Sanitation boosts Illinois poultry profits and egg yield
A University of Illinois study shows sanitation rewarded poultry owners with 76 cents more per hour in labor return, 58 more eggs per 100 hens, and higher net profit per hen despite lower mortality, compared with non sanitation flocks. The analysis covered 246 flocks statewide, averaging 258 hens for sanitation and 167 for non sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poul
Faber
HH. Alp
College of Agriculture
University of Illinoois
University of Illinois
Godel Bricker Wedding Sunday at Augsburg Church
On Sunday morning July 19, 1931, Miss Faye Bricker and Arthur Godel wed at the Lutheran Church in Augsburg with Rev. Rechter officiating. Attendants were Miss Lillian Godel and Forrest Bricker. The couple, long employed in St. Louis, will live there where Godel is manager of Sput Hardware. friends wish them happiness.
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Augsburg
Faye “Bricker
Arthur Godel
Rechter
Lillian Godel
Forrest Bricker
Wm. Godel
East of
Vernon
Ed Bricker
West of Patoka
Godel
St. Louis
Sput Hardware Company
Pentecost Meeting Opens At Shobonier Illinois
An open air Pentecost meeting begins in Shobonier Illinois on Saturday August 1 with services at 7 45 p m in the yard of Mr and Mrs Noah Linton The meeting site is near the second railroad crossing in town Special music and singing are planned each evening Pastor J H Reeter of Vandalia and Vernon Pentecostal Church leads the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shobonier
Noah Linton
J. H. Reeter
Vandalia and Vernon Pentecostal Church
Two Real Estate Deals Reported Last Week
C D Martin bought the F B Ballance residence in the northwest part of town while P J Mojonnier leased his southwest Atoka property to Ballance. Both deals were for sums not disclosed and moves are set after Mojonnier’s sale on Saturday August 1 when he relocates to Centralia to join the Studebaker Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Martin
F. B. Ballance
P. J. Mojonnier
Atoka
Chilton and Black Couples Take Weekend Trip
W B Chilton and his wife, and L M Black and his wife, were in St Louis and Alton last Sunday. They reported a pleasant trip with sight of scenery and crops.
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W. B. Chilton
Cent
L. M. Black
St. Louis
Alton
Tenant farming in Illinois shows yield gaps and profit potential
A University of Illinois study finds tenant farms in Illinois operate with lower yields but lower costs, while tenants as a group post higher net returns per acre than owner operated farms. The report urges better organization and cooperation between tenants and landowners to boost soil care and profitability.
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Illinois
H. C. M. ‘Case
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Colege
Case
Health advantages and hazards in summer in Illinois
Summer and early autumn are the most healthful period in Illinois with lower July to September mortality. Excessive heat causes a few more deaths than cold, while heat and cold are not major fatal factors. Certain diseases and accidents rise in warm months but are largely preventable.
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Illinois
Card of Thanks for Nina Doolen
The Doolen family thanks everyone for help during Nina’s sickness and burial. Blanche Doolen and Wayne Doolen express gratitude for the support and kind offers. May God bless you all.
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Nina
Blanche Doolen
Wayne Doolen
Alice Muffin Visits St. Louis With Sister Ruth Smith
Alice Muffin is spending a few weeks in St. Louis with her sister, Miss Ruth Smith, enjoying time away from home and visiting local sights.
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Alice Muffin
St. Louis
Miss Ruth Smith
Obstacles to Christianity Discussed at Christian Endeavor
Mrs. George Porter leads a July 22 Christian Endeavor discussion on indifference ignorance divisions and low aim as obstacles to Christianity. Ruby Eagan and Rose Chandler cite unity and high aim while Mattors of worldliness and Bible study are emphasized.
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Christian Endeavor
George Porter
Maude Ellis
France
Katie Hudspethersons
Jesus Christ
Ruby Eagan
Christ
Rose Chandler
Bro
Willis
Bro. Willis
Jesus
Charles Belcher
Evelyn Pugh
Elen Mulvaney
Mrs. Willis
Katie Hudspeth
Iris Ellis
Benediction
Truth Lesson-Sermon Focus Across Christ Church Groups
Sunday services across Christian Science churches centered on the Truth theme for July 26. The Golden Text declared the Lord’s return to Zion with Jerusalem named a city of truth and the holy mountain, Zechariah 8 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Zion
Jerusalem
Patoka Pentecost Church Hosts Friday Services
Services held each Friday night at Pentecost Church in Patoka conducted by Elder H Reeter of Vandalia Pentecost Church. Rev Reeter preaches stirring messages and invites attendance with Sunday and Wednesday prayer meetings and Sunday School at 9 30 a m urging public to attend any or all services.
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Pentecost
Patoka
H. Reeter
Vandalia
Beautification survey aims to improve Illinois road scenery
Mr and Mrs W L Lawton of Glen Falls New York conduct a six week roadside survey of Illinois to assess beauty and propose improvements. They plan about 4000 miles of travel recording roadside features and will report findings to the Lake Forest Garden Club with Illinois Garden Club Federation support.
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Illinois
W. L. Lawton
Glen Fall
N. Y
St. Louis
Hotel Statler
Lawtons
Lake Forest Garden Club
Illinois Garden Club Federation
National Council For Protection of Roadside Beauty
American Nature Association
Lawton
New York City
California
4-H Club of Patoka Wins Prizes at Salem Achievement Day
The Patoka 4-H club girls led by Mrs Rogier and Miss Rose Chandler attended Marion County’s Achievement Day in Salem on July 24. Ellen Mulvaney and Margaret Ballance won first place as a judging team. Helen Nattier took first in third year outfits. Alice Mojonnier placed second in dress and slip. Edith Gray and Gayle Belcher finished fifth in demonstration teams. Ribbons were awarded. Ellen, Margaret and Helen will compete at the District meeting in Edwardsville to qualify for the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Rogier
Edith Gray
Gayle Belcher
Ellen
Margaret
Helen
Edwardsville
Salem
Josephine Hawkins
Betty Simcox Held In Sandoval Visit
Miss Betty Simcox spent Monday night and Tuesday in Sandoval visiting local friends and attending community events.
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Betty Simcox
Sandoval
Girl Swimmer Drowns in Kaskaskia River Near Keyesport
Miss Marie Goodin, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs T N Goodin, drowned while wading with friends about three miles north of Keyesport in the Kaskaskia River. Her body was recovered 18 minutes after vanishing. rescue efforts failed. Ellen Leidner, who disappeared briefly, was rescued by her father. Norman Cross of Vandalia recovered the body.
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Marie Goodin
T. N. Goodin
Keyesport
Kaskaskia
Goodin
Centralia
Fire Department
Ellen Marie Leidner
Fred Leidner
Norman Cross
Vandalia
Local War on Insect Pests Urged by Dr Hedenburg
Dr O F Hedenburg, Rex Research Foundation director and Mellon Institute fellow, calls for an intensive local campaign against flies and pests in Patoka. He warns flies carry germs for many diseases and urges non smelling non staining insecticides applied with a hand sprayer to disrupt and kill pests.
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Patoka
O. F. Hedenburg
Rex Research Foundation
Register
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Pittsburg
Dr. Hedenburg
Dr. He
Hedenburg
Miss Margaret Chole Visits Boulder Friend This Weekend
Miss Margaret Chole of Boulder spent the weekend with Lucile Walker, sharing time and hospitality.
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Margaret Chole
Boulder
Lucile Walker
Wheat as currency spreads through Southwest farms
Farmers in the Southwest barter wheat for goods and services as prices sink to 25 cents a bushel. Texas theatres, dentists, mills, and newspapers accept wheat for admission, dental work, flour, subscriptions, and bills. Auto dealers in Dodge City and Elkhart offer 50 cents a bushel for wheat in trade, while merchants and garages report mixed barter activity across Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Southwest
Texas Panhadle
Texas Wheat Country
Texas Territory
North Plains
Dodge City
Kan
Richard Evans
Ford County
Elkhart
Enid
Okla
Northwest
State funds for New Hampshire cancer program approved
The New Hampshire General Assembly enacted a law and appropriated 40000 for two years to establish organize and maintain cancer clinics statewide. A State Cancer Commission will include the Governor and four others including a member from the State Board of Health and one from the State Medical Society.
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New Hampshire General Assembly
Cancer Commission
State Board of Health
State Medical Society
Massachusetts
California
Frederick L. Hoffman
Spectator
Miss Irene Martin Visits Grand Parents in Cowden
Miss Irene Martin of Cowden is spending a week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Martin.
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Irene Martin of
Cowden
Mrs
Wes Martin
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Shobonier, Ill
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Churches
Patoka Pentecost News
Connecticut
Kaskaskia River
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