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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
3
Old discussion emphasizes light pruning after three years, lowering tops over three years to avoid sun scald. Remove one third to one half of smaller twigs on mature trees to improve fruit size, limit cuts to under three quarters of an inch, and thin vigorous top growth to 18 inch branches. Weak shoots on undersides removed. water sprouts cut back to keep 18 inch spacing.
Some buildings at the old county fair grounds are being torn down to construct a high board fence around the old entrance gate. Hope for a county fair appears to have been abolished, and sustaining a fair association is difficult in snail county. A fall agricultural display could be a good plan.
Mr W G Lawrence of Ustick, former Thomson high principal, toured town Friday and spoke of a honey crop over 7000 pounds this year. He has sold over 3000 pounds and plans to ship most of the remainder to Chicago hotels for their refined honey supply. Prices noted were six for 1 dollar and seven for amber. Gasoline prices shown lower.
Officials urge sending Christmas mail early and address on one side only to avoid clerks missing instructions. Double addressing causes packages to be handled twice, risking loss of insurance and special delivery marks and delaying delivery.
Saturday December 7 a combination sale will be held at Thomson. Those who buy stock or have items to sell should list with Mey, who can be included in the bill. Ed Mest will handle the setting.
A historic note on upcoming 1833 events highlighting international audiences and enthroned champions in cattle and sheep divisions. Plans aim to elevate exhibition spaces, increase public interest, and stage nightly sparkling horse shows to draw thousands.
Local effort centers on Mi Carrell and Lamber as a new talking pictures project is discussed, with attention to potential formats and involvement by key individuals in the film venture.
Reported event in San Quingy detailing a ceremonial window unveiling tied to President yo Associ af Jacksone and Secretary of sohal Chrismas. The notice presents unclear names and fragmented phrases, with no clear dates or locations corroborated by readable details.
A volatile pollution or mineral issue threatens major rivers in Central America. Environmental groups warn that sulfuric compounds from industrial or mining activity could contaminate waterways, impacting communities, wildlife, and regional agriculture. Local authorities consider stricter monitoring and cleanup actions.
A damaged OCR fragment describes weather and health notes mentioning winter conditions, dry beds, and a treatment related to preventing a bug or flu like ailment. It references places and potential individuals in a bleak, garbled passage with unclear dates.
The fragmentary text references a basketball league and decals but provides no clear event, participants, or dates. No verifiable entities or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.
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