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11 May 1939
Page 1
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
1
The snippet notes a periodical pricing or publication detail from Thomson Illinois, listing a yearly rate of 1.50 dollars. Further context is limited within the fragment.
The Review proclaims that Carrell County residents are honest, hardworking, and law-abiding backbone of the nation. It urges support for churches, banks, and local services while highlighting taxes, rents, mortgages, and everyday duties as vital concerns for all.
The 1939 Carroll County platform calls for a bank at Milledgeville an extension of Rt 171 from Hansen's Corners on Rt 178 to Chadwick joining with Rt 40 election of efficient town village and county officers encouragement of land development and reduction of expenses promote competitive community sports and portrays Carroll County as the sportsmen's paradise.
A 1939 review outlines key campaign stances including tax reduction, safety from fire, crime prevention, constitutional fidelity, and support for agriculture. The document emphasizes reducing taxes, public safety, lawful order, and strength for farmers and farms.
A fragmented list of birthday notices dated May 11 to May 17. Individuals named include Chris Dambman Chadwick May 11 and many others from Thomson Chadwick Lanark Dixon Milledgeville and nearby towns. The lengthy roster mentions spouses and relatives across multiple days with no accompanying events.
Local notes from Carroll County report rain aiding ground prep for fast field work and early corn planting. Electric utility expansion aims to boost farm electrification, while community events include Mother’s Day gift ideas, a Clinton baseball game, Whiteside County fair plans, and a Graves township wedding. Community updates cover local businesses, churches, naval sightings, Lions and Rotary activities, and preparations for upcoming track meet concessions and Clean Up days.
A May 18 item lists George Kauffman of Savanna and several residents including Mrs Kenneth Kemmer of Rock Falls Mrs Harry Schreiner of Chadwick Betty Dial Chadwick and Mary Taylor Chadwick.
The piece argues most highway accidents do not occur on wet or icy surfaces. It warns drivers that dry pavement and clear weather can still invite carelessness. The text ends with a joke about a florist and a newly married customer.
A compact column of witty, fragmentary remarks on advice flattery and everyday humor. It riffs on a strip dancer lacking attire and a joke about a dog named Rover, capturing a playful, clipped newspaper tone.
A jumble of whimsical items and quips including postoffice romance place names, a garden prank, fashion notes on Iris, a patent on sewing reinforcement, weather banter, a domestic quip about agreeing with a spouse, and a collection of snippets from entertainers and observers.
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