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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
2
Raleigh man Elmer Twitchell predicts future bans on high energy work and suggests Congress will designate a retired type of bee. He mocks the idea of constant productivity and jokes about a world with limited effort. The piece then shifts to a theater moment and a long dialogue between the Lunts about enduring love and memory.
This column explains the Bible study approach of the International Sunday School Lesson. It emphasizes not replacing study but sparking interest, notes how the early church faced its world, and urges Christians to begin the new year by waiting in prayer for God’s power.
A feature of colorful winter salads using molds and canned goods shows how to refresh menus. Recipes include Molded Tomato Salad with olives and cucumber, Snow Cap Vegetable Salad with cream cheese and gelatine, Molded Cranberry Salad, and a cranberry citrus mold. Also notes on cider sherbet and creative serving ideas.
The article recalls long held New Year beliefs about appeasing unseen powers for luck and avoiding punishment. It lists customs such as wearing something new, fear of leaving home before an outsider enters, and a weather omen predicting warmth or storms based on the night wind. It notes it is unlucky to give a gift before receiving one.
The article notes that nations celebrate New Year differently. It cites Druids marking the shortest day as the start of the year, with sun worshippers seeking light and warmth. Mistletoe offerings for health and prosperity were led by priests in ceremonial groves.
The article reflects on New Year’s Day as a significant American celebration from colonial times to today. It notes presidential receptions, visiting friends and relatives, and the vogue of New Year’s visiting in the gay nineties, with growing popularity and plans to celebrate on New Year’s Eve.
The article traces January to the two faced god Janus. It notes he was linked to light and day and gradually seen as the god of beginnings. The start of the year was sacred to him and the Aginia festival honored this origin. His guidance was sought at beginnings.
A dated report recalls a major New Year reception at the White House during Lincoln's presidency. Secretary of State Seward delivers the Emancipation Proclamation for the President's signature at noon on January 1, 1863. Lincoln notes extensive handshaking since 9 am, joking his right hand is nearly paralyzed.
Classified columns list new Allis Chalmers forage harvester and ensilage blower, several used ractors and corn pickers, and a corn sheller trade. Help wanted include men salesmen earning up to 200 dollars weekly, women training as nurses, cosmetics sellers earning 25 dollars weekly, demonstrators for national housewares, stamp enthusiasts seeking a free catalog, and home weaving supplies from Kay Craft Co.
An advert claims a home cough syrup mix with sugar or corn syrup and Pinex provides four times the medicine per cost. It touts easy preparation, no cooking, lasting pint bottles, quick action on coughs and bronchial irritation, money back guarantee, and ready mixed options.
An advertising note urges dairy farmers to use Dixie Dairy Feed to extend milking periods and raise milk yield and butterfat. It recommends Dixie 16% with high quality pasture, Dixie 24% with poorer forage, or Dixie 34% for farmers using home-grown grains, claiming higher profits.
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