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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
1
Local columns note Lincoln Kirk’s upcoming appearance at the Patoka Opera House with repeated calls to watch for dates. The town mentions other events and local notices, including shops, food items, and community happenings.
The $2,500 bonus was raised at a Patoka Opera House meeting, with Mr. Shrigley ready to sign with the Business Men's League to build equip and operate a modern Cannery. The group envisions further boosts including a Brick and Tile Factory and a Milk Condensary, predicting strong local employment and a thriving town economy.
An analysis argues that dairy from a natural dairy country can be expanded by condensing milk, canning, and diversified farming. It predicts higher land values within miles of condensaries and factories, with potential gains of millions if towns and farms coordinate. It notes capital from electric and ice plants and stresses collective action.
Authorized by Dr. W. W. Murfin President of the Business Men's League. Those wishing to contract to grow tomatoes for Patoka Cannery should visit Wiley & Wilton's Store to sign up promptly. Acreage is limited to 400 acres and demand is high.
Mr and Mrs C V Farmer and daughter Miss Esther leave Monday for Mercedes Texas to spend a month, citing Mr Farmer's large land interests there. The Register wishes them a safe trip and notes Patoka has secured another new industry this week.
The text praises Patoka Illinois as a top town of 1000 for growth next year and notes residents want a bakery. It urges readers to pay subscriptions to help others, not themselves, with the idea of supporting a local bakery bid.
Caleb Smith and Miss Bessie Griffin hosted a hot coffee demonstration at J. H. Davis & Co. on Saturday. Despite cold weather, visitors praised the coffee’s aroma and flavor and many took home packs. Demonstrations continued at Smith, pps & Co. in Vernon on Monday and J. H. Metzger & Co. in Shobonier on Tuesday. R. T. Baldwin of the Register followed the events to Shobionier but left due to tight pockets.
W A Walton to sell at public sale on Wednesday February 12 1908 at the Sarah Carter farm southeast of Patoka. Items include six head of horses two young mules two cows four brood sows one male hog thirty head of young ewes one buck farm implements household furniture and other articles. G A Jennings to be the autioneer. Sale begins at 10:00 o clock terms eight months.
A brief promotion invites readers to obtain a six page New Home Wall Chart along with a one year subscription to the Register for only $1.25. The offer emphasizes value and convenience for readers planning new home improvements or staying informed.
W P Lawrenor collector announces tax collection at the Bank in Patoka on Wednesdays and Saturdays and at the Harness shop in Vernon on Tuesdays and Fridays each week.
A historical ad shows Vail & Thalman seeking 100000 ties with payment by trade. Prices offered include No 1 White Oak at 38 cents, Red Oak 28 cents, Soft timber 26 cents, with lower cull rates for each category. The note lists culls separately and identifies the buyer.
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