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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1941

Page

7

Murder Knife Mystery Shocks Ferriter Circle

In tense rooms aboard, Captain Shannon, Miss Agatha Paget, and Dave Mallory confront a found stabbing knife. Allegra Ferriter and Lyon Ferriter loom as suspects while a daring bluff targets Lyon’s sister to expose the killer.

Cochrane Sphere Ione Ferriter Duke Shannon Miss Agatha Mr. Ferriter Jerry Miss Paget Annie Allegra Dave Mrs. Shaw Cochran Laddie Allegra Jet Lory Captain Shannon Lyon Ferriter

The Interrogation That Bends Shannon and Allies

In a tense strategy session Miss Agatha Cochrane and Allegra back a bold plan to force a confession. Shannon resists until Hoyt hints at leverage and Lyon’s imminent arrival, setting the stage for a dramatic turn in the case.

Paramount's The Lady Eve and Andy Hardy film picks

A Hollywood roundup notes The Lady Eve as a standout from Preston Sturges with Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck, plus Andy Hardy's Private Secretary introducing Kathryn Grayson and her future opera prospects. It highlights Hortense Monath, Fritz Blocki’s radio program and industry odds and ends including Capra, Jackie and Ezra Stone anecdotes.

Raymond L. Ditmars Bronx Zoo Emma Frank Capra John Doe Gary Cooper Henry Aldrich Jackie Cooper Henry Jimmy Lydon Ezra Stone England Harry Hopkins Columbia Pictures Lana Turner

Strip Cropping Cuts Erosion Preserves Soil and Water

The article explains strip cropping as a practical soil conservation method. It describes contour, field, and wind strip-cropping, noting their layouts, erosion control benefits, and limited water conservation in wind strips. Experimental stations and cooperators back its economy and effectiveness.

Tractors Cut Farm Stock as Horse Use Falls nationwide

The rise of tractors and autos cuts horse and mule numbers on U.S. farms. From 25 million work animals in 1920 the count slid to 15 million by 1939, freeing about 50 million acres of crop and pasture land. Auto trucks also reduced stock, with numbers expected to stabilize near 12.5 million, though small plow tractors may further reduce needs.

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Corn Cobs vs Ground Shelled Corn for Poultry

Ground shelled corn is a better feed than corn and cob meal as cobs add useless bulk with little nutritional value for poultry. Ground cob content offers no feeding advantages and wastes space in rations.

Farm Notes on Exports and Agriculture Trends

The U S bureau of agricultural economics expects small exports in coming years regardless of the European war outcome. Higher farm income drives more tenant farmers to buy land this year. Nitrogen fertilizer use rose sharply from 1880 to 1910 and reached 433000 tons in 1937. Farm labor may be tighter and wages higher in 1941. Argentina wheat output varies but often rivals Kansas and North Dakota, while Argentina Brazil and Uruguay together supply about 25 percent of world beef and veal. the United States about 30 percent.

U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Argentina Kansas North Dakota Brazil Uruguay The

TIPS to Gardeners A new vigorous spring flowering sweet pea

A new longer blooming heat resistant spring flowering sweet pea is introduced with seven colors including white clear pink light lavender and mauve. Three All American prize winners were roses pink blue and lavender. Plant outdoors when soil is workable and mulch with well rotted manure then water every five to seven days and pick flowers regularly.

Stagnation Worse Than Death Says Simms

A quote from Simms argues that stagnation is corruption and preferable to complete inaction. It likens stagnation to death and asserts that a living principle requires action despite turmoil.

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