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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
6
The Hessian fly, the most destructive wheat pest, threatens western and west central Illinois crops this spring. Entomologist J H Bigger warns little can be done for the current crop, but sowing dates this fall may prevent future losses.
1930 farm real estate taxes show an average decline of about 1 point from 1929, with the US index at 249 versus 250. Rates ranged by region from a 12 point drop in the East North Central to a 7 point rise in New England, while overall farm tax burden remained high due to falling land values.
A small restaurant owner proud of his cooking is challenged by a young salesman who mocks his pie. The veteran responds with a sharp quip about making pies long before the salesman was born, ending with a brisk retort and a puzzled laugh.
Senator William E Borah of Idaho says there will be little tax relief unless the public pushes the issue. He notes 26 new government commissions in two years and condemns expanding bureaucracy as a major cause of high taxes. He cites 1914 appropriations at about 1.10 billion and 1931 at 4.82 billion with a 809 million deficit, urging citizens to demand accountability.
Eighteen graveling projects were let with awards for 16 of them in Whiteside and surrounding townships. Maxfield and Garton of Lyndon secured multiple contracts, while bids went to Hutchinson of Polo, Eniskern and Braughton, Fenton and Mason, Lester Sharer, Pierce Tilton, A L Shyder, John Bielema Jr, and Maxfield and Carton. A proposed concrete road from Palmers township to Route 80 drew county officials’ support and signatures for state action.
A fragmented note links the term Smart Aleck to Alexander the Great as the originator, referencing his highly developed mentality. The text remains unclear but suggests a historical attribution tied to classical figures.
The Dairymen's League Cooperative Association of New York notes about 30,000,000 lbs of quality dairy butter are in storage as prices hit a 25 year low. It could be removed if six tail ion American farmer families used one extra pound of butter per week for five weeks. Farmers themselves are partly to blame as surveys show many farm families buy substitutes lacking protective vitamin found in genuine dairy products.
A fragment notes a Kentucky city likely adopting the name Bowling Green linked to Moore's bowling alley on the open creeks. The readable text hints at local lore tying the term to a notable venue in the area.
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