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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
1
An USDA prepared feature argues that the crow family harms crops especially corn and peas. It notes sectional nuisances, suggests deterrents including coal tar and strychnine paste, and warns to follow laws and avoid harming domestic animals while protecting fields from pests.
Grass pasture is near a balanced ration for dairy cows. With ample palatable, inexpensive forage, nutritious and well balanced, producers can lower cost of production for milk and butterfat.
A USDA bulletin explains swarm prevention strategies for bees. Strong colonies with ample brood chambers and good queens reduce swarming. Practices include distributing colonies to avoid overstocking and maintaining strong combs. The bulletin outlines multiple swarm-preventive measures for beekeepers.
Poultry managers use part ground grain and moist mash to train the gizzard for efficiency. Steam or water grinding supplements dry feed, but avoid overmanning soft feed. Morning noon or night feeding varies, with eggs production similar whether mash fed in morning or night, per West Virginia USDA report.
The chief virtue of sandy soil is rapid moisture passage enabling plants to drain well. It dries out quickly, while clay soil retains water but tends to pack and harden. A stable loam mix helps sand hold moisture, balancing drainage and water retention.
Illinois Secretary of State Emmerson warns garages largely ignore the law requiring registers for all cars brought in for storage or repairs. He cites rising auto numbers, says bulletins on stolen cars aid recoveries, and urges compliance or repeal. He recalls a case where a car was stored with altered engine numbers, illustrating theft risk.
The item describes cleaning a distributor head by removing dust and casing buildup. It instructs using sandpaper to wipe off the very black segments, then finishing with a light finger wipe. Emphasis on careful handling and thorough dust elimination.
A farmer article explains that maximum speed Fur power does not always come from full throttle. Under hills or mud the engine pulls better with the throttle partly closed. Adjust carburetor to suit each speed and vehicle. A perfect air fuel mix yields the strongest explosion.
In older cars the starting crank lacks a secure holder. A hardened steel pin placed on the jaw clutch shaft secures the crank upright by engaging a slot plate. The pin fits as a drive fit if the shaft is hardened, or requires annealing if not, and is housed under the radiator channel for easy access.
A vintage kitchen extract outlines cheese based breads biscuits and salads. It details cheese muffins with sugar and yeast, a cheese biscuit recipe, cheese salad ideas with whipped cream and gelatin, a potato and cucumber salad, endive soup with butter and cream, and a corn potato salad. Includes a John Dyer quote.
A compact guide to making hot breads from a single dough base. It covers yeast amounts for different rise times, shaping into rolls, and tips for tenderness. Variants include Kromaske Coffee Cake, and Clover Leaf Rolls with step by step preparation and rising instructions.
The Jaxons, parents of a four year old prodigy, describe his struggle with the language of the Immortal Declaration. The boy faces a tough roast fowl issue as a phrase sticks in his throat and he quips that it will just chew.
An eminent physician states a single specific remedy for hiccoughs a small dose of vinegar sweetened with sugar. He claims it works even when hiccups approach danger and notes one dose can relieve the annoyance and two can cure.
A kitchen girl defies her mistress saying she can bake pies equal to any in the city. She admits past teddies she worked for mixed the pies themselves before baking. The exchange reveals pride, challenge, and a hint of mischief in the domestic scene.
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