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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1932

Page

9

Circus Ring, A Detective's Escape And Vengeful Resolve

Joe Barry plans an escape after a police sting on Fullhouse and a circus gang. He hides with a car, but vows revenge for Hymie Fradke's murder as he stalks the lot seeking the men behind the setup. The scene ends with a taunting warning and a cliffhanger.

Louie Sticks Dayton Brothers Pete Joe Zowie Fullhouse Pete Maxwell Reed Hymie Fradke Nix Joe Barry Sue Dayton Pierrot

Father of Observatory Lick funded Lick Observatory

James Lick, born 1796 in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, was a piano maker turned California real estate magnate who endowed 3 million dollars in 1874 to trustees for public uses including the University of California observatory and a superior telescope.

Lick Observatory James Lick Fredericksburg Philadelphia Buenos Aires Valparaiso California University of California

Hammurabi Reigns and Promulgates Noted Legal Code

Hammurabi, sixth king of the Amoritic line, ruled 48 years from 2067 to 2025 B C. He issued a renowned legal code for his empire. A nearly complete copy was found in Susa, engraved on an eight foot diorite stele likely looted by invaders in Babylon’s later decline.

Hammurabi Susa Elam Babylon Pathfinder Magazine

How Hog Cholera Can Be Worsted

State extension agent George R. Henderson urges early vaccination against hog cholera, emphasizes vet care and careful virus use, notes vaccination costs rise with pig size, and cites farm losses and high mortality when outbreaks occur.

George R. Henderson Colorado Agricultural College Mr. Henderson Henderson

Woodlot Crops Add to Farmers' Bank Accounts

New York farmers earned over 16 million dollars from woodlot crops in 1929 with no seeding or land prep. Over 3.5 million acres of woodlots on occupied farms averaged 4.47 dollars per acre. In some counties returns reached 11.50 per acre in Niagara and 11.20 in Orleans, per Cornell forestry experts.

New York Department of Forestry Cornell Niagara County Orleans County

Meal for the Calf Calf meal recipe and its balanced use

A sample calf feed combines oats corn wheat bran linseed oil meal blood flour bone flour and salt with optional skim milk. Commercial calf meals are advised for economy and balanced nutrition. provide leafy hay or roughage early and wean off calf meal by five to six months as intake reaches five pounds daily.

Idaho

Controlling Cherry Leaf Spot With Timely Sprays

Leaf spot has damaged many cherry trees in recent years. For control apply the spray at petal fall and again two weeks later. Use lime sulfur at five pounds per 50 gallons or liquid lime sulfur at one gallon per 35 gallons. Adding lead to the spray helps curb the plum curculio.

William F. Pickett Kansas State College

Wax gloves treated to prevent slipping in wet weather

Capper's Farmer suggests treating gloves with paraffin to prevent slipperiness. Melt two pounds of paraffin on low heat, dip gloves palm down so fingers are soaked, allow to dry. When cooled the wax is moisture resistant and keeps gloves from becoming slippery for the season at low cost.

Capper

Time Out for Mental Rest Note on Sunday Reflection

Ohio State Journal notes that deliberate mental rest and silent reflection, especially on Sundays, can boost creativity and problem solving. It cites Gandhi and a Broadway producer as examples of insight arising from quiet periods.

Gandhi Ohio State Journal

Wasteful methods wasteful water and coal

A discussion cites a New York fine of two dollars per leaking tap and reports 40 million gallons saved in two years. It notes Dr Foley of Indiana University calculated 2,434,026 tons of coal burned to power locomotive whistles and potential savings by a single high pitched note, while a third of cinders still retain 50 to 70 percent of their heating value.

New York Doctor Foley Indiana University United States

Marriage Oathity Embraced In Polish Localities

Polish couples adopt a secular marriage ritual swearing an oath before a Communist worker, who proclaims the union valid. An Ukrainian communist newspaper prints the couples’ names, reflecting a drifting tradition in local ceremonies.

Poland

Quick Growth Soup Pot Grows As Child Sings

A little girl left to watch the soup calls for her mother as the pot seems to grow, a playful tale of a free show with an implicit collection.

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Health and Vitality

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a daily laxative with fresh laxative herbs senna and pepsin. It claims longevity for women with a lively liver and bowels and warns against habitual cathartics. It touts improved appetite, clearer complexion, and reduced illness, including use for children.

Dr. Caldwell

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