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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
2
A Wisconsin clergyman surveys leading Americans on what they value most and finds that 48 of 50 top possessions cost nothing financially. The three leaders are health work ethic and vigor, and the ability to look any man in the eye.
A vast railway project through Turkey carves through difficult terrain with 2000 bridges and many tunnels. Angora employs about 8000 blasting charges daily to shape rock while over 18,000 peasants and shepherds toil, aided by thousands of peasant women as stone breakers and camels hauling supplies.
An enterprising Hollywood resident earns a living by renting out medals to movie heroes with 2,000 varieties available. The display covers every type of screen heavy, attracting attention in the film community.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier-Journal records a brief, obscure exchange about moths described as very fat and a curious remark about a diaper coat, reflecting a quirky dated humor snippet.
News notes the Seventy-second Congress opening with Curtis opting not to seek the Kansas senate seat and instead hints at a Republican vice presidential bid in 1932. Supportive voices back Hoover while skeptics doubt Curtis’s chances for the senate.
National budget reports warn of reduced naval operations and higher expenses to meet treaty needs. War aviation notes Britain France and Italy above U S in air power with air corps far short of planned strength. Marine corps faces 2000 fewer officers and possible 600 more cuts. Internal revenue shows sharp income declines in 1930 and commerce and industry contract.
A Sunday school lesson analyzes Revelation 1 1 20 focusing on the revealing of Jesus Christ The vision centers on Christ among the seven churches as Alpha and Omega with a sword mouth and eyes of fire illustrating judgment and kingship The lesson notes the lamp stands as churches and Christ’s intimate presence among them.
A compact collection of maxims on labor and wealth. It contrasts divine fairness with earthly pay, warning that hard hearts hinder generosity and that relying on worldly gains can steer people astray.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Simeon Stylites the Fourth century hermit who built a 60 foot pillar and endured extreme weather while praying in a cross stance. After 1,244 repetitions he died from an ulcer tied to pride and a fiery devilly omen. His burial cortege drew vast honors from Antioch officials and military leaders.
Mark Twain recounts a Virginia City horse thief case and a judge’s boot tossing episode at a New York publishers dinner. He notes crafting a concise write up that ridiculed a rival reporter while preserving the dramatic moment and avoiding harm.
Walter A Gruenberg of Columbia county Wisconsin saved a foal by placing it with a nurse cow in his dairy barn. After effort the colt learned to nurse from the cow via the bucket route a practice noted by Kentucky breeders of rearing thoroughbreds on nurse cows.
Willie notes a duty of the lord high chamberlain to put the king to bed. He asks if the chamberlain also had to craft excuses for the king’s wife. The exchange highlights courtly roles and humorous speculation about royal domestic life.
A brisk exchange over a sale captures a buyer challenging a lowest-ask while a clever bidder deflects with sharp talk. The dialogue hints at a tense auction scene and negotiators maneuvering for a higher bid.
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