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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1943
Page
4
The local postmaster warns residents that Christmas gifts and cards mailed in November are essential to guarantee on time delivery by December 25. The postal department cites wartime strain, reduced transport capacity, and many temporary workers. It urges readers to use postal zone numbers and spread mailings across weeks to avoid delays.
The Review seeks corrections additions and notices of advancement for the Honor Roll of all men and women from York township serving in the United States armed forces. The list so far is presented and readers are asked to update it.
A long compilation lists numerous individuals with ranks and branches in the U S military and auxiliary services, including U S Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard and WAVES. It notes names such as Henry L. Ashpole Harold Ashpole Robert Demaree and many others, alongside their corps and statuses. The closing line reflects on the German invasion of Poland four years prior and hints at a renewed conflict.
The column notes that buyers now prioritize quality over price, with to date eggs selling high as grocers report strong demand for premium eggs. A grocer cites that 60¢ a dozen outsold Easter week sales, while cheaper pullet eggs at 20¢ remained unsold, illustrating the taste for good eggs despite tighter budgets.
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