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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
4
The Thomson Review announces its office at We post office at Thomegn and Hlinvis with Foster J. Stagg as publisher and H. OG Stagg as business manager. Issued each Thursday with annual subscriptions listed at $1.50.
Platform proposes buying American and domestic merchandise, slashing village town school and county expenditures, and reducing taxes by about 200,009 with total 1932 collectables around 700,000. Urges faith in local banks and cautious selection of office holders to unite Carroll County communities and curb costs.
The Stockton Herald reprints Charles A. Joe’s Our Town column urging calm and a patriotic, optimistic outlook. It argues the United States is rich and capable, calls for unity, faith, and circulating wealth, and warns against slackers as the nation stabilizes the banking system. It notes DeWitt Iowa ladies editing the weekly paper and cites local figures like Supervisor Wm. Straw of Cherry Grove, contrasting past overdrafts with current balances. It also mentions a corn alcohol plant near Fort Dodge and its planned output.
Chadwick's basketball team narrowly defeated Thomson in a hard fought second round contest. Fans credited Chadwick with outplaying Thomson and applauded standout play, while city and school observers discussed local sports and community sentiment.
A car theft ends with the thieves abandoning the vehicle after its fuel runs out. The event leads to police involvement and notes on the car’s owner, Mr George, and local residents, including Mr and Mrs Hiram George of Chadwick. The incident unfolds near the Majeie restaurant as officers respond and investigate.
Local inquiries cover keeping an estray, posting notices, and sale after failure to claim. Reasonable charges for keeping may be collected. if sold, funds go to the County Treasurer. A second question notes road fencing duties depend on statutes and case specifics. A tenant threshing debt requires more detail to determine owner liability and shared seed costs.
The text describes a rivalry between teams in WNA and Florida with Babe Roth aiming to hit a home run at every at bat. It notes public interest in the chosen batter for the next four years and references RLS.
March meeting of the Ideal Farmers Club features readings, a piano and vocal program, and performances by Boray, Lavonne Austr, Delilah Lapp, Morn Lanark Orchestra, and guest musicians. Noted participants include Jed les Hare myerkendo, Mustanak Orchesta, and address details for local attendees.
The rural schools column lists students with perfect attendance and honor rolls for February. Neal Maring tops A honor roll. B honor roll includes Bessie Hartman and Mildred Friedrick. Several students earned spelling awards. Elmer Houzenga left for another district. Three new pupils joined: Donald, Howard, and Stanley Bieleman. Visitors included Faye Marine and Christine Houzserga. Bessie Hartman is editor with Laura Vaehler as teacher.
Bertie McCullohh from Vinegar Hill school and her pigeon joined Monday morning classes. Grades three to six swap physiology for Nature Study and music. seventh grade adds music. No new songs this week from The Adventures in Music course. Four February school days missed due to cold are being made up on Saturdays. one done last Saturday. Library books returned from Springfield Morary. Alisa Arlene Queskboerter taught Friday March 3 due to Miss Doden illness. Spelling down won by Carol Joy Anderson and Lois Queckboerner. Top averages: Anderson, Queckboerner, Daehler. Phyllis Kradle and Leon Daehler top in spelling. Arliss Anderson high in grammar and history. Arliss Anderson, Margaret Doden, and Orval Schreiner noted.
Ideal School notes welcome March 6 with 24 pupils enrolled. February events include a Valentine party and guest visitors Mrs. Peeva Hans and Mr. Hate Ghiason. February attendance lists 24 non absent pupils, with A and B honor roll recipients named, including Jean Rawlins and Elmer Hans, and multiple Hartman family members.
Public records list marriage licenses for Edeard Saevnex with Scales Meand and Tavis Zirke Thath with Bravest Menand. The fragmentary text mentions dates in March and names Belinda Wadling ton and Matilda Rol, with garbled surrounding dialogue implying domestic tension.
The column quotes figures on 1920s school salaries showing men averaging 1385.80 and women 903.02 in Carroll County, comparing to state averages. It argues teachers’ costs are lower than farmers’ costs and discusses the era’s economic tensions between education funding and agricultural prices. It includes letters from Lanark and critique of wage structures, with opinions on teacher training and state averages.
A scrambled Argo Fa community item lists local names and events. Mentions include social gatherings, individuals like Morrison and Mrs Freepart, and a range of activities across a busy week. The notice reads like a local column of yorkish chatter with names, dates, and small happenings.
Lanark editor Knapp presents his view on county school issues in his weekly column. The piece critiques tax policy and funding plans, arguing for clearer guidance for taxpayers and stronger oversight of district actions. The column reflects local concerns about education governance and fiscal accountability.
A rough, readable jumble of voter anxieties, campaign chatter, and public concerns. It mentions elections, candidates, and calls for honesty while condemning shady tactics and political noise. Names and clear events are sparse, but the piece captures mood and civic questions amid uncertain times.
Jumbled text mentions a trial, judgments, and a reference to a merchant in Berlin. It also alludes to a debate over a tree, a camera collection, and a question about a license. Overall, the fragment captures chaotic, partial dialogue without a clear single event.
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