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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1926

Page

4

Savavas Motor Bus Route Details and Stops

Bus service operates between Mt Carroll and Clinton with stops at Savanna, Thomson, Glint en LaFayette and Yukon areas. Highlights include on route passenger stops, light express and parcel service with emphasis on certain hotels and buildings along the route.

Mt. Carroll Glen View Savanna—Radke Thomson—Newell and Lasvis Yukon— Johnson's Book Store Glnten LaFayette Clinton Adel Turner Hall Sada Savanna Taul Adis P.M. Bavanna Clinton Ween

Parsees Faith Amid Modern Strife and Distress

Fragmentary text suggests discussion of Parsees and their creed amid distress in the western world. Mentions Lily and Ames in a troubled context with references to disbelief or controversy surrounding their beliefs.

Easton

Despondent Painter Finds Worth In Self-Taught Taser Moment

When despondent, painter John Bagent stared at a tiny gravel of his own paint and muttered that one thing in life was worth while. The odd reflection marks a grim aside in a life of struggle, highlighting a solitary moment of self-acknowledged effort.

John Bagent John

Venice’s Doge Dandolo Remembered as Great Sailor and Diplomat

The article recalls Enrico Dandolo, Venice’s celebrated doge who ruled until 1205, famed as Europe’s keenest diplomat, shrewd speculator, and best sailor. Elected at age eighty four, he stands as a towering figure in Venetian history.

Venice Enrico Dandolo Ventre Tron Europe

Sussex centenarian recalls brutal snow bath origin

Hardening baby Thomas Wenford, now 103 years old, recounts to Sussex neighbors that shortly after birth he was undressed and rolled in snow to toughen him. The tale frames a long life in England with a stark childhood ritual.

Thomas Wenford Sussex England

Soap request from Mrs Newlywed prompts grocery run

In a domestic moment, Mrs. Newlywed asks George to fetch two bars of soap from the grocer to wash lettuce, a reminder of everyday chores and frugal humor in a Progressive Grocer context.

George

Glazing Furs and Finishing Steps Described

The process involves glazing furs by dipping and brushing with a soft brush in cold water. Allow the fur to dry without handling to avoid damage and preserve the fur’s texture and luster.

Fragmentary wpis on Weyhing the World meet and sports play

Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions a world meet and a team, with garbled terms and unclear players. It hints at instruments, flutes, and various phrases but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or outcomes to form a clear news item.

Fragmented OCR headline about balance of power and costs

A partially readable OCR fragment mentions balance and cooperation with references to a queen and costs. Details are unclear, but the text hints at a debate over financial or operational burden and potential leadership or governance issues involving multiple parties.

Smpeterd five Pings The remester

A fragmentary line describes a maker's craft using small unit items like stones bricks and beams, with references to little words and thoughts. It mentions Forbes and hints at an emphasis on small, careful details. The exact meaning remains unclear.

Forbes

Measurements of Rome's Coliseum Revealed in Report

A historical note outlines the Colosseum's dimensions: length about 16 feet for the longer axis, 10 feet for the shorter axis, height near 100 feet, seating capacity around 70 ST. and arena dimensions of 281 by 177 feet.

Coliseum Rome Arena

Argo-Fay Play A Big Success At Opera House

The Argo-Fay performance at the Opera House on Wednesday drew smaller crowds due to bad weather but earned about 25 dollars with 15 dollars net. The player refused a share to give the entire amount to the band, praising local musicians. Clifford Holman got sixty days and a 300 dollar fine for violating the prohibition law on Tuesday.

Aro-Fay Opera House Clifford Holman

Victor Brockill Stricken With Mild Chicken-Pox

Victor Brockill is confined to his parents' home with a mild attack of chicken-pox. He is resting at home under a doctor's care. Contains no further health details.

Victor Brockill

Ritual of Water Immersion Tests Native Courage and Belief

A description of a sacred water rite where contestants, aided by seconds, enter a tank and submerge their heads after prayers to sun and spirit. Poles are fed in the bed as ritual leaders chant to ward off demons. The order of rising signals the Joser, with strong belief that rising first avoids harm from unseen powers.

Bedi

Had Solid Grounds for Her Objection

Kansas City Star reports a dialogue about a financial dispute where Tom Taylor's wife withdrew $4,000 from savings and invested in fake stock, sparking scandal. Henry Yarker and Paul Perkins recount Mrs Taylor’s reaction and Tom’s supposed jawing over the oil stock and a vault rental.

Henry Yarker Tom Taylor Savin's Bank Tom Paul Perkins Ors Henry Nnn Kansas City Star

Potter Didn't Linger James Agate on Richard Mansfeld Actor

James Agate recounts Holland, a putter in the late Richard Mansfeld's circle, feeling belittled by service to an actor. He persuades Holland to attend a Mansfield performance where Holland admires the artist but fears exposure of his own quirks, noting a rapid dash during the Dream scene.

James Agate Holland Richard Mansfeld Agate Mansfield Richard TH Sam

Woman asks for ticket to nowhere in a joke call

A Western woman telephones a town ticket agent asking for routing to a distant Southern town. The agent searches the railroad guide, lays out a convoluted set of connections, then she asks if a letter would arrive there at the same time. Capper's Weekly notes the humorous misunderstanding.

the Inquirer Cappers Weekly

Porky Climbs Helmlock Trees In Cold Winter Mystery

In the harsh northern winter, Porky braves subzero winds by climbing to the upper branches of hemlocks. The tiny creature survives 10 below zero without fur, remaining wet and quilled, curling into a ball high above drifted snows. How it avoids freezing remains a natural mystery.

Porky Beaver

Executor's Notice for Francis E. Melucin Estate

Florence Bo Meiucia executrix notes appointment for the estate of Francis E. Melucin of Carroll County Illinois. She will appear at Carroll County Court House Mount Carroll on May Term’s first Monday to settle debts and present claims. Creditors must file claims by February 2, 1928, with attorney A. of concert.

Francis BE. Metugis Francis E. Melucin Janie Florence Bo Meiucia Exeratris

Chairs Through Time in Ersod Iowa and Castles

In a fragmentary note drawn from the Antiguan magazine, Walter Rendell Stare cites an inventory from 1624 at Ging Castle in Yorkshire showing only 145 chairs for a banquet, with most guests standing. The piece links chair scarcity to social and dining customs across the era, mentioning references to Tuscany and notable guests.

Ersod Iowa Walter Rendell Stare Antiguanas Magazine Ging Castle Yorkshire Cosme Tuscany

What Shakespeare Said About Prosperity and Tone

A quotation from Love's Labour Lost asserts that prosperity resides in the listener’s ear, not in the speaker’s tone, emphasizing subjective reception over outward delivery. The line, spoken in Act V scene II, reflects on how interpretation shapes meaning.

Shakespeare

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Savavs Motor Bus G Catoll, Sasanna, Thomsbor, Bullion Clinton Endicott-Johnson Corp Mayer Boot & Shoe Co Sinbac “Thealthy Cut United States Wm Brockill Argo-Fay Bene Sprefal Thomson State Bank Strength—Safety—Service Clarence Bolhous Potter Charleston News Roy Atherton Barber Bell Phone Tri-City Frank Morey South Fourth Street Illinois Armour Grain Co Albert’s Dry Cleaners Savanna, Il Wm. Petersen Justice Prins ThomsOn Farrow Chlx Anconas Lucinda Groharing Interstate CO W. Gard St. Roop Chicago Clark Williams Francke & Switzer S. J.G. Sikkema Argo-Fa Seph Dykstra Dever Hah K. Be Gu Peuter W.H. Foster Wilgen Leer Ralph Bolhous Fulton Reimer’ S J. R. Batheray 5Th Ave Clinton & Bell Mary Alagner F. &. Welug Cersels Fifth Ave Joseph A. Hopkins Greison Eld John R. Brearton Ilinois B. J. Snyder Robbins Toalding Allison Brook Linois Julius Stoecks Howes Board of Supervisors Carroll County Miners Wii Court House Mt. Carrell
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