Illinois Tax Debate Echoes Across States In Depression
The piece argues tax cuts and reduced government costs as relief during the Depression. It cites Illinois and other states voting down tax measures while pondering public works funded by low-interest loans. It notes farm price declines, unemployment, and calls for federal aid to states like Illinois, urging swift action and self-liquidating improvements.
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Uline
Paul
Ulan
Tlimois
Dvmois
Brelges
She She & ‘Mount
Illinois
Locals Kyte Rawiins Builds Nonfeeding Farm Floor
Kyte Rawiins is installing a nonfeeding floor at his farm to improve housing and reduce waste. The project focuses on animal welfare and farm efficiency, reflecting local farming improvements.
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Kyte Rawiins
Free Entertainment Saturday Night Led by Mrs Madge Bowers
Thomson merchants present another free program on Mai street Saturday evening. Enjoy the show and shop local businesses while praising their effort. Hosted by Mrs Madge Bowers with acts including Some Watermelon Trio, an Acnobat dance, Mickey Bower, Paul Walt, Donald Wilts, Gilbert Holland, Bruce Gire, Sylvia Griswold, Lenn Carpenter, and more. Mr and Mrs John Carpenter attended the prior Savanaa Boat Club event. Baraboo visitors and local families are noted. Henry J. Johannsen of Clinton dies suddenly, survived by nine children including Carl Johannsen and Mrs Gari Johaansen. Relatives from Baraboo include Hayes Fraga and Eve Martindale hott and others en route home.
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Thomson
Mai
Madge Boswer
Mickey Bower
Paul Walt
Donald Wilts
Gilbert Holland
Bruce Girehaving
Sylvia Griswold
Sam
Paul Melendy
Watemielon Tro
Wivet' Ng Som
Lenn Carpenter
Coun-Tryn
Henry J. Johannsen
Clinton
Carl Johannsen
Clintom
Gari Johaansen
Lefta Sears
Baraboo Guesia
Hayes Fraga
Eve Martindale Hott
Maia Frank Beardsley
Arthur Matke
Airs Wil Fiamer
Baraboo
Hopkins
Drive
Yes Fraser
Mr. Martindale
Lowell Hadley and son visit Thomson from Vale Oregon
Lowell Hadley and his son Harold Jak Hadley arrived by train for a short Thomson visit to see friends and his mother Mrs. Charles Salton of Savanna. He left Thomson decades ago but soon renewed old acquaintances and spoke of his West experiences in fruct growing and banking. The pair plan a brief stop before returning home after a trip to the World's Fair.
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Lowell Hadley
Harold
Jak Vale
Oregon
Thomson
Charles Salton
Savanna
Lowell
Tinos
Terr Ami
Ius
United States
Illinois
Hadley
Frank Smith Injured In Fall At Family Farm
Frank J. Sith suffered a bad shake and bruises after he fell from a hay loft while searching in a barn. He is confined to bed but will recover. his wife Mrs. Srrh reports no serious injuries. Relatives visiting from Mr Carrol’s group included Mr and Mrs Biine Smith and family, Mr and Mrs Orlo Smith, Mr and Mrs Lewis Smith, Mr and Mrs Jake Gehr, and Miss Vere Sarth with Miss Mina Meyer.
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Frank J. Sith
Reigh
Carrol
Biine Smith
Orlo Smith
Lewis Smith
Jake Gehr
Ive Neuachwanger
Vere Sarth
Mis Mina Meyer
Church Services and Gatherings Prompt Local Welcome
Morning service at 11 a m with subject The Great Church Builder. Evening service at 7 30. Classes for all ages. Catholics attend Mass at 9 30 a m with Altar and Rosary society meeting this afternoon. Sunday school at 9 00 a m. Community notices: Young people meet at Mrs Edson Holland’s home. October Sunday school offerings listed.
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W. G. Aitken
Christan c Church
Sud <Ociety
Edson Holland
Seneel Somalessent, Hoktanti
Tad Wilt
Bruce Gohanny
Sunday School Notes At Argo Methodist Church
The Argo Methodist Sunday school reports Esther Schmaing and Billy Green as contributors. The aid society served a pot luck dinner at the church. The Loyal Chutes class meets at Mrs. Nile Kenyon’s home. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. No morning church service due to Rev. Bruce attending conference. Union service at Christian church at 7 30 p.m. Officers elected: Supt Charles McGinty, Asst Supt Mrs Jennie Collimeon, Secretary Miss Florence Smith, Treasurer Mrs Grace Sprauch, Librarian Beatree Brodkil, Eleanor Stagg, Dorothy Levis, Pianist Ralph Albertson, Assistant Pianist Mrs Grae Steanch. The board will appoint Junior Department superintendent. The aid society meets next Wednesday with Mrs Grace Strauch. Assinang bosseses will be Mrs Maude Wagner and Mrs Fred Smith.
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Bruce
The
Christian Church
Charles McGinty
Jennie Collimeon
Florence Smith
Grace Sprauch
Librarines
Beatree Brodkil
Eleanor Stagg
Dorothy Levis
Piaust
Ralph ‘Albertson
Panini
Grae Steanch
Sunday School Board
Aid Society
Grace Strauch
Assinang
Maude Wagner
Fred Smith
Church of Christ Sunday services and events noted
The Church of Christ lists Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11. Union services at 7 50 p m at the Christian Church with Rev Todd on The Scope of the Gospel. Mr and Mrs Ru Cate and baby with Mrs EB Hemmer expected to return Sunday from a meter trip in Wichita Kansas. Delia Melendr is expected home tonight after attending the Grand Chapter Eastern Star in Chicago and the World's Fair.
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Church OF Christ Sunday School
Gisistian Church
Rev
Todd
Ru Cate
Baby
EB. O. Hemmer
Wichita
Kans
Delia Melendr
Eastern Star Knige
Chicago
Among The Sick In Our Community This Week
Margaret Bower suffers a severe throat infection while Lewis Juist contends with summer flu. F Goward shows stroke recovery progress after a long illness. Peter Wilkins of Chicago recovers from a paralytic attack. Mrs Adam Heine recuperates after major surgery at Savane hospital. Grace Moyer remains ill with angina. Miser also ill for a month. Herbert Rawlins Jr undergoes finger surgery after a weeks’ swelling. Fred Miller Jr, four, breaks a bone while visiting physicians.
Idoden Family Reunion Observes Daughter Birthday At Eilers Home
Mendart of the Troden family reunion iron y enjoyed and splendid gather at Mrs Henry Eilers home Sunday. Cold weather forced dinner indoors with many relatives listed as dinner guests including Doden, Benters, Kahier, Gipe, Sipes, Harkingood, Yates, Doty, and others. Also noted were visits from Sears family and a Clinton couple, with birthday observances for two year old Helen Creighton and Mr Creighton.
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Idoden
Dauat Eilers
Imendart
Troden
Agather
Henry Eilers
George Doden
Sterling
Ed Benters
My. Oivil
Frank Kahier
Morrison
Adolph Doden
Margaret
John Doden
George Meyers
Joe Grim
Paul
WH. Sipes
Gon
Elwood Gipe
Clifton Harkingo Ead
George ‘Doden
Chadwick
Fred Yates
Fred Doden
Berle
Thomson
Ruby Doty
Savanna
Mms
John French
Clinton
Helen Creighton
George Creighton
Village Board Approves October Bills Totaling 415.26
Village trustees pass a routine October meeting bill schedule totaling 415.26. The session notes standard street and municipal expenditures and confirms attendance by all board members plus residents at roll call. Local social event details and donor results from a ladies gathering are listed among the readable fragments.
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Village Board
Vallage Board of Trustees
Oem
Alberign
Ji Lee
Jae Few
P T A Meeting Set for Oct 5 at York Community High
The October meeting of the Par oot-Teachers association is scheduled for Thursday evening October 5 at the York Community High. President Rush W Careell will preside. The program includes recitations, solos, readings, and an address on the Vale of Education by Rev. Wilson G. Aitken. The treasurer reports a balance of 2228.73 and a committee reports on the tank and other repairs.
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York Community High
Rush W Careell Wil
Ballanre
Adley
Lou Kness
Geneva Knes
Jo& Oe
Hugo Holman
Harriet Rogrendorf
June “Glenan
Dib
Edna Currey
N. D. French
Winnie
Tollard
Diadogue
Whidtling Zofo
Lena Carpenter
Micherd Sweitner
Delilah Lapp
Solo
Gilext Hotermd
Reading
Vergo] Marth
Vale of An Education
Wilson G. Aitken
Twins Provoke Dairies Riddle With Color Coded Calves
In Thomson at the Edison Holland farm a pair of twin calves from two cows caused confusion when a judge tied red and white ribbons to distinguish them but mixed up which calf belonged to which cow. The family now faces the dilemma of four calves needing proper assignment as they try to keep maternal identities separate.
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Edison Holland
Thomson
E. Pratt
Edizon
Gilbert Hofland
Gilbert
Guert
Edison Sys
Re-enlistment of York township men in Civilian Conservation Corps
Five York township enlistees Wesey Berackds Alvin Rave Sej$onred at reforestation camp twelve miles from Morris Hi will remain for winter camp Paul Heoankveld mess steward at Palisades reforestation camp Lavender will stay for winter camp Lee rence Williams Cue Leeress Carrol at weil cresion camp likely moved to another camp for winter Carmi county assigns nine men to three month terms one to come from York townebig Supervisor J J Sterkian to take George Perry for examination Mrs and Mr Hal Rubby visiting Mr and Mrs Adam Heinze at home Mrs Heinze reportedly unwell.
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York Township
Cywilian Conservation Corps
Wesey Berackds
Alvin Rave
Morris
Paul Heoankveld
Palisades
Star Lavende
Leerence Williams
Cue Leeress
Carrol
Weil Cresion
Wil
Carmi County
Tork Townebig
J. J. Sterkian
Georie Perry
Garvell
Ely Cochran Plans Tulip Bulb Display At Home
Ely Cochran decorates his front walk and porch with a tulip bulb planting spanning about 138 feet plus a 18 by 18 foot bed. He bought bulbs at 2 dollars for 30 and plans a colorful display next spring as neighbors discuss funding a football team this year.
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Ely Coghan
Telip
Ely
Joe Spade
Elgardo
Cochran
Y C H S students report morning class changes and incidents
Y C H S Floyd and LeShelle enrolled in freshman and junior unseen Monday. several students absent this week. biology and English II quiz. Dorothy and Evalyn Holm took English exam. Junior play parts assigned. rehearsals begin. Assembly notice about Worlds Series. morning and afternoon changes to accommodate innings. Lamp explosion during a Distillation of Water experiment caused a small fire. extinguisher usage by Mr Manus. no injuries or major damage. English IV study concludes with Mindbeth.
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Floyd
Nellye LeShelle
Kyle McGinnis
Bari Beck
Margars Bower
Jean Morgan
Dorothy
Evalyn Holm
Ia Rexbio
Local notes report unclear family visit in town
Reading from a fragmentary notice, Wilber Stiles is described as a victim connected to soils and health concerns. Marie Seigke of MA and Carrell are mentioned along with weekend plans involving Mrs. Lala Hey, but details are incomplete.
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Marie Seigke
Carrell
Mra
Lala Hey
York Center School Highlights and Halloween Plans
York Center School notes report a Friday afternoon baseball game against Bris bol school with a forthcoming rematch. An Halloween program is planned for Tuesday evening Oct 31 with activities and donor rolls listed. Also mentioned are multiple social visits, upcoming Nature Study projects, and local residents attending gatherings at the Beck and Tobey homes.
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Leute M. Holland
Brisbol
Fxwor
York Center
Anhiy
Schol Mondey Witernoon
Blaskbe ~Seim
Mary Alice
Peatl Evelyn Rewhos
Berjoice “Eneas
Alma Robmeen
Ae Fobrson
Junior Tien
Plum Grove School Pen Theft Reported by Teacher
Anne Eiciaze reports at Plum Grove School during the seventh week a student on the sideline stole seven pencils four sharpeners pens and other supplies. Pupils listed include Fieyd Stiles Lee Wartksi Glen Deets Viola Warhekl Alte Hanne lity Berholf James Aienodr Aaron Johrson Carol Deis Lenard Stiles Lucille Warfield Liord Col ener Marcia Silex Wanda Lewis Mildred Ritenour Clarence Haring. Authorities seek FTN determination.
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Seboul Segan
Fieyd Stiles
Lee Wartkii
Ror Wartski
Glen Deets
Viola Warhekl
Alte Hannelity Berholf
James Aienodr
Aaron Johrson
Carol Deis
Lenard Stiles
Lucille Warfield
Liord Colener
Marcia Silex
Wanda Lewis
School Progress and Plays Highlight Local News
Gladys TD reports from Bris Tol Gladys TD School opened September with 17 attendees. Enrollment lists 1st year Blerle Potter Hiscold Balk Jeanne Swett Mary Ellen Haliman, up to 6th year Donald Potter Lester Grimm, Fazel Swett and Laurenos Halfimen. Activities include tests, spelling contests, a school spelling leaders, and a planned November PTA play. York Center and Plymouth competitions noted, with Plymouth winning spelling contest by three points.
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Gladys TD
Cooper
Blerle Potter
Hiscold
Balk
Jeanne Swett
Mary Ellen Haliman
Robert Smith
Leslie Grim
Lester Grimm
Fazel Swett
Laurenos Halfimen
Tawrems
Halfman
Robert Alk
Johnny Headsman
Lester Gram
Sf Siepoi
Bite
Lyear
Hazel Swett
Plymouth
Terrence Hultman
Oberroles
York Center
Ty Swett
Herold Balk
Lawrence Halfman
Lester Grim
Johnny Hall
Robert Balk
Ty Halfmen
Jeane Seee
Johnny Halien
Leater Gran
Hexel Swett
Mele Potter
Betty Sweet
Giis
Swett
Letter Grim
Francis Potter
Ideal School News Highlights September Changes and Visits
The school opened September 4 with 19 pupils nine boys and ten girls. A redecorated room and a short attendance note mark the month. Two visitors, Evel and Ern Rawlins, called, and groundball play continued. An outing to Bristol School is planned for October 6 to compare points.
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Dorndthy
Edward Laces
Pear
Evel
Elmer Hans
Arviia Montgomery
Charles Hartian
Evetta Sonnet
Helen Hans
Agetin Larts
Robert. Rawlins
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