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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
10
A meditation on patience as a remedy for human imperfection. True patience in the heart prevents anger and hatred from dwelling, echoing thoughts attributed to Fenelon and Augustine about restraint amid flaws.
Reports show Bloomington Illinois livestock market in McLean county rose in 1958 with 928 decks sold in the first seven months versus 268 decks year earlier. July sales almost doubled, led by hogs, with 2012 head: 192 hogs 53 sheep 35 calves 12 cattle sold through Decatur state sale office.
During vacation days drivers must watch for youngsters on streets as children forget warnings while playing. Motorists should anticipate sudden street crossings and stay calm, giving kids a break to keep life safer for children.
State power co-ops report progress for 9000 Illinois farm families gaining electricity from 12 cooperatives. Ten have REA loans. five are operating, others under construction. Completion will add nearly 3000 miles of lines serving over 9000 rural customers. Two more co ops organized awaiting federal aid.
Former Thomson residents gather annually for Melon Day now aligned with Labor Day to allow full town reunion on a Sunday and Monday holiday. The 1939 event location uncertain due to Mississippi floodplain. date likely remains Labor Day with future festivities on the national holiday. Fragments include a Bible verse and a Mary Baker Eddy quotation.
Hancock and McDonough counties are mentioned as part of a broader Illinois rural electrification update. The Farm Bureau leads a Schuyler county cooperative program with a state of organization noted. The report cites over 61,000 electrified farms in Illinois as of January 1 1938 and that at least 23 percent of farms use cooperative or public utility power.
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