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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
2
The Village Echo issue from 1875 presents a Thomson Review page by Thomson Broudax with contributors Harriett Smith and Kenneth Whitney. Publisher Foster L. Stagg, H. G. Stagg, and staff listed.
A jumble of local notes from Thomson area: McKee of Round Grove faces a problem in Syatwes quesin while Iowa City region hosts the Juwa Site Corn Husking Championship. Thomson’s Dancing Club begins winter sessions, and Sam Sharpe plans improvement before racing. Bayard Lewis, horse dealer, reports strong sales from a Galena load. The Sportsmen's Club gains traction among farmers and hunters, with ongoing community notices and cheer for local business and social scenes.
Milledgeville Milledgeville junior class plans a play on the 1st of next month at Chadwick. The event ties into the Chadwick Night and Friday night jamboree with talent from Milledgeville. A P T A Carnival will feature side shows concessions and a musical comedy Shooting Star.
The town hears rumors of a school contest to crown the most popular boy and girl, with notes passing in stores. A Jun Class play based on Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn is planned, while recent lyceum acts and a chorus night promise entertainment for the year.
Mt Carroll prepares for the John Garcia murder trial opening next Monday in the crowded courthouse. Hunters await the season as licenses sell briskly. High school students gain rear parking to protect kids crossing streets, reducing danger. Local supervisor Adam Heinze reports good corn crops. Warmer weather prompts lighter clothing but fears of colds linger.
The Savanna fire department fought four grass fires at Highland Park Tuesday afternoon while contractors install steel roof supports for the new Barth store. Delays on Main street arose as heavy girders were unloaded. Local Legion plans a bazaar at Gold Fellows hall on Nov 18 19 and 20. Savanna grid fans anticipate Friday’s tough game against Mt Carroll at Carroll field.
1935 platform from Milledgeville lists aims to improve Route 171 Thomson to Argo Fa, extend to Argo Fa, promote community competitive sports in Carroll County, push a county trooled highway across the south part of Carroll County, Milledgeville to Thomson, and urge officials to cut expenses.
A new Sportsmen's Club movement aims to aid farmers and wildlife with local branches in communities like Lanark and Thomson. It promises land trespass protection and fewer livestock injuries while expanding fishing spots and wildfowl, reflecting strong local interest as Indian Summer weather enhances outdoor leisure. The piece also mentions John T. McCutcheon's Indian Summer and ends with a light, humorous note about a bathing-beauty contest.
A distorted, partial quotation discusses human virtue and divine love as mental supports. It mentions educating children to balance emotions and hints at criticism of Congress and thrift. The text is garbled, with many illegible phrases and misspellings, limiting clear extraction of facts.
In Sandridge last Sunday felt like spring amid falling leaves and approaching winter. Frank Freeport called. the Riverview dam is being repaired. A newly sown crop shows promise for 1936 harvest. World events cast concern as Eastern conflicts threaten. Mrs. Mattie Holpose dies. her kindness noted. Earl Rarple's relatives visit. Glen Brock and a friend stay with Mrs. Gus Rogendorf’s family. The Falls and Roggendorf sisters connect, and neighbors relocate nearby.
Local editor laments relief labor on Route 171 from Thomson to Argo via Route 78, notes opposition to low wages, and recalls road-building anecdotes. References to Brent Brisbanes cement road dreams, Route 171 origin with Turnbaugh and a five cent pencil tale, plus community notes on farms, apples, and county life.
Local column items cover community happenings in Argo and nearby areas. Notes mention residents like Gloria Dietrich and Elizabeth Allen, farm activity at Melendy and Carroll properties, editor changes at Miles Reporter, moving plans, birthdays, and light jokes. The tone blends social notices with short quips and anecdotes.
Report of an overnight theft at Joe Larson’s property. About 100 mixed chickens were stolen from the hen house Tuesday night. Sheriff notified and a search launched with Produce Stations alerted. No trace found yet as investigators follow clues.
Auction sales listed for HB Bowman in Maquokets Iowa each Saturday at 1 PM offering 1500 to 1400 head of cattle. Duroc sale on October 23 1925 features 50 purebred boars and gifts. Schneider Son Chadwick John RB Derrer host cattle sale 1-4 mile east of Mt Carroll on Highway 52 October 24 starting at 1 PM with registered Holsteins bulls and cows. Harry Kipnis auction in Mt Carroll Friday October 16 starting 1 PM featuring cattle horses and chess. Sterling Sales Co public auction in Sterling every Thursday starting 12 30 PM with cattle and hogs.
Carroll county's first murder trial in years will open Monday at Mt. Carroll circuit court. The defendant is John Garcia of Savanna, a Mexican, charged with killing William Antone, former proprietor of Elmwald Cas. vine, during a quarrel. A second trial for Ray Dennison on a charge of receiving stolen property is expected to follow.
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