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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1928
Page
2
Zeigler lump and nut coal available on the road may be last before the strike set for April 1st. Vernon and Patoka stores stock farming implements and hardware including wire nails and steeples with prices to compare. Wanted two car loads of No 2 Timothy Hay immediately.
Gold Medal Products and American Zinc Insulated Fence arrive soon letting customers buy flour feed and related items from the car. Barb wire and fence wire offered in various sizes and prices, with cheap barbed options available.
An old newspaper ad urges immediate machinery repairs and lists a special price on heavy tractor oil in 5 gallon lots at 65 cents per gallon. It mentions Ford Oil, Nebraska Yellow Ear Corn, and a push to order now to save money with tires on hand.
Chicago report describes Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Newman visiting Anna Clark at 6608 Vernon avenue to serve a writ of replevin. Clark, described as a 350 pound former leadweight female fighter, had bought a $3,000 grand piano with only $265 paid, claiming it was the only suitable size.
A collage of satirical jabs on politics, fashion, travel, and society. References include Lindbergh, Napoleon, Russia, beards, gas prices, weather, and a dramatic scene with Anna and writ servers. Light quips circle figures, elections, and cultural contrasts with occasional noir notes.
A ten year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Garland Gillis, died in DeQuincy Louisiana after hanging by a rope from a tree during a game with friends. The children did not realize the danger until one later alerted the mother that the boy could not speak. He had strangled.
The announcement names Charles L. McMack of Salem as a Republican candidate for State Senator in the 42nd District. The district includes Clark, Marion, Clay, and Effingham counties and the primary is set for April 10, 1928.
Ed Anderson of Patoka announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for coroner, bearing in mind the wishes of Republican voters in the April primary.
The Register lists Attorney W. G. Wilson of Centralia as a Republican candidate for Marion county States Attorney subject to voters at the Republican Primaries. Wilson is a former county judge of Marion County and enters the race seeking voter support in the primary.
Mae Eagan applies for auto license and conducts notary work while operating in property insurance services.
Former Staff Sergeant Serverin H Brager of Jefferson Barracks Missouri declines parole offered by the War Department while remaining in the United States disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
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