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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1922
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists required concrete and reinforcement items. Mentions 2xacks or rebbies, broken stone, round steel rods, cement, and varying quantities per additional foot of length. Specifics are garbled with incorrect units and misspellings.
The article describes mildew removal on leather and cloth using soap and warm water, wiping with a damp cloth, drying thoroughly, and lightly oiling with a plant oil such as caster oil or mats-foot oil. It emphasizes safe, simple methods and proper drying to prevent mold growth.
A farmer suggests testing land by applying 40 to 50 pounds of arid phosphate per ton of manure or 400 to 500 pounds per acre on a small patch. The aim is to observe results before committing fertilizer to the entire field. Spreading phosphate atop manure helps ensure even distribution.
On the University of Illinois dairy farm alfalfa seeding has shown considerable success. The plan uses a corn Sage cross and alfalfa hay rotation. Fall wheat follows corn, and wheat stubble is plowed early to form a thorough seed bed. Alfalfa seeding occurs with adequate rain, and by September 20 wheat is drilled for a crop next year along with two alfalfa cuttings.
A vintage diet column offers bran recipes and simple desserts, alongside mushroom dishes and egg and meat preparations. It includes bran layer cake, barley jelly, rich salads with buttered dressings, rhubarb jams, scrambled eggs with mushrooms, curries, and mutton with dumplings, all framed in practical home cooking language.
Practical notes from a 1920s car enhancement guide show drivers adding a light duty vise, heated intake manifold copper jacket, underfloor muffler heater, and a homemade windshield wiper. Tips aim to boost efficiency, safety, and comfort via inexpensive, replicable tweaks.
Heat in tires comes from fabric and rubber flexing under load and speed. Overinflation or overloading increases heat, while old tires are more vulnerable. Experts say normal pressure suffices for long trips and hot days, with only small pressure changes needed and no blowouts expected under typical conditions.
The Scientific American describes a combined automobile tire tool by F Emmenegger of 2644 Chippewa St St Louis Mo. The tool is designed to remove and replace tires and works with both straight side tires on demountable rims and clincher type tires on other rims.
The excerpt notes high vehicle taxes with Britain charging five dollars per horsepower and Italy imposing an annual tax for an average car ranging from two thousand to three thousand dollars. This contrast highlights international differences in auto taxation.
A vintage guide explains oil wear in engines and the need to replace crankcase oil roughly every 1000 miles. It notes oil loss through the pistons and gas mixing reduces lubrication, urging timely draining and attention before 2500 miles to maintain economical power.
A Churubusco testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles and menstrual pain. Mrs Fred Miner reports five months of illness, noting improvements after using the remedy and endorsing its safety for all ages. The ad urges women to try the medicine to avoid medical disappointment.
A prominent insurance executive decided to address about 20 000 agents who write policies for his firm. Unable to gather them, he prepared a 400 word address on a master record and duplicated it 20 times with catchy title on the opposite side. The records were mailed from Atlantic to Pacific hoping even agents without machines would hear the message via neighbors or music stores.
A bachelor envies a long married friend noting children brighten a home and jokes about tax exemptions claimed for dependents. The exchange highlights the perceived financial perks of having a family.
In this garden note the author, writing from Boston, describes common novice worries about unplanned plants appearing in their garden. The piece discusses hesitation to pull unwanted growth for fear of harming what might be intended.
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