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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1947
Page
5
Money making plans for clubs include bake sale recipes for Prune Spice Cake Graham Cracker Torte Custard Filling and Prune Pumpkin Pudding Pie. Recipes detail ingredients steps and frosting plus kitchen tips from Lynn Says and tips on clean prep and use of ready ingredients.
Minnesota event recalls the 1862 New Ulm Massacre led by Little Crow during the Civil War era. The August 12–17 observance in New Ulm honors defenders, veterans, and settlers, with attendees from the Midwest projected to reach 150000.
Amarillo Texans fear wheat rustlers may force resort to armed protection as gangs strike large piles of grain left on the ground during harvest due to shipping shortages. Floyd county farmers report losses affecting about a million bushels, with activity concentrated on the south plains.
A list from Alabama’s Department of Industrial Relations shows many unusual names. Notables include First of September and First of August, Pearly Gates, Ima Hogg, Dixie Cola, Square Bell, Main Line Harris, President Dickinson, and Early ones, among others.
Pittsburg report details Frances and Nancy Borich twins from Latimer junior high. Their identical looks and matching final grades across two years led DAR officials to award medals to both, avoiding a single winner.
The world’s largest plow, now in use on a Texas farm, weighs 10 tons and spans 60 feet. Drawn by an 85 horsepower tractor, it tills 17 acres per hour, cutting 88 furrows.
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