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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
2
The notice advises careful chick raising as season begins. It warns that wild seed and rotten grains can kill chicks and recommends Corno Starting Mash pink feed as a popular bone strengthening starter. Follow directions with Corno Chick Feed to raise a higher chick survival rate.
Repairs not in spring. Order now for machinery repairs. Seeds offered include Sweet Clover Japan Clover Timothy seed. For dairy herd Feed ground alfalfa in sacks at 1.70 per 100 lb sack. Also alfalfa hay clover hay and soy beans advertised.
Numerous items offered including livestock a Poland China hog a dark sorrel horse and a riding horse a Fordson tractor and various farm tools. Also listed are farms land parcels corner lots black seed oats and two homes including the Waterhouse and Henry Oglesby properties with prices and terms via F M Smith at First State Bank of Patoka.
The file details Newton J Branson of Salem seeking the Marion county coroner post. Born in Romine township Illinois he later moved to Salem and worked as a traveling salesman before enlisting in World War I. He served nine months in France and nine in Germany then trained as an embalmer and funeral director, joining C L McMackin & Son. Branson is a member of American Legion Post 128 and First Christian church, where he leads the Men's Bible class.
Sarah Jane Rosenbaum, born March 11, 1843 in Tennessee, died February 12, 1928 at her Vernon Illinois home at age 84 years 11 months and 1 day. She married George Washington Rosenbaum April 12, 1867. he died October 7, 1882. Survived by one son, Marion N. Rosenbaum. two grandchildren. one brother William Causey. many friends. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mitzel and Rev. Reeter officiating. Burial was in Tillman cemetery.
The Ladies Fancy Work club met at Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon's home on Friday February 3. Roll call featured a Lincoln quotation. Mrs. Murfin and Mrs. DeLa presented articles on Lincoln and Washington. Mrs. Altom performed a piano solo. A Washington Pie contest awarded the prize to Mrs. Kattie Nattier. Guests included Mrs. Gaston Mrs. Chas Hill and Mrs. Oscar Hill. Refreshments of chicken patties creamed peas olives date pudding and coffee were served. The March meeting will be hosted by president Miss Georgia Cruse.
We thank friends for sympathy floral offerings and help with burial of our baby signed Mr and Mrs Floyd Wall and family
We express gratitude to friends and all who extended kindness and sympathy during the loss of our dear Glenn Dale Walton. Mrs. Glen Walton and children Mr. and Mrs. Geo Walton family Mr. and Mrs. John Epps and family
Auction lists cattle horses and machinery including 13 cattle 1 Fordson tractor and many farm implements. Household goods and food supplies among items. Sale begins 10 a m with cash under $5 and credit terms over $5 to nine months. J C Luallen owner. John Jennings auctioneer. Dave Coursan clerk.
A public sale to be held Thursday February 23 1928 at 10:00 a m on the Mae Nichols farm 2 miles east of Carrigan bridge 5 miles north of Odin Illinois. Items include harness farm implements household goods and more with cash terms. Owners J D DudDley and L H Smythe. Auctioneers John A Jennings.
A brief local notice highlights fresh roasted steel cut coffee at 25 cents per pound, Liquid Smoke and large bottles priced five cents, and free brush samples. The light plant has a minor breakdown but is expected to be fully repaired within a day or two.
An old bumph-style notice touts California Figure as a safe remedy for fretful ill children. The copy claims gentle laxative effects without narcotics and urges mothers to consult a doctor for genuine bottles with age-specific directions printed on the label.
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