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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
8
A community program lists a testimony meeting led by Rev. Monroe Smith from 11:00 to 11:45 followed by a chain service from 11:45 to 12:00.
On December 18 60th birthday of Mrs Mary Morey of Vernon the W R C held a surprise gathering. Veterans joined the festivities at Mrs Morey’s home with Comrade Epps leading a procession and the Stars and Stripes. Attendees included numerous local families and Patoka representatives with photographer E N Norris present to capture the moment.
Scrap book items recount a tall tale about a famous first baseman advocating teetotalism and telling a humorous story about Leroy Vigors and a mis hit. The note includes a moral on kindness and other assorted clippings from Harper's and Artemus Ward anecdotes.
A Danville court upholds a finding fining C. J. Young and jailing him for shipping intoxicants into dry territory. The decision holds sales occur where a common carrier delivers, effectively curbing much shipping business by breweries, distilleries, and saloons and impacting private consumers. Additional items include humorous anecdotes and an education quote from Sydney Smith.
A watch night service at the M E church in Patoka invites all to join at eight o clock Thursday evening for a year end program. The schedule includes prayers talks on Patoka history health education and religion in business followed by a sermon and an Epworth League hour with instrumental music and several short recitations by local youths.
A local notice invites ordering 100 return card envelopes at the office for 40 cents each. Details specify pickup and payment terms at the same address.
A nostalgic sketch contrasts old lengthy letters with modern postcard verses and vivid photo postcards. The piece notes travelers sending single sentences, images of Spain, landscapes, and humorous captions, ending with a quip about gumdrops and prices.
A fragment from Sign of Progress and Near Marvel reflects optimism about societal progress, contrasts with war fears, and shifts to lighter topics like football. It mentions tailors, players with musical talent, and a hope for peace before returning to sports.
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