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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
2
A farmer in the state laments corn in poor condition this year noting dry ears and rot while some ears are milk filled but weak from heavy rains. The piece also argues prohibition failed and mocks big city papers for downplaying it citing hotel booze scenes prior to prohibition.
The DeWitt Iowa fair ran a deficit of about $2000 this year and the fair may not be held again. No definite action was taken and the board issued no commitment for a future fair. Harry Van Epps said enthusiasm reports were overstated and urged accurate public information on any board decision.
Commissioner Charles H Burke reports about 350000 Indians remain in the United States, challenging the belief that Native peoples are vanishing quickly. The note questions the speed of cultural and demographic decline and calls for renewed attention to the enduring presence of indigenous communities.
A compilation of quotes and reflections on speech crafting in hog calling, Indian nations progress debates, and newsroom habits. Notable notes include Patel of Omaha on hog calling as an art and the need to capture details promptly to avoid missing stories.
A nostalgic fatherly message urges constant work across crafts and jobs to earn respect and fulfillment. It warns against idleness, noting that stopping work early shortens life and deprives one of holidays and satisfaction. The piece underscores that a nation respects workers who toil.
Wallace's Farmer reports that hogging down corn can boost gains in dry falls, with pigs in wet fields gaining slower and wasting more feed. Iowa Minnesota Indiana Ohio trials show 30 fewer pounds of feed per 100 pounds gain in dry conditions, while Kansas data during heavy rains show substantial feed waste due to corn buried in mud.
A 19th century American Agriculturist piece surveys women’s worth, arguing value ranges from nothing to about 184000 yearly. It cites a farmer’s wife of thirty years who lists hundreds of tasks and assigns herself a value of 115000, concluding she would not part with her husband and children.
The text describes storm damage at homes and businesses near Manittee and Hollywood, with references to roofs blown off and shattered windows. It notes Ehlers Hardware in Clinton as a nearby agency for Rock Trunt stoves and mentions a new par lor stove line as popular for two winters.
The notice promotes new shades and colors from Ehlers Hardware on South Second Street Clinton and a forthcoming full page ad in The Review. It advertises buy one article at regular price and second article for one cent more, plus year round sale savings. Williamson's Drug Store Fulton and John Renkes Fulton advertise curtain repairs and automobile curtains repaired neatly.
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