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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
4
The Patoka Register announces its weekly publication as James M. Emerson publisher. It notes standard details including Friday issue, post office entry, and 1879 act compliance with subscription at $1.50 per year.
Classified notices show two handmade quilts on display with price at Linton and Beery’s Office. Also listed are ads for a two-story house, corn trade offers, used parts and tires, cash for corn, a library table and a 12 gauge shotgun for sale or trade, and enrollment for Egyptian Academy of Beauty Culture with local contact.
Land owner cites prohibition of trespass with weapon or dog on property under control. Names listed include Mrs Richard Rawcliffe Ellen Emerson Harmon Hampy and Pope Sisters. No incidents described beyond the intent to bar entry.
The McMurray Chin play by the High School Faculty directed by Miss Ruth Pugh played last Wednesday night at the local gym. A large audience attended despite low admission, yielding favorable financial results and strong cast performance.
Mrs. Wm Adams of near Alma died after long illness and was mother of Bud Adams. Several names share illness, visits, and travel notes. J E Wooters of Iowa died causing school to close. burial brought here. Numerous local residents visit or travel to Odin Flora Evansville and Springfield. farm work and family events noted.
The herd increased to 105 head with several more young Hereford cattle added. The community mourned Friday death of Stanton Hawley, a lifelong friend and former schoolmate to many.
Satterlee and Ramsey Garage in Sandoval will host a Chevrolet showing this Saturday. Satterlee, the local dealer, promotes the 1933 Chevrolet line with distinct new body styling, larger size, more powerful motors, and advances in safety engineering aimed at the low priced field.
The National Education Association notes it costs about 3,000 annually to keep a prisoner but only 100 to educate a child. With billions spent on prisons and education, the piece argues for prioritizing schooling as a crime preventive, calling school funding essential rather than wasteful.
A Wauke gan News Sun column argues against drastic cuts to state budgets. It notes school funding should not be reduced to balance crime costs and contends a small per child investment now could save far more later by reducing crime expenses.
The University of Illinois College of Agriculture demonstrated practical methods to halt corn disease losses, 25 million dollars in Illinois last year, at a Hay and Grain Show exhibit. Iowa and Nebraska participated, with Illinois highlighting its utility coin development.
Illinois researchers showcase seed corn work highlighting field selection, culling, and germination tests to detect hidden diseases. The exhibit claims higher quality seed reduces production costs by at least five cents per bushel and improves overall corn quality across many counties. A small electrical germinator demonstrates disease exposure and aids in selecting disease free ears alongside routine field selection practices.
Vernon Kell Here on Dec 17. Sandoval Patoka Dec 14 15 16 17 at St Elmo Tourney. Salem hosts Flora Dec 16. Carlyle hosts Odin Dec 16.
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