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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
2
Promptly at 1 30 P M Thursday afternoon a drawing will be held at the Park for ten five dollar due bills on opening day of the County Institute. Attend with tickets and give the new fertilizer a fair trial as a car is expected for demonstration.
The note urges buyers to purchase soft wheat bran now while prices are favorable. With a car of bran arriving this season, it recommends securing a supply to meet increasing needs and to take advantage of the current price.
We have on hand a car of Limestone and a car of Buggies arriving soon. If you plan to use Limestone now is the time to buy and boost land productivity at little cost. Contact us to save money on a buggy purchase and avoid storage fees.
Zeigler coal is advertised as clean with great firing quality and less smoke and soot. The ad claims minimal ash after burning and offers egg and lump sizes at a price you cannot afford to ignore and suggests asking long-time customers for proof.
The ad claims a broad market presence ready to purchase any property within a reasonable distance. It promises quick price offers, an honest test, and payment in dollars and cents. The message emphasizes unmatched service and pricing to attract seller business.
Local column lists grapes by basket or ton, peaches, wheat, rye, and various farm goods for sale. Buyers seek iron, shoe repair, and other small items. several entries note livestock, land, and farm equipment. Additional notes include lost slippers and used items offered at Altoms.
STRINGTOWN residents attended Vandalia Chautauqua and county commencement. Many local families visited relatives in Patoka Centralia Vandalia Decatur Bloomington and Vernon while others cared for ill relatives and hosted guests over the weekend.
Lee and Guy Tarvin and families of Pana visited with Mrs. Clara Sterling and her son Sunday. Orval Brown and family of Lincoln spent a few days with home folks. Brummitt family, wife and son, visited Robert Ballance and Winby Karra Meadors and wife reported the arrival of a baby boy born Aug. 19. Harold Linten of Decatur stayed with home folks. Walter Pribble and family spent Sunday with J. Benetiel and Frank Robertsonard. Jim Phinney and Marion Christie returned home from Missouri amid wet roads and heavy rain. George Shanner of Indiana visited his sister Mrs. Iva Brewer and family. Elder Oral Brown, Frank Lake and wives called on George Payne, who is poorly, Sunday. N Reichert returned home after a month with daughter Mrs. Clifford Wilson and husband at Fairview, Iowa. Lucy Christie and children spent Sunday with E. Lynch and wife. Harland Goff and wife visited Fred Lake and family.
Weather brings light rain as farmers plow for wheat in White Haven. Several residents attended a Vernon picnic last Thursday night and a Springfield fair trip involved G C Johnson and family. Families relocate for Bear Creek school, and Louis Olmstead bought a four Ford.
The guide outlines weed control by preventing seed introduction and seed production, and by stopping perennials from making top growth. It emphasizes early action, monitoring, and integrated methods to reduce weed spread and impact.
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