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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1942
Page
2
A lone L D V member blocks a car and repeats Halt thrice before threat to shoot. The motorist asks for guidance, the volunteer cites lack of tools and materials, joking about need knife and fork and food to proceed.
Local birthday listings for Carroll County with names from Lanark Thomson Milledgeville Chadwick Coleta Rockford and more. A humorous hotel revolving door anecdote follows with a breakfast appetite justification. Included are stray jokes about letters and biscuits.
A reflective column mixes wartime sentiment with personal memories. The writer recalls honesty in old trades, peacetime horses and a humorous horse deal, then shifts to wartime duty and civilian resolve. The piece closes with jokes and quotes about aging and family.
The July 12 Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science churches centered on Sacrament. Biblical citations include John 21 on recognizing Jesus at dawn and dining with him, and I Corinthians 11 on examining oneself before communion. The Science and Health text notes Jesus’ dawn meeting, victory over death, and ascension.
Christine Ryman Pensinge and Dwight H. Green urge homemakers to buy in season to improve family health and save money during the war. Tips cover selecting fresh cauliflower and green beans, proper cooking to preserve vitamins, and choosing quality produce with bright jackets and crisp pods.
The Agriculture Marketing Administration announces a Victory Food Special from July to July 25 to raise poultry production for eggs and meat. U.S. and Middle West output rises with 16 percent more chicks nationwide and 25 percent in the region, aiming to steady pork and beef shortages and promote chicken consumption through retailers and restaurants.
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