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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
10
The Board of Supervisors of Carrol County Illinois will meet in adjourned session at the Court House in Mt Carroll Illinois on Tuesday October 1 1942 at 19 oclock A M. No claims will be acted upon this session. Our great Way-shower quote follows with a moral exhortation and reflection on forgiveness.
The Carroll County Birthdays list celebrates residents by date from Oct 2 to Oct 8 spanning Thomson Thomson Clinton and Milledgeville. Names include Clarence McGinty Robert Coon Jr LaVonne Holm Pearl Larkey Evan Rahn Ruth Hower Paul Barthel and many others across Chadwick Morrison Lanark and Savanna.
The article notes about 25 million pounds of explosives were detonated in Illinois in a year to fuel mining and industrial output. It emphasizes that beyond military munitions, explosive use powers coal mines stone quarries fluorspar silica and oil wells, and must continue for war production and civilian comfort.
A wandering columnist recalls a Carroll fair visit with a wandering fortune teller couple from Hindu/Mexican backgrounds. The piece weaves mischief, local crowds, and a playful encounter with a boy who taunts a troupe, learns odd customs, and hints at further anecdotes to come.
The notice states demand for women workers will rise significantly in the months ahead and directs readers to visit their local employment office for registration and placement assistance.
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