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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1929
Page
2
A chaotic scene unfolds as commuters’ dinner pails become part of a Prohibition raid. Officers reportedly peered into buckets while the crowd observed, and a bride is noted in a fleeting incident as the event unfolds yesterday.
Mrs Amy Sprinkle and her children return home to Decatur from a week with relatives. sR Porth drives a new Ford. Miss Florence Metzger returns to Normal to resume studies.
A theatrical ad teases Jack Dempsey and his wife in a production with a catchy chorus about a rum and yum yum password. The copy hints at humor and sensational lines to attract patrons. It frames the show as a bold entertainment prompt from a local theater.
A terse exchange centers on a box of cigars with an old man and a plan to take six cigars to light air, implying a tense confrontation or plan within a scene. The dialogue hints at practical or symbolic use of cigars in a critical moment.
A terse exchange between a wife and her husband centers on gender roles and employment. The wife declares she will seek work and earn her own money, while the husband retorts that she should not pursue a sales job if she objects to his authority.
Ed Purdy remarks that modern flappers seem frail like boats yet gain craftiness as they grow older, reflecting a wry columnist view on evolving flapperstyle and temperament.
A bygone column quotes the blond boss blaming an oil stock promoter for crooked dealings and insinuates the promoter faces exposure, noting the boss suspects deception and vows scrutiny. The piece captures a sharp, period tone with a hint of personal accusation.
Miss Laura Volstead daughter of former Minnesota representative Andrew J. Volstead announces her engagement to Carl Lomen of Alaska. The wedding is planned for October and the couple will reside in New York City. Volstead is a George Washington University Law School graduate. The portrait depicts her in a Red Cross uniform.
The December 30 Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science churches centers on salvation and God’s presence. It cites Isaiah 52 10 Revelation 21 and a passage from Science and Health noting Love as the light of the city of God and divine Mind as its interpreter.
SHOBONIER The little son born Monday evening to Mr and Mrs James Devore died Wednesday morning and was buried Wednesday afternoon in South Hill cemetery Vandalia Our schools were reopened Monday after a weeks holiday Mr and Mrs Geo Metzger and family own a new Essex coach a Christmas gift from their son John Metzger of Wood River Lowell and Ernest Donaldson entered Greenville college on Wednesday They intend to drive back and
East of Town notes show Chas Thomas and Henry Williams families visiting Monday while John Chance and family joined R L Walton and wife in Patoka. Flu patients include Cyrus Nichols and Arnold families, Nellie Belcher, Kissner and Meador households. Merri Caldwell delivered in Vernon as Roy Thompson and the Legion supper were held in Patoka Tuesday night.
Community members share holiday visits with relatives across town and nearby areas. Local residents attend funerals and discuss family travel, property purchases, and winter arrangements. Members named include Eli Howard MC Haney, Audella Horn, Wiley Campbell, H W Somerville, Cecil Black, Guy Chandler, Forrest Sanders, Tom Dorris, S W Gray, Chester Finch, and Henry Powell among others.
The Wheeler Family thanks friends and neighbors for kind assistance during the burial of Emma Wheel ey, our aunt and sister-in-law.
An 1875 practice by Dr Caldwell used a mild liquid laxative later sold in 1892 as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The remedy targeted women children and elderly, claimed to relieve headaches biliousness flatulence indigestion and loss of appetite. Free trial bottles advertised by mail from Monticello Illinois.
Mrs Glora Jones spent Friday with Mrs Mary Sterling and family Lewis Linton of Detroit Mae and Harold Balder son and family Decatur Augu sta Linton of Benson visitors over Xmas week Residents note the community sick count improving Mrs Lucy Robertson called to Herrick for brother Howard who died Sunday Memorial musicales held at George Christie and Lawrence Wilson Velma Payne of St Louis visited Relatives and neighbors report road improvements and road drag activity Dean Wilson and wife from Wisconsin en route to Hot Springs Ark stayed with Emmet Caudle family John Thompson from Decatur visited Friday night
Merle Doolen of Bondville spent Christmas with his parents in Fostersburg. A Robert Arnolds sale last Thursday drew a large crowd and strong livestock prices. Lunch was served by Zion Ladies Aid. Vandalia visitors Lew Engler and Erna Jones appeared Friday. Chas and Ernest near Brownstown visited Mary Jones Thursday night. Mary Walker and daughters visited Francis Griffin Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Thurby Meador spent the day يلي.
Norman Carter and family spent the holiday with Maben Carrigan and relatives while Mayme Bowen visited with Opal Belcher. Other gatherings included Pearl Poole with Pete Bopp and family and Christmas dinners with the Snyder and Meredith families.
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