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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
8
Friday features a Business Men team versus a Farmers team all players aged 30. Seven Doctors will tend the injured. Saturday at Scott Field a picked club will clash in a marquee contest.
Friday at 2 P M reading Papas in Fractions Irene Malan and state agriculture speaker Mr Spitler Champaign Ill. An exhibition of moving pictures from the State Agriculture Dept. and two reels of comics. Saturday features band music and a singing contest. Heavy hitting Scott Field Ball Team plays Patoka’s best lineup Saturday afternoon.
Exhibits should be presented early the first day with awards on the second day Competent judges will award premiums. poultry exhibits require 1 rooster and 2 hens Sunday Schools compete for a $10 prize ready to sing two selections Any freak vegetable livestock poultry antiques or similar items are welcome for exhibit and appreciated.
A long list of prizes and premiums is announced for the Patoka fair. Local merchants post cash, flour, oil, and goods awards for crops, livestock, baked items, canning, and essays with conditions and sponsor names such as State Bank, Hill Brothers, Wagner Service Station, Patoka Elevator Co, and Parks & Singer.
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