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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1922
Page
11
The well known firm draws growing patronage due to affordable charges and reliable dry cleaning. It handles all fabrics, specializes in dies garments, and delivers sanitary, fresh finishes without odor. The press works promptly and they promise the highest class of service. Citizens urged to entrust cleaning and pressing to them.
The Holland Furnace Co offers a modern heating system that warms entire houses evenly, lowers fuel use, and reduces repairs. Clinton sales promote reliability, courteous service, and strong value, claiming the unit cuts one third to one half of the fuel bill while boosting comfort and home cheer.
METZGAR and CAVANAUGH advertise as a premier local tailoring house offering custom fit suits and a ready to wear line including Hickey Freeman. They emphasize personal service, quality workmanship, and haberdashery selections with gift options for men during the Christmas season.
J L Kramer welding firm markets itself as the most complete efficient welding plant in the area. It claims modern scientific machinery for welding steel cast iron brass and bronze and promises fast accurate repairs at reasonable charges.
The Frances Beauty Parlor in Clinton Room provides marcelling facial and scalp treatments plus hair dressing and a full line of top toilet preparations. It emphasizes evolving beauty standards for women and urges a visit to discover affordable tips and products for lasting improvements.
The Royal Cloak Company at 222 Fifth Ave Clinton is highlighted as a leading ladies specialty shop offering ready to wear fashions and national reputation brands at competitive prices. The review notes insurance against substandard goods, emphasis on fit and quality, and the store’s role in local commercial life.
In West Mayo at Clew Bay’s head lies Westport a fishing village of a few shops where General Kilroy reigns a Western Republic. The Free State Army of under forty failed to clear rebels as 400 men besieged, then fled by boat. Kilroy’s force now about 600 well armed and supplied holds out while McKeon concentrates on the area. Kilroy recently bought supplies with 399 warriors marching in, indicating intent to resist.
BE. N. WOODBURY PLUMBING CO located at 139 Fifth Ave Clinton offers metropolitan heating and sanitary engineering services. They provide complete plumbing and heating systems for farmers and residents with modern designs, high quality materials, and careful, expert consultation to save costs.
In Cairo, English residents unfamiliar with the city rent houses in outlying areas. Mrs Ee Butcher humorously recalls the difficulty of locating a friend, recounting a doctor’s cryptic address for a nearby neighbor. The doctor's note mentions a house without a number near a hutcher next to an Anenian hutcher west of Abdin palace, with a staircase of eight steps.
Ancient Greeks built gymnasia called mamatinia in each city where crowds trained with regularity. Originally for Olympic prep, it evolved into daily habit akin to Roman bath visits, reflecting a culture of public fitness and social routine.
The Washington Post notes one of the most curious aspects of American politics is the near inevitability of party switching when leaders shift positions. It argues that, aside from rare historical exceptions, members often move to align with the opposing party.
Minthologists report Ivy Gowers creates a bacchanalian scene for insects around the willow in Meem with 1176 yellow rations. A famed wine loving beetle, once named by Linnaeus as cellar A, is now called cellar wine drinker. Kirby notes the creature’s diet consists only of wine or beer.
The wift season is on Bri and R C Hainline offers up to date jewelry selection. The store carries watches diamond rings pins studs novelties silverware and clocks with fine watch repairing and general jewelry service. Visitors are urged to bring damaged pieces for repair and the jeweler is highlighted as a progressive local business.
The article extols Clinton Iron & Metal Co as a reliable and magnanimous service oriented business that pays high prices for local products. It notes their growing patronage, fair dealings, and the furnishing of market quotations with courteous, accommodating staff.
The Studebaker Light Six blends economy with comfort and durability. Its 2500 pound balanced design minimizes sway and vibration, using a four main bearing crankshaft for smooth power. Machined crankshaft and rods reduce wear, boosting fuel efficiency and longevity. A prominent Illinois auto shop provides expert Studebaker service and parts for this popular car.
Clinton Auto Painting Company leads the local industry in automobile painting with skilled craft, modern equipment, and courteous service. Take your car in now to ensure a thoroughly set finish before exposure to heat and charred air, and see a remarkable improvement in appearance.
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