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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1926
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence blends money values and a historic ring story. It recalls U S wealth, a July money figure, and royal lore involving Queen Elizabeth the ring Essex gave and a later auction fetching 2700 dollars. The tale links power, debt, and the ring’s fading value.
Bobby Jones from Atlanta shoots 68 in round one to lead the Open despite distractions, while notes applaud golf discipline. The column also covers a range of topics from crime, entertainment, and science including a proposal to let children into parks for 25 cents and the use of X rays in cancer research.
Chas J Metzger attended a Springfield meeting where Emerson for Governor Club was formed and will actively participate in the governor campaign. Mrs A J Travis departed for Chicago after visiting relatives. Post Master Elva Towler toured to St Louis. Mrs Chesley Perry visits Carbondale. Frank Perry family of Centralia visited Albert Perry. Rev Miller preached at Stringtown and visited the Albert home. Rural carriers faced muddy roads amid rain. Frank Nally Fred Sessions with Oconee went fishing on the Okaw. Mrs Fred W Sasse visited Vandalia relatives. Mrs Ort Pollock and son of Kansas City visit Zora Pollock family. Niagara Falls trip planned. Mrs Weaver and daughter from Los Angeles visit Arthur Horn. Sholonier Juniors beat Vernon Juniors 11 to 10 after Vernon called in a pitcher. John Rebbe killed in truck train collision near St Peter on St Paul prairie. milk route operator had moved recently. The tragedy is deeply regretted.
Lake County state's attorney Col. A. V. Smith announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state attorney general. Smith is known as an opponent of Governor Len Small. Also listed: sugar price and local cash market line.
In a candid local chat, Mickie argues that unless someone presents statements for paper ink rent fuel postage or food the boss would not care who pays. He adds that when others send bills they must send theirs too and expresses frustration at delayed or missing payments.
Mrs Effie Arnold of Alma visited her daughter and others while Alice Wade, Miss La Verne Crowder, and several families were noted visiting relatives. Local church events included a Thursday prayer meeting and a Sandy Branch revival with planned baptisms. Shobonier and Vernon ball teams played. band concerts featured ice cream suppers for Band Boys. many residents were reported visiting, traveling to St Louis and Mt Pulaski, and Rebekah lodge members enjoyed ice cream after a meeting.
A compact report covers divisions plus July outlook. Standardization and Markets notes car by car inspections of fruits and vegetables, plans for 500 certs, and egg shows. Apiary Inspection reports 17 236 colonies checked with 238 infections and 145 destroyed or remedied. Animal Industry cites 2.2 percent TB in 60 925 cattle tested, 1 088 262 under supervision, 1316 reactors slaughtered. Grains and Livestock Estimates lists June acreage schedules and crop inquiries. Poultry Husbandry plans World Poultry Congress exhibits and record egg layings. State Fair notes completion progress and space shortages. Foods and Dairies reports 70 145 lbs condemned, 8511 inspections, 664 samples, 221 illegal, 6 355 places inspected.
Gene Green and family of San doval visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Green. Mrs. Hathaway of Vernon and others called. Myra Headly recovering after surgery at St. Anthonys in Effingham. Farris family from Champaign and Bert Arnold from Clinton visited nearby. Dr. Bundy called Saturday. Heavy rain Friday night caused a slight creek overflow.
Sheriff from Carlyle attends legal business in the Neck. Marie Morrisonville returns home after visit. Elmer Clement and wife visit Bill Alexander. Belcher family from Toad Island visit. Frank and Elza Sharp travel to Carlyle. Grandma Wall visits Mary Shepard. Residents report blackberries and horseflies. Rain halts threshing. threshing progress awaited. Correction: Brother Shepard preaches Aug 7. Sunday school reports eighty three. Bible meeting held. Mary Shepard cited as Patoka shopper.
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