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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1955
Page
4
The Illinois State Medical Society explains that a cough signals a possible health issue and not a disease. It may stem from simple irritation or more serious conditions like tuberculosis or cancer, and persistent coughing requires medical evaluation and proper treatment.
Illinois Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier warns motorists Feb 15 is the deadline to display 1955 plates. Applications by Feb 1 can be processed in two weeks, with plates arriving by mid February. Carpentier urges immediate plate mounting and notes reassigned high numbers mailed this week.
A quick collection notes the movie newsreel turning into a daily feature under President Wilson, KDKA radio in Pittsburgh is cited as the oldest in the world, Shakespeare’s age at death is listed as 52, Jesus’ birth dated to 4 B.C., and the Babel tower plan aimed to reach Heaven.
The article explains Concentration where 52 cards are laid face down and players flip two cards to find matches. It notes memory improves and winning depends on recalling exposed card positions. It also introduces Pounce as a faster multi player variant of Solitaire with shared action and flexible foundation building.
Classified notices list rental ads for a five room modern house with basement in Vernon Illinois and various items for sale or trade including a 1941 Plymouth Coupe a Maytag Washer and farm repair parts. Local contacts include M Is Cox F. M Pedicord Nathan Kiest Jake Davis George Wickersham and Dorothy Fiscus with phone references in Vernon Illinois.
Springfield residents hosted visitors from out of town while O J Hill returns from Milford Kansas after surgery at Milford Sanitarium. Funeral attendees for Edith Cruse include Bruce Holland Sr and Jr Caseyville Illinois J A Rogers Ramsey Illinois John Foster Keyesport Homer Potts Vernett Dora Bruening Elsah and Denver Adams Jerry Quayle and A M Elifritz Centralia. P J Mojonnier attended the State Vacation Bible School clinic in Harrisburgh for three days.
Lambs and most cattle gained price strength while hogs sagged to near a 25 month low. Steers and heifers up about 50 cents. cows steady. Top steer price 28.00, veal calves up to 83. Packing hogs fall 50 to 75 cents with best 160 to 220 pound hogs around 17.50 to 18.35. Lamb prices firm for woolskins, wholesale meat trends upward except lambs.
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