The Publisher's Column on Mt Carroll and Changing Homes
The Publisher recalls Mt Carroll’s Stakemiller residence ruin and the rise of labor costs driving old two family and large townhouses to be replaced. He notes how keyner era rents and wages altered home life, with mansions giving way to modern dwellings as economic pressures reshaped Carroll County.
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Raish
Mt Carroll
Stakemiller
Mt. Carrol Cormany
Courthouse Square
Carroll County
Mr Carroll
Milledzeville
Sterling
Holz
Telephone Company
Donald Bogott
Walter Hummel
Chicago
Mitwalls
Ruth Hook
Chadwick
Ruth Mathias
Latark
Jeanna Kendall
Gorinne Livenwood
Sarah Gnngey
Faith Stoner
Ove Mae Kreider
Hell
Carroll
Vanished Mansions and Shifting Labor in Local History
A reflective column lamenting old mansions of the county once funded by prosperous labor. It traces social shifts from hired girls’ wages to rising costs, noting many grand homes became commercialized and eventually vanished. It links architectural pride to economic change, WPA permanence, and calls for policy on inventions and labor shifts.
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Seth
Newdhhor
Commercia
Benzan
Uins
Iyears
Garrell County
WPA
America
Arica
Nmuick Caratity
Lamenca Dedaux
Axe. At A Crupon of Dixiribottss
Local notices and events mix of Carroll County history and summer plans
Old Taute ark hotel sale marks history as estate sale closes. Cheese Day plans, Melon Day and Labor Day fairs loom. River level drops prompt emergency pump install. Milledgeville and Chadwick see road work, ice business and postmaster hints. Towns across Lanark Mt Carroll report threshing, fishing trips, and summer gatherings.
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Taute Ark
Chadwick
Carroll County
Chicago
Sox
Yankees
Traveling notes highlight Illinois river towns and scenic spots
The writer tours towns along the Rock River in Illinois, praising Davenport Morrison Sterling and Mount Carroll for beauty and activity. He recalls visiting Dixon Apple River Canyon and Savanna, describes historic sites, parks, and farms, and reflects on local characters and memories from halls of politics and religion. The narrator urges readers to explore, smile, and enjoy regional sights.
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Lasalle
Carroll
Uiaeyrille
Wis
Kahler
Apple River Canyon
Frovvart
Syrdar
Given
Dixon
Savanna
Davenport
Hilliard
Arzo
Carroll County
London
Shew
Aki
Morrison. HL
Thomson Rose and County Backbone Dedication
The Review lauds Carrel County residents as honest, hardworking pillars supporting churches, banks, taxes, and families. It urges continued civic effort and dedication to community prosperity in future issues.
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Carrell County
Carroll County Platform 1936 Review Highlights Local Works
The Carroll County platform lists plans including a Willedgeville bank, extending Route 171 from Tansene Corners on Route 7B to Chatkick, election of village and county officers, expense revision support, and promotion of community competitive sports. The document labels Carroll County as the sportsmen’s paradise and mentions patrols by Medgerilie and Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt 171
Tansene Corners
Chatkick Juining Worth
Platform Review Highlights 1936 Civic Focus
The 1936 review surveys key platform themes with emphasis on constitutional fidelity rural progress and crime prevention. It cites J Tazea Muat Re Redweed and safety first as notable strands while noting "Better Farms and Farmers" as a call for agricultural policy by 4. The remarks frame voter guidance and policy priorities for the era.
Marshabans 4A. Ten Minute Banana Dessert
Brief recipe notes describe slicing bananas, dipping in lemon juice, arranging on a baking sheet, and baking until marshmallows brown. It mentions using whole or half bananas and serving with a light salt finish.
Tropical St Louis Summer Heat in a World’s Fair Frame
A Chicago writer recalls a St Louis summer and a trip to the World’s Fair, comparing tropical orchids to heat. The column riffs on July heat, sprinklers, and heat effects on white and black neighborhoods, with references to Market Street odors and river trade.
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Ryl
St. Loui
Chicago
St. Louis
Sumners
Brimstone
Unkle
St. Lows
Ahl
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Aee
Dr. Denmany
Sir
Fte
Kennel Whitney
Uwithhes
Phillip Serurrier
Milwaukee
Elliott Jewelry
Elliott
Hastings
Minn
New Orleans
Proving Grounds
Sabule
Clinton
Thomson
Poster Lst
Shannon
Albany
Philip
Tom Warsgx
Tony ‘Hiles
Art Wettero
Ted Colehour
Marion Meriman
Ernie Poffenberger
Lake of the Woods
Canada
Charles Myers
Anna
Ward Fritz
Freedom
Commercial Club
Farmers and Merchants Picce
Mt. Carrell High School
High Dons Tek
Lanare
Forrest Thoupsox
Zood Inc
Lanark
Fred Good
Russell Weed
Kenneth Buch
Mt. Carroll
Este
Rock River
Medill McCormick
Ilinois
Thomson Rose
Irs
Ubtice Vwa
Ebayer Thomson, Miinvie
Gene Carr
Gare
Willedgeville
Soin Medgerilie
Mighiae
J. Tazea Muat
Mycaet
Kipnis
Montana
MT. Carroll Sales CO
Harry Kipnis
Mer
Roy Fritz
Glen Tester
Owen Miles
Caut
Hiram Sez
Plat
River
Isome
Farmeont
Ida
Mayer
den Yahnda
Rae
Glenn Teeter & Son Auctioneers
Mt. Carroll, Til
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