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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
8
In a country scene last week the thermometer reached 102 degrees as the writer notes extreme heat. He chronicles strong indignation about a local issue tied to government policy from years past, stating a wish to forget but unable to.
A debate on egg spoilage and waste highlights the need for graded markets and better handling. Farmers, storekeepers, and buyers must cooperate to keep eggs fresh, with heat and improper storage blamed for declining quality and demand.
A compact collection of quotes argues that national strength rests on moral character and virtue. Jareb Curry Roswell D. Hitchcock Mary Baker Eddy Charles Simner Washington Irving emphasize unity, peace, generosity, and wise policy as foundations for enduring nations.
State and university leaders warn that feeding carcasses of dead animals to hogs spreads disease. Prof. Robert Graham of the University of Illinois urges deep burial burning or removal to rendering plants to destroy infections as the safer practice.
To preserve eggs collect several times daily and store in a cool moist cellar overnight before packing. Cooling quickly keeps freshness, while proper grading and collecting on quality ensure better prices. Spreading air flow and avoiding warmth prevents spoilage and preserves value.
Dr. C. E. Fidler warns diseases from carcass feeding threaten livestock and consumers. Illinois law bans feeding uncooked carcasses and requires disposal within 24 hours by cooking, burying, burning, or licensed disposal.
The Taxpayers Federation of Illinois reports eight of 16 counties with 15 000 to 20 000 population show tax increases, totaling a net rise of 135 674. Jo Daviess leads in increases due to corporate fund levy and new tuberculosis levy. Mercer and Richland also see large rises. Downstate counties tally a 602 123 rise in county taxes, driven by new taxes and shifted fiscal years. 53 counties show decreases, 48 increases overall. Local taxpayers urged to organize with officials for efficient government at low cost.
The State Department of Health warns farmers to use legal and safe methods to dispose of livestock that die on farms. Local rendering services collect dead animals, helping prevent disease spread and ensuring compliance with regulations.
The excerpt from the Lesson Sermon cites Psalm 118 and Psalm 90 alongside 1 John 2, urging believers to hold fast to early teachings. It emphasizes God as eternal, dwelling through generations and promising eternal life to those who remain faithful in the Son and the Father.
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