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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
8
A reflective verse reminiscence recalls youthful years in Hawkin's sugar camp The speaker names Monroe Dick and John Yardly Nelson and Ben A Curpers Then he laments aging and loss while clinging to memories of friends and singing Barbara Allen in earlier days
A proverb-like remark contrasts removing obstacles for a friend with adding thorns to wound him, emphasizing kindness and consideration over harm. It underscores choosing support over harm in interpersonal relations.
The sale of Cloud Martins three fourths of a mile east of Vernon was postponed due to cold blustery weather. It is rescheduled for Tuesday February 25 at ten o clock with G A Jennings as auctioneer.
A traveler named Mary and her husband quarreled with a conductor over fare on a streetcar. The husband tried to pass Mary’s fare, but Mary insisted on paying and warned of a row if required. The exchange ends with the husband revealing the ruse was to protect Mary from a scandal.
Big George complains at the Fairmont booze bazar that a windmill machine cheated him. He says he visited his Sonoma county ranch for three Sundays to test it in heat, but it never moved, implying there was no breeze. A new arrival questions the lack of wind.
Among the fountains in the Temple Area of Jerusalem the Bab Silsilea is noted as one of the finest. An inscription attests it was erected about eight hundred years ago and water has long been supplied via pipes from Solomon's Pools nine miles away.
The Business Men's League of Patoka invites investors to explore locations for a factory, electric light plant, or any legitimate enterprise. If you have capital for a good venture, contact the Secretary to discuss financing. they already have paying propositions to fund.
An offer promotes a six page New Home Wall Chart along with a one year Register subscription for a total $1.25. The pitch emphasizes affordability and utility for readers planning home projects.
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