Question:
I'll jus' let Mister Topham read it.

Does it follow that "Mister Topham knows how to read because he is literate."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
It is reported that even his own followers are ignorant of it.

Does it follow that "It is noted that his own followers are uneducated."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
how do you feel about uh lawn and garden work

Does it follow that "A lot of people do not enjoy needing to work on their lawns and gardens."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
Likewise the Baby Bells, who, facing economic and technical obstacles, have abandoned plans to branch out into video.

Does it follow that "Baby Bells are no longer going into video."?
Answer:
yes