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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
1
A brief feature notes teeth perform essential tasks beyond chewing, including aiding speech and facial structure. It explains how enamel, dentin, and nerves work together to protect health and support daily functions.
Local items record visits by F. J. Cooper and Mrs. J. R. McNeil to St. Louis and Centralia, along with numerous sales pitches from Buss & Humes and W. D. Linton. Mentions of church services, health remedies, livestock for sale, and a church revival at Zion concluding with many conversions.
Local notices list shoppers and visits from T. J. Foster in poor health to frequent social calls with Emma Baker and Mulberry Grove, along with market specials on greenings apples and New York Baldwins. Civil events mark Lincoln’s birth anniversary and no services at Boulder M E Church.
A dental ad urges readers to treat bleeding gums to prevent bleeding during brushing and to stop teeth from loosening. It offers affordable prices and promises a first treatment free.
Real estate and loan agents Telford and Schwarts in the Schwarts Building Salem Illinois offer a $100000 loan for a term of years on short notice at 5 percent interest. Money furnished promptly. Also 100 return-card envelopes printed at 40 cents per lot.
A social gathering at the Walker residence entertained Ross upon his return home with a surprise party. Guests participated in games, gift exchange, and a Progressive Conversation, followed by refreshments and a guessing parcel activity. Attendees included Della Davis Daisy Gray Selah Church Allie Blankinship Bessie Griffin Anna Alexander Nelphia Buss Clara Renart Lily Barrette Katie Cahill Pansy Parks Daisy Walton Lillian Vail Leah Shimp Prudence Belcher Mabel Parks P. A. Tate W. T. Smith Edwin Gray Max Conrey Omer Jennings Harbin Hawkins Warren Alexander Archie Underwood Leslie Wasem Lee Vallow and others.
Ravin Magusge continues as meetings progress with 33 people professing Christ as Savior. Rev. J. H. Wiley preaches fervent sermons aided by the Holy Spirit. Recent evenings show strong religious fervor with five more conversions noted. Patoka community supports the movement across denominational lines.
The St Louis Wholesale Clothing Co. moves to Centralia near City Hall to wind up a deceased partner’s estate. They offer 500 overcoats at 6.50 each, suits at 8.00, pants at 1.75, with prices far below manufacturing cost to attract long-distance buyers.
The Tax Collector will be at Téad Island schoolhouse on Saturday January 23 and at Bear Creek schoolhouse on Saturday January 30.
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