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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
2
The notice touts a single remaining closed cab and urges readers to prepare for blustery cold days. It emphasizes protecting families from doctor bills by using this cab and offers a price to close out the stock.
Limestone buyers are warned two cars of limestone are arriving soon and will be priced for immediate sale. The first purchaser who removes limestone from the car will receive a six dollar allowance on the Limestone Sower. Take advantage of this offer now.
Local poultry ad lists egg a day plans by hen count with pricing for 1 month supply in boxes from 1 to 12 pounds. It promotes Corno Laying Mash as a buttermilk-oatmeal tonic and claims real nickel savings when feeding hens, urging customers to try samples and buy a complete line of Pratis Poultry Tonic.
A collection of farm trades and sales including fresh cow Holstein cattle mares yearling Holstein heifers and Chester White pigs. Also four to seven year old horse mules and scotch short horn cattle. A 57 acre farm for sale or rent and sorghum molasses. Baldwin Nursery Co lists fruit trees shrubs and ornamentals four miles south of Centralia Illinois with Sunday hours.
The November 28 Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science churches denounces necromancy and Mesmerism, citing Matthew 12 22 28 and Mary Baker Eddy text. It stresses discerning spirits and that true healing comes from divine power not animal magnetism.
Mrs Wim Chriss and family joined Frank Lake's group for Sunday. Lewis Olmstead and Hazel Halbrook wed at the bride’s home on Thanksgiving Day. Local residents shared Sunday visits with kin, notes on snow and mud, and a door-to-door clothing sale offer ends with a boys wool sport coat advert.
East of town Lorene Williams visits with the Purcell and Caldwell families and others during Thanksgiving. Homer Osborn delivers a calf and moves farms. Caldwell buys property in Patoka, Roy Thompson to occupy vacated farm. A thief steals books from Chance and Zion schools. detectives hunt for arrests. Lena Caldwell weds Loren Buildard at Elm er Albert residence. Givens Chapel meeting ends. Died Mrs Chas Maulding. funeral at Zion Church.
The Peter Wisconsin postmastership has been held by Kaltenback family members for 89 years. The current postmaster is Celestine Waltenback’s daughter in law, continuing the family line started when Celestine Waltenback was appointed in 17.
The Baptist church schedules a Saturday service at 7 p.m. and a 10:45 a.m. Sunday service with Sunday School at 9:30. An evening program is set for 7 p.m. with a growth and outreach aim to speak the truth in love and a 4:45 p.m. business meeting. Local notices mention Altoms sales and residents Bricker Britt sisters housekeeping at Farmer apartment.
Mickie remarks that editors once traded subscriptions for pumpkins and cordwood and traded jokes on their patched pants. He notes today editors display swagger similar to bankers, while the old modest days are gone.
Postmaster General instructions urge early mailing and shopping to spread holiday mail load. Clerical offices to close by noon Christmas Day 1926 with essential services for first class mail. Emphasis on reducing peak volume by distributing mailing over weeks prior to Christmas.
The river floods low land as farmers rush to harvest corn. Updates note ill health of Uncle Jeff Troutt and Aunt Elizabeth Cox. Local moves include William Alexander to a new house and Walley Cooper buying Charley Williams farm. Several residents visit relatives, attend trials, or shop in Patoka.
Cranberries priced at 2 pounds 25 cents at Dains Store Onis. Men's heavy mackinaw coats left in sizes 35 and 38, regular 9 dollars, closing out at 5 dollars 25 cents each. Strong bargain for a good coat while supplies last.
An extraordinary line of well chosen blankets offered in assorted sizes and colors. Extra heavy weights and varied grades priced to clear as the season ends.
The ad offers sweaters coats sport jackets in all sizes and colors at lower prices than expected. A small down payment reserves items and promises quick delivery for Christmas presents.
Two mens overcoats remain and will be sold at a special price. Cotton batts offered in one-half and three pound packages. Traveling bags marked down to a low price. Xmas goods arriving with a range of items and small toys for children.
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