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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1929
Page
4
A fragment quotes Harriet E. Prescott from 1988 Western Newspaper Union praising summer leisure. It evokes lying in warm grass, sunlit meadows, blooming clover, and the hum of bees as a sensuous, contemplative scene.
A cheerful housemother shares practical recipes to transform leftovers into appealing dishes. Vegetable Salad uses gelatin with cooked vegetables and a tangy mayonnaise, while Strawberry Bavarian repurposes crushed fruit and cream into a firm dessert.
The article notes Eddie Onslow of the Baltimore Orioles is hurt or inactive at first base after nineteen years in baseball. Del Gamnor and Frank Brower, both veteran players, substitute. Other items mention Billy Burke of Sacramento being released after head injury, the Yankees aiming for a fourth straight AL pennant, and various roster moves and batting averages across leagues.
News notes report progress on installing a high school gym shower bath. Mr Bowen plans to move to Patoka after a farm sale this week. Clar ence Bowen will take over the vacated Davis farm. Rev H Murphy and family traveled from Clarksdale toward Odin for the M E South Conference. Walter Hester and Mrs Wortman returned from a two week vacation.
A trip to Detroit and Canada included a stop with Maben Wortman and family. A late Tuesday repair delay delayed a Hudson from Carlyle. The party then traveled three weeks visiting Patoka Sandoval Mt Vernon and Peoria before returning to Keysor Colorado. Mrs Chas Ververs and family conclude a ten year western move. Mrs Jack Minton of Decatur visits relatives with husband to join soon.
When crossing rails or obstructions, drive diagonally to lessen jar. Under-inflation shortens tire life more than anything else. Tires perform best at a specific pressure. Keep a tire gauge and check pressures regularly.
The best approach to prevent skidding on icy pavement is to brake against the engine rather than using the clutch and brakes. By alternating the brake pedal, you slow to under five miles per hour without stalling the engine, then release clutch to stop safely.
When a rear wheel spins in sand or mud you can block or tie it so it cannot turn. The other wheel’s traction can then pull the vehicle free, applying force to the stuck wheel from the opposing wheel.
Regularly clean or replace the oil filter every about 10 000 miles to prevent clogging. A clogged filter stops filtering oil and can harm engine performance and longevity.
When filling the crankcase ensure the car rests on level ground to avoid an inaccurate oil gauge and potential misreadings.
Applying vaseline to battery terminals prevents acid-induced paste from forming around them, reducing corrosion and extending terminal life.
A squeak in a spring indicates a leaf requires lubrication and must not be neglected. If ignored, a broken leaf may incur penalties and further damage.
If the lever is too close or obstructed when running in high gear, a mechanic can bend it to take a different position, improving operation.
A demonstration drive prompts a prospective buyer to consider a purchase. The potential buyer weighs features and performance during the test ride, aiming to decide whether the model meets needs and budget.
The passage explains how tire pressure affects car handling and the risks of under inflating or over inflating tires. It notes behind a dealer may mislead by altering tire pressure to change ride or steering, and emphasizes testing performance with correctly inflated tires.
If you paint Old Faithful yourself this year, remove all rust streaks and spots before painting. Rust left on the body will cause the new paint to peel or come off.
Under inflation is more damaging to balloon tires than to the old high pressure kind because the side walls of under inflated balloons flex more than do the walls of a harder tire.
Advice warns that changing a tire can be dangerous if the car rolls off the jack. It recommends blocking the wheels and, if no backing brake, using the brake pedal lightly to activate the stop light as a warning measure.
A travel tip advises recording the car’s speedometer reading when parked in a strange garage. The aim is to detect if someone uses the car during the night, especially if the observer senses ostentation, which may deter theft as the next morning’s mileage reveals any usage.
As heat rises, charging rates may shift to protect battery health. Over charging risks increase battery damage, reduced capacity, and safety hazards if cooling is inadequate. Monitoring temperature and voltage helps prevent trouble during peak summer conditions.
The brief from the state capital notes continues from page one, referencing parole statistics disclosed by the state prison board over four years. It highlights trends in parole outcomes and implications for policy discussions, with emphasis on data scope and agency reporting.
William C. Clements of Edwardsville, assistant chief clerk of the executive department in Secretary of State William J. Stratton's office, is promoted to chief clerk of the executive. Hanson moves to assistant director of trade and commerce.
Attorneys say owners of tubercular cattle condemned by the state may receive compensation only when the animals are destroyed by department of agriculture workers and their salvage value is calculated. Attorney General Carlstrom advised the agriculture department.
Under authorization from the recent general assembly session Secretary of State William J. Stratton has issued an official Illinois roads map outlining state highway routes and revisions for public use and reference.
Charles F. Johnson of Lincoln won six first prizes in his Anglo-Nubian pure bred milk goats at the state fair. He also took three second prizes and one fourth and one fifth.
The state cannot undertake flood control on the Illinois river below Beardstown without a cooperative agreement with the federal government or other public agencies, but may operate above Beardstown independently. Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom’s opinion relays Director Henry Kohn of the state department of purchases and construction’s briefing. Quincy’s A. D. Pat Smith notes the poultry and pet stock show drew record entries for the Illinois state fair.
Thousands of visitors attended the opening of the health and sanitary exposition in the Exposition building at the state fair. Dr. Andy Hall, state health director, was in charge of the exposition.
Colonel Henry Davis a prominent Illinois citizen social leader financier and philanthropist died at Mackinac Island Michigan at about 80 years old. He long shaped Springfield life as a Democrat and notable figure.
The century old Postville courthouse in west Lincoln once hosted Abraham Lincoln as a young lawyer from 1840 to 1848. It was built in 1840 and recently sold by long time owner Mrs. T T Beach to Henry Ford.
Governor Louis L. Emmerson issues a proclamation designating October 6 through 12 as fire prevention week in Illinois. He urges all residents to join a united effort to reduce the annual fire loss and protect lives and property.
E. F. Throgmerton, longtime Johnson county clerk, is appointed Fiscal Supervisor in the department of public welfare by Governor Louis L. Emmerson. The move reflects a gubernatorial reshuffle affecting county administration and state welfare oversight.
The open season for ducks geese coots and jack snipe in Illinois runs from September 24 through January 7 according to the bureau of biological information.
United States Department of Agriculture announced. Paul W. McCann chief deputy county recorder for Sangamon County Springfield was appointed to a role in the office of Secretary of State William J Stratton. Mrs S A Bradley of Springfield was also appointed to a Stratton office position.
Rockford led Illinois cities outside Cook County in building construction for July with Springfield ranking second. The standings reflect monthly activity across major metro areas in the state.
Governor Louis L. Emmerson provided two silver cups as trophies for the Illinois state fair harness races. The Governor's pace and the Illinois trot headlining the racing card on Governor's day each carry 3000 purses and attract top drivers and horses to the event.
Over a score of the fastest midwest drivers opened the state fair with races on a fast mile oval. Accidents first Saturday fatally injured 62 year old William Wayne of Cuba Mo as racers crashed through the wire fence. Several others were injured in the same accident and later in the afternoon more pileups left drivers with serious injuries.
Visitors attending the milk goat exhibition at the fair received free samples of goats milk while supplies lasted. Many attendees had the chance to taste milk produced by the goats and learn about dairy goat breeds and production.
The states seed analysts demonstrated the legality of field seed stocks for sale in Illinois. The Plant Industry Division of the State Department of Agriculture presented an instructive exhibit in the Centennial Building on the fair grounds.
The Illinois Division of Highways announced bids awarded for paving and grading on routes 80 57 131 23 142 113 78 3 and 2 across counties Knox Cook Cumberland La Salle Will Henry Schuyler Alexander Pulaski. Contractors include Cameron Joyce & Company Arcole Construction D W Carmine Breeden Brothers Construction Triangle Construction Central Engineering Harden Construction and others with amounts ranging from 7 536 to 92 222. All bids examined and one bridge project on Route 2 had all bids rejected. Also Senator Harold C. Kressinger and Earl Smith spoke at the Illinois Agricultural association picnic in Jacksonville on August 17.
Mary Stombaugh and daughter Marybell with Gracie Bryant sight-seeing near Cracker Neck. Mrs Ames Oberg under doctor care. Lonnie Carson moving to Litchfield after twelve years at Vandalia depot. Dennis Hardware beat Vandalia Shoe Factory 6 to 0. Color Joins vs Vandalia Sept 1 2 at West Vandalia. J R Stombaugh sick. Paint Store Vandalia advertises bargain wallpaper.
T W Gray made a business call at Chas Finch's Saturday morning Eli Howard is better Walter Jones and family visited J R Gray and family Alfred Graham of Heyworth helped harvest near Alma Anette Gray spent Sunday with home folks H W Somerville trip to Patoka Alpha Gray helping Cecil Black harvest Miss Jane Campbell visited Mildred Walsh Mrs Greenwalt and Will Walker spent Sunday with S W Gray Harry Zollar traveled to Odin and Salem on a business trip Cecil Williams of Detroit visited relatives in the area last week Chas Sullens traded for a Ford from E Clark last week Wiley Campbell and Chas Walsh were visitors at Salem Saturday Fred Eagan and family visited in this part last week T W and A W Gray called on F H Boring Saturday afternoon
Dean Hill of Fredonia was seen on local streets Sunday evening. Herschel Campbell and his wife visited Wiley Campbell and family Sunday evening. Riley Williams, who has spent the summer with his daughter, was mentioned in passing.
Harvest slows as red top threshing finishes. Local residents Luther Payne serves on Vandalia grand jury. Burglary disrupts homes of Bill Bryant John Shepard Pete Roseman. Visits abound as families gather for funerals and family events.
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