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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
2
The Thomson Review notes its publication details and proclaims a return to fundamental principles of good government. It thanks Wade, praises good citizenship, and lists publisher Wester L. Stegg and business manager H. OG Stagg with Thomson office contact and weekly publication cadence.
The document advocates reducing Carroll County taxes by 200000 dollars, notes 1932 collectable taxes at 700000 dollars, and urges budgeting thrift in village town school and county expenditures. It urges voters to name preferred office holders and praises local industry like Bellevue factories and American-made goods while stressing unity among Carroll County towns.
A reprinted editor note from the Earlville Leader discusses newspaper ethics, focus on local news, and contrasts clean publications with sensational “yellow sheets.” It mentions James Whitcomb Riley quotes, Hoover and Roosevelt views, and reflects on banking holidays and national sentiment.
A sudden three day bank holiday forces Thott am si pe village merchants to scramble for change Saturday morning. The piece notes teachers salaries, a sizable cash theft, and farmer debt protests under Forts finance policy while urging practical talk on mortgage and commodity prices. Local residents reflect on politics and truthfulness, with anecdotes about fathers teaching candor and spades.
Those who were neither show s nor ran during Pebruars month were Vergle Evel Y Ginther, Ralph Daechler, Eugene Strauch, Betty Hansen, Ralph Mil ter, Frances Linker, and Ruseel Mil ter. The airplane race at spelling has funded. Rapeell M tant, Lyle Foliz are the deaders. Our examinations show mean in average at ye Faliz, Werghe, and dunt Ginther. Katherine De Eugene Strauch. Four of our pupil fas and new there are only nim in our vicians. Those who bare mae are Betis MrCslohn, Betti Hann, Maurice Hansen, and Ervit Hanen. They are grails met. We howe thes have much juere. om tintir neas boesk. Lisie Foltz, cepytier. REAP THE REVIEW TRY A CLASSIFIED
The wasd held in Carrell county with judges Worry Edtwards Wood Ederson and Harry Ll Heer Charles E. Stuart Master in Chancery FP OU Strans Valentin Bee State's Attorney Clerk da he Sherif Alan QO Yeerd Lily Walberg Official Reporters DD A Howard Probation Officer and jurors listed. Several civil and criminal cases are noted including People vs Carl W Jacobsen First National Bank of Lanark vs Bert Irwin and others. Marriage licenses listed and chancery actions including foreclosure and partition. A page long docket notes damag es and notices and a postponed post.
Miss Martha Hensley, a 3% club leader, will hold a meeting Saturday March 11 at 10 06 in the bureau offices. The note mentions county zoning and expansion with hope that more leaders join the work and support food projects in the communities.
A second thrift meeting series sponsored by the Extension division and the local Farm Bureau will be held next week. Miss Lulu Black will conduct the sessions focusing on foods with demonstrations led by extension staff.
Fragmentary notes show a discussion about public improvement efforts and accountability. A speaker criticizes others for not doing this or that to advance projects, praising past attempts but noting delayed progress and the need for betterment. The text reflects a local civic quarrel.
A scattered note from Bristol School lists new students and their grades and classes. Names include Lester Grim, Johny Hallman, Laurence Savthie, Pal Lineback, Marjorie Lineback, Ay fem Smith Ars, Reber Smith, and Grace Seim. The piece mentions a bear contest winner and notes changes at the shop and Grace Seim as a teacher.
Republican county committee chairmen from northern towns gathered in Freeport Tuesday to name three candidates for circuit judge in the 3rd Judicial Circuit. The nominees, William J. Emerson of Oregon, Harvard of Dixon, and Harry J. Hicer of Galva, are set to compete in a convention to be held between April 1 and 12. The call for the meeting was issued by H. C. Warmer of Lee County.
Readable text notes Democrats gearing up to nominate judges with planning mentioned, reference to event timing and location unclear. Causes confusion in OCR rendering but implies formal judicial nominations during an election period in the western region, with high-level party activity and scheduling.
A fragmented notice lists a Teachers Institute with speakers set for Milledgeville and associated attendees. Names appear garbled, but the event centers on educational presentations and agricultural topics. Further legible details are needed to clarify speakers and exact venue.
An official visit by a county grade school representative is noted, with limited readable text. The fragment mentions a state and county linkage and a formal visit by a male figure associated with the grade school. Details are incomplete due to OCR damage.
County officials plan to mail tax notices next week per Carroll County Clerk Watson. The notice indicates the courthouse will handle proceedings and availability starts Tuesday.
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