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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
8
The Clinton Giants showed class in a strong opening win at Riverview Park against a crowded crowd. Key players led the attack as the team dominated the Thruel League rivals, seizing early pennant momentum and delivering a rousing home debut.
A long letter from George St Weelerly recounts a family journey through Washington DC from the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington Cemetery and Mt. Vernon, with stops in Fredericksburg and Richmond. The narrative covers Civil War sites, colonial history at Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Petersburg battlefields, plus reflections on Charlottesville and the University of Virginia.
Fragmentary OCR notes reflect a folksy tone with references to Abie and a wake scene. The readable bits suggest a local feature or column recalling past events and personalities in a small community.
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