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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
2
The article salutes Carroll County residents as average, honest and hardworking pillars who support churches, banks, taxes and the daily needs of life. It frames citizens as the nation's backbone and pledges continued dedication of future newspaper issues.
The 1940 Review outlines Carroll County aims including a bank at Milledgeville and extending Rt. 171 to Chadwick linking with Rt. 88. It calls for efficient local government, reduced expenses, promoted community sports, safer streets, constitutional adherence, and stronger farms and farmers.
A long list of names and dates notes birthdays from Friday June 28 to Tuesday July 1 across Thomson Lanark Chadwick Milledgeville Fulton San Pedro Calif and other nearby towns. Entries include Mrs Ralph Lamoreaux Fay Pough Harriett Brown Alvin Schneider Lucile Warfield and many more with assorted spouses and relatives.
Farmers enjoyed rain boosting alfalfa and clover crops. Township assessments released, including Fairhaven list. Local residents note frequent park flooding and paint updates on parking lanes. A July 4th view and weather notes appear amid school and local events.
An ardent defender of free speech critiques the New Deal era and NRA chief Hugh S. Johnson. The writer praises his Saturday address, condemns critics, calls for unity across parties, and urges Fourth of July celebrations amid political tensions and proposed treasury beneficiaries. He advocates liberty, warns against fascist threats, and ends with a defiant note about fireworks and arrest.
A city pulpit writer renders a line about lightly striking the lyre as He playfully punched the fibber. The exchange shows a writer’s playful misrendering alongside a writer’s claim of balancing magazine submissions and returns.
The Carroll County Board of Review will convene in the Supervisors Room at the Court House in Mt Carroll on Monday and Tuesday July 1 and 2 1940 and on each Monday and Tuesday during July 1940 from 10 AM to 4 PM to hear complaints on the 1940 Tax Assessments. No complaints filed after July 30 1940 will be considered. R C Carson Chairman.
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