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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1951

Page

6

Farmer shoots son in law and claims not related

An old mountaineer brings his groaning son-in-law to a village doctor after shooting him in the leg. The medic chides the shooter while the mountain man explains the kinship mix up, noting the man was not his son-in-law at the moment of the shot.

Mountaineer

Princeton Class of 19 Promotes Tax Haunting Venture

A Princeton graduate from the class of 1919 sought two wealthy classmates to back a new corporation. They warned taxes would negate gains, but the promoter pressed, noting the two are his oldest friends and vowing to keep any profits if the enterprise succeeds.

Princeton

Speech Impediment Causes Slip in Conversation

Mortimer jokes about riding if he had known. Bergen cautions him to watch his speech while Mortimer explains his nose blocks his view making communication difficult.

Mortimer Bergen

Umpire Bromance as Frisch Flips Nose at Call

A historic baseball moment recalls Frankie Frisch yelling at an umpire then turning to thumb his nose before retreating to the dugout. The umpire angrily challenged him while Frisch delivered a deadpan reply about the other decision still standing.

Frankie Frisch Ump Frankie

West Bride Faces Vermont Gossip Over Washing

A newly arrived West bride endures rumor mill talk in a Vermont village after revealing neighbors never welcomed her. A Vermonter retorts that locals discuss her washing habits and notes she hangs pink panties inside pillowcases rather than on the line.

Vermont California

Courtroom Talk Highlights a Strict Yet Straighlaced Judge

Bystanders outside the courthouse discuss a stern judge presiding inside. Debaters recall his reputation for swift, uncompromising justice the way he often weighs punishment with firm resolve.

Airplane Weathervane Delight for Bedford Hills Workshop

A small wind driven airplane weathervane thrills children and adults. The pattern 210iees provides cutting guides for all parts. Produced by WORKSHOP pore SERVICE rower in Bedford Hills New York with price details.

Bedford Hills New York

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