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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1922
Page
7
The piece contrasts a thornless blackberry bred by Luther Burbank with natural defenses, speculating on future adaptations. It recounts finding a lost German soldier’s billfold after the war in Lor Traine, with a photo of a girl and the author’s mother and sister in Lincoln Park.
The Youngstown Telegram notes two young girls on their country night awakening to sounds from a pond. A high peep from a “peeper” bird prompts questions, followed by a deep frog chorus. The girls compare the sounds to a cow or an automobile. The piece closes with a proverb on courage and outcomes.
A United States Department of Agriculture study outlines why barberry shrubs persist and how to eradicate them. It details extensive root systems reaching three to five feet deep with widespread lateral spread, especially in humus-rich soils, and notes that many roots lie near the surface where sprouts originate after digging. The report stresses thorough digging, follow up root removal, and locating sprouts from former bush sites to prevent regrowth.
Sudan grass is described as a drought tolerant forage that performs poorly as hay for cows and other animals. It stores well in fodder piles and tolerates hot dry conditions, yet yields low quality feed. Practical notes caution its suitability for livestock and emphasize its value in dry, sunny areas as a fattening or preparatory forage.
Palatable feed for stock discusses peanut hay and alternatives to reduce feed costs. Mentions feeding hard corted avin and palTry rations, suggesting substitutions to lower feed bills when power is limited. References foxes, pots, and varying farm stocks in a practical capacity.
Beets are described as an obliging vegetable thriving in light sandy soil with well decayed manure or compost. Early beets supply greens while roots mature later. avoid fresh manure and transplant carefully to prevent root breakage. Plant about an inch deep, interplant with corn for shading, and use companion cropping to balance slow and fast growers.
The bureau of public roads and the USDA advise draining muck and peat soils with open ditches before tile drainage. Soils settle and subside after drainage, altering tile slope. after a year or so they compact enough for tile drains. Ditches are laid before tile, back-filled, then cultivation proceeds without interference.
The total cattle under supervision in the tuberculosis eradication program with the United States Department of Agriculture and state agencies has reached the 2,000,000 mark. During the month, 61,000 cattle were tested, bringing the cumulative total to 2,061,000. There are 361,000 cattle on the waiting list, with more to come. Farmers and breeders report stalled herds awaiting clearance.
A fragmented report references mushroom cultivation and doping control, naming Teva Stites college and a testable stop by experts. The unclear text hints at bed preparation using a bed of fer, planting racks, and a tent, with a note about sourcing spewn niichs from regbtaule vecaxan or irenble.
A Quaker soldier, torn between faith and duty, crawls through No Man's Land and spots a German. He warns “Friend, tis most unfortunate for thee,” then fires as he takes aim, illustrating a rare clash of conscience and patriotism in war.
A Pennsylvania widower, facing his second marriage, botches his vows and even the clergyman’s lines. He hands the minister his left hand, defies the repeated phrases, and apologizes mid service for mixing up the words after so long since his first marriage. The episode ends with a wry remark on public opinion and the limits of free speech.
In a Kansas City Star letter, Gap Johnson of Bumpus Ridge recalls a revival that stirred local gossip. A sister admitted planning elopement with a brother, prompting sharp remarks from other men and accusations from the husband, who confronted the rumored partner. Several men then left, arguing too many confessions spill private sins. The writer favors privacy in religious matters, urging individuals to confess only personal faults.
A massive spring called Thousand Spring near Twin Falls Idaho feeds a large electrical plant. It pours nearly 1000 cubic feet of water per second from a high cliff, enough to light and power an extensive area including New York City. The water drops like a waterfall and is converted into electricity for broad distribution.
A Boston Transcript line mocks Henry Peck with a quip about playing any instrument, suggesting he is only a second fiddle. The fragment evokes a light, self-deprecating tone about missteps.
A five year old Mary Birdella visits grandmother mamma. While Mary sings to a lull, mamma joins in the refrain. Harriet June glances up and remarks in a sober tone that mamma’s record is scratched.
Advertised beauty regimen promises clear skin using Cuticura Ointment with warm bath then Cutienta Lomp and hot water Rinse and dry gently dust on Cuticura Talcum for fragrance All items priced 25 cents each.
Ihunt reports Zeke Yasykey and crew plan to pursue bank robbers from Tumlinville. Gap Johncom declines due to a prior mishap and personal commitments, while Gabe Gosnell prepares for an afternoon wedding. The tale blends a frontier fetch quest with humorous local chatter in Kaensae City Star style.
A fragment references a claim my brother solved the housing problem with a simple life and self meal. The Louisville Courier-Journal tone hints at a humorous or satirical tale of a man on the way to the devil who creates contempt for simplicity.
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