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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1929
Page
2
Albert Forehand expresses gratitude to Vernon’s past presidents and boards of trustees for supporting his 20 years as treasurer since 1908. He notes near full attendance, handling about $17,000, and announces he will not accept another term, urging fellow Odd Fellows to honor their pledge.
Local farmers report excessive rain stalling crop progress with oats acreage small and corn delayed without dry spells. Community notes mention family visits, illnesses, roof repairs, and volunteer labor on lines and roads amid Monmouth era names and nearby towns. Ends with a sales blurb for a stove.
The notice lists advertising rates for display and card notices. Per inch and per line charges apply with a minimum 25 cent charge. Rates vary by column and format for readers and classified sections.
An editorial note presents a selection of historical maxims from Emerson to Kipling and Sheridan. The page highlights values like conscience, loyalty, truth, teamwork, and character, urging readers to reflect on virtue and public life through famous lines.
Local column lists want ads and sales notes for seed corn canaries eggs hatching baby chicks and plants. Entries include farm rental land for sale and local services such as shoe repair and grinding. Notable names: L Bates Wm Ehrat Robin Jones Co Vernon Patoka and Jeff Smith Patoka.
This year soy beans are scarce with only 500 bushels left. Demand will outpace supply and it says buyers should visit now to secure needs, noting prices compare with others but risk of shortage remains.
We offer in stock seed corn including Democrat Red River Straw Berry Johnny Hill Silver Mine and Yellow Dent. The seed has been carefully selected and scientifically treated and comes highly recommended.
In our stock we list wool twine and rope in several sizes plus post augers scoops neck yokes single and double trees two to four horse hitch handles for forks and shovels nails resing nails staples clevises plow shear and many other spring farm articles.
Local notices announce salt available in any quantity at Patoka and Vernon business locations. Customers may purchase as needed from the two outlets serving the area.
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