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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
2
The fragment outlines years and names linked to Thomson Illinois publications and staff roles. It notes the second class mailing, Act of March 3 1879, and weekly Thursday issues with a yearly price of 1 50. It references publishers reporters and local office details.
Calendar notes events across Illinois and Indiana including the American Passion Play in Bloomington and the National Congress Show and Sale of Polled Shorthorns at Purdue University Lafayette Indiana Free catalogue by the American Polled Shorthorn Society Union Stock Yards Chicago May 5 6. Chicago Chicagoland Music Festival Soldiers Field August 15. Warren FairSwarren Illinois August 19 20 21 22 Morrison Fair Morrison Illinois September 1 2 3 4 1942.
Birthday list from Carroll County dated May listing residents with birthdays in Thomson Milledgeville Chadwick Lanark Savanna Sterling Dixon Clinton Manlius and other areas. The roster names Ben Manning Evelyn Holm Nancy Wilt Nancy Deers Judith Wagner Rose Shoup and many others across several towns.
The author reflects on who should bear war burdens while noting money flows from the Derby and daily life features. He recounts umpire woes, a past game memory, and pits wartime sacrifice against profiteers while urging restraint on costs like tires gas and stamps.
Property owner warns against trespassing on land leased from the government along Route 80 north of Thomson and on Guy Turney’s farm. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Plus a note about a retired British Navy officer who claims insight into life after death with a plug for The American Weekly.
The U S Employment Service promotes hiring older workers during National Employment Week proclaimed by President Roosevelt. Manager P W Southwick says war production raises age limits and urges employers to value skill and experience over calendar years, highlighting veterans and job training for rebuilding national manpower.
The storage office of the United States Employment Service at 212 Third Ave invites the public to learn about job qualifications and work experience. The notice highlights counselor services and guidance for applicants seeking civil service or general employment opportunities.
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