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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
1
A fragmented 20th century essay extols thrift as path to prosperity, security, and social standing. It urges home instruction in finances and sexual education, advocates saving from first earnings, warns against debt, and cautions against predatory salesmanship targeting youth. It references US conditions and the need for prudent investing and money management.
A chaotic, fragmentary piece describes Milos Aléorson's rise and fall in Oregon, detailing an auction, a head dairy farm position, a failed oil venture, and costly misjudgments. The garbled prose hints at bankruptcy, risky investments, and warnings about quick fortunes, with scattered references to people and events.
Auman & Peck of Mt. Carroll split partnership with both men named district managers. Mr. Auman will oversee the Freeport agency and move there at once, while Blaine Peck headquartered at Mt. Carroll will cover the county and the north part of Whiteside. The note praises their long service and wishes success.
A Winds Agric Record excerpt states shipping association members should join the Farm Bureau. It notes farm bureau membership and a service charge of five to ten cents per hundred weight for current Farm Bureau members. Taken from the Winds Agric Record of March 14 1925.
Mr and Mrs L E Robinson and family from Marion Iowa arrived Sunday for a visit with H V Robinson and family in Sly Robison has left the Russell and Melrose newspaper business and plans to move to Marion to resume work in newspapers Mrs A G Robison and children Merle of Martin were Sunday guests at the H V Robison home.
Messers Brancht and Navot of Savanna met with Charles Porter to arrange a county pocket billiard contest. Town champions will be chosen in local contests and then matched to crown the county champion. No entry fee. room keepers cover expenses.
Mr and Mrs E C Millard entertained at the Allen Whitmer home in a farewell party. Christian church members joined Claude Millard family for the event. They plan to move to Yates City this week as Claude starts lower division work. Kirby Comedy Co closed engagement at the opera house and left for Harmon via Milwaukee, with a singer aboard.
As election time nears two popular men, James J. Sheridan and Carroll, announce their candidacies for York County supervisor. Sheridan, eight-year incumbent, cites committee work and personal dedication. Carroll, though inexperienced, is deemed capable. The Carroll County Society held its 20th annual reunion at Lincoln Park with about 150 attendees.
Professor Darrow announces the thrift essay contest will become an annual school event due to its success. Local bank and donors praise the results and anticipate continued strong support next school year. Mrs Virgil Wilt returns home from Jane Lamb hospital Clinton last Sunday. condition improved.
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