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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1940

Page

3

Palm Beach Stranded Heiress Rescued Then Slips Away

Lynn Morrow, a New York socialite, is stranded in Palm Beach with 50 cents after Mrs. Warren disappears with their camp car and trailer. A note to contact a New York attorney surfaces as she is aided by Terry McNair and a stranger named Raymond Austin. She later travels with artist Rene Bouchier toward New York, facing pressure and fleeting danger along the road.

Lynn Morrow New York Palm Beach Helen Warren Buddy Lynn Raymond Wild) Austin Rene Bouchier Rene Georgia Crew

Road drama unfolds as Lynn and Rene flee south

Lynn drives the trailer with Rene beside her, pausing at a Georgia town for groceries. They swap stories of escape from Florida, discuss ambitions, and plan a run toward a new home while the weather and car troubles test their resolve.

Lynn Rene Florida New York Vermont Ohio Kingsland Ee York Sport Austin

Wild Austin and a runaway romance in a roadside tale

Rene and Lynn share a coffee after a meal as they discuss the mysterious Wild Austin and a notorious brother. Lynn recalls being chased by him and explains why she fled with Rene, while he jokes about her being a house maid and the strange trio of young men they encountered.

Rene Lynn Austin McNair

Honeymooners Seek Shelter as Car Trouble Delays Stay

Lynn and Rene face a delayed stay at a trailer after car trouble. Lovell offers milk and pie, joking about the couple while Rene’s painter work is noted. The farmer suggests painting the garage and extending the visit, while Lynn rests uneasy about their situation.

Lynn Rene Lovell Melvin Bouchier

Power Yields More Work at Less Cost on Farms

Extension Agricultural Engineer of the University of Minnesota notes electricity should be valued by work done, not miles of lines. At 2.5 cents per KWH, a 1 hp grinder costs and saves labor, with portable motors expanding use to feed grinding, wood saws, hoists, and shop machines, making highline current a cheap hired man on the farm.

Extension Agricultural Engineer University of Minnesota Ives

Warm Climate Slows Pulse Aids Relaxation

A physician notes winter retreats south reduce pulse rate and blood pressure. Metabolic studies by A G Eaton of Louisiana State University show southern residents have about 10 percent slower metabolic rates than textbook norms. The warmer weather promotes less strenuous effort and a greater urge to relax.

Western Newspaper Union North A. G. Eaton New Orleans Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine

One Out of Four Farms Served by Power Lines

A 1935 report notes electric service reached about 225000 farm families and 1000000 people last year. REA financed systems now serve around 400000, with 688 systems in operation and 180000 miles of lines energized. Construction averaged 400 miles daily, with peaks above 560 miles. Co operatives make up 88.4 percent of borrowers.

Wen REA Washington San Francisco

Excitement as Chief Cause of Insomnia in Study

A study of 50 recovered patients observed over three months shows sleep varied from 6.5 to 8 hours. Excitement from visitors, disputes, and holidays disrupted sleep rhythms, while age, temperament, and diet had little effect. Lack of sleep does not trigger insanity, and better sleep may come from a good bed, a quiet room, and relaxed limbs.

Louis J. Karnosh Cleveland Journal of the American Medical Association

Cows Win Right to Stand in Road Under English Law

The English High Court of Appeals ruled a cow may legally block a road, as cows do not move in straight lines and drivers need not force them off the way. The decision followed a motorist’s claim for damages after a collision with a cow, noting cows have strayed on roads for time immemorial.

Britain England High Court of Appeals

Dairy Experiments and Feed Cost Observations

In recent tests cows yielded more milk after pituitary gland extract injections. A hired man with a motor of a horsepower rating earns about a cent per hour. High quality roughage remains the cheapest feed for dairy farmers.

Question Box on Persistent Diarrhea and Appendix Pain

A reader asks about persistent diarrhea attributed to colitis linked to nervousness. The answer notes chronic appendicitis, gas, kidney stones, or other conditions as causes for intermittent appendix region pain and advises seeing a physician.

Kitchen Care Tips From A Past Era

Practical household guidance on storing flour in a warm dry place and avoiding damp foods. Tips include adding cream of tartar to water for fluffy mashed potatoes, choosing appropriately sized dishes, removing whitewash with aluminum and vinegar, and keeping refrigerators dry to prevent bacterial growth.

Plane Crash Quip Sparks Air Pocket Joke

A witty remark about a crash turns into a brief exchange about an air pocket and a hole in the plane. No injuries are reported and the speaker’s light tone suggests a casual, sarcastic recounting of the incident.

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