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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
7
Government figures show motor truck production exceeding 250000 with about 80,000 sold to farmers. Many farmers own cars and more than one. housing these vehicles is urgent. A simple yet attractive concrete garage is pictured with a monolithic foundation, concrete floor five inches thick, proper drainage, and a hip four-direction roof for economical construction.
President Erwin Greer of the College of Automotive Engineering in Chicago explains how to repair punctured tires without cold patches. He recommends a large backing patch, trimming holes, scraping the tube surface, and using cement with a helper tool to secure a permanent repair beyond emergency fixes.
A torso of garbled tips from a cab company lists 12 supposed driving superstitions or bad habits. It mocks as dangerous ideas like arguing with police, impersonating officials, speeding records, driving drunk, failing to brake, and taking right of way from trains, all presented as myths to avoid.
A method explains applying cement after the backing strip to position it precisely. It notes difficulty locating the strip when cemented first and offers a tip to prevent vulcanizer sticking by placing cloth between the patch and vulcanizer face, easing removal after curing.
Maryland road commission inaugurates city entrance maps for sign boards. J X Mackall originated the plan and has erected signs along Frederick’s west edge on the Emmetsburg pike. The marks assist motorists as the highway joins the all concrete National Pike to Washington.
A vintage note emphasizes basic auto care including how punctures occur at distance from services, shifting gears on hills before engine strain, and keeping slow cars to the right. It warns that speeding and overheating cause tire damage and misreads in carburetion may linger unseen for weeks.
The bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines early potato marketing factors for growers. It explains price variability tied to previous main crops and stock, the need to monitor crop reports, shipment data, and market quotations, and stresses choosing a variety marketed locally to ensure steady outlets. It notes that buyers and outlets vary by district and urges growers to study official reports to forecast market conditions and maximize profits.
New York state college of agriculture urges farmers to avoid sending promising young bulls to the butcher before their daughters show their value. A survey of 376 purebred bulls shows age-related data, with many young bulls disposed of early and only a few reaching ages where breeding qualities are known.
A historical note reports that pigs require less salt than other farm animals, with experiments guiding salt provisions. Professor Evvard of the agricultural station oversaw trials showing pigs can be given lower salt intake through troughs or small self feeders, while other livestock receive more salt.
Japanese millet can be fed green as forage or grazed, cut for hay, or grown for seed. Supported by notes on rapid growth and relative safety, it is used by farmers as a soiling crop and for improving livestock feeding.
Sunstroke in horses results from heat exposure and nervous system disruption. Move the animal to a cool shady spot, apply cold water to the head, avoid flooding the body, and prevent self harm if excited. Afterward rest the horse for several days and reintroduce work gradually.
The article notes sheep need sun protection from June to fall with limited natural shade where fields are fenced. It suggests using sheep sheds in hot months, relighting to keep dark and sanitary, and proposes artificial shade structures from timber frames with muslin to vent and cool. It also recommends utilizing large trees or groves if available and constructing lightweight roofed shade with posts and cross-pieces.
Wisconsin experiment station trials in feeding seven pure bred draft foals over 182 days yielded average daily gains of 19 pounds and weights near 1,000 pounds by one year. With 11.4 pounds concentrates and 6.4 pounds alfalfa daily, plus a 60 pound crush and 10 pounds wheat bran mix, foals reached strong growth, supporting the value of proper care and liberal feeding in the draft market.
Arizona farmers benefited from a prairie dog eradication program with high returns. Government reports show that for each dollar spent, about fifteen dollars in farm value was saved by preventing crop and livestock losses. The effort attracted state and federal funding and aimed to protect trees, crops, and other products from pest damage.
Farmers face cucumber beetle damage in fields. Small amounts of arsenate of lead are proposed as a remedy, with notes on preparing a weak solution and applying it to protect crops from beetle infestation.
A garbled notice suggests concerns about egg quality and dealer practices. The readable fragments imply consumer dissatisfaction from overprocessed eggs and inconsistent quality controls. No clear names, dates, or locations are present in the text.
The piece blends guidance on hard day work and kitchen craft, offering pie recipes Strawberry Blueberry and Pineapple plus tips on weather dressing and diet. It emphasizes efficient routines, proper attire, and cooling meals for hot days, with a closing quote on the beauty of a well-kept home and family nourishment.
A Keeseville New York woman reports relief from “female weakness” after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The letter notes improved strength, energy, and health, with permission to publish as an advertisement. The notice segues into a general sales pitch for the product.
An advertisement extols Nujol as a safe non laxative that acts like a natural lubricant to ease bowel movements without gripping. It claims laxatives cause permanent injury and urges purchase from a druggist. Also includes unrelated notes on Roman army rations and cosmetic products phrased in promotional style.
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