Patoka Three Day Picnic Survives Adverse Odds
Patoka’s three day picnic opened with Klan Day drawing attention as Rev. McGehee spoke and drew mixed reactions. Speakers included W. W. Arnold and Henry R. Rathbone with Lawson Bancroft and Metzger also in attendance. Local music, baseball games, and fair amusements provided entertainment despite disappointments and political tensions.
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Patoka
Ellis
McGehee
W. W. Arnold
Salem
Picknickers
Mr. Arnold
Washington
Henry R. Rathbone
Register
Charles J. Metzger
Marion County
Illinois
Rathbone
Telford
Dew
Lincoln Bancroft
Ilinois
Chicago
Down State
Metzger
Araven
Vandalia
Steecley
Farm Home Entered By Auto Robber
A man in a Ford touring car entered the farm home of Oscar Caldwell while he attended the Patoka picnic Friday afternoon and took a box of matches a shotgun a rifle an alarm clock a child's bank about five dollars in coins some eggs and other items. Neighbors have a description of the suspect and hope he is located soon.
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Oscar Caldwell
Patoka
Oscar
Oldest Juniper Tree Guarded By Forest Service In Utah
Scientists from Utah Agricultural College and Forest Supervisor Carl Arenston confirm a juniper in Cache National Forest near Logan Canyon is at least 3000 years old. The tree stands 7 feet 6 inches DBH and 42 feet tall, with growth history showing periods of adversity and slow progression. A roadside sign marks the tree to educate visitors and deter vandalism.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Cache National Forest
Utah
Utah Agriculture College
Carl B. Arenston
California
Logan Canyon
Patoka business men issue special plan starting Sept 1
Patoka merchants announce a promotional plan effective September 1 offering interested buyers a chance to meet local firms and learn about special pricing. Advertising reps distribute notices to reach customers nationwide.
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Patoka
Minister to Preach at Patoka M E Church Next Sunday
The Rev Louis Holman from Danville will preach at the Patoka M E Church next Sunday afternoon at 11 a m. He aims to visit the old church where he was converted years ago with Floyd Smith and Monroe Smith crediting a local priest for influence. The congregation is urged to be large in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Holman
Danville
M. E
Bro. Holman
Patoka
Floyd Smith
Monroe Smith
Vernon Visitor J M Smith and Stringtown Stay in Patoka
J M Smith visited Vernon on Wednesday morning. Mrs Eliza Emerson from Stringtown is spending the week with her son James M and his family in Patoka.
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J. M. Smith
Vernon
Eliza Emerson
Stringtown
James M
Patoka
Going to Election Hoe Down Chorus
A long satirical verse extols driving from Cairo to Chira and voting for Small while attacking Jones and McCormick. It boasts mobilizing men and women voters across Illinois towns like Salem Odin Kinmundy Alma and Centralia. The refrain celebrates the election push with jubilant lines and a jab at political rivals.
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Cairo
Chira
Egypt
Gaul
St. Louis
Vincennes
Hill Tops
Glens
Shail
Ford
Cab
Mr. Small
Salem
Odin
Kinmundy
Alma
Centralia
Jones
Mr. Jones
Local and Personal News Items of Interest
A light rain Tuesday evening. Numerous visits and travels among residents including J H W Davis Decatur and Lisle Simcox in Patoka. Many relatives and friends visit, travel, or plan visits to nearby towns and cities.
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Fent Caldwell
Odin
J. H W. Davis
Decatur
Lisle Simcox
Patoka
Bernie Griffin
Neil Walker
Ida McAlhorn
Seam Pugh
Mowequa
Ray Irvin
Burnt Prairie
Texas
J. W. Alexander
Wallace
Meil Davitsin
Robinson
Home Sells
William Good
Oconee
Jack Gilley
John Houston
Louie Wasem
Buffalo
Mechaniccsburg
Missouri
Arkansas
W. E
Illinois to issue brown field 1925 license plates
Secretary Louis L. Emerson awards the contract to C. H. Hanson Co of Chicago for 1925 Illinois license plates in white on brown. The 13 1 2 cent per pair price includes printing envelopes and a 16 page synopsis, postage savings, and drayage. Brady & Co of Peoria is awarded chauffeur badges at 7.8 cents each.
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Illinois
Louis L. Emerson
United States
C. H Hanson Company
Chicago
Springfield
Automobile Department
Secretary’s Office
State House
Emmerson
Brady & Company of
Peoria
Health advice warns against risky beliefs about disease prevention
Articles challenge simple needle cures for smallpox and other diseases and critique reliance on popular myths. Health officials urge careful infant care, noting Illinois saw about 2,001 infant deaths from intestinal disorders last year due to diet and poor living conditions, while auto and heat-related fatalities exceed cold-weather deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Vilinois
Ilinois
Local Folks News with J T Elmore and Atoka Visitors
J T Elmore spent a couple days with home folks while attorney Matheny and the wife of Vandalia were visitors from Atoka on Tuesday.
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J.T. Elmore
Matheny
Vandalia
Atoka
Family Reunion Held at Meadors Home
A reunion honoring Mrs. Marshall Livesay and Mrs. D. N. Gideon gathered 85 relatives at the Meadors residence. Five sisters and two brothers attended along with nieces and nephews from Missouri towns and nearby areas. A sumptuous dinner followed and a distant guest arrival delighted the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meadors
Marshall Livesay
D. N. Gideon
Rachel Livesay
Foley, Mo
Lillie Bunday
Kinmundy
O. T. Walton
Patoka
Effie Arnold
Alma
Abba Gideon
Stanton
Edna Meadors
Vernon
Robert Walton
Willie Walton
Decatur
Chas, Sandh
Santa Barbara
Calif
Noy McConnel
F. P. Huffman
Assuption
Riley Langford
Elsberry, Mo
Lucian Steinhauer
Vandalia
Floyd Walton
Hillsboro
Eggs in 1923 Better Than Heretofore
Officials of the Bureau of Chemistry report 1923 eggs in the shell showed improved quality over previous years. Candling before shipment is credited with reducing bad eggs and aiding interstate commerce. Better shipments in the West stem from dealer efforts and favorable weather reducing spoilage.
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Bureau of Chemistry
Bureau
Death of Infant Boy in Patoka Cemetery
The home of Mr and Mrs Elvin Sh DeLay mourns the stillbirth of their baby boy last Saturday. The infant’s remains were interred in Patoka cemetery the same day as the couple receives communal sympathy for their loss.
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Elvin Sh. DeLay
Patoka
Kansas City Orchestra to Play at Fairy Dell
Mr Charles Root of Fairy Dell has booked the Coon-Sounders Kansas City Night Hawks for Labor Day. The nine piece orchestra, one of America’s foremost radio groups, is touring the United States and now plays at Lincoln Tavern Chicago. Harold and John Thiell of Kansas City are members.
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Charles Root
Fairy del
Kansas City Night Hawks
Labor Day
America
United States
Lincoln Tavern
Chicago
Harold and
John Thiell
Kansas City
Mary Jennings
Card of Thanks for Retta E. Chandler
The families of Miss Retta E. Chandler thank all who assisted in the funeral services and burial. Mrs. Ethel Robb and family Carson Chandler and family Mrs Fannie Chandler and daughter express their gratitude.
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Retta E. Chandler
Ethel Robb
Carson Chandler
Fannie Chandler
Ninth Street Christian Church Pastor Preaches in Washington
Rev. C. R. Stauffer, pastor of the Ninth Street Christian Church in Washington D C, will preach at the Christian Church next Sunday morning.
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C. R. Stauffer
Ninth Street
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Ayad
Sad Mae
National
M. E. Church
Meena Gord
W. C. Pugh
Clinton
Frank P. Huffman
A. L. Irvin
J. E. Cooper
Shobonier
Illinois Rural Carriers
Abba Walton Gideon
Cecil Martin
Archie Underwood
Piper City
E. R. Caldwell
E. R
Harry Easton
Eugenia Adams
Warrensburg
Redmonds
Elberry Mo
Clara Moran
John
Ruth Coleman
Meador
Kansas City Orchestra
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