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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
10
The Ridge near Thomsen supports hundreds of acres of watermelons and muskmelons despite pests and heat. An observer notes about 1500 acres planted with roughly half in muskmelons and predicts ample supply. One grower could furnish two carloads of watermelons in a day if needed. Quality reported as excellent by tasters.
A local woman complains of persistent men who pursue her, despite clear discouragement. The excerpt notes recurring unwanted attention and her firm boundary setting, highlighting a social friction over consent in public commentary.
A year old Burdette Hulmacher was hurled from his mother's lap as cars driven by Rev. F. Winebrenner and Burdette Hutmacher collided on South street near South Ma ryenne Freeport injuring Opal Thoman 16 Burdette Hutmacher 24 Mrs Hutmacher 21 and George Krusey 10 The infant escaped serious harm and was treated at a local hospital The other victims sought medical care and were reported by the Freeport Journal Standard State Highway Officer Leo Hill detailed the west and eastbound collision location and hospital treatments The note adds Rev Winebrenner had previous clerical ties in Thomson and a separate crime report mentions a reward paid for arrest and sentencing of Roy Schroeder for multiple thefts with further details provided.
The article notes a shift from rail to road transport for watermelons between Thomson and Savanna. Earlier seasons saw 200 to 300 carloads shipped by rail with sidings, while today tractors and motor trucks bring melons directly from fields to markets in hours. Roadside stands have grown, drawing buyers from distant cities, especially weekends.
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