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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
3
Dear Friends notes that selling eggs on a grader basis yields $1.00 to $1.50 per case more than straight run prices. The author warns eggs are highly perishable and often mishandled, recounting overheated hen houses and overflowing nests as a caution.
A jumble of captions and quotes discusses publicity and earning extra cash from articles. It mentions a revived Family Album, a son questioning love, and famed artist Joseph Turner lashing to a mast for storm study.
A government inspector graded eggs from about 175 stores, labeling many as fresh or finest quality. The top dozen scored only 76 of 166, with average around 50, showing widespread freshness issues. Freshness on the farm is crucial, as once lost it cannot be restored. Prices near Eastern markets were higher than Middle Western, signaling a push for better eggs to retain buyers.
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