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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
3
The Review praises the counties honest, hard working residents as the backbone of the nation. It urges continued support for churches societies and organizations, banks, taxes and daily front line duties while dedicating future editorials to their honest efforts.
A Carroll County platform outlines goals for governance and development. Items include establishing a bank at Milledgeville, extending Route 171 from Hansen's Corners on Route 78 to Chadwick to meet Route 40, electing efficient town village and county officers, reducing expenses, promoting competitive sports, and branding Carroll County as the Sportsmen's Paradise.
A sequence of birthday notices lists residents and their hometowns for June 16 through June 22. Names include Roy E. Smith Milledgeville and Jimmie Imel Chadwick, with others from Lanark, Rockford, Thomson, Chadwick, and nearby areas.
Weather cools as county prepares for electrification. Fishing along Route 80 yields bullheads crappies sunfish and sporadic bass. Mississippi water at 14.3 feet. Rye harvest begins in three weeks at Sandridge. Whiteside County Fair plans progress for August 29 into September. Thomson melon grower predicts ripe melons in July. Daily weekday religious meetings draw attendance on Main Street. A side note covers local gardening, new shops, and community events. An egg-laying contest among Crouse Store hens plus baby chicks still available. Main Street gains parking spaces and a new bus route adds trips. Lyle Bushman arrested for reckless driving. fined. Local medal sale highlights a Mt. Carroll world championship claim from 1898. Eighth graders receive American Legion awards. county clerk Walter Watson rests at home for illness.
Illinois Senate considered a four cent per pack cigarette tax using a stamp system to fund the general revenue. The Thompson Lohmann measure to bar large trucks from state highways on weekends passed the senate 27 to 3 and moves to the house. The house sent several appropriation bills and a Dies committee proposal to the senate while shelving five labor bills. Other actions include proposed public relief boards and shifts in welfare administration, with Republicans signaling support for relief board reforms but opposition to a new state department of public assistance.
Illinois farmers set June records for hog cholera vaccination using serum and virus. Sam F. Russell notes County Farm Bureaus handled 6,937,500 cc in June and total 13,798,150 cc from January 4 to June 1, up from 12,178,300 cc last year. Increase linked to Hog Cholera vaccination drive and spring crop gains.
In a humorous exchange a student asks about the link between animal and vegetable kingdoms and is answered with stew. A second item notes presidents of two macaroni companies meeting about a merger, quipping about putting their noodles together.
In a rambling column Sharpe laments tax complications as government land at Lock 13 remains unclear who owes taxes on. He notes surveyors know land lines but won't disclose, urges no blame on government, and mockingly critiques wartime figures while touching on taxes, rail traffic, and local economy.
The Illinois Agricultural Association notes Farm Bureau Baseball League teams show strong play in early games. Woodford defeated Peoria 16-3 and Tazewell beat Marshall Putnam 14-2 in games played May 27, in Division TV.
A visitor and a child discuss a claimed piece of furniture as the visitor notes the owner’s husband believes in its value. The man who sold the furnishings repeatedly asks about it, highlighting a tension over ownership and sentiment.
The column argues accidents stem from multiple factors but highlights the human element as the leading cause. It cites yearly statistics showing drivers responsible in about two of every three crashes and notes errors like excessive speed and ignoring signals as common contributors.
Farmers discuss poultry fairs and roosters at community events. Fertile eggs versus infertile eggs influence hatch results and market value. Prices rise as spring approaches, with roosters proving popular for cooking and stock. demand varies by use from soup to show poultry.
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