property to Maude J. Lega and husband amid nearby listings. In sports, Polo upsets Thomson 7 to 5 as Ogle County players clash. Lanark and Farm Bureau slugged out a 19 to 6 victory at Cooks Field. Fulton beats Savanna Sox 1 to 0 with Patex stealing home. Clinton Merchants overwhelm Savanna 17 to 7 as Clinton’s Vining and Leavens lead the attack.
Monday morning a fire damaged the Baum cafe area in Sherhan, with flames starting in a stock room of a wooden building. Lanark and Proppart fire crews, aided by Shannon volunteers, contained the fire within fifteen minutes, preventing a wider blaze across the block. Owner Mary Northey reported her uninsured loss around 3000, while the stock inside was about 200. Residents praised quick response from Freeport, Lanark, and local departments.
Aid to farmers expands options for contracted land as corn or grain sorghum may be planted for forage. Earlier concessions allowed soybeans and Sudan grass on contracted acres and corn or rain sorghum on non contracted land buried by drought. The latest concession enables full use of contracted acreage for corn and grain sorghum, lowering seed costs from about 15 cents to an acre to much higher costs for soybeans or Sudan grass. Charles H Kellner notes the change cuts planting costs and broadens forage crop choices for drought impacted farmers.
High school agricultural students from six counties de Daviess Carroll Iate Lee Stephenson Whiteside will take part in the livestock show at Qrexor on April 28 and 29. The event will display at least 200 head of fine beef and dairy cattle sheep and horses raised by the students. WLW Laneing Lanark vocational agriculture teacher assists with plans for the affair.
June saw fifteen marriage licenses issued by County Clerk Walter Watson and Depsis Wiliam Nips, a total below the five year June average. Licenses went to residents of the county and state, with one holder from Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. Supervisor Adam Heinz of Fair Haven appeared cited as a local official during the reporting period.
William Wophcott of Savanna is held in county jail on vagrancy charges. The judge set bond at 1000 dollars. The report says the suspect was found with his wife and was part of a broader case involving other locals and a marching group, with police activity noted near Rein Camp and Pon Reid path.
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