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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
4
The platform urges buying American merchandise and reducing village town school and county taxes by 200 000 dollars amid total 1932 collectable taxes over 700 000 dollars. It calls for economy, faith in banks, careful selecting office holders, and closer cooperation to lower costs across communities.
The piece notes that major exhibits at the Chicago World’s Fair are free, with gate price of 50 cents offering substantial value. It recounts a trip by train to Chicago, staying at Westavert Apartment Hotel, cooking meals in a city kitchenette, and visiting the fair and a ball game. Total three day cost for four people was just over $31, excluding meals and some inside-fair spending. author advises readers on expenses and value, praising free exhibits for entertainment and knowledge.
A Morrison column notes a minor domestic mishap with a napkin and car fuel, comments on Main Street paving and gas tax funds, and laughs at a headline about a Rock Falls man. It covers a water meter ruling, quotes several public figures, and mentions crop reports from northern New York and southern Canada amid hints of a hard winter.
Court records list transfers by Hogan Harvey to Cartier Goodebal Wilhelms and others, detailing sections and lots across multiple properties. The page also includes bifurcated quips about Will Rogers and Walter Winshell, implying observations from newspapers or street chatter.
Humorous column notes a lull in marriage licenses at the county clerk’s office as men delay nuptials. Sly quips reference a faded Cupid, jokes about police and headlines, and a long itemized mix of local anecdotes, sports results, and light social ironies.
From the county clerk's office: Ettie M Boyer's will filed May 17. Probate proceedings in the estate of William Hartovan started June 7. Informations filed in June against three colored residents near Thompson for disorder, five Milledgeville residents as conductors or inmates of an infamy house, and three Shannon youths for chicken theft. Also informations against Herbert Callins and Frank Donnelly of Milledgeville for driving while intoxicated filed June 24.
County Agent M Pr Rashes plans the annual 4-H Club Round-Up to be held at Conk's farm on August 30. The date aligns with district meetings at Oregon on August 31 and September 1, allowing participants to move exhibits to Oregon. Roske says this year's round up will be bigger and better, with enthusiastic 4-H members and club leaders predicting strong competition.
Farm Bureau wins district title by defeating Winnebago County 14 to 12. The article notes accompanying Boy Scout jamboree plans with Mt Carroll group traveling to Hungary for the event, eight weeks away with London Paris and Budapest stops, and a May/June context alongside church picnic details.
A Saturday Chicago American item mocks violent headlines about two police shot in a chase and four reifed in a street fight. The writer questions whether the wounds were superficial and requests anatomical explanation.
A large Savanna crowd gathered Monday as witnesses and spectators attended the Enz divorce case before Judge Manus. Mrs Mary Enz filed for separate maintenance against Otto Enz of Savanna and later converted the action to a divorce. The proceeding was adjourned to Wednesday.
A crowd of at least three thousand filled Mt Carroll streets Tuesday night to see the minstrel show under Dr. R. Petty. The performance featured clever songs bright jokes and lively remarks with a loudspeaker aiding the audience.
Mr and Mrs William Fosberg formerly of Rockford have moved to the Rahn home on Route 49 Chadwick. William Fosberg will run the Chadwick billiard hall which he owns. The Fosbergs and their two children are described as splendid folk and likely assets to the community.
Carroll County Taxpayers Association reports damage from a fire at the state home's south wing on Sunday July 9. Governor Horner vetoes a tax bill and signs wage standards legislation while a waterway bonds issue nears completion. Restoration projects at Old Salem proceed as transportation and tax measures face debates. The Illinois Power and Light proposes rate cuts, and federal relief funds channel into the state.
Carroll bank committee moves into final push for subscriptions. Saturday meeting laid plans to push stock sale, with optimism the drive will succeed by Saturday night. Many volunteers have already approached committee members seeking shares, and the drive will continue until all prospective subscribers are reached.
Dr Lawrence Isenhart and Phillip Colehour were hurt Saturday night when Isenhart lost control of his car crashing into the Milwaukee viaduct near Savanna. Isenhart remains in Savanna hospital with rib injuries and new cuts. Colehour is seriously injured and unconscious with limited nourishment and recognition. James Mummert has opened a beer dispensing parlor on Route 78 near the Milwaukee viaduct offering cold lunches, beer and soft drinks.
1933 assessment figures show a total increase of 2775.00 in town lots and county real estate valuation. Town lot values rose 2605.00 while real estate gained 170.00. Savanna and Mt. Carroll saw town lot declines. Chadwick and Salem unchanged. other areas up. Rock Creek Freedom Mt Carroll real estate fell. several townships up. multiple areas flat.
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