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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1932
Page
3
A 1932 column muses on fashionable beach life in New York, contrasting youth with mature beachgoers and mocking diet fads. It cites Dr. Edward Farrell and sports figures like Gene Tunney and Daniel Howley, quipping about dieting and exercise methods.
A page of word puzzles edited by Dorothy Edmonds titled Cheerio Chapters and Fun for All the Children. The crossfill includes numerous clues for a mixed set of horizontal and vertical entries, with references to places, letters, and common abbreviations.
A plan outlines building an aircraft at home featuring curved wings. The design stresses simplicity and achievable material use for hobbyists. It emphasizes safe construction and basic aerodynamics for amateur builders.
A reprint notes Daniel O Connell used the line I can drive a coach and six through any act of parliament to mock sloppy bill drafting. The quote became a classic expression for evading laws, though coaches and six are no longer in style.
Dr James H Batten of the Inter American foundation notes in Los Angeles that Mexican political activity has granted new independence to the laboring classes and marks the start of a movement toward democracy and a republican government.
Aluminum is the most plentiful metal in the earth's crust and, though not identified as a separate metal until 1824, science confirms its abundance surpassing all other elements.
Eighty boys arrived with wet clothes after a storm. Principal Willard sent them to the school laundry where a dryer ran uncontrollably for fifteen minutes, turning long trousers into knickers and knickers into shorts.
London reports British aeronautical authorities worry over Britain's declining air corps position. League of Nations statistics place Britain fifth in commercial air strength, being overtaken by nations including Yugoslavia. Despite numerical inferiority, Britain relies on high personnel standards and superior pursuit aircraft to offset lagging totals.
A compact reflection on human judgment citing Seneca that others’ faults are visible while one’s own failings remain hidden. The quote emphasizes self awareness and moral scrutiny in daily life.
Romances at Denison University Granville Ohio yield far fewer divorces than the outside world. Of 380 campus marriages only five ended in divorce, averaging one failure for every 76 weddings. The national average stands at one divorce for every five or six marriages.
A 1932 Western Newspaper Union recipe column offers simple treats: a marshmallow dessert with whipped cream and pineapple, a date custard crust bake, and a light fruit and potato salad guide. It includes dates, crackers, and maraschino cherries, plus serving tips.
Omaha readers learned of the double burial in St Louis area where mail pilot L H Atkinson who died in a plane crash was laid to rest beside his twin Floyd killed in a horse and buggy runaway nineteen years earlier.
The note advises washing door hinges with warm soap and oiling to prevent rust. It also instructs removing seeds from green peppers for stuffing, washing sponges in warm water with tartaric acid or soda, and cleaning brass trays with warm water, yellow soap, rinsing, and polishing with chamois. A lemon juice tip removes stains.
Frank Collins aged 44 in New York pulled a shirt from his dresser and accidentally triggered a revolver hidden beneath. The shot pierced his forehead, causing fatal injury.
The city aims for a large year as 28 tons of fly catchers are to be discharged at a local terminal aboard a liner due to arrive soon. Aimed at reducing pest issues, this program signals intensified efforts in Portland, Oregon.
Illinois dairy groups push efficiency by culling low producers to meet lower prices. McHenry County No 1 reports 20 cows culled in a month. Livingston county association shows record monthly culling. LaSalle members send 16 cows to butcher. Kane County No 2 posts 24 culled cows in one month.
Instructions on monthly skim test to gauge separator efficiency. Emphasizes oiling, oil cup maintenance, splash-basin oil replacement every four months, and eliminating water in oil. Warns about spindle wobble and the need for factory service to prolong life.
Successful dairymen strive to minimize costs of feed crops and maximize yields per acre. They partner with nature in producing raw materials and study the use of man, horse, and machine labor to operate efficiently. Safeguarding capital investments is essential to maintain a viable dairy business.
Iowa State college authorities note skimmilk can feed dairy cows economically in surplus areas. It can replace oilmeal at eight pounds of milk per one pound oilmeal, with best results from weighing feed and milk and pouring liquid over grain. When grain sits on silage there is no milk loss. Skimmilk valued at 21 cents per hundredweight with linseed oilmeal, or 23 cents with soy oilmeal, making it profitable for cows though also useful for hogs and chickens.
Prolific Guernsey cow owned by Stanley Howe near Orangeville Wisconsin produced twin heifer calves on February 4 1931 and triplets on December 1. G B Goodhart of Orangeville recounts the record saying the cow yields a 16 quart daily milk supply testing five percent butterfat with all calves reported healthy.
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