Thomson Review Publisher and details
The Thomson Review notes it was established in 1838 and entered as second class matter at the Thomson Illinois post office. Forter L. Stage is listed as publisher with H. G. Stagg as business manager. publication office is in Thomson and issues are released each Thursday with a yearly subscription of $1.50.
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Thomson, Ilinois
Act of March Ltd
Forter L. Stage
H. G. Stagg
Office of Publication
Thomson
Ray Rupple
Ray
Fiel Rupple
Towns unite to support county program and elect efficient leaders
The article urges voters to back a county wide efficiency plan led by Hall and Chadwick candidates. It praises township village and county unity, urging attendance at games to boost morale, and endorses cooperation with the federal administration to carry out county programs. It notes Roosevelt era policy and school morning events with notable negro singers.
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Roll County
Hall
Kenyon
Chadwick
Ladson
Federal’ Administration
President Roosevelt
Local notes mix humor and community life in town
A jumble of humorous quips, local gossip, and short notes about auctions, farming, weather, and public works outlines daily life. Entries mention Chadwick water tower delays, a new town rail project, radio announcer hopes, trapping season timing, Lutheran lunch fundraising, and neighborly anecdotes.
Chadwick New Water Tank Sparks Watchful Town
A near completed water tank near Chadwick prompts talk of burning the old brick foundation structure atop a wooden tower. Farmers report corn prices near one dollar a bushel as rains soften fields and slow harvest. Stransky farms near Savanna to Thomson showcase extensive operations on more than 3000 acres with Holsteins hogs and feeders under manager Adan Heinze. Merchants prep Christmas displays and wrapping to attract shoppers as Roosevelt policy debates influence business expectations.
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Chadwick
Els
Carroll County
FL. J
F. J. Stransky
Stransdale
Savanna
Thomson
Adan Heinze
Stransky
Otis Ranch
Memories of a county fair and a boyhood betting tale
A narrator recalls a bygone fairgrounds visit with family routines and community figures, recounting horse racing bets, a penny-ante wager with a Freeport man, and a vivid memory of a tobacco chew that marked the day. He reflects on politics, local spending, and the old days when policing and crowds shaped fairground scenes.
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Father
Cal
Heezer
Gate
Fox
John Tomlinson
Johnnie
Chadwick
Oregon
Chicago
Freeport
Welch
Freeport Mat
China
Notice of Claims Deadline and Public Session
Notice announces board actions in Carroll County with claims due by noon on December 31, 1934. Public session set for Tuesday at 12 o clock. W R Watson is clerk.
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Puneet
Carpratt County
Carroll
Tuesidas
Deesraher Tith
Eelock A
Seelock
W.R. Watson
Local notes mix weather, quilts, and small town life
A sauntering column chronicles recent rains boosting ground condition, farm work prospects, and drought debates. It notes Elmer Davis building a mobile home mill setup, Iva Holman’s cottage, and Billy Johnson losing a dairy cow. Mentions Trene Repple, Thanksgiving ball plans, and quilting by Mrs Francke. Neighborly visits and daily routines fill the snippet.
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Elmer Davis
A. Z. Davis
Iva
Matt Holman
Holman
Billy Johnson
Trene Repple
Martindale
Adtirs
Social Roundup at Fair Haven and Nearby Homes
Sunday visits filled Fair Haven with neighbors calling on the Bushaians and Buschaians. Mr and Mrs Monroe Postert hosted supper with a group from Rock Falls and Chicago visitors including Gilbert Nelson and Kathaleen Sherman. Edger Imenon and Frank Kness hosted guests from Chicago and Morrison friends visited Tilton and Goleta homes.
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Aaron Bushaian
Sy. Ehwoud
Rock Falls
Monroe Pos
A. P. Glaw
Dig Fur Mirgaret
Ann
Gilbert Nell
Chicago
Kathaleen Shermnan
Freeve Senneff
Freeport
Edgar
Roundabout ride recalls a remembered horse race tale
The writer recounts a carnival memory of a roundabout ride and a horse race where their horse won a dollar. He notes not spending the money, and mentions a friendship with a man from Freeport who has since retired from business. They share laughs when meeting, recalling youth and bets.
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Rae
Freevort
S'long
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