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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
7
A Newark murder illustrates belief in evil spirits as a motive for killing a witch doctor hired to lift misfortunes. The sober analysis criticizes superstition and urges reliance on intellect and justice rather than blaming unseen forces.
Agricultural experts warn Americans lose more than 500 million tons of soil to the sea each year. Yet rivers also loosen rocks to reveal mineral deposits and gold, platinum, and other riches carried downstream to easier access.
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