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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1936

Page

2

Boy defies mother with rock as substitute switch

A mother orders proper discipline for Tommy and he, unable to find a switch, offers a rock to throw at himself as punishment. The tale highlights a child’s misunderstanding of corporal discipline.

Tommy

Monkey Riddle Sparks Argument Over Human Resemblance

In Pearson's Weekly a debate erupts as Jones claims the monkey most resembles mankind while Smith counters with a scornful remark that monkeys are no more like humans than he is.

Jones Smith Pearson’s Weekly

Sugar-Cured Hams Sparks Farm Club Debate

A light farm club skit features a pig illness and a punchy exchange over feeding sugar. Old member ridicules the idea while a new member defends sugar as a cure, turning the moment into a humorous remark on farm lore.

New Farm Club

Pretty Wall Hanging of Colorful Peacocks

Colorful peacocks pose on a wall panel with embroidery instructions. The pattern 1014 includes a 15 by 20 inch transfer image, color chart, stitch illustrations, material list, and a key. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle in New York for the pattern.

Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave New York N. Y

China and India Not Most Densely Populated Countries

The article challenges the belief that China and India are the world's densest nations. It ranks China seventh and India fifteenth among twenty, noting only Kiangsu province in China exceeds Belgium in density with 897 persons per square mile.

China India Kiangsu Nanking Soochow Shanghai Belgium Current History Magazine

Black Draught Laxative Praised By Virginia User

Mr. W. A. Lemons of Independence Virginia says Black Draught serves his family well after twenty years as a laxative for headache dullness biliousness and discomfort after heavy meals. He notes it brings prompt relief for sick headache and constipation. The remedy is simple herb based and natural in action.

W. A. Lemons Independence

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