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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1950
Page
2
Publication notice from Patoka Illinois issued Fridays with address details and postal information. Includes subscription rates of 1.50 per year in advance for local residents and 2.00 for Marton County residents, plus 62.00 for outside county. Records post office classification and date.
The piece argues that branded merchandise boosted living standards by expanding job opportunities and increasing demand for farm products. It counters Rexford Tugwell 1935 plan to outlaw brand names, explaining that advertising lowers per unit costs and benefits producers merchants and consumers.
The piece outlines a cozy budget entertaining guide with easy to prepare foods like popcorn and marshmallows, coffee and doughnuts, plus simple cookies. It includes Lynn Chambers kitchen tips and several dessert recipes such as chocolate swirl cookies and pecan toffee custard pie.
Government scientists of the Soil Conservation Service explain rain splash erodes soil during heavy showers. A two inch downpour could lift a seven inch soil layer, though such a miracle rain is rare. Even heavy storms can wash away more than 100 tons per acre on bare ground, underscoring the need for protective soil cover year round.
Dr. M. E. Mansfield of the University of Illinois notes spraying sows with benzine hexachloride before breeding controls mange and roundworms. He says treatment costs about 15 cents per sow but yields better herd health and faster gains, especially during breeding time when herds are smaller.
Poultry specialist Boyd Ellis notes eggs are best when laid and cooled promptly after gathering. Consumers should refrigerate eggs soon after collection to preserve freshness and safety. The guidance emphasizes proper handling from farm to table.
A puzzled new lodge member discovers his watch is missing and is later restored as the president deflects attention. The tale shifts to a Black applicant facing repeated delays to joining the lodge, culminating in a cruel racial joke about being “black bald.”
Fragmentary notice advertises a sale or event offering items described as special heals and tees printed inside a book. Details are unclear but indicate a spring or summer promotion with a request to send money.
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