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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
4
The Central States fair and exposition opens August 15 at Aurora with a $195000 in new exhibits and $37200 in livestock premiums. The nine day event features a farm education circus “Fun of the Farm,” a massive amusement lineup, a $200000 pool, and the world’s largest roller coaster.
The Central States fair and exposition adds a cat and dog show at the Aurora Fair to be held in Aurora from August 15. Entries are open to the world with many owners from across Alberta seeking top prizes. Mrs F B Watson of Aurora is superintendent and entry details are available by writing to her.
Special fare at one and a half for rail travel to Aurora during Central States fair period. Rates apply from August 15 to August 23. Announcement notes reduced travel costs for attendees.
USDA outlines insect control methods for small vineyards and orchards. Paper bagging grapes protects against grape berry moth and beetles but is costly for commercial use. Torch and burning methods target nests and egg masses, while leaf litter should be plowed or burned. Light traps show limited value for codling moth and may harm beneficial insects.
A dairyman with high demand butter stresses prompt cooling of milk clean water for cows and sweet seeds as the main factors for flavor. He notes pasteurization or cream neutralization can ruin delicate taste, and strong feed and rapid uptake of stable odors harm flavor. Proper cooling of freshly drawn milk is a easy yet vital dairy practice.
A New Jersey dairy department guide urges early dehorning of calves using caustic potash. Calves are hornless at birth but soon form buttonlike horns that detach from skin. during this infancy the horns should be cauterized to prevent growth. First dip the hair.
Instructions describe applying caustic potash to a calf's small horn to break the skin. Use a moistened stick, avoid excess water to prevent sores, and perform the cauterization when the calf is three to ten days old.
Farmers and dairymen cannot continue to use scrub or grade bulls says A C Baer professor of Dairy Husbandry at the A and M college Profitability depends on good breeding and weed out poor cows A Baer says a purebred bull will improve all dairy herds not headed by a purebred male Farmers can club to buy a bell that costs more than an ordinary purebred male A herd bull should be from a tested dam with a good record.
The U S Department of Agriculture recommends low headed trees for modern orchards noting a head 2 to 3 feet from the ground is preferred over higher heads. Care should place framework branches at varying heights along the trunk and spread around the body like a wheel with a central axis.
The text discusses avoiding curd in butter by handling cream before souring, and cautions against severe discipline for cattle. It advises keeping a bull occupied with exercise and suggests feeding cows liberally with balanced rations, including condensed milk cows.
Professor Arthur Keith argues that racial differences among humans arise from developmental disturbances linked to growth-regulating glands. He cites thyroid and pituitary imbalances shaping facial and body features, noting European traits associate with pituitary dominance while Mongoloid and negro traits relate to thyroid dysfunction. Doctors hope studying these “ductless” glands may guide future human evolution.
The article explains hair-restoring beetles, specifically blister beetles or Cantharides from France Spain Sicily and Russia. They are collected killed in vinegar dried ground and distilled to produce cantharidin. This chemical prompts tiny skin blisters that bring blood serum and supposedly revitalizes worn hair while causing no pain beyond a tingling sensation.
A compact exhortation on balancing play with work. It warns that shirkers falter, while those who blend recreation with effort stay connected to their duties and progress. It emphasizes responsibility, discipline, and personal accountability to achieve outcomes.
The text explains acre derivation from accer and ager, defines a square with right angles, and shows area as length times breadth. It cites an example of a 132 by 165 feet rectangle containing an acre, and a 15 by 330 foot rectangle giving 21,780 square feet or half an acre.
The University of Winds Agricultural Experiment Station reports soil treatment using lime stone, organic matter and rock phosphate boosts yields. Wheat up to 258 percent, corn 191 percent in southern Illinois, 36 percent in central and northern Illinois, based on 50 fields, 39 active now. Nine fields focus on farmer information, two on crop investigation, one on erosion prevention. Each field averages twenty acres, rotated crops, with natural methods and materials rather than costly fertilizers. Systematic salt surveys, chemical analyses, and culture experiments advance knowledge to help farmers maintain organic matter and nitrogen.
The University of Minota plans a 10.5 million aggregate appropriation for the coming biennium, matching a prior request vetoed two years ago. President Kinley cites rising attendance from 9,493 to 10,627 and outlines library, residence hall, gymnasium, and college facility projects to support growth.
University of Illinois Professor H E Babbitt of the College of Engineering leads experiments to measure capacities of waste and ventilating lines in pipe systems. He reports that cutting pipes to a specific diameter improves flow efficiency and reduces plumbing bills.
A governor's cup and silver trophy will honor high scoring babies and toddlers at the second annual Central States Exposition in Africa August 17 to 25. Governor Small and Dr. Sinclair Drake will present prizes including savings accounts and bank certificates to young entrants from birth to five years. The baby conference pavilion will host medical exams, physical and mental tests, and expert assessments by pediatric and psychologic staff to ensure a safety oriented, non beauty focused event. Entries are open to mothers nationwide with no residency or fee requirements. send entries to Clifford R Trimble, secretary, Central States Fair and Exposition, Aurora, Ill.
Secretary Ford R. Trimble announces a mammoth fireworks display titled India for Central States Exposition Aurora, August 17 to 25. A special train will haul the show due to its size, with a crew of experts assembling elaborate set pieces and safeguarding supplies from factory to grounds.
An early report describes a large display of farm implements and machines at the Aurora fair. The central features include Fertig manufacturers and multiple departments with plans to cover extensive grounds and showcase practical equipment for farming needs.
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