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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
4
The Patoka Register lists display advertising at twenty cents per inch and readers and per line at five cents. Editor J. M. Emerson notes the publisher rates for classified and display spaces.
Vernon plans a homecoming Friday night and Saturday August 30 and 31 with community events. The item lists numerous local families visiting relatives, guests from Bloomington and Decatur, baby births, travelers and weekend visits across Vernon area.
A dense list of ads offers items and services including sale of a hand washing machine and wringer, livestock such as sows, shoats, pigs, a fresh cow, and a 6 year old mare with trade options. Real estate and farming supplies appear with a 130 acre farm for sale near Patoka, Elberta peaches, raw rock phosphate for soil fertility, and a business for sale in Vernon. Listings include names like Mrs W W Murfin Herb Stone L A Farmer Ben Morrell John Rogier C N Cruse F C Frey, and firms Robin Jones Phosphate Co. Location markers include Vernon Patoka Shobonier Odin and nearby counties.
A playful verse suggests brides plan for fresh markets with peeled potatoes in a can. The light verse hints at innovation in food processing and rural enterprise.
The Executrix of Rudolph Wilton's estate announces appearance at the Marion County Court in Salem for the October Term to adjust claims. Creditors are requested to present claims and debtors to make immediate payment as of August 13 1929.
Susan M Klinge administratrix of the estate notices Marion County Illinois court appearance at the September Term on the first Monday in September. All claimants must attend to have claims adjusted and all debtors should pay promptly. Dated July 8 1929 Holt and Holt attorneys.
Southeast Town updates recount visits among Bowen Belcher Wicker shaw Pul ver Gerrish Cozad Collins and Williams families. Births note a baby girl to Hollice Pul ver who will live with the family. Peaches feature prominently as harvest season chatter continues.
Mrs. Lydia Longenbaugh of Assumption Route 1 visited J. Pierce and wife from Thursday through Sunday. Miss Mary Martin is in St. Louis this week buying fall millinery.
A local advert announces the purchase of a large quantity of oils and greases for cars tractors and machinery along with all kinds of cup grease. The notice promotes widespread availability and emphasizes variety and stock.
Local shop advertises wagons ready for grain work with separate beds for Weber wagons, grain tight and offered at a special price for a short time. Buggies are in stock with real value and reasonable prices available now.
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