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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
9
A fragmentary safety guide warns of eye injuries from loose or poorly secured fencing. It stresses wrapping wire posts, keeping wires taut and away from livestock, and disposing of old fencing to prevent entanglement and harm.
A consumer group report claims hidden taxes add about 632,424 to store purchases nationwide, penalizing families with food clothing and essentials. The NOTC study based in Chicago cites 250 communities and notes taxes impact prices before sales tax, with 88 percent of revenue from hidden levies.
A bill introduced by Senator Gunning and another by Roy Green targets payroll reforms amid accusations of irregularities in state payrolls. The measures require affidavits from workers claiming pay for public service and call for monthly and annual reporting, with schedules for affidavit filing and payroll examinations. The discussions unfold as lawmakers critique recent state payroll practices and seek accountability.
County death notices report Henry Smith of Lanark died March 23 at SE Francis hospital. Funeral services held Sunday at First Brethren Church Lanark with Rev Rank officiating, burial in Lanark Cemetery. Smith born April 1269 in Germany. wife preceded him in death. Surviving brother, Cuncal, of Fanack. Also listed is Tenley with discrepancies in names and dates.
The United States Civ Service Commission announced new personnel actions and site changes. Officials did not release full details but confirmed ongoing appointments and planned site updates.
The document presents garbled notes and names, mentioning governance, aid eligibility, and welfare officials. It lists multiple individuals and places in a loosely connected stream, suggesting a record of statements or directives rather than a coherent narrative.
A garbled OCR passage shows a young man addressing a director with an optimistic remark about a wonderful day. The exchange includes exclamations and questions about collaboration, with scattered, unclear fragments referencing youths and mothers.
Fragmented text outlines a 1938 Illinois Farm Sports Festival program with references to events, speakers, radio stations, and organizers. It mentions Peoria and Belleville figures, state chairpersons, and board members, but details are garbled and many names and terms are unreadable. The item reads like a planning notice for a statewide rural festival with performances, music, and agricultural themes.
A garbled account describes a golf tee moment with a caddie and several players. Text mentions a caddie companion and a second spurned moment as the scene shifts among observers and naturalists.
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