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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
3
Reports from Anawan to Rockford, Genoa, and Galva note bees killed by sprayed poisons, a dropped agricultural course, a boy injured by a mowing machine, leadership changes at Moline YMC A, highway mile gains, Knights Templar preparations, high oat yields, and a flooded area requiring dam work.
A string of county items reports William Guindictas found dead on the Big Four tracks near Westville, a Marion pastor declining Ewing College presidency, a Galva boy’s near burn in a barn incident, and the Hall descendants’ Danville reunion with 126 attendees. Reform notes include a Havana court ruling on houseboats, Aurora Labor Day parade plans, Marion school opening, and funding for Illinois Legion projects.
The New York report details $8,000,000 in gold shipped from Paris to London in April, part of $62,000,000 obtained by allies under Versailles. It traces prewar Russian gold reserves, multiple transit routes to England, and the broader $400,000,000 movement of Russian state gold abroad during World War I. The account notes secrecy and Japan and Canada as transfer points.
Joseph Kirwin of Paterson New Jersey swore out a disorderly conduct complaint against Edward Overbrook a spiritualist living at 111 Fair Street after his cat and dog were found dead in the yard following a seance he claimed spirits controlled. Magistrate Munson Forde dismissed the charge saying evidence did not prove Overbrook caused the deaths.
A Gloucester farm laborer suffered eye pain after a blade of grass entered his eye in the fields. Surgeons at a hospital found a green blade measuring about an inch between the tissues and performed an incision to remove it.
Scientific tests show energy and efficiency drop in hot days with 90 degrees or more doubling errors in concentration tasks. warmth speeds chemical activity, causing fatigue like a tired feeling. tests across banks and 2,500 workers in multiple states confirm summer errors rise, then fall in autumn.
John H. Howard an eighty one year old Civil War veteran seeks a divorce on grounds of desertion. He states his wife left him twenty eight years ago on Howard's Mountain Perry County Pennsylvania and he has seen her only once since.
Willie Young of 1215 Willow Avenue Hoboken phoned Hoboken police asking Sergeant Foley to inform his mother he would not be home from Hasbrouck Heights where he would stay all night. He said his mother has no phone and did not want her to worry.
Two year old Doris, enjoying an ice cream cone given by her aunt, forgot manners and aunt teased with thanks. Doris replied brightly with I'm welcome, showing polite humor.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for clear skin and clean scalp, Cuticura Ointment for needed care, and Cuticura Talcum for fragrance and softness, as the ideal complexion regimen.
A terse exchange from the Boston Transcript contrasts reforming behavior with reduction, noting Alice’s changing flirtatiousness. The dialogue highlights evolving social norms and personal restraint in a concise, wry exchange.
Dr Carey recommends Marshroot Prescription No 777 to treat kidney and bladder issues. The ad claims 40 years of experience and offers liquid or tablet forms with a 75 cent price and money back guarantee if not satisfied after one week. Druggists can obtain it from Carey Medical Laboratories in Elmira New York.
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