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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1932
Page
6
A 1932 Western Newspaper Union note describes a luncheon before a card game with light tea, sandwiches, salads, and beverages. It lists Chicken Mousse and Sauce Tartare recipes and outlines a Lobster Club Sandwich with lobster, bacon, tomato, and olives as a suggested menu finale.
Discussion on Manhattan real estate districts and absorption trends through 1929, noting a three year overbuild and pedestrian flows near Penn Station and Grand Central. Also mentions Empire State Building patronage, Frank Case of the Algonquin, and a humorous hotel dog anecdote with Mencken sighting.
The column offers household guidance on pre treating starched clothes before washing to keep them neat and avoid crumpling. It also instructs on proper linen hanging to prevent wear and reduce ironing work. A pastry tip suggests creaming beef or mutton drippings with baking powder and lemon juice for lighter pastry.
A beaver assists a carpenter to cut down a tree and saws it into boards. When the tree falls, children rush outside and leave behind their life in a shoe. They move into a very grand new home with ample space for everyone.
In Assisi a rich merchant's son named Francis grows joyful, leads songs, and defends his town. A year in prison after capture changes him. From that hilltop he sees misery and vows to help the poor, beginning a life of compassion. His mother finds him preparing to abandon wealth for service to others.
A biographical sketch follows Francis of Assisi as he rejects his rich father’s will. He endures abuse, yet grows into a compassionate figure who gives to the hungry and devotes his life to easing others’ suffering. His early clashes with his father shape a lifelong quest for humility and service.
Mr Case warns that he does not want any disclosure of Dorothy Parker's or others' presence in a hotel. He cautions that news could provoke actions from larger hotel operators, including possible kidnapping.
A woman scolds a house painter from the upper stairs, asking if he is working. The painter replies yes but complains the woman cannot hear him, joking that she doubts his effort despite using a hammer.
A humorous exchange has a milkman refusing any charge for water added to milk. He quips he only charges for the milk in the water, eliciting a light, streetwise joke about pricing and product content.
A dialogue features Senator Sorghum debating self care vs public service. The Washington Star quotes a statesman balancing personal political needs with long term plans for the public good.
An amateur hunter recalls asking his companion if they hit a deer. The reply is evasive as the hunter reflects that if a deer was involved it would be the most ill-natured and loudly profane of all its species as he fled.
Dialogue snippet shows a driving instructor asking if the student understands the car and a beginner asking about mixing water and gasoline, prompting a humorous contrast about basic car knowledge.
Polly laments the quarrel just after a hasty wedding while Dolly notes few couples settle into married life without friction.
A husband proclaims his wife a queen in an intimate home scene described as a playful, affectionate moment. The couple shares light banter about royalty and partnership, reflecting a warm domestic vignette.
A contentious exchange pits Will-All lawyers against critics as tempers flare. A caller urges drastic action while others call for calm and demand accountability in the legal field.
A bookseller refuses Doctor Embonpoint’s slim volume and offers Doctor Slender’s fat guide instead. The exchange centers on requested titles and the publisher’s directions.
A customer requests a blue predominance tie while the assistant notes the chosen blue item is overshadowed by a stronger purple present. The exchange highlights color balance and client taste in tie selection.
A witty exchange has a father scolding his son for laziness. The son retorts that if raised among hard workers he would have made money by selling pocket handkerchiefs. The humor rests on practical jokes about thrift and enterprise.
A nursery joke depicts a child asking why boys want to fight and answers that they want to prepare for the disappointment of marriage. The quip reflects a humorous, skeptical take on romantic expectations.
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