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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
2
The 1933 platform urges Buy American merchandise, cautions against excessive Carroll County spending, emphasizes supporting local banks, and calls taxpayers to name preferred office holders. It promotes closer town and community cooperation to simplify affairs and reduce costs, highlighting austerity and local banking stability.
A reader notes Roosevelt's inflation program seems to nudge prices upward, while farmers in Whiteside county report corn at 32 cents a bushel and cattle on feed, with inflation fears and bank moratoriums in Carroll County impacting money and tax payments. The piece weighs immediate farm pressures, credit strains, and tax concerns as spring nears, plus a light exchange about a local minister’s preaching.
A Sunday drive to a Dixon colony grounds triggers thoughts on inherited sins and social isolation as families encounter inmates including a mentally challenged boy and a fat but spirited lad. The scene contrasts parental affection with the harsh care setting, prompting a wider council debate on nightwatch hiring and wages.
A collage of clipped items and anecdotes from a Iowa newspaper page includes jokes about Prohibition, public notices, and radio quips. It references local places like Preston, Mt Carroll, and Des Moines, plus national figures and events, with light commentary on politics and social trends of the era.
Court house records list several property transfers including Joseph M. Fike and others to Samuel Livengood in Milledgeville, Meyers, Jota 9 and 10, block 9, and Charles Wilt and wife to Leo Albert Wilt et al in Thomson. Nat Bank Savanna to F J Stransky section 4 township 24 range 3. Charles R Wilson and wife to Frances N Wilson section 18 township 23 range 7. Charles Gaul and wife to Lennie S Wales section 21 township 24 range 6.
Carroll County supervisors agreed at last week’s organization meeting to cut salaries from five to four dollars per day. The state legislature had cut pay to four dollars, but the change only applies to April elected officials. J J Sheridan urged current members to reject the old rate or take a voluntary one dollar cut. the motion passed unanimously.
Carroll County supervisors voted to seek aid from the Taxpayers Association to influence obtaining the necessary right of way from Hansons Corners to Thomas on State Route 17. About 60 percent of the needed funds have been secured, and delay could endanger paving within the next two years.
The County Treasurer Bertha Smith reports a steady weekend rush with taxpayers flocking to pay taxes. Cash is plentiful as Mrs. Smith and staff handle payments Friday Saturday and Monday, keeping the office active despite county conditions.
Members of the board of review vote to reduce daily pay from six dollars to five dollars and adjust the clerk's pay to four dollars at the annual meeting held in Mt Carroll. The decision lowers compensation for board members and the clerk.
Carroll County Board of Supervisors urged state aid from the Motor Fuel Tax at Mt Carrol on Tuesday. Funds would build a gravel road on state aid route 19 and maintain four other roads, totaling 35000 for the Wysox area and 3000 for a short road near Wacker.
A legislative body passes a resolution urging lawmakers to amend election statutes to authorize compensation for election officials and county supervisors. The draft cites last year's law allowing pay for earlier election duties and requests clearer provisions and posting of compensation details at the county clerk's office.
Chairman Fisher named Supers vitoren Goble and Mest to a relief committee as part of his standing committees. The group discussed scope and duties during its initial meeting, with expectations set for ongoing oversight and committee work.
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