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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
3
Classifieds offer advertisers in Carroll and Rock Island counties a chance to secure results. Rates reflect service territory and adhere to Review style. The Review bears responsibility for any single incorrect insertion.
The 24 inch petroleum pipeline from eastern Texas to Norris City Illinois delivers fast relief to Atlantic coast shortages. It could move about 300000 barrels daily replacing rail cars and tankers, remaining a vital wartime asset even after peace. Average initial production of Illinois pools rose to 572 in 1940, then fell to 181 in 1942. In 1943 the rate dips again, with one high-yield pool capable of changing the outlook. Also notes midgets in aircraft plants aiding access, as The American Weekly reports.
A clustered 1942 classified style ad lists George W. Ivey & Sons Mt Carroll plastering wall texturing and cement work, Clyde Groharing Morrison, A L Boothby real estate broker Savanna, and Jake Kerkstra shoe repair Fulton with prompt reliable service. The notice mentions locations and telephone references for contact.
An old style ad from Clinton Iowa promotes auto parts and service. It mentions Cut Rate Auto Supply near Strand Theatre Building and Bear System at 115 4th Ave. General Auto Co. offers Bear Service Station and wheel alignment checks to save on driving and waste tires.
About 175 farmers in Carroll County planted 8500 acres of contour corn this past month per Ernest Rose of the Carroll County Soil Conservation District. He notes contour planting out yielded standard methods by seven bushels per acre, promising enough corn for about 1500 more hogs next fall. District technicians and vocational teachers aided farmers. some used furrow openers on planters for shallow furrows and better weed, soil and moisture coverage.
Earl H. Price of St. Croix Falls Wisconsin is named junior soil conservationist for Carroll county district replacing Ray Lane who resigned to teach aviation cadets at Centre College. Price has seven years teaching vocational agriculture in Wisconsin and South Dakota and plans to move his wife and two daughters here once a house is found.
The Sunday Lesson in Christian Science churches centered on Sacrament and the unity of believers. Scriptural citations from I Corinthians 10 1 4 16 and the text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures discuss drinking of the cup and bread as communion with Christ and the promise of spiritual rest.
Fresh and smoked fish available without rationing at Robinson's Fish Market on Route 80 Thomson Illinois. A rare delicacy describes fresh dressed turtle meat at 40 cents per pound and live turtles at 18 cents. Also there is a request to buy a Priggs and Stratton engine via K C Rabenberg of Haldane Illinois.
Purebred Holstein bulls from tested dams and Guernsey Springers listed by Fowler Farms near Garden Plain. Also Holstein heifers and saddle horses available later, plus Berteliss boars, pigeons, and pigs with several sows showing multiple ages. Listings include contact names and local routes across multiple towns.
A wartime note from the Savanna ordnance depot reports no bids on a new garbage contract as a farmer explains waste has vanished with strict rationing. The piece highlights disciplined mess operations and conservation that leave hogs underfed yet soldiers well fed, with a morale tone on wartime thrift.
Fred Guenzler a Carroll county cattle feeder sent a drove of quality cattle to Chicago Stock Yards for eastern shipment. Steers averaged 1280 pounds and brought 16.90 dollars per cwt. Guenzler accompanied the sale to view the transaction.
Local columnist Wade Guenther writes a weekly humor sketch for the Sabula Gazette. The column offers wry observations on small town life in Sabula Iowa and its residents.
Wordplay and anecdotes recount a bygone era with puns about Shoo-Fly Miles and a sleepy politician, a barber shop banter, and a string-breaking violin joke. Nostalgic quips touch on sailors, nurses, draft age teens, and a Chaplin contest with a humorous snapshot of society.
A wartime plea from a field reporter urges Iowa and Minnesota farmers to extend poultry production. He notes crowded brooder houses and broader houses, calls for continuous chick raising to boost food output, and warns against idle facilities. He also mentions Illinois unemployment contributions for student summer workers.
Chicago hosts a four day music festival at Soldiers Field from August 31 to September 3 featuring performances likely drawing large crowds in the city. The event coincides with the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison, Illinois, adding regional appeal to the holiday weekend.
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