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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
9
Advertisers seek readers in Carroll Whiteside and Rock Island counties with auctions and sales listed. Horses cattle hogs sheep roses and household goods feature, with events in Sterling Mendota Cordova Clinton Goose Lake and Charlotte area. The notes urge attendance and detail times and locations.
Classified notices list 10 to 12 acres of Alsike hay for sale by John C Balk Fulton Rt 1 2t 10 3% well drilling by Robert Sargent Lanark Ill contact 131 R3 Successful itching feet treatment guaranteed relief Best Company Anderson Ind electric fences 8 95 and up Francke Switzer Thomson Ill 9 12 11
A historical quiz item asks about comparing auto accident fatalities to wars and provides multiple choice options. It also questions proper postaccident conduct and states a True False query on fatal accidents at low speeds. The piece resembles a classroom or newspaper quiz segment.
A collage of light humor and quips from Wade Guer, editor, featuring jokes about a student sending an empty envelope to play hockey, a magician monkey, a doctor’s misdiagnosis, cartoon setups with an Indian chief and mail order beadwork, and puns on time, guts, and wisdom.
Multiple small ads warn against hunting or trespassing on farms in Iowa and Illinois. Names listed include Blaine L. Peck, Joan Nordhoff, Stransdale Farm No. 1, and R. F. Blake. Additional names to be added for the hunting season with a 50 cent listing fee.
October 2-3 Corn Carnival Polo Illinois. November 30 to December 7 International Live Stock Exposition Horse Show Grain and Hay Show Union Stock Yards Chicago. Mrs Brown praises her maid then discovers her clothes are all hers. A seven year old recites at Children's Day and is asked how he did. An admonition about integrity and following truth.
The Bellevue Herald notes Clarence Byland as the sharp observer and fair-haired figure in the local paper. An Omaha World-Herald observer mentions this year’s bathing suit page and its fit for readers intrigued by the seaside display.
The text lists six major wars since 1776 totaling about 16 years with 244 557 American deaths in action or from wounds. It also notes nearly 475 000 Americans killed in traffic accidents over the last 16 years and includes a directive to stop assist and identify oneself at accidents.
American Boy is described as a trusted companion to thousands of youths. Readers praise its sympathetic advice and sports coverage, claiming tips helped them join teams. The magazine features coaches and athletes, with staff including writers and artists. Price is 25 cents per issue, $2 for one year, $3.50 for three years. foreign and Canadian rates apply. Subscriptions addressed to Detroit Michigan.
The article notes the danger of evading responsibility after accidents and reminds readers to report incidents to authorities. It cites police records showing few fatalities at speeds of 25 miles per hour or under and mentions local reporting requirements.
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