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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
3
State Fire Marshal S L Legreid prohibits use of lighted candles at churches schools lodges and other public events across the state warning of fire risk from crossed wires costumes curtains and inflammable decor Two deaths in Chicago last year during candle incidents are cited along with cautions on window candles and dangerous fixtures.
A vintage ad recounts Dr Caldwell who endorsed simple vegetable laxatives and herbs as the basis of his Syrup Pepsin for constipation and indigestion. It claims the remedy is mild, safe for children and adults, pleasant tasting and free from narcotics, available at drug stores.
The state department of public welfare reports Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom will not be asked for an opinion on whether Otto Elliott the school superintendent must admit students with criminal records. Dairy cattle judging teams will compete at Jacksonville January 29 to 31 as part of the state dairy men convention.
The article reports on a new registration law in Illinois allowing both genders to declare their status without giving exact ages. Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom spoke on Hamlin, the former Attorney General, during the law's unveiling and first trial in Shelbyville. The measure addresses age and eligibility for voters over twenty-one amid legal interpretation by Howland J. Hamlin.
A column lists multiple sales and requests including a 3 year old Regis Holstein bull T B tested, Broadson and kin stock, 5 fresh cows and calves Jerseys and Guernseys, furs wanted with high price paid, a good work horse eight years old harness trained, and custom grinding at the milk plant on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Also 6 room residence for sale, 90 acre farm near Patoka with house barn stock and outbuildings, timber land and orchard, small down payment and easy terms. Chas E Blankinship contact in Decatur Illinois.
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