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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
7
A column of jokes, droll verse, and humorous observations from Sabula Iowa. Bits include wordplay about a woodpecker, a raffle for a widow, a piano violin joke, a spring cleaning quip, and playful exchanges about weddings and money. The piece showcases local wit and social jests with regional flavor.
Classifieds note weekly and biweekly sales across four counties including Sterling Maquoketa Mount Carroll Brookville Mendota Chadwick and Chadwick estate auctions. Listings cover cattle horses hogs sheep pigs and related lots with dates May 11 17 18 and weekly sale times at various venues.
An editorial notes coal remains mainly a fuel source while mines advance in coal preparation for diverse appliances. It highlights ongoing research to improve fuel coal and mentions education humor about antonyms and a fashion line joke about pastel linens and fur lace around sinks.
The dialogue shows a character proposing with a plea to marry for happiness in many states, while another rejects a life in a trailer. It contrasts romantic negotiation with a stated living situation. The sentence on motive suggests moral judgment hinges on intent behind actions.
May 11 opening of Worlds Fair in New York City. August 17 Chicagoland Music Festival at Soldier Field Chicago. August 17 25 Illinois State Fair in Springfield. August 21 24 Warren Fair in Warren Illinois.
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