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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1926

Page

3

Keeping Milk From Souring In Summer

Dairy facts from the New Jersey agricultural experiment station advise rapid cooling of milk after milking. Tips cover prechilled tank water at 40 degrees or lower, ice requirements per gallon, passing water through surface coolers, pouring milk atop the cooler, cooling to near water temperature, immediate tank placement, storage with ice, and proper tank construction for efficient cooling and shipping.

Dairy Department New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

Reducing Feed Costs Through Summer Pasture Mixtures

Dairymen face high milk costs and seek pasture schemes to keep cows productive in summer. Colorado dairy commissioner advises permanent pasture mixtures based on long term tests to cut summer feed and labor costs, reducing hay hauling and manure handling while sustaining high production with a small grain ration. LI. R. Lascelles, Field man, State Dairy Commissioner urges inquiries to save dollars.

Colorado State Dairy Commissioner LI. R. Lascelles

New Herd Testing Plan Improves Jersey Dairy Productivity

New Jersey dairy farmers expand tests to include all milking herd beyond pure breeds. The college of agriculture introduced an advanced registry test for grade and pure-bred stock, enabling detection of low producers and reducing annual test cost per animal. The plan, 25 years in development, has been endorsed by Dairy Science and breed associations.

New Jersey College of Agriculture Dairy Science Association Superintendent of Advanced Registry

Proper feeding of the herd bull for health and service

The article warns dairy farmers to avoid feeding spoiled hay or waste feed to the herd sire. It stresses bulls deserve full feed to maintain sound condition, noting many keepers inadequately treat bulls while cows receive better rations. It also mentions common practice of feeding grain mixtures to sires.

Early maturing birds best for winter egg production, Iowa study says

An Iowa Experiment Station test divided pullets into four maturation groups. Early maturing birds produced the most eggs across winter and maintained higher lay rates into spring and year round, outpacing medium and late developers by significant margins.

Iowa

Cholera in Chickens Spreads Through Infected Hens

Cholera is highly contagious and spread by hens. Contaminated food and droppings introduce the bacillus into flocks. Signs include yellow droppings and green color changes. Inspect droppings daily, cull affected birds, burn carcasses, disinfect, and limit visitors to prevent spread.

Select Breeding Males Early for Next Spring

The Missouri experiment shows rapid flock improvement by choosing cockerels that crow early and pullets that lay first. Early crowing, visible wing bands, and maturity cues distinguish top breeders at six to nine weeks. One well-chosen male can boost egg production by about 30 percent in a year.

Missouri

Drinking Fountains Sell Well in Cold Weather

New non freezing drinking fountains are popular among poultry keepers. The devices supply pure fresh water to fowls during winter and summer, helping chickens stay lively and healthy in the coldest weather.

County Coroner Records One Year Of Inquests In 1925

Coroner Ed Anderson has handled over half a hundred inquests during his first year in office across multiple townships. The record lists numerous cases from December 1924 to December 1925 including gas explosions, auto accidents, heart failure, suicides, drownings, and other deaths. The ledger reflects daily duties and varied causes from Centralia to Patoka, Salem to Kell.

Corone Ed Anderson Ed Anderson Salem de Villa Francis Gibson Everett Shanafeth Roy Warren Centralia I. C. Train Frank Mabry Charles Mills Ellen Jane Wilton Patoka Louis Wilson Bohrer Sandoval Hattie Cunningham Cen‘tralia I. C Jared Ben Oliver George Washington Stover Frank Frost Frank Brubaker Stevens Township W. D. Smith Jaepender Armstrong Mollie Robinson Vernon Amanda I. Brewer Homine Township Enicide J. N. Winn Dune Thomas J. Ingram Lem George Guaiore T Crews Paul Foli I. G Warren Kromes W. A. Mulvana Iuka Oy Auto Mary Patton Patoka Sam Stephens John Cargal Kirkpatrick John Hanks Jenetta Kestner Walter Puffer Maben Ramsey Carrigan Township Walter B. Madden Slarenge Laeke Central As. E. Cooper

Wallace Alexander Leaves for Florida

Wallace Alexander, a second grade pupil, has left for Florida and will be missed by classmates. Dickey Riley is absent sick. Mrs. Rey Malan visited Room One. New students since Christmas include Lola Belle Morey Doris Good Rex Gaston and Earl Carr. Enrollment stands at twenty six. Rettie Simcox, Teacher.

Wallace Alexander Florida Dickey Riley Rey Malan Lola Belle Morey Doris Good Rex Gaston Earl Carr Rettie Simcox

School Notes On Attendance And Activities

Room Two reports many absences due to illness last week. Fourth year arithmetic works on division while nature study plans booklets. Seventeen pupils earned perfect attendance certificates. Sixth grade history studies the Crusade. The class raises money to buy a basketball. Pearl Britt, Teacher.

Will Bei Pha Roland Pauline Cargal Floyd Gaston Robbie Jenflings Ed Irvin Roy Malan Pearl Britt

Next Week's Register Preview on Farm Bill and Meeting

The upcoming issue will feature a local farmer's analysis of the Farm Agricultural Bill before Congress, praised as sound logic. A detailed account of the farmers meeting held here will also be included, with invitations extended to all area farmers to attend.

Congress

Measles Cases Subside With No New Infections This Week

Health officials report a quiet week with no new measles cases, signaling waning spread. Surveillance continues, urging vaccination and prompt reporting of suspected cases.

Local News From Home Town Folks

T W Walker spends a few days here. Pete Emery and family of Keysport visited the Ora Brumfield family. The Ducomb Rapidie house nearing occupancy. Calf and lamb market set for Wesems Cash Market January 18. Mrs Bertha Danbury of Vernon visited Patoka friends. Denver Adams of Centralia and Sue Harper family mentioned. Dorothy Viccoc and Winona Stephens from Salem school spent weekend at home. Mrs Bessie Schmidt of Springfield visiting relatives. Cargal family plans move to Bicknell Indiana soon. Maurice Wasem returns from Halliday North Dakota to spend weeks at home.

Pete Emery Keysport Moratag Ester Sue Harper Dorothy Viccoc Winona Stephes Salem School Bessie Schmidt Springfield Mare Elizabeth Williams Ven Gray Edwin Gray Assumption Cargal Elmer Carter Bicknell Ind Maurice Wasem Halliday North Dakota Maurice

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic

The church lists Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Service at 10 45 A M Lords Supper observed and Youth programs at 6 00 P M with Evening Service at 7 00 P M Everyone is welcome to all services The sermon topic is Gods purpose of this age.

Annual Meeting of Elevator Stockholders

Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Company invites all persons to attend the annual meeting on Saturday January 16. Stockholders and non stockholders may participate and learn about the upcoming business and benefits available at the gathering.

Annual Meeting OF Elevator Stockholders Co-Opera- Elevator Company Tive Saas

In Memoriam Mrs Ella J Wilton One Year Later

In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother Mrs Ella J Wilton who passed away January 10 1925. One year has passed since that sad day. God called her home but in our hearts she is with us still. Lov ing words from Mrs J M Hopkins.

Ella J. Wilton J. M. Hopkins

Register 1925 Review From Page One

September 4 1925 items note George Simcox family Patcha Far two days death of Mrs Wm Cain September 1925 entries record car thefts deaths marriages births and school events through December with bindings to Wesylean College latch onto local social joins and notable incidents including auto accidents fires and a basketball season start.

George Simcox Patcha Wm. Cain C. &. Metzger Maben Ruaimsey Georgi Wasem

Card of Thanks for Fire Aid by James Doty Couple

We express gratitude to all who assisted and rallied to help after our fire last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Doty.

James Doty

Thanks and appreciation for support after loss

A family expresses heart felt thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance and comforting words following the death of their companion and father, Mrs. William Williams.

William Williams

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