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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
3
David Switzer of Thomson promotes Pharis Tires with a double guarantee backed by Gamble Stores in 6 ply 1% monthly road hazard protection and a life defect warranty. Four ply tires cover 12 months at lowest prices. A quip about a divorce adds local humor.
A testimonial appeal from Geo. C. Bridgman of Benton Harbor Michigan seeks endorsements for a treatment claiming success against rheumatism stomach trouble nervous disorders catarrh and liver complaints. The notice requests testimonials dated 8 25.
Recipes list butter cookies and chocolate prune cake with instructions and ingredient amounts. Includes steps to cream shortening, mix dry ingredients, add milk and eggs, fold in prunes, bake in layers, and frost with chocolate filling. Credits Mrs H M Hinebaugh Mt Carroll Route 6.
A farm column urges rapid weight gain for chickens to capitalize on rising meat prices. It notes a fall poultry market may follow higher sirloin steak and ham costs, cites government hatchery data, and shares anecdotes of 11 week old birds reaching 2 1 2 to 3 12 pounds. It stresses selling at 4 pounds and maximizing feed efficiency.
A quirky digest of cooking tips and oddities on dinner prep. Marinades with lemon juice and mazola are suggested to boost juiciness. Parsley garnish ideas, fruit stuffed dates, bean sauces, and baked potato skins with oil appear among playful kitchen tips and party ideas.
Thomson notes a series of Sunday visits. Mrs Mary Grim spent the day with daughter Mrs George Brein near Fulton. Emma Lee and Charles Smith called on Frank J Smith. Carl Johannsen and Grimes of Clinton visited L B Sears and others. E G Pratt of Mt Carroll and Rebecca Gillespie called on Annie Sheridan. Lovie Schick hosted three Kerr nieces from Chicago for an extended visit.
The Capital Morrison Wallace chapter features Vive Villa with Heery in the lead. Fort Theatre Rock Island presents a twin feature program starting Friday with Shoot the Works and Murder in the Portable Car. Capitol Theatre Davenport hosts Operator 13 with Marion Davies and Gary Cooper for four days starting Friday July 13. Garden Theatre Davenport brings The Mouse of Rothschild starring George Arles for a four day run starting Saturday July 1.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for a junior legal assistant in labor law with a $2009 yearly salary. College of law education including labor law required. Closing date July 30. Details from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the Commission in Washington D C.
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