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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
7
The piece argues that conscience arises from purposeful good conduct not public opinion. It contrasts healthy practice with speculative theory, cites biblical passages, and asserts divine law guiding personal virtue toward judgment and restoration.
The passage defines the law governing peace and happiness as a perfect good conscience in line with Christ Jesus. It argues holiness arises from doing what is right and Jesus' call to keep the commandments leads to life. A good character requires honoring others and probity of conduct confirms faith.
A business sign proclaims strict action against gamblers and booze at the Dead Rat. The proprietor invites mothers and ladies to search the premises, promising doors and secret recesses be left open for inspection at all hours.
An old ad touts a Missouri town as the best farming country between St. Louis and Memphis with divisions of railroad access. It promotes land lots priced 25 to 100 dollars, one dollar down and weekly payments, plus Watches retailing at 25 dollars. Bank drafts urged and readers told to mention the Register.
A reflection on envy of the idle wealthy and contented, the poem from the Detroit Free Press contrasts the easy rest of a so called lucky dog with the hidden toil and gall of those who work. It concludes that envy misleads and hard work grants eventual peace and rest.
At the Hen derson Clothing stand during the Morton Fair, three visitors correctly guessed 805 seeds in a jar. Mrs. T. Mack of Morton Louise Canter of Smithton and Anna Hans of Brighton must draw straws to determine the winner who will receive a $20 suit.
Short item notes that fall weather brings young men sporting new grey overcoats as seen in Henderson Oklahoma Tribune. The snippet highlights prudence in spending with a local flavor and seasonal fashion observation.
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