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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1935
Page
4
Famous actor Rogers and fliers Wiley Post die in a crash over Alaska en route from Fairbanks to Point Barrow. Sergt Morgan reports recovery of the bodies.
Wyndham Joyce 25 private United States air corps at Rantoul field died by his own hand. Norton Mitchell 92 Civil War veteran died in Freeport of a heart attack. Burglars stole a typewriter from Charleston mayor Fred Blackford’s office. Zack Scott 92 Civil War veteran died at his Charleston home. father of 20. Laureten Struck 3 died in Du Quoin after heart medicine overdose. Bruno Hileman Jonesboro man found in Big Muddy river after drinking poison. Oscar Gurley 35 jailed 21 days for kicking his goat during a dispute. Illinois sets minimum wage 16.50 and 45 hour week for women and minor beauty operators. Lake County farms face labor shortages. 100 idle men rely on soup kitchens. State fair exhibit promotes preventive medicine. Lespedera crop touted as key Illinois legume. $50,000 set for bombing investigation into Illinois Central freight train damage. State welfare plan seeks $28 million institutional expansion including Manteno beds and Stateville cellhouse. Tickets include veterans care funds increase. James Davis Jr. 5 killed by car in East St. Louis. Quince rust hits Illinois orchards. experts say 1926 outlook clearer.
The famed Oklahoma cowboy Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post perished when their plane crashed near Point Barrow Alaska about 15 miles south of the northernmost white settlement. Rogers shaped national commentary through a daily column and writings and remained a beloved figure despite global fame.
Lesson outlines Barnabas roles from Acts 4 and 9 11, highlighting his philanthropy as the alms dispenser and his charity to Saul and the Antioch church. It notes his leadership, spiritual discernment, and partnership with God, stressing his generosity and stewardship of possessions.
Count Mole argues that a strong will is essential to do good and even more necessary to avoid evil, noting that true modesty often lies in the power to restrain one's impulses rather than act boldly.
A quotable reflection contrasts lies and truth, noting that one falsehood may open the door to many, while truth is a protective circle for crossing spells. The quotation frames truth as a magician’s boundary that dispels darkness when crossed.
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