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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
2
The document calls for Buy American merchandise, reducing taxes in Carroll County to about 200000, and notes 1932 collectable taxes exceeding 706000. It urges faith in local banks, consumer economy in government, taxpayer input in office selection, and closer town community cooperation to lower costs.
The piece notes a nationwide World War memorial day tribute at 11:00 AM, honoring fallen soldiers and the toll of taxes. It reports Century of Progress Chicago plans for next summer with more foreign exhibits and a refreshed display. Nyanda New York renames to Rooseveltown with cross-border stamp activity. Foreseeable US dollar weakness suggests 250-cent value under debate about gold standard and French budget measures. A Chicago report covers Ermest J. Stevens, former Illinois Life vice president, denied a new trial on embezzlement charges. appeal planned, with ongoing legal maneuvering.
The piece urges schoolrooms be opened during American Education Week to help parents understand classroom work. It cites a New York gull story and notes calls for better parental involvement, public safety warnings, and local civic updates. The column also mentions county farm yields, military camp restrictions, planned Chicago expo, and a moral urging readers to self-check their conduct.
A fragment filled with anecdotes and items from a Savanna area page. It mentions Wil Rogers humorist and a 54th birthday, editor provocations in China and America, autumn weather, local hunts, school visits, a rockford store bowl guessing contest with a prize, Mae West critique, and plans for the Gavanna Hospital Gift Day on November 11 with a tea and reception to introduce the new superintendent.
Parents urged to attend Chadwick high school PT A program Monday evening as Francis G Blair presents the Superior Grade School award. Speakers include T A Simpoon and Mr Blur with ten leading educators from the Midwest to address Carroll County residents.
A compact local item notes a performance by Geisinger’s male ensemble under a late schedule. It lists entries like indies and 16c with checking and pricing hints, reflecting a small stage listing at a community venue.
George Bance of Savanna and Mary Tenley of Savanna filed November 4. Raymond J. Foecking of Galena Illinois and Hazel Roussel of Dubuque Iowa filed November 3. Ivan L. Uelbig of Cedar Rapids and Opal Murfield of Cedar Rapids filed November 2.
Twenty nine Carroll county farmers join a voluntary wheat acreage reduction per a county committee led by I H W Holm Vernon S Todd and Harry N Gaar. The counties involved include Garrell Elkhorn Grove Fair Haven York Washington Woodland and Savanna with detailed acre and bushel figures for 1930 31 32 and the three year average. Allotment for Carroll county totals 124287 bushels. A seven day written challenge process follows publication for any disputed statements. A separate court hearing on the Edwin Webster estate case was held in Mr. Carrell Monday morning.
Born in New Orleans in 1789 and died in New York in 1851 James Audubon is portrayed as a self taught artist driven by a passion for natural history. The obituary notes his enthusiasm for field work and the distinctive, pleasing quality of his wildlife portraits.
HL Lawrence of Thomson bound over to Whiteside County grand jury on embezzlement charge. The Well-A-Well Shoe Co alleges he owes 700 dollars for shoes received in 3931 while running the business. Lawrence says he was only a manager when the transaction occurred.
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