National defense aims gain in aviation drive text
Lampert committee report backs a department of National Defense with civilian leadership or a unified air service. Other proposals push aviation funding, air mail reach, and fair treatment of aviation officers as Congress and advisory bodies weigh reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of National Defense
Air Service
Army
Navy
Coolidge
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Congress
Bureau of Air Navigation
Department of Commerce
Miss Carrie Jones Returns to Mt Vernon School
Miss Carrie Jones, who spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs John Jones, left for Mt Vernon to resume her school work Sunday morning. Mrs Mollie Epps and children and Mable of Centralia visited Mr and Mrs Chas Lora Murfin, who had stayed with Mr and Mrs Pat Mitt for two weeks. Her parents and brother Donald accompanied her as far as Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Jones
John Jones
Mt. Vernon
Mollie Epps
Mable
Centralia
Chas
Lora Murfin
Pat Mitt
Decatur
Donald
Community Notes From Local Residents And Visitors
Various area residents and guests are listed with holiday visits to relatives, neighbors, and friends. Names include Lora Margaret TM, the Freyers, Bun dys, Doolens, Murfin, Revis, Meador, Rouse, Smith, Bang Club, and Wilson family, among others. A Farmers Mutual Telephone Exchange elected officers Francis Griffin, Warren Bobbitt, Wm Hathaway, Opal Jones, and Everett Epps. A revival meeting at Pentecostal Hall reports growing crowds with two converts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Margaret
West of
F. C. ‘Freyer
Grace Revis
Robert
Dale
J. M. Meador
Frank Rouse
Vernon Bang
M. Smith
Keith
South Bend
Ind
Melvin Doolen
Arnolds Chapel
Margaret Doolen
Vernon
Gus Protz
Alice Marie
Alma
Effie Arnolds
Evangelist O. Cagle
St. Louis
W. K. Hoag
Major Lamborn
Kapps
Paul Ehrat
Arlie Sprinkle
Mel Sprinkle
Elizabeth Doolen
iKinmundy
Alec Massey
Rose Doolen
Kate Leninger
Lem Meador
Decatur
Eugene Leninger
St. Mary’s Hospital
Bro. Cagle
Towler sale at Towler home place near Patoka
Public auction Tuesday January 12 1926 starting 10 a m at the Towler home place six miles west of Patoka. Items include horses mules cattle hogs geese farming implements hay harness and miscellaneous household goods with 10 months terms 7 percent interest 6 percent discount conducted by Wm Smith auctioneers for TOM TOWLER and JOE MURRAY owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towler
Patoka
Prohibition Enforcement Budget Request Sets $22 Million
The Congress budget request from prohibition enforcement seeks 22 million dollars in expense appropriation. It relies heavily on reimbursements from penalties collected for law violations to offset the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Enforcement
Col Frank Smith to Visit Patoka in Whirlwind Tour
Vandalia sources report Col Frank Smith, candidate for Senator against William McKinley, will visit this section next week touching Patoka on Thursday at 2 pm. No notice has been received locally. the report remains unconfirmed grapevine chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Frank Smith
Wm. McKinley
Patoka
Illinois Central Pays State Taxes for Six Months
In December Illinois Central turned over to the Illinois State Treasurer 1 395 542 dollars as the state's share of earnings from charter lines for the six month period April through October. The railroad has been charged with margins, but continues to contribute from its profits, suggesting state tax burden could be reduced with similar payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central
Illinois
Select Breeders for Next Spring in Poultry
Advice from D. H. Hall of Clemson college urges early selection of breeding stock for next spring. Emphasizes balance, vigor, and breed traits in both sexes. Warns that one fourth may be inferior and should be culled. males provide half the flock and females are equally vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Hall
Clemson College
Jin
Rhode Island
Body Type in Fowls Described as Desirable
A University of Illinois excerpt defines desirable fowl body type as deep and broad with great length. Emphasizes a well developed breast and abdomen, long back and heel, straight under line, and level back though varies by breed. Describes carriage, leg placement, and issues like bagging down and poor keel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Good Winter Poultry Production Advice from University Experts
A Poultry expert from the University Farm recommends balanced winter feeding including green foods such as cabbage beets and sprouted oats, beef scraps and milk by products, minerals from oyster shell grit and charcoal. He stresses ample feeding for higher egg production and proper ration formulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
A. C.swithh
University Farm
Green Feed Essentials for Rich Egg Yolk Color
Reader asks about winter egg yolks and green feed. It notes bright orange yolks come from hens fed greens and rye, with advice to provide access to greens when snow is gone and to sow rye and maintain hens’ yards.
Independ hogs lose close Nite game in Xenia
The Indepens fell 21 to 18 in a tight Wednesday night clash at Xenia. Friday the High School squad travels to Hoyleton for a return game after an opener defeat in the final moments. Saturday features Edgewood at home with a rousing crowd expected. Next Wednesday Nay City visits for a full Independent game week ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indepens
Xenia
Hoyleton
State Bank Selects New Officers at Annual Meeting
At the regular annual meeting of the First State Bank held last week, Chas. E. Blankinship was elected President P. J. Mojonni er Vice President D. F. Blankinship Cashier Miss Mac Eagan Asst Cashier and re elected Directors F. M. Smith I. W. Doolen D. F. Blankinship O. A. Nattier and W. B. Rogier were newly elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Chas. E. Blankinship
P. J. Mojonnier
D. F. Blankinship
Weekly News Review of Local Developments
The Litchfield-State Poultry Association plans a January exhibition. Route 40 paving contract to be let. Fairfield Earth building projects advance toward occupancy with Diamond Motor Co. Campe Corp selects site for a new factory. Brown-Liberty school rebuilt after fire. East Dubuque awards 135 32678 contract to pave 5.09 miles to Galena. Galena to Woodbine 2 mile paving project. Litchfield Coal Mine purchased by R Williams of Harrisburg.
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Litchfield—State Poultry Association
Po——Cortract
Fairfield—Earth
Diamond Motor Company
Campe Corporation
Brown—Liberty
East Dubuque
Galena
Woodbine
Litchfield
R. Williams
Harrisburg
Locals Recall Travels and Visits Across Town
Miss Rose Davis returns to State University to resume classes with parents Oscar Davis and wife and Mrs. J M Smith. Ed Cooper of Shobonier visits Patoka Thursday. John Dorris and Albert Cruse leave for Summerville Missouri in a Dorris Sedan. Families from Vincennes Chicago Urbana and Miami Florida visit then depart. J W Alexander family Mrs Hostlar and Mrs B F Hostlar head to Miami for an indefinite stay. Helen Chandler acts Post Master during absence and Miss Mary Wickersham aids. Dan Hicks and wife of Chicago depart after extended visit noting Missouri roads differ from Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Davis
State Univrsity
Oscar Davis
J. M. Smith
Ed Cooper
Shobonier
Patoka
John Dorris
Albert Cruse
Summerville
Dorris
Newlin
Vincennes
Ind
E. A. Vincent
Walter Belcher
Chicago
Dorsey Hudspeth
Urbana
H. G. Hudspeth
J. W., Alexander
Local Notes From Patoka Prairie and Surrounding Areas
Lotz and Martin Lange of sburg prairie were Patoka ha Tuesday. Prof. Hall of the local high school hands in a news item of the visit of his friend, Prof. Kepner of the Noble high school on last Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Ed Woods and family have moved back to the Pope tenent house near Gordon Nebraska and will resume their old work. They will be near Mrs. Woods parents Joe Yardley and wife. Slater and family of Oconee spent the New Years holiday here. Grandma Nancy Wadkins returned home with them. J. B. Anderson brought a 625 pound hog to town assisted by Mr. Seiple for the home larder. The hog was fed on corn grown near Patoka and praised as a fine specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotz
Martin Lange
Joe Yardley
Nichols
Corn Belt
Decatur
Bio League of
Fox Hound Dog
Cloud Slater
Oconee
Nancy Wadkins
J. B. Anderson
Mr. Seiple
Patoka
Berthol
Aibbon
Frank Lake
Lucy Christie
Marion
Sai Velma Brummitt
Dorothy
R. A. Brummitt
J. F. Anderson
Claude
James Phinney
Lawrence Wilson
Frank
John
Teddy
Chas. Bailance
Illinois Christie
H. Linton
Vernon
Clarence Linton
Anabel
W. H. Linton
First State Bank Patoka Illinois 1926 Financial Statement
Report of the condition of First State Bank at Patoka Illinois as of December 31 1926 to the Auditor of Public Accounts. Total Liabilities 216250.14. Dean F Blankinship cashier swears the statement is true to the best of knowledge. Notary Mac Eagan confirms oath January 6 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Patoka
Illinois
Auditor of Public Accounts
State of
Dean F. Blankinship
State of Illinois
Marion
Mac Eagan
Vernon Illinois small house for sale in Danbury area
Property listing notes a small house for sale in Vernon, Illinois, with option to include or exclude lots. Directed to W. L. Danbury as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Ill
W. L. Danbury
Community Gatherings Mark New Year Amid Food And Fire
A social gathering at Frank Lake’s home brought Lucy Christie Marion and Velma Brummitt and many neighbors for games candy popcorn and music. Nearby fires were fought quickly after a roof blaze spotted by W H Linton. The piece notes illness and visits among families including the Lintons Christies Robertsons Welchs and more with New Year observations and local travels.
For Sale Canary Birds and Farm Equipment Featured
Mrs. Alice Cruse offers canary birds for sale. Claud Adams advertises a cream separator priced to sell and a 312 eye size Successful incubator used four times, in good condition. tf
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Alice Cruse
Claud Adamis
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Patrick
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France
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Rath
General King
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Turkey
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Damascus
Syro-Palestine Independence Organization
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Chile
Jer King
Peru
Tom Towler
Joe Murray
Wm. Smith
Col. Smith
Illinois Central
State Bank
Weekly News Review
Fficial
U. S
Leslie Morey
Pa~toka
J. T. Anderson
Saas GS
Business Mens Association
Mens Association
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