Federal Aid Highways Need Faster Improvement Says MacDonald
Thomas H. MacDonald chief of the bureau of public roads urges rapid improvement of the 185 772 mile Federal Aid highway system as an economic necessity. He notes federal share is 8 percent of the total highway bill and calls for expanding mileage and better road types to meet growing interstate traffic.
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Robert Fuller
United States
Thomas H. MacDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
MacDonald
Mr. MacDonald
Missouri
New York
Texas
Pennsylvania
Middle Atlantic
West South Central
New England
South Atlantic
Pacific
East North Central
East South Central
Mountain
Pacific States
West North Central
Mountain States
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
Dr. MacDonald
Cream Checks for John Williams Highlight Dairy Gains
John Williams, a young dairyman, earned a monthly cream check totaling just over 187 dollars from ten cows. His herd includes one cow fresh fourteen months, two fresh in April, and seven this fall. TB tested cattle earn a premium, with a net check around 175 dollars after hauling deductions.
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John Williams
John
Mrs Genre Returns Home After Trip Abroad
Mrs Genre, who visited her son in Michigan and daughter in Indiana, has returned home after three weeks away. She hints the Register reporter was not keeping up with events.
Federal funds sought for Illinois River waterway project
The Army Engineers report to the War Secretary outlines funds for the Illinois link of the lakes to the Gulf waterway. A $693000 request would advance the nine foot channel project already authorized for $3500000. No work can start until Congress appropriates funds, with prior year totals and river tonnage noted.
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Illinois
Gulf Waterway
Edgar Jadwin
Army Engineers
Secretary of War
Illinois River
Jadwin
Congress
Ilinois River
Death Penalty Rules From Pioneer Illinois Times
A description of early Illinois criminal law notes death as the penalty for murder, treason, arson, and bigamy, with other punishments including the pillory and whipping post. Fines, restitution, and public penalties were common, while duels were frowned upon and bribery and vote-buying affected eligibility for office.
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Illinois
Old Dobbin
Kentucky
Governor Small To Speak At Carrollton Road Meet
Governor Small accepts invitation to address Carrollton on December 29 during the hard road meeting in support of Route No. 108.
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Governor Small
Carrollton Road
Small
Carrollton
Silk ladies' hosiery sale at Altom
A local ad notes plenty of ladies silk selects in various colors including black and brown. Stock is priced at 49 cents per pair at Altom.
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Altom
Officers of O. E. S. Lodge Entertained at Banquet
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier hosted a lodge banquet for the O. E. S. officers on Wednesday evening December 14 at the Central hotel. Attendees included Edith Cruse Katie Nattier Maude Irvin and others with guest Maggie Gray. The event featured a candlelit table a three course meal poems and songs reflecting the order’s teachings.
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P. J. Mojonnier
Lodge
Central Hotel
Edith Cruse
Katie Nattier
Maude Irvin
Mgr
T. E. Irvin
Augusta Peek
Bessie Murfin
Josie Vallow
Ada Belcher
Martha
T. E
Mother Gray
Alice Emerson
Marion County Grand Jurors Named in Circuit Court
The list of grand jurors for Marion County Circuit Court includes Salem figures Thomas Dorris and R R Hay, Patoka names Nathan Kiest and Claude Norris, Centralia appointees John Phelps and D Maynor, Kinmundy members G R Lennon and Lem Ballance, Odin Jess R McClelland, and Iuka Arthur Campbell among others. The roster spans multiple towns with numerous local residents serving.
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Val. Patoka
Nathan Kiest
Patoka
Vernon
Claude Norris
Centralia
Geo
N. A. Meyer
Raccoon
Irvin Trippin
Foun
John Phelps
D. Maynor
W. ©. Fisher
Kell
Matt Bond
Romine
W. J. Simmons
Haines
Odin
Jess R.mcclelland
Dorris Cozad
Carrigan
Kinmundy
G. R. Lennon
Omega
J. T. Bouseman
Meacham
J. Lem Ballance
J. F. Cole
C. R
Heaton
Alma
Iuka
Arthur Campbell
Tuka
Cosmic power debated in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
The December 18 Lesson Sermon in Christian Science churches centers on the question Is the universe including man evolved by atomic force. It cites Deuteronomy 10 14 and Isaiah 40 as foundational texts and references Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy highlighting Mind as divine Principle and the impossibility of form to represent infinite Love.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Baker Eddy
Patoka visitor taps Fos terburg mayor Dr T L Bundy
Doctor T L Bundy the mayor of Fosterburg visited Patoka on Tuesday meeting local officials and inspecting municipal matters during a brief official call.
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T. L. Bundy
Fosterburg
Patoka
Local Young Couple Weds at Parsonage in Patoka
Lawrence Kissner married Elizabeth Decker in a ceremony at the parsonage of Rev. R. E. Willis of the M. E. South Church in Patoka. The couple were accompanied by Cecil Williams and Nellie Kissner. The groom, son of Richard and Mrs. Kissner, farms southwest of town. the bride, daughter of P. C. and Mrs. Decker, moved from Cape Girardeau, Missouri about a year ago to the Sailsbury farm.
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Lawrence Kissner
Elizabeth Decker
R. E. Willis
M. E. South
Patoka
Cecil Williams
Nellie Kissner
Richard Kissner
P. C. Decker
Sailsbury
Cape Girdeau
Register
Centralia Labor Suit Wins in Watch Repair Case
In Centralia a labor suit titled Six planks against Miss Mahoney reached Justice Carter. Vass & Vassel represented the plaintiff over watch repair costs. Charles Stoker of Centralia urged the jury, and the court awarded $6.00 plus costs as the jewelers claimed pay was earned since the watch failed to run.
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Centralia
Justice Carters
Miss Mahoney
Vass & Vassel
Charles Stoker
Stoker
Governor Candidate Carlstrom Visits Patoka on Tuesday
Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom, Republican candidate for governor, visited Patoka Tuesday morning after a meeting in Centralia the night before. He met Republicans at the Hudspeth hotel and visited local business houses before departing for Pocahontas and Vandalia for evening events.
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Oscar Carlstrom
Patoka
Centralia
Hudspeth
Carlstrom
Pocahontas
Vandalia
Two Christmas Exercises Held at High School Gym
The school hosted two Christmas exercises Wednesday night in the high school gym to benefit the gym fund. A large crowd attended and performers delivered well chosen numbers. Tonight the Union Services unite churches at the gym for another service.
Fire Destroys Roof At Linoleum Home West Of Patoka
Fire was spotted on the Kellner place roof near Patoka Monday afternoon around two. The Murray family and their wives saw the blaze and helped save the Linelchcum home, with neighbors aiding afterward. The fire burned a ten by ten foot area, soaking the interior with water damage and creating substantial losses. Mrs L was away but warned by the Murrays.
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Virgil
Seasons Greetings from Pa toka M. E. Church South
The register’s voice expresses appreciation for cooperation and gifts and wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year from R. E. Willis pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Patoka.
Miss Walz to Spend Christmas with Wisconsin Relatives
Miss Walz of the high school leaves tonight for Wisconsin to spend the holiday with family. The notice ends with a promotional line urging readers to see their line of fresh candy for Christmas.
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Miss Walz
Wisconsin
Illinois Horticultural Society reports strong interest in fruit production
The Illinois State Horticultural Society meeting in Urbana highlights fruit production as a key agricultural activity. A high quality exhibition of apples pears vegetables and edible nuts impressed officials despite a short 1927 apple crop. Growers increasingly adopt standardized grading and state inspection services, with demand expected to grow in 1928 as more growers participate.
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Urbana
Illinois State Horticultural Society
Ilinois
Illinois
J. W. Cummins
Division of Standardization and Markets
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Cummins
H. W. Day
Horticultural Association
Fruit Growers’ Exchange
State Department of Agriculture
Former Patoka Resident Celebrates 94th Birthday
Older Patoka residents report that a former Patoka resident, brother of the late J W Johnson, turned 94 on December 18 at his Ashley home. He moved from Patoka to Ashley in 1871, is a Civil War veteran, a 32nd degree Mason, and is remembered by local GAR members. Uncle Dan and Aunt Mollie have lived 56 years in Ashley, with friends hoping for many more birthdays.
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Patoka
J. W. Johnson
Ashley
Patoka G.u A. R
Dan
Mollie
Local Masonic Lodge Elects New Officers
Patoka Lodge A F and A M held its regular meeting and elected B N Griffin W M Elmer Rogier S W E L DeLay J D F M Smith Treasurer A M Peek Secretary The Masonic rooms indicate a joint installation with the Eastern Star likely on December 27th.
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Patoka Lodge
A. F
A. M
B. N. Griffin
W. M
Elmer Rogier
S. W
E. L. DeLay
J. D
F. M. Smith
Treas
A. M. Peek
Masonic Rooms
Eastern Star
Three Hunters Headed to Arkansas for Two Week Trip
Howard Riley travels from Clinton with Carl Reid and Earl Lowe for a two week hunting trip in Wynee Arkansas. They expect to find abundant game guided by the most experienced local.
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Howard Riley
Clinton
Carl Reid
Earl Lowe
Wynee
Arkansas
Visitors Travel Through Patoka Area This Week
George Somerville of the State Patrol was in Patoka Tuesday. Harry Dawson and his Chicago wife visited James Doty and his wife. Jesse Vallow and California relatives with brother Lee from Clinton stayed several days this week. Alonzo Wagstaff of St. Louis visited relatives and will visit Bicknell Indiana with his son Roy and daughter Mrs. Fannie Crowder. Mr and Mrs Glen Metzger of Mt. Vernon visited with B. V. Crosby. Metzger, known for Bell Telephone repair leadership, helped bestow Patoka headquarters last summer.
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George Somerville
Patoka
Harry Dawson
Chicago
James Doty
Jesse Vallow
California
Brother Lee
Clinton
Alonzo Wagstaff
St. Louis
Roy
Fannie Crowder
Bicknell
Indiana
Glen Metzger
Mt. Vernon
B. V. Crosby
Metzger
Bell Telephone Repair and Construction
Anita Loos Says She Has Enough and Will Stop Working
Anita Loos, author of Gentlemen Prefer Blonds, declares she has enough money and leisure to enjoy a civilized life. She plans to travel between New York Palm Beach London and Vienna and will stop earning more by writing books. She argues the right amount of wealth varies by woman and that a writer should seek byproducts of a book rather than money.
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Anita Loos
Europe
New York
Palm Beach
London
Vienna
Illinois Coal Production Rises by Half Million Tons in November
Illinois mines produced 5,360,578 tons in November up from October, with 57,597 miners employed across 176 mines. Five fatal accidents were reported and 1,436 time-lost incidents occurred. Franklin County led output with 1,441,302 tons, including three fatal accidents and 646 injuries.
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Illinois
A. D. Lewis
Department of Mines and Minerals
Franklin County
Grifin Mayberry Wedding in Alma November 30
Marion Griffin and Miss Sarah Mayberry wed in Alma on November 30, with Justice of the Peace Gammon officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mayberry, and groom, eldest son of Francis Griffin and wife of Fostersburg, reside on Railroad Ave in the groom’s newly purchased home.
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Marion Griffin
Sarah Mayberry
Alma
Gammon
George Mayberry
Francis Griffin
Fostersburg
Railroad Ave
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Sando
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