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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
3
A practical picnic guide outlines packable meals with easy home prep and grill friendly options. It includes a savory meat centered menu with picnic burgers and ribs, a two cup barbecue sauce, and a rib cooking method using pressure then oven or skillet at the grounds. It also covers desserts, salads, and practical grilling tips for flavor and convenience.
An unusually severe winter has battered farm buildings with torn roofs and washed out foundations. Winds and snows caused settlement and structural weakening. Agricultural engineers urge immediate repairs to prevent further costs.
The article outlines steps to repair shifting foundations when frost lines are not exceeded. It advises jacking the sill, excavating sections, extending footing under entire wall width, pouring new footing, and backfilling. It also stresses grading to shed water and ensuring proper roof drainage and recommends fire resistant asphalt shingles as a cost saving over roofing replacement.
A pastor outlines Psalm based lessons on trust in God, identifying three classes able to trust—the contrite, the righteous, and the broken hearted—while noting trust resists worry and is contagious. It discusses when to trust, citing Psalms 34, 37, 46, 91 and 138, stressing God’s strength amid troubles rather than guaranteed long life.
Old fashioned picnic idea promotes building a table that seats the entire family and can stay out year round. Encourages wood working as relaxing hobby and a nationwide Build It Yourself movement. Pattern No 22 offered for 25 cents by East-Bird Pattern Company for Pleasantville, N Y.
The Model 1212 double impeller breaker, the Mighty Mite, is announced as the smallest in its class. It weighs four tons and handles stone up to 12 inches, using whirling impellers that smash chunks against breaker bars to the desired size. Each impeller weighs about half a ton.
John Weeks of the Auburn Polytechnic Institute extension service poultry division urges strict sanitation to prevent diseases. He notes heat needs vary by house type brooder and chick age and stresses keeping chicks comfortable.
Simple household hacks show how to craft pot holders from discarded towels, polish a stove with sandpaper when rust is present, and open cans by peeling off the paper label for a tighter grip. The advice comes as quick practical guidance for everyday chores.
Defrosting advice covers removing ice, boiling water in trays, and refreezing. A safety alarm uses marbles in a double boiler to signal low water. A towel rack idea suggests attaching a clothespin or mousetrap to the wall near the sink for hanging towels.
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