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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
2
The Review praises average citizens as the county backbone supporting churches societies and organizations. It urges residents to fund banks pay taxes insurance rent mortgages groceries homes and child care as vital to the nation and pledges continued honest effort from the publication.
A local editorial urges cooperating merchants across Chadwick Mt Carroll Savanna Milledgeville and Lanark to set uniform shop hours in summer and spend evenings in neighboring towns. The piece argues shared learning strengthens business and cites a borrowed Emporia Gazette editorial criticizing Townsend plan tactics and the mob driven courtroom style.
The 1936 review outlines Carroll County aims including a Bank of Milleageville, route improvements from Mannen's Corners to CAaudiwick via Rt. 171 and Rt. 73 to SR 40, election of efficient town village and county officers, and support for competitive sports. Also highlights patrol highway efforts and calls Carroll County the Sportsmen's Paradise.
A concise 1936 review notes platform items urging reduction of Tozes, support for Safety Mirat Viciret, a warning that grime never pays, a call to stick to the constitution, and backing for Better Ferma and farmers as key positions.
A Kansas survey finds Governor Landon highly popular among residents and newspaper offices across the state. Reporters note his hard work and a policy record that kept Kansas out of the red, boosting his national prospects and support beyond Kansas.
Years ago Carroll County towns stood as separate communities but now are being drawn together. Merchants see potential big benefits from cooperation across the county, uniting towns and services to boost trade and cohesion. The article notes shifts toward a more integrated regional economy and outlines cooperative possibilities among local businesses.
Reading through Carroll county shows numerous small firms supporting local commerce. Major employers include Undevbted in Savanna serving Mt Carroll Chadwick Arge-Fa and Thomson with about one hundred county workers, Kraft Cheese Co in Milledgeville, Carroll Service Co Lanark Mi Carroll Creamery and local media and government offices. These shops and firms collectively generate significant weekly wages spent within the county.
In Savanna and nearby areas, rain eased roads and boosted farming spirits as crews raised the Johnson Creek bridge. Schools close for summer and teachers plan to attend summer schools. Local events include VFW meeting, graduations, weddings, church revivals, and preparations for vacations. Journal notes detail road work, pickleball talk, farm chores, and community members returning home for the season.
William K Trad notes Chadwick high school alumni banquet set for tonight with one of the largest crowds in history. the 1896 first graduating class has grown yearly, despite the black legion tag on a local group. a good will caravan from dubuque will visit Chadwick this morning, June 11, with a brief program on the main square. a softball upset by freeport’s grum and foster 14 to 3. couples plan weddings in june. free weekly pictures draw big crowds. local grads plan college entry. county prosperity tied to farmers and civic duty in carroll county.
Local Campfire girls are encamped at Willerboro on the Lanark road this week. A band concert will be held in the courtyard park Thursday evening. Coleman Miles is director.
Classifieds note ads in Carrol, Whiteside and Rock Island with base rates. Public auction by Harry Kipnis at Mt Carroll sale barn on Friday June 12. Sterling Sales Pavilion hosts weekly sale of horses cattle hogs and sheep Thursdays. Information to sell livestock via phone Main 496 Sterling. Also private sales daily and auctions draw 11 500 to 2 000 attendees from 100 mile radius.
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