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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
2
The Illinois Power and Light Corporation is hailed as a modern, essential service provider aiding social progress and industrial growth in Centria and surrounding areas. The piece extols its civic economy, public spirit, and state of the art facilities while predicting continued support as communities expand.
Sunday morning pulpits report Audinece of Two Assured two men and a janitor plan a Wednesday prayer meeting. A railroad boss tells a clerk to say he is out and not to work. A teacher asks about polygamy and a pupil cites a Biblical line about serving two masters.
Centralia Motor Sales at 224 South Locust Street sells Oakland Cars with Duco Paint and Four Wheel Brakes and also displays the Pontiac Six. The garage offers a full repair department and emphasizes long term service, a strong surplus, and active local civic involvement by its progressive leadership.
The Fannon Company Inc in Centralia at 216 East 2nd Street is praised for its modern funeral establishment and complete stock. The review highlightsUp-to-date equipment, private preparation rooms, courteous service, and the ability to serve rural and city patrons with sympathetic, detailed funeral arrangements.
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Oat sowing and garden work headline the day in Fostersburg with community visits noted. Mrs. Margaret McConnell aged 84 dies Sunday at granddaughter’s home after a life spent nearby leaving one daughter seven grandchildren and other relatives.
Brief town note from Patoka Register in Patoka Illinois dated April 9 1926. Includes rural community update and local editor’s rural views.
De Witt Motor Co Centralia Patoka Motor Co and Patoka praise Chevrolet as the economy car of quality. They cite features like starter three speed transmission oil pump water pump vacuum tank gas tank rear Fisher bodies and Duco finish. The firms claim Chevrolet offers practical sturdy economical transportation with Fisher Body Corporation manufacturing the bodies. They note Chevrolet is the world’s largest seller of fully equipped cars and commend regional dealers for service and progress.
A Centralia Illinois advertisement praises Warren Heating and Plumbing Co for up to date plumbing and heating services. The firm showcases a modern shop at 209 South Locust Street and emphasizes affordable systems for country homes, quality installations, and strong local reputation.
Centra lia dentist Dr. F. M. Shupert, located in the Byrd-Watson Building at 105 East Broadway, is highlighted for adopting the latest dental methods over 12 years of practice. The notice touts advanced ideas, reasonable prices, and a growing waiting list, urging readers to seek his services for improved health and family dental care.
Located in Centralia this enterprising wholesale grocer distributes high class eatables. The firm builds on quality and value with extensive wholesale departments and solid margins, creating regional prosperity and employment. Community booster pledge supports honest service and strong ideals.
The text extols Merchants State Bank as a modern, conservative, and influential financial institution guiding Centralia's economy. It emphasizes tradition, service to business, depositor confidence, and the bankers’ advisory role as a trusted source of banking insight and growth.
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