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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
5
Classifieds in three publications offer advertisers exposure in Carroll and Rock Island counties. Rates are based on reasonable charges for the service and territory covered. Ads must fit their proper classification and the Review style of type.
No hunting or trespassing on land leased by me from the government along route 80 north of Thomson or on the farm occupied by Guy Turney. Trespassers will be prosecuted according to law.
An aggressive 1940s advertising note promotes Ace High corn seed from Hartman Brothers and others in Abbrins and Bryant Iowa. It claims excellent oil and starch content, urging farmers to plant now as some numbers run low, with a wartime pledge to help soldiers beat Hitler. Prices listed at $7.00 per bit.
Local storefronts advertise car accessories and service near Strand Theatre in Clinton Iowa. Cut Rate Auto Supply and Bear System promote fuel efficiency and wheel alignment. General Auto Co Bear Service Station lists address. Recap Tire Service urges bringing Re cap Certificates. Mt. Carroll dealer Acker Chevrolet also mentioned. A note predicts possible watermelon shortages next summer as Secretary Wickard cites fertilizer, transport and labor limits.
Sterling and Brockville hold regular livestock sales with horses cattle hogs and assorted stock. Sterling Sales Pavilion offers Thursday 10 30 a m auctions including horses cattle hogs while Brockville sales run Wednesdays at 12 30 p m featuring horses dairy and butcher cattle veal calves sows feeder pigs and miscellaneous items. Contact details listed for participants in Mt Carroll Chadwick and Lysle Foltz regions.
Becker Shirley Bundy and Gladys Medenbiik announce Thursday evening October 20 as the annual Fall Entertainment. Pupils present a one hour three act play Polly's Troubles with special numbers between acts. Afterward, pastry candy and fruit will be sold at auction, with trot dogs coffee and ice cream available. Everyone is invited to attend.
In a quirky scene a mother notes kids prefer spinach desserts while a Western woman discovers a large ballet stone with a wire slice inside. A nostalgic line recalls years ago songs about Pennies From Heaven, reflecting on past tastes and memories.
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