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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1922
Page
2
The article discusses protecting a substantial garage by using noncombustible materials and concrete for foundations and walls. It outlines excavation depths, footing sizes, wall construction, door and window openings, and the need for a concrete or tile fire resistant roof and a single course concrete floor with proper drainage.
Article explains how hill climbing failures come from not maintaining speed at bottom to benefit air draft, bouncing rear wheels over rough roads causing momentum loss, and poor curve handling. Advises easing throttle on rough spots, staying on road crown, and avoiding unnecessary lane changes to maintain momentum and prevent engine overheating.
The article warns drivers to inspect and service the vehicle universal joint regularly. Heavy road use can clog housings with lubricants thinning and dust. If the joint fails, repair costs and downtime rise. ensure timely oil changes and maintenance.
The article offers maintenance guidance on spark plugs tires and radiators. It warns against improper radiator water levels and emphasizes clean rain water for cooling. It notes gear vent care and warns against door slamming as wear through rough handling of vehicles.
A fragment from a vintage kitchen column blends rustic prose with recipes for casseroles lamb with beans and maple desserts. It mentions Coolidge and presents recipes for maple sugar roll foamy pudding maple syrup cake and maple mousse amid weathered, somewhat garbled text and old culinary notes.
The circular explains wild rice grows in shallow lakes and marshes across North America, used mainly as duck feed and occasionally for human food. It details seed storage, planting methods, spring sowing advantages, harvesting by canoe, and government research into cultivation and forage value. Copies of the circular are available from the Department of Agriculture in Washington.
The proper state to harvest silage is crucial to balance growth and acid content. Cutting too green reduces growth value and increases acid. cutting too late causes poor packing and spoilage. For Indian corn in silage, cut just before kernels form in glazes, and for Dent varieties cut after the dent is well formed.
The article notes that county and state fairs will feature unusually attractive livestock exhibits this year. It emphasizes livestock displays for breed study, meat-animal conformation, and market potential. Farmers can gain breeding and feeding ideas, meet others, and purchase animals, though home-bred stock may be better value than exhibitor‑prepared examples. prices vary with preparation.
Before starting a motor truck engine, the spark lever must be fully retarded and gears in neutral. Cranking with the lever advanced risks a backfire and possible injury. Starting in gear can move the truck, cause injury and property damage.
A discussion on what constitutes veal, noting variance in opinion and the difficulty of defining veal for young bovine carcasses. Authorities often classify carcasses under 300 pounds with light colored fine-grained flesh as veal.
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a remedy for stomach trouble and underweight people. It cites Mrs. O D Flaherty of Lynchburg Virginia claiming her son gained twenty pounds after improved digestion and relief from pains and nervous symptoms. The copy asserts nourishment and stomach function are key, urges readers to buy from a druggist.
Matrons of a large city hospital quote a view that many delicate girls enter nursing and grow strong through regular life. The piece notes that those who reject authority may seek other paths.
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