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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1930
Page
2
The article praises George Washington as a foundational figure shaping the United States and its traditions. It notes his role in establishing presidential anonymity after office, his early leadership defending frontier lands, and his celebrated birthday as a universal US holiday without public disagreement on his essential greatness.
The article extols 4 H clubs as a major force in U S youth development with over ten thousand clubs and at least fifty thousand youths. It highlights competition in eight areas, teamwork, sportsmanship, and exact cost accounting as key benefits shaping future farmers and citizens. It notes rural areas lacking clubs fall behind in practical, productive growth.
The French Minister of Finance selected a bobbed model to pose as the face of the new hundred franc gold piece. The move links the coin to modern republican liberty with a goddess of liberty symbol and cites historic Egyptian queens as precedent.
Washington scientists test a system to refine used crankcase oil into reusable fuel using a still condenser and vacuum pump. If scalable, it promises significant savings in motor car operation. Dr Winslow H Flerschel is shown with the model plant during testing at the Bureau.
An analysis tracing why people came to America based on wage history from colonial times to the present. It cites the Bureau of Labor Statistics on wage appeal, compares 1630 Massachusetts wages with today, notes land grants and citizenship ties, and observes wage incentives shaping immigration and industry.
A muddled note discusses goldenrod as a flower and weed, claims ragweed causes hay fever, and mentions Henry Ford's experimental goldenrod farm in Georgia aiming to produce rubber. It reflects speculative farming ideas and naming confusion.
The article notes a surge in construction activity planned for the near future, the busiest since the postwar years. It predicts widespread employment, money in circulation, and renewed prosperity across various sectors as work commences.
The Arlington area across the Potomac is described as one of America’s most beautiful spots. It is linked to Robert E. Lee and Taft eras, with Arlington House tied to Confederate loss and federal seizure. The piece notes the site as a burial ground for war veterans and mentions the Lincoln Memorial and a new bridge near the memorials.
An article asserts the Union of South Africa is today an independent self governing state within the British Commonwealth. It notes Dutch and British share government on equal terms with Canada and cites General Smuts as former Prime Minister as proof the British rule is not tyrannical and has fostered friendly sentiment toward Britain in America.
The passage surveys 17th to 19th century labor history from wage levels in Virginia to English colonists and bond servants, noting prohibition on accepting wine as pay, scarcity of labor driving high wages, and the shift from white bondage to African slavery. It concludes that high wages and productive machines underpin American prosperity.
Illinois state fair advertising signs will not be placed on public highways this year. Director Stuart E. Pierson of the department of agriculture urged county fair officials to refrain from cluttering roads with fair advertising. The law authorizes only official highway signs on road rights of way.
Returning Byrd explorers reached New Zealand by ship and were most moved by trees after years at sea. They had not seen a tree for almost two years, and the sight stirred strong memories.
Lesson centers on Abraham obeying God's call from Ur to a land God will show. It covers God's promises to make him a great nation, bless all people through him, and give Israel the land. It highlights Abraham's generous treatment of Lot, his faith seeking a heavenly city, and the test when he offers Isaac, trusting God to raise him.
A quotation praising a person who continues cheerful labor and small duties despite inner pain. It notes that such works follow him. he may not be a world hero but is one of God's heroes, as attributed to Doctor Farrar.
A brief quotation attributed to John Ruskin emphasizes honoring God in all things and avoiding pride in self reliance. The line frames guidance as a spiritual duty and cautions against taking control independently.
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