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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1928
Page
2
A reflective line weaving mortality and eternity. Blake’s quatrain-like musing contrasts losses with gains and how ruin becomes a seed for enduring manors in time.
The article argues 1928 outperformed 1927 with rail freight records bumper crops and above normal building. It notes autos rallying steel profits and forecasts an unusually good 1929 with continued prosperity and rising business volume.
The article muses on leap year romance trends from 1928 to 1982, noting no data on how often girls propose and suggesting love rules vary. It questions whether leap year prompts more proposals and concludes there is no reliable statistic or business in tracking such matters.
Mrs. Burt Shapp reported from Dayton the discovery of an enormous egg measuring eleven inches by nine inches. The find drew attention for its unusual size and sparked local curiosity about its origin.
Want column for White female setter with black points inquiry to Jack Gilley. For sale turnips Chris Neilson Two good mares good workers James Lana Shobonier Ill R R 2 Lost a bill fold containing money Finder notify Bert Walker For sale upright piano good shape sell cheap if taken at once Mrs W O DuComb Boulder Illinois Rural Route For sale 3 yr old Registered Holstein Bull T B tested Artie Rogier For sale Broad sow R W Rankin For sale 5 fresh cows and springers Jerseys and Guernseys QO Britt For sale good work horse years old broke to all harness cash or terms H G Hudspeth WANTED will do custom grinding at the milk plant on Tue and Sat Call or see John Nattier For sale 6 room residence sink cistern outbuildings barn newly papered and painted near school Also 14 acres land near city limits All priced to sell Sim Edwards Patoka MI In loving memory of William Thalman departed life Dec 25 1927 We miss thee from thy place A shadow over our ifs is cast We miss the sunshine of thy face We miss thy kind and willing hand Thy fond and earnest care Our home is dark without thee We miss thee everywhere Sarah Thalman and Children
County agent H E B White and local banks conducted two year soil building tests in Surry county New York comparing limed and unlimed soy beans. Lime at one ton per acre increased hay yield and also boosted following corn yields with soy bean residue management.
Ohio experiment station reports five conclusions from sweet clover trials. Cutting in September reduces next year nitrogen for green manure by over half, depending on root growth and timing. Later cuts lessen loss, and autumn hay cutting affects winter hardiness and spring pasture. First-year seedlings should not be clipped in August unless weeds threaten the stand, and mowing should be kept high.
University of Wisconsin expert L P Graber says alfalfa is the best hay crop for farmers to grow due to high yields and drought resistance. He notes clover failures and urges soil feeding with phosphate manure to revive clover and improve hay production. Alfalfa roots reach far deeper than clover, boosting drought tolerance on sandy soils.
Harvest period reports detail Rean losses due to recent storms. Local farmers faced crop damage and equipment setbacks, prompting inquiries into relief and insurance options. Officials urged cooperation with aid programs as assessments proceed.
Fragmentary notes describe rain during harvest on a farm with rows of crops. Mentions windrows, straw on the ground, and beans piled at a base. Several words are garbled, hindering clear interpretation of events or date.
Advertisement notes will have one car of prime alfalfa hay available and about one car of wheat to ship around January 1. Encourages selling wheat to trade for flour, promises several kinds of grain all good quality at low prices.
An old promotional note touts Dixie Firekindler as a safe cheap kindling option. It claims small boxes hand to star a fire without oil gas explosions or burns and invites inquiries about the product.
Advertises seed and hay purchases including Red Top Seed delivery to Vernon or Patoka and five car loads of Timothy hay. Also offers ten Weber Wagon Boxes for immediate sale with a 10 percent discount.
Three All-Brand Buggies and a cab on hand with a special price if taken together. A fine Christmas present for the entire family. Come in and talk it over.
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