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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

8

Church Services Across Denominations Weekly Schedules

The column lists Sunday and Sabbath School times for VPS Ore at the Christian church and other churches in Cumberland, Patoka, Boulder, and Mound Chapel. It notes pastors Rev Suarp and Rev Geo M Cements and itinerant preaching on various Sundays and Saturdays with times ranging from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VPS Ore Young People’s Society The Christian Church Cumberl D Presbyterian Suarp Baptist Church Geo. M. Cements Levanon Brown

Train Schedule Fragments from Local Line

No. 101 Local Mail and No. 124 Northern Express times listed along with Clinton Accommodation and Local Freight trains. The agent T. B. Walker signs as agent. The notes specify north bound and Sunday exceptions.

Southern Express Northern Express Clinton Accom T. B. Walker Ag’t

Patoka Market Prices for Corn and Livestock

Market list shows corn prices per bushel and mixed feed, wheat, oats, straw per ton, flour per barrel, butter and eggs rates, and live animal quotes for hens, geese, turkeys, ducks, hogs, beef cattle, and lambs. Includes ranges for beef cows and heifers, with several items alongside weights and unit expressions.

English Women and Surnames in Law and Society

A London two year returnee notes English law allows wives to keep their own names with Mrs and Miss usage. Mrs Fenwick Miller’s election on the London school board set a precedent, protests dismissed. Many English society women retain their titles, affecting identity and commercial reputation for professional women.

London Fenwick Miller Law Officers of the Crown England America

Real Gent Championship Tale From a Boxing Brief

Retired lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe visits England and befriends Newcastle pugilist Jumper Howe who confesses he cannot read or write. McAuliffe volunteers to read a sweetheart letter but Howe mockingly instructs him to ignore it, provoking a sharp retort about English readers and language.

Jack McAuliffe England Jumper Howe Newcastle Jack Howe McAuliffe Jumper

Rheumatic Publication Draws German Patients

A German paper for rheumatic sufferers reports patients sharing symptoms and reliefs while doctors contribute articles on phases symptoms and cure progress. The publication draws many rheumatic patients who seek its guidance and insights.

Germany

Vibration From Propellers Likely With Steamers

Passengers note vibration on ocean voyages persists despite improved engine quieting. Experts say propeller passage through water remains the source and cannot be eliminated while propellers are used on turbines and steamers.

Locusts and Wild Honey likely refer to carob pods

The piece suggests John the Baptist may have eaten locusts not as insects but the pods of the carob tree, dried as locust beans. The carob tree, also called the honey tree, yields sweet pulp in its fresh pods.

John the Baptist

Will John Budd Take Susan Smiley as Wife

The village celebrates John Budd and Susan Smiley as a couple after a praised courtship. At the wedding, the blushing groom falters under the vow asking if he will take his bride, adding a moment of humor to a planned ceremony.

John Budd Susan Smiley John

To Our Friends See The Little Iron Man Run The Press

The message thanks friends who helped with the press work for the first powered issue of the Register printed in Patara. It invites readers to visit at the new location and enjoy watching the press in operation. Many citizens witnessed the milestone, marking pride in a power printing plant.

the Register Iron Register PatoRa

Results of Primary Nominees for County Officers

Results from the Saturday August 8 primary show leaders for County offices: Circuit Clerk John M. Shultz with 521, D Daniel Hayne and Grainville Fyke. State's Attorney W D Farthing 493, E D Telford. Coroner C A Feltman 237, Harry E Wilson and T F E Wilson. Surveyor P Warner and Isaac Hill. Precinct Committeemen Ew Buss and G W Gaultney, E.N Norris.

John M. Shultz D. D. Hayne Grainville P. Warner Isaac Hill Ew. Buss G. W. Gaultney E.N. Norris

Local items highlight visits and canning progress

E N Norris visited Vernon today. Mrs Jasper Smith returned home Wednesday. Mrs J H Humes sick list. Ragland of Carisie visited W B Chandler Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Howard Simcox visiting sister at Breese. Mrs M E Sewell of Sac City Town visiting brother F J Cooper and wife. Mrs Charles Blankinship returned from Magnolia Illinois and Bloomington after visiting Leta Ward. Cannery work progressing with box material arrival and boilers being placed. Frank Osborne completed brick drying and plans to fire kiln Monday and supply brick. City looms with hope and local buyers urged to visit brick and tile yard.

E. N. Norris Vernon Jasper Smith J. H. Humes Neoghas SC Ragland Carisie W.B. Chandler Howard Simcox John Blankship Breese M. E. Sewell Sac City F. J. Cooper Charles Blankinship Magnolia Ill Leta Ward Bloomington Frank Osborne

W C T U Silver Medal Contest At Zion Church

A County W C T U silver medal contest was held at Zion church Saturday evening August 8. The six contestants presented recitations and singing by Zion young people pleased a crowded crowd. Mrs. Mac Logan won the medal and a liberal offering was raised for temperance efforts. For sale a full blood Poland China male hog contact Frank Thomason Patoka MO.

Zion Church Zion Mac Logan Poland China Frank Thomason Patoka

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M. E. Ghurch Boulder Aoe C. J. Pressiy P. C Patoka Markets McCall Queen of Fashion Magazi Prorincians Oak Genie Wan P McCall Comew Michigan Darmstadt Weesell Ingersoll Peerless Iceland James Simcox & Son Birmingham Ala Savannah, GA Illinois Central R. A Chicago Savannah South Central of Georgia Railway Fulton Hatch A. A. Hanson TMQ Chas. E. Blankinship Headquarters John Deere Odin Thos. Shaw Buss & Humes
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