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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1928
Page
6
Davenport duels with Gardiner over a ten thousand dollar bet on a California storm. Amid mounting tension Burton prepares for the downpour as Davenport guides the group through a night of shelter building and ominous weather warnings. The storm breaks with a wild, roaring rain as the wager unfolds.
A column critiques kidnapping horror and a father’s tragedy in Los Angeles while Dr. Mayo extols the microscope and telescope. It notes Burma earthquakes near Rangoon, damanged pagans and Buddhist faith, and mentions churches adding lightning rods as protection.
A column of varied notes critiques crime views, prize fights, and water projects. It notes Tex Rickard predicting a Dempsey Tunney rematch and mentions a Boulder Dam plan linked to the Tri-State commission. It also cites Church of England prayers and opium shipments from Turkey amid Prohibition talk. A New York cabaret keeper recalls paying a prohibition agent.
The article reviews early attempts at wireless telegraphy and radio. It notes Steinheil’s 1888 earth return method, Morse’s 1844 canal experiment, Dolbear’s 1882 induction device, and the shift to radiation methods now used in broadcasting with Marconi cited as a pioneer.
In White Cloud Kansas the first locomotive to reach Kansas crossed the Missouri River on a frozen stream. The engine belonged to what became the Grand Island railroad, then known as the Marysville or Palmetto Roseport railroad, organized in 1857.
A steered engine crossed icy rails under its own steam but the engine men feared the passage. A second man boarded near the western shore to stop the engine after the perilous journey.
The Army acting as a savings bank for enlisted men has collected $65,215,243.22 in deposits over 54 years with $3,748,988.19 in interest at 4 percent. Initiated by Congress in 1872, deposits require at least $5 and $50 for six months or longer to earn interest. Funds are repaid with interest on discharge. The program aimed to provide soldier savings where frontier duty limited banking facilities and has been successful from the start.
The Scottish fishery board warns that immature herring are being exported, reducing stocks. It proposes a closed season and seeks cooperation from fishing industry leaders as millions of herring were caught this season and sold in London for about half a penny each.
A quirky town column notes how residents seek help to promote good news in the local paper. The piece asks about a peculiar sound described as an owl, prompting a humorous aside about who is “owling.”
The exchange features May expressing surprise at a dress that barely covers the body and a retort about the body. The dialogue centers on clothing and modesty in a tense, humorous moment.
A witty exchange unfolds as Anne Hour She claims to have bought a new dress after a bold moment, while a companion teases about the method of trying it on. The lighthearted banter captures a moment of fashion trivia and humorous dialogue.
Mrs Frank Harker visited Mrs Minnie Merten Monday T C Harker was a business caller in Centralia Tuesday Cleva Heinzman visited her parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Hicks Wednesday to Sunday Ed Wood visited Harry Bopp and family Thursday Mrs James Meredith and Murfin Mason visited the G A Fulton home Friday afternoon Neil Briscoe Murfin and James Meredith helped William Fulton butcher a hog Saturday Mrs T J Fulton visited Mrs Harry Bopp Saturday morning Frank Harker was a Patoka visitor Saturday morning Arthur Jones spent Sat and Sun with Owen Morgan of Odin Mildred Speer visited Freda Briscoe Sunday There were 25 at Carrigan Sunday School Sunday Lawrence Heinzman and wife and Ralph Heinzman spent Sunday with Joshua Hicks and family Carl Groff and Carl Adams visit-
Saturday evening Glen Hicks visited Williams Gal breath Sunday evening. Cecil Baker has been out of school the past week on account of tonsillitis. We are sorry to hear of the death of our last year's teacher Mrs Ruth Garrison Day at her home in Sandoval. The pupils made up money and sent a wreath to her funeral Saturday.
In Bear Creek district 193 notes show many absentees due to sickness and road conditions. Penny Lake and George Christie are dragging the roads. Carl Christie plans to move to Colfax after sale successes. Several students and residents remain on the sick list, with mentions of Herschel Lawr ence, Dale Mahon, Laura Lake, and Arline Lake. A sale across the river drew attendees. disputes over a debt to Gilbert involve a two dollar claim and cautionary advice about crossing water or mud. The stovepipe collapse halted school after the last recess.
Charley Shepard spent the weekend with relatives at Keysport while Mrs Mur Lee of Keysport visited here with sister Fready Sharp. Men hauled poles and filled a mud hole north of the North Fork bridge. Aunt Emma Wall is improvement. A son Donald Ralph born to Luther Barnes and wife on Sunday morning. Gladys Barnes improving after illness. Chapel held services Sunday night despite mud. Archa Skagg of Toad Island visited the Neck. Auctioneer urged for local sales and talent. Harley Cole advised to expect rain.
Mr Nichols from west of Patoka visited Thursday with granddaughter Ruth Steele. John Bopp called on Uncle Billie Steele last Sunday. Mrs Minnie Merten visited Roxie Snyder. Lillie Bopp suffers bronchitis. Beulah Honke of Heyworth visited with her father D Corsan family. Claude Steele and wife called on J W Bopp. John Henning dragged roads Monday evening. Gratitude expressed for road work by John. J E Hill went to town in a Buick with team attached to the slab. Otis Snyder of Decatur visited over weekend with home folks.
A man contracted a severe cold and after trying usual remedies bought Mentho-Ergo and felt relief within hours. He took a dose at o’clock and by noon the fever and headache subsided, allowing a quick return to work.
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