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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
4
Violin cases and bows available with three-quarter and half sizes, plus trimming for violins. Also offered are strings for violin viola cello bass mandolin guitar banjo and ukulele.
The week end saw visits from Mrs. Sarah Libberiin to Mt. Carroll and relatives from Clinton. The Chautauqua closed at Thomson with favorable reception. Wm. Wrench moved a well drill to Center School to improve drinking water. The county reports grain harvest underway with fields yet to be shocked. Brockitt’s July clearance sale runs until August 1 offering many items at reduced prices. Carcoll County Mutual Fire Insurance notes November 1 assessment at 1.50 per 1000, lower than prior years, with around 8,080,000 in force.
A letter suggests forming a Thomson movie club with about a dozen members each contributing 85 cents to buy and rent pictures. Proposes weekly shows with 15 to 20 cent admissions and a rotating selection to attract attendance and build a local audience. Calls for community input and ideas to fill available space.
A commentator observes that among a group of businessmen, few stand out for exceptional talent. The remark emphasizes the modest, steady skill found in most executives rather than widely celebrated star quality.
Readers are urged to enroll in Clinton Business College this fall to receive a free ticket to Clinton's Chautauqua. The program features performances by the Schubert Orchestral Sextette the International Singing Orchestra and other acts along with talks by U S Senator Pat Harrison Dr Cadman and Dr Roy Smith.
Will Surman owns an Engles half penny dated 1812 that is otherwise valuable but has two large holes punched through it by an early collector. Bill displayed the coin and confirms its good condition despite the markings.
Sunday attendance strengthens plan to keep Rev Schaich long term as church plans improvements and a new parsonage. Mrs Harriet Rheel enjoys a birthday surprise picnic with her mother and sisters and families in attendance.
The document presents a bank statement with totals for assets and liabilities and a sworn affidavit by N.D. Fegnce, President, asserting accuracy and conformity with Auditor of Public Accounts reports. It records capital, surplus, deposits, and various accounts, with a Notary Public certification and a prompt to read The Review.
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