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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
6
In England thatching remains a long practiced craft. In Norfolk county reed gathering for roofs continues by flat-bottomed boats along streams. Families have practiced the trade for four centuries with little change, using tarred twine or iron pegs and a leggett to fix reed tops.
About a century ago Peterhouse men wagered Rev. Dr Blizzard to ride eight miles from St Marys church on a human horse with changes every half mile. A huge crowd watched as Sam Gill of St Neots aided the doctor to finish with half a minute to spare, Gill bleeding from a fall that broke the horse nose.
The Bureau of Standards reports steam cleaning can restore dirty stone to a mellow aged appearance. Traditional methods like acid cleaning and sand blasting are slower and labor intensive. Live steam cleaning, first tested in a lab and then on a Baltimore bank, cleans quickly with basic labor though at higher initial cost, expected to fall as it moves from experimental stage.
An American surgeon has assembled a private, historic collection of torture devices including the rack, squeezers, and Iron Virgin. The text notes these tools were used in legal proceedings across Europe, with England Aragon and Sweden cited as exceptions in earlier times.
The English partridge endures many dangers and harsh seasons. Naturalists recount contests with numerous enemies that threaten nests and young. Cold rains kill many fledglings while a fox persistently hunts the birds, pushing them to seek secluded nesting spots and even rebuild nests after wrecks.
The French Directory, a five member executive including Lepeaux Rewbell Letourneur Barras and Carnot, governed with the Council of Ancients from 1795 to 1799. It arose under the fifth Fruitidor Constitution and ended with Napoleon Bonaparte’s coup on Brumaire XVIII.
Parson Johnsing questions Mose about a misdeed behind bars. Mose explains the trouble came from women’s love of dress and plumage, with hens’ feathers used to trim hats while parade goes on.
The piece contrasts the American raven with the northern raven noting differences in size and habitat. It explains the bird’s western U S residency, mountain dwelling, and occasional valley visits and observes the mutual disdain between humans and ravens. It cites Florence Merriam Bailey on its carrion diet and insects.
A writer laments changing naming trends noting that biblical names like Matthew Mark Rhoda Sarah Joseph and Benjamin gave way to family names Charles William Henry and later to names such as Gladys Doris Daphne Sydney Herbert. He recalls Shadrach Meshach and Abednego shortened to Bendy and mentions Irene and Audrey as modern examples.
LL D signifies deep knowledge of the profession and is the oldest and most valued university degree. It is rarely given before fifty, often honorary, though Shurtleff Chicago and McGill seek to confer after completing required work and exams in higher knowledge branches.
A village squire provides thermometers to cottages and teaches use. A guest asks about actions when readings rise. Mrs. Brown replies she watches until above 60, then removes the device and cools it in the garden to lower the temperature.
A Sydney Bulletin note describes Binghi natives in Australia with exceptionally thick foot skin. A tale recounts an old Binghi with gore feet receiving hobnails as a joke. weeks later he still shows the nails embedded in his soles.
The University of Illinois garners global attention for its cutting edge research and numerous contributions. Officials cited discoveries from serums to combat poisons, new coal processing, ice cream sugar savings, and advanced radio tubes, among hundreds of projects and many nationally known faculty authorities.
Professor F R Watson of the University of Illinois develops a sensitive instrument to measure sound transmission through walls. The method tests soundproof efficiency, aiding construction firms to select walls that prevent interroom noise. Used already in London and Stockholm laboratories.
Capper's Weekly reports a Smithsonian display of gowns worn by presidential wives from Martha Washington to two Mrs Wilsons. A Kansas woman praises Dolly Madison's heavily brocaded white silk gown with floral embroidery as the prettiest and most artistic.
Legendary Spanish hero Bernardo del Carpio, famed for daring deeds against the Moors, appears in old ballads and Lope de Vega dramas. Tradition says he defeated Roland at Roncesvalles, lifting him and squeezing him to death as Hercules slew Antaeus.
M. H. Hunter of the University of Illinois says that higher taxes do not always mean a greater burden on individuals. Population or wealth growth could outpace the levy, reducing the real burden on each person.
Walter Metager of St Louis attended Augsburg Friday to visit relatives. Ella Knecht stayed in Vandalia Tuesday night and Wednesday. Tracey Eaglin of Sandoval and Ernest Torbeck with family visited Sunday. Woodriver families visited Louis Rebbe. Rebbe was ill last week. Ehrat family visited Lund with Knecht family. Louisa Ehrat in Vandalia. Wm Ehrat’s family visited Oconee. Geo Betzold hosted. Meseke family called on Knecht. Gable Sr. on sick list. Louisa Ehrat’s hospital stay ends. Wm Ehrat plans a few days at Vandalia home.
Grandma Reynolds of Boulder dies Sunday and is buried in Pratt cemetery Tuesday. Various residents and visitors frequent Cracker Neck and Boulder area including John Shepard, Vergil Tedrick, Luther Barnes, and others. Mound Chapel organizes a Sunday School and plans church repairs and regular services.
The Village of Vernon will place sheep in the Village Cemetery on May 17 to clean the grounds. By order of the Cemetery Committee.
Prof J S Kniseley declares candidacy for Marion County Superintendent of Schools subject to voters in the November election. He solicits support and votes from the community.
A column lists a for sale dresser in solid oak described as food as new and cheap, signed Mrs. Ira Caldwell. Other lines show random snippets including a grinding service offered on Saturdays, a confrontation with a stranger claiming to represent a society to suppress profanity, casual banter about a flivver, jokes, and a postal news note with a man named Mike receiving a troubling letter.
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