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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
9
Thomson Lodge No 559 meets monthly on the first Tuesday in their hall at 8 p m from March 2 to September 25 and at 7 p m from September 26 to March 25. Officers R L Fuller W M and C H Jenkins secretary note the schedule.
Advertisement seeks young men skilled with carpentry tools for permanent work at 47 to 63 cents per hour, with time and a half after eight hours. Pay scales depend on ability and experience. Apply at Master Mechanic, C. B. & Q. R. R. Galesburg Illinois.
County Court of Carroll Illinois orders sale of Alexander Fye deceased estate property July 28 1922 at Thomson State Bank west door. Lots 3 4 5 south 150 feet block 7 French Green Addition Thomson Carroll Illinois, sold to highest bidder with six month credit and notes secured by mortgage. Herbert S Peck administrator date August 3 1922
A claim from Colorado asserts there is oil bearing shale enough to supply billions of barrels of gasoline. The report benchmarks the potential scale of oil resources and hints at future energy impact pending verification by experts.
A British Association address argues racial differences among humans stem from growth disorders in endocrine glands. Keith suggests thyroid and adrenal dysfunction shape European and Negro features, while pituitary influence may determine European characteristics. Studying these "duetless" glands could guide future human evolution.
Article analyzes the value of purebred dairy bulls for improving grades in herds. It cites USDA data showing 1918 registrations for Holstein Jersey Guernsey and Ayrshire, noting large numbers of unregistered calves and widespread use of scrub bulls. Experts say replacing scrubs with purebreds would raise dairy herd quality, and blame poor distribution.
The article explains beetles called lister beetles yield cantharidin used in hair restorers. It details collection in France Spain Sicily and Russia and processing into a powder distilled with chloroform. The blisters trigger tiny serum-filled skin reactions claimed to revitalize hair cells. It ends with a motivational note about taking on work with a play spirit and carrying one's load.
The entry explains that an acre derives from accér and equals 4,830 square yards or 43,500 square feet. A field’s area equals length times breadth for rectangles, yielding square feet, square yards, or square reds. Example fields show 132 by 365 feet totaling 21 050 square feet, about half an acre, while a 1 00 by 660 feet field also equals 21 780 square feet, a half acre.
The value of the nat as an insert destroyer is noted for erecting municipal bat roosts in San Antonio Texas, with similar measures to protect the city from mosquitos. In Dayton there is less need for such tests due to old buildings and churches harboring bats, a common dusk sight as they emerge in large numbers.
Reported thunderstorms raise milk souring risk as bacteria multiply when cooling fails. Authorities caution that warming during storms can increase acidity and spur spoilage, especially in milk not kept on ice.
The text discusses how silage acidity affects fermentation and feed value, noting regulatory and processing aspects. It mentions the influence of acids on animal health and the dietary value of silage, highlighting dietetic implications and quality control considerations.
Fragmentary notes discuss calf feeding, separation routine, and general dairy cattle tips. Mentions washing separator after each use and feeding straw for better results, with references to laity counties and European practice.
A state department guide describes methods to protect fruit crops from pests. It covers bagging grape bunches, placing baits for nests, burning egg masses and nests, and using light traps with cautions about effectiveness and potential harm to beneficial species. It notes that some practices work better on small scales and emphasizes soil humus and early burning of nests.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance favors low headed trees for modern orchards. The report argues a head height around three feet from the trunk optimizes canopy structure with framework branches acting as spokes from a central axis.
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