14 Nov 1935
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
1
A brief bibliographic note lists historical newspaper titles and years including The Village Echo 1875 Thomson Browdax 1879 Thomson Review 1894. The entry catalogues the sequence of local periodicals and editors across late 19th century.
The Review speaks to Carroll County residents as the backbone of the nation noting their honesty hard work and everyday duties while urging continued support for churches societies banks taxes insurance and mortgages as vital. It frames residents as the nation’s foundation and dedicates future issues to this vision.
A 1935 review platform calls for a Milledgeville bank, electing efficient town and county officials, paving Route 171 from Thomson to Argo-Fa and Argo-Fa to Cladwick, promoting Carroll County sports, a county patrol highway across the south part of Carroll County, Milledgeville to Thomson, and urging all officeholders to cut expenses.
A metropolitan press drives a dispute between the state and utilities over taxes and rate adjustments. The piece explains utilities pay three percent federal tax, three percent state tax, and a three percent local sales tax, arguing they should pass sales tax to customers. The Illinois Utilities Commission has not approved this, and utilities seek a legal ruling.
Fragmentary lines discuss taxation and social critiques. The text mentions communism shadowing monopoly, warnings to complainers, and observations on home life and sales tax. Names include Dr John W Holland and references to local company and state taxation.
A new sports page aims to cover Carrell County events with William Tru as sports editor. The plan highlights hunting and trapping news and seeks reader contributions while noting relief work fairness concerns and a road project on Route 171 by Hansen's Corners. McCarthy Construction advances grading and culverts, aiming to finish before extreme cold.
Mt Carroll and surrounding area report varied events from economic updates to sports and personal notices. Blaine Peek tops recent Northwestern Mutual sales. obituaries note David Shirk’s passing in Topeka. Local jail tours amaze youths, livestock sales draw crowds, pheasant hunting opens, town basketball faces gym rules, and residents plan trips and readings as community life continues.
A crowded Milledgeville gathering featured senior play preparations, sports plans, and notices of local clubs, weddings, and the Armistice celebration. Reports mention the high school basketball lineup, a practice game with Fulton High, water system repairs, demolition of a brick column, and PTA demonstrations.
A group of Pines Woods School students presented a musical program at Community Church on Wednesday night. Firefighters were called Tuesday morning when smoke from the Electric Plant yard proved to be a false alarm. a target had accidentally discharged and 40 damage occurred. Harold Rece’s car rear-ended a truck on Chicago Avenue Tuesday morning with no injuries. Rose works for Webbster Lumber Co. Mrs. W F Krohl of Chicago spoke at Lincoln P T A about forming a Junior Humane League. Dr C Whitefield Ay of the Northwest Assemblies spoke to high school students, with Dr Rayhan touring South America.
The article notes sales tax receipts are apportioned to Carroll County townships for school support and maintenance. It reflects on Armistice Day, disarmament hopes, and calls for world peace, while praising clergy for promoting moral purification as a path to stability. It ends with reflections on hope and progress, emphasizing anticipation as a driver of happiness and civilization.
A local column lampoons winter teasing readers with slips on wet snow and quirky mishaps. It recalls a heater repair gone wrong, a phone mix up with a pencil sharpener, and a humorous Armistice Day scene as county offices close. A sly subscription notice ends with a faux obituary joke.
Dialect riddled exchanges describe a very small town talk with awkward lines about food and identity. Notable snippets include a diner banter about craby beret and a waiter response. The text hints at crowds and empty streets while emphasizing a limited population.
A reminisced tale recounts two cousins starting a mud turtle ranch behind a barn. They struggle feeding the turtles, suffer bloodied noses and black eyes after a feeding quarrel, and finally lose the herd when calves break the fence and a turtle vanishes. The piece closes with a note on a decisive election night.
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