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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
2
The Beaufort scale named after Sir Francis Beaufort classifies winds by speed. Strong winds range 25 to 33 mph, gales 39 to 54 mph, and whole gales 55 to 75 mph. Winds above 75 mph are hurricanes. Other designations include calm below 1 mph, light 1 to 7, gentle 8 to 12, moderate 13 to 18, and fresh 16 to 24 mph.
An old medical ad claims a laxative combines Senna with Pepsin to ease constipation and upset stomach. It touts improved digestion, reduced belching and acidity, and suggests children will enjoy the pleasant taste while urging readers to buy at their local druggist.
In a clever exchange, a narrator recalls asking Miss Banbury if she paid attention, only to hear she loved Byron Dickens and Thomas Hardy. The dialogue hints she may be a flirt, creating playful tension around affection and literary taste.
Hybrid corn boosts yields 10 to 25 percent per acre and is poised to plant on nearly 20 million acres this spring. The article traces hybrid corn from Mendel's early work to modern double cross breeding, notes the mass production shift, and emphasizes soil fertility and fertilizer needs to sustain higher yields.
A discussion on radiosonde weather observation devices and upper air data, noting the robot weather observer carried by balloons provides temperature and humidity readings. It highlights ocean observations, wartime data gaps, and the reliance of aviators mariners and farmers on forecasts from the Weather Bureau.
Capt. Patrick N. L. Bellinger, head of the U S naval air station at Norfolk, piloted the Curtiss seaplane hit by bullets during the Vera Cruz action in 1914. He is believed to be the first aviator to attack ground troops from the air.
Denver. State Treasurer Charles Arm strong reports in Colorado that 36 691 500 sales tax tokens remain unaccounted for, costing 69 383 dollars to manufacture and issue. He suspects thousands in cash registers and many tokens carried by tourists.
A health column notes taller modern pupils and taller parents, yet with thin builds causing internal organs to sag. Dr. Peter T. Bohan cites a case of long term abdominal pain improved by history taking and the use of a back brace, reducing backache and bowel issues.
A craftsman describes solving a room layout issue by adding a painted cornice board longer than a Davenport with venetian blinds inside and a plant shelf along the sill. The result makes the space appear as three windows and adds color, with instructions promised in Sewing Book No. 1 and an order form at the end.
Historical notes describe fewer epileptic fits today and outline simple dietary adjustments. Physicians warn that phenobarbital can cause anemia over time, with symptoms like fatigue and paleness. Researchers suggest lowering dose or adding liver extract to rebuild red blood cells.
Question and answer column explains that nervousness can cause peptic ulcers in the stomach and small intestine. It states a cough from congestion requires mucus-cutting medicine, while a cough from habit or irritation uses a quieting drug.
A concise paraphrase states that acknowledging faults among friends shows modesty and confidence, while preaching them publicly risks pride. The quote underscores restraint in sharing personal flaws and emphasizes measured humility.
An advertisement from Dr. C. M. Coe of 503 Pine Street St Louis Missouri offers a free valuable nook to readers suffering from piles or fistula with a promise of payment for writing.
A compact philosophical line notes that living for no one does not guarantee living for oneself, reflecting on duty, interdependence, and the limits of self focus.
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