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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
5
A mixed page of humorous quips from the Madison Kansas Mirror and Sabula references, including lines about similes, politics, old friends, and social foibles. It features jokes on aging, willpower, revival meetings, contract bridge, and domestic life with several local names and casual observations.
Harness promoter A J Miles of Mt Yarrall again starts two pacers Hi zel Direct and Napoleona this summer, with a possible third, Irene, a 2 07 1 2 trotter, in reserve. The campaign begins at Franklin Indiana and spans Fort Wayne Logansport Marshalltown Newton Morrison and Illinois fairs. Miles recalls McGinty a famed 60 win pacer as his best horse.
An old speaker laments the heat and seeks comfort over action, noting how people and even Fido seek shade and rest. He recalls winter cold, jokes about life and death, and echoes Sir Patrick Henry: give me comfort or give me death. The piece blends humor with a stoic rural voice about surviving a scorching day.
Savanna Farm Bureau softball bested Milledgeville 12 hits to 9 in seven innings at Old Mill Park. Stanger allowed three walks and struck out five for Savanna, while H Livengood walked five and fanned four for Milledgeville. Five home runs were hit, four by Savanna and one by Milledgeville.
Chadwick Royals took an 11 to 5 win over Thomson All Stars on Thomson diamond Thursday night. Brad pitched well for Thomson but run support was lacking while Chadwick’s two home runs came with no one aboard. Traum led the visitors with solid relief and a lineup including Provant Hartman Morgan Stein Lehreiner Turney Kradle Imel Eisfeller.
The Burlington Railroad offers hot weather relief with coach or chair car tickets from Chadwick to Denver for 30.50 daily this week and 24.50 on Saturdays and Sundays through August 9. Prospective travelers are advised to contact C. H. Jenkins, local ticket agent, to enjoy Colorado breezes on these itineraries.
Lawrence Bruci announced that county boys may be chosen to attend the annual Boys State Fair School at Springfield August 15 to 21. One representative from rural schools and one from town schools will be selected by a committee of the county superintendent, the County Farmers Institute president, and the county board chair. Candidates face three tests: observation and reporting, listening and summarizing a talk, and writing an informative report. Morning class work, afternoons for fair visitation, camp at the grounds with daily notes, and a strict program of work and recreation are planned. Each boy pays his railroad fare and about seven dollars for board and tuition.
Thomson dropped two softball tilts on Monday and Savanna on Friday as the Melon Tosers and Thomson diamond teams faced defeats. Albany edged Thomson 11-10 after Morrison game comeback. Fulton beat Thomson 3-2 in a tight Sunday contest.
A community birthday roster runs July 13 to 23 listing residents by town. Names include Jane Schroth and Dorothy Hogg of Thomson, Mrs Oscar Tallman of Lanark, Harold Kenyon of Argo Fa, and Charles Meyers of Lanark among others.
After returning from the school, each boy must prepare and read a fair report to his school and to the county Farmers Institute, and write a report for the newspapers in the county.
The item records the Adams County total collected for motor vehicle licenses during the prior year, noting the final amount and any brief context about collections. The source text also includes unrelated humorous dialogue and does not provide additional figures.
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