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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
7
The article argues for conserving natural resources while allowing present generations to use them. It claims humanity has learned to live comfortably by exploiting mineral materials and that current innovation will benefit future technology. It asserts future generations will honor those who elevate living standards and solve present problems.
A lighthearted saying notes that a girl dislikes quitters and beginners in matters of love. It adds a new proverb that predicts fair weather when good lovers unite.
Three decomposed hogs tied in burlap sacks were dragged into a James Green farm corn field in an apparent theft and concealment. Route 171 traffic to Chicago is blamed for stock transport. Local residents, school plans, and a proposed poultry and egg station are noted amid family health updates and unrelated dialogue.
Bing Crosby stars in Sing You Sinners at Capitol Theatre Clinton for four days with Fred MacMurray Elizabeth Patterson Donald O’Connor and Ellen Drew in a family farce about fame luck and romance. Dionne Quints in Five of a Kind follow. Shirley Temple stars at Rialto Clinton for three days in Just Around the Corner with Torchy Gets Her Man as second feature Torchy cracks a crime trust with Glenda Farrell Barton McLane.
A short piece notes life expectancy rising to 68 years and explores factors for longevity including heredity environment hygiene and medical care. It adds humor with a quip about Da Vinci and Mona Lisa and mentions elderly ex presidents widows and a 300 year elephant as curios.
The Moffett farm south of Waverly hosts the State Husking Contest attracting roughly 71 000 people. Warren Moffett and a large volunteer committee oversee logistics while Chicago Daily News coverage and telephone photo transmission showcase the event. Volunteers, bands, and local churches provide concessions and support amid a large crowd and substantial activity.
A light anthology of local thoughts and jokes following the election. It reflects on political advertising fatigue, social events, a quip about the Anti Alphabetical Association, a minister’s fee anecdote, fuel economy tips, oil industry history, and playful banter about marriage.
A reader asks about common measurements and symbols including penny image on coins, dollar length, matches per book, fork prongs, back of the eighty five bill, news column width, pencil length, radio divisions, postmark cancel, silver quarter diameter, six on a watch, and the color stripe under the blue in the American flag. Answers clarify standard facts.
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