Local notes mention trades and social visits in Patoka
Locals report Miss Lora Murfin owns a new Ford and Miss Georgia Purcell and Miss Olga Purcell own a Ford Coupe. Shoppers are urged to inspect rugs, shoes, linoleum and hardware at Rogiers Altoms Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co. Several residents including Claud Jackson family C. A. Adams & Son and Jobe Cruse are noted visiting home folks. A deal closes on the Geo Wasem residence with Harvey Hudspeth buying the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Olga Purcell
Louis Wasem
Rogiers
Claud Jackson
De‘catur
Martins
Airdale and Gray
Altoms
Carl Black
Josie Davis
Philip Carter
STARK
Elbercu
Centralia
Iincis
Elliot Caldwell
Clinton
Lown
Jobe Cruse
Hellebore
C. S. Smith
San
Patoka
C. A. Adams & Son
Airdale
Rociers
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co
Gten Young and Family
Young
Babe
A. L. ‘Vallow
J. H. Crickenberger
Nokomis
Hudspeth
Peek
Ballance
Patoka Elevator Co-Operative Company
Sandoval
W. C. Pugh
Jeff Smiths
W. F. Wagner
Grover Crenshaw
Oklahoma
Crenshaw
Rada
Cerson
James Neal
Salem
Marion County Democrat
Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co
L. West
T. S. Wooters
Sue Chriss
Peieg
Harvey
Patoka notices mix personal news and ads in local issue
Local items report injuries from an accident involving Patrick Ballance and a horse team, travel plans of residents to Casey Washington and Florida, and social visits. Advertisements promote Patoka Hardware & Furnishings, wallpapers, eggs, and paper products. Bernie Griffin Insurance advertises fire and life coverage with service notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Land
Price
Thomas Ballance
Patoka Elevator Company
Ballance
Armstrong Sisters
William Oates
Vernon and
Son
Forrest
St. Louis University
Patoka
Zion
Harry F. Metzger
Ella Emerson
W. E. Harper
Casey
Washington
Florida
Winchester
Patoka Hardware & Furn. Co
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co
Illinois
Patoka Hdw. & Furn. Co
Centralia families host visits and moves noted
Charles Humes the last Broad way Merchant of Centralia joined his wife and baby visiting Albert Perry and wife of Shob onier and Chesley, a train dispatcher at Carbondale, near John Thal mah family southeast of Patoka. Ralph Stevens family moved to Salem last Thursday and the Cox family moved into the Stephens home. The Berge family of Henderson Kentucky left Thursday after visiting Nichols Perdue and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Humes
Centralia
Albert Perry
Shobonier
Chesley
Carbondale
John Thalmah
Patoka
Ralph Stevens
Salem
C. C. Cox
Stephens
R. Nichols
Perdue
Wm. Berge
Henderson
Ownership Statement for The Patoka Illinois Register
Ownership filing lists James M. Emerson as Publisher Editor and Owner with no other bondholders. Sworn May 12 1924 before Geo J Ballance Justice of Peace in Patoka Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Emerson
Geo. J. Ballance
Justice of Peace
Breeders Advertise Stallion and Jacks at Pa toka Farm
One black full blood Percheron stallion and two good jacks will be at the John Cartier farm four miles southeast of Patoka. Visit Geo. W. Perkins & Son owner to see this stock and discuss breeding season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
John Cartier
Geo. W. Perkins & Son
Veterans Take Up Agriculture Training Enroll 14000
More than 14,000 disabled World War veterans are taking agriculture courses under the direction of the United States Veterans Bureau. The program aims to aid rehabilitation and provide practical farming skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Railway repairs save Las Vegas game birds from oil pollution
Oil pollution and contaminated waters in Las Vegas Nevada killed and harmed thousands of game birds each season. A railway now implements measures that remedy the problem and protect local birds and habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Wool flower motif dress with colored knot details
A dress in smoke gray wool features triangular pockets and a central bodice knotwork. Clover blossom accents in yellow green and red adorn the design, reflecting the wool flower mode.
Buddhist belief ties marriage to next life in Japan
The faith holds that a marriage made in this world continues after death. When marriage is impossible in this life, many Japanese men and women kill themselves hoping for a happy married life in the next world.
Steam Driven Plane Experiments In Germany Reported
Steam driven aircraft tests in Germany describe a light steam turbine and boiler enabling higher speed. The machine is fitted with a steam engine and boiler lighter than other engines delivering similar horsepower, suggesting notable performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Economics of Using Pure Bred Bulls for Better Calves
The USDA notes buying a good herd bull boosts calf weights and sale value. Pure bred sired calves weigh more at 12 months and command higher prices, with even larger gains by age two, while feed costs remain similar early on. Grades outperform scrubs in later years, nearly doubling offspring value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Coffee and Tea Use Rivals Milk Output in U S Cows
Dairy statisticians estimate there are 8 000 000 coffee cows and 750 000 tea cows in the United States. Milk and cream used in coffee and tea equals about one eighth of U S milk production. Coffee yearly consumption totals 1 000 000 000 pounds and 40 000 000 000 cups. Tea consumption is about 85 000 000 pounds and 21 000 000 000 cups. One tenth of all U S sugar is used in coffee and tea, about 800 000 000 pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Milk and Cream Use Rises Across Farms and Cities
A United States Department of Agriculture survey shows fluid milk and cream consumption rising over recent years. In 1923 average per person daily intake was 1.6 pints, with farm families with cows at 1.78 pints and nonproducing farms at 0.775 pint, while city homes averaged 0.87 pint. The farm data derive from about 30,000 farm schedules. city data cover about 800 cities and 25 million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Boards of Health
Dairy Cow Feed Requirements Highlight Silage Hay Balance
A dairy cow needs about 50 pounds of silage and 15 pounds of legume hay plus 6 to 8 pounds of grain. Relying on alfalfa or clover without a silo is a mistake and unbalanced feeding.
Grandma Belcher funeral and local notices in Patoka
Martins and Walter Paine with wife traveled from Peoria for Grandma Belcher funeral. Bekra and White curtain scrim offered at 10 cents a yard by Altoms. Dr T L Bundy and Guy Arnold visited Patoka from Arnolds Chapel. Maurice Ballance enrolled at Southern Illinois State Normal in Carbondale. Logan Lowden of the Illinois Automobile License Dept visited Patoka and called at the Register office. Local clothing sale features mens and boys wear including play suits and dress suits. Patoka residents Rolland Klinge family Leslie Meador family and Mrs Ed Blankinship visited with family. J H Quayle of Decatur spent weekend with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins
Walter Paine
Peoria
Grandma Belcher
Altoms
T. L. Bundy
Guy Arnold
Arnolds Chapel
Patoka
Maurice Ballance
Southern Illinois State Normal
Carbondale
Logan Lowden
Illinois Automobile License Department
Rolland Klinge
Stringtown
Leslie Meador
Ed Blankinship
Shobonier
Job
J. H. Quayle
Decatur
Local Notes from Salem and Vicinity
Community updates list Miss Alpha Gray at Salem Dry woods Co Eli Howard building two rooms with carpenters Bobbie Gray and Argie Howard. Mrs Tom Pugh cleaned for her mother Mrs John Hines as a big family dinner at James Pollard's. Mrs Carrie Coleman sought hydrophobia treatment for bitten patient via mad stone. Rev W D Simmons to preach at Cabbage Chapel Friday night May 16. Others include Jack Osborn business call, Jack Powell visiting Marion, and Mrs Sarah Davidson's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gray
Salem
Salem Dry Woods Co
Eli Howard
Bobbie Gray
Argie Howard
Helen Chandler
Tom Pugh
John Hines
James Pollard
Ernest Harper
Patoka
Mt. Vernon
Etta Eagan
Carrie Coleman
Callie Blurton
Lee Schuler
Olive Britt
W. Gray
Jack Osborn
Jack Powell
Marion
John Powut
George Jett
Sunay
W. D. Simmons
Kinmundy
Cabbage Chapel
Sarah Davidson
Lawrence Gettleman
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Upcoming Exercises
Vernon news round up shows residents visiting Salem Patoka and St Louis with extended stays and illnesses. Mentions include Miss Marion Epps visiting her sister in Salem, Bricker’s party near Patoka, and several families visiting relatives in Patoka and Carlyle. Public music lessons and high school graduation exercises at the Methodist are announced for May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Quayle
Harry Gadel
Warren Epps
St Louis
James &. Metzger
Betty
Shoborne
J M. Thompson
Sam Jones
Salem
Marion Epps
Glen Walter
Wanda Tillman
Gladys Thompson
Bricker
Pat Murfin
Lora
Doris
Patoka Oi
Mollie Robinson
Daugter
A. H. Buxton
Tulsa Okla
John Rouse
Lucas Snyder
Patoka
John Revis
Bertha Freyer
Vernon
Illinois
Fred Brown
Elston Green
Carlyle
C. O Snearly
Wm. Hathaway
Alvin Hathaway
Vandalia
Glen Cox
Stringtown
Forrest Oates
St. Louis
Willie Oates
Lowell Smith
Centralia
Ardis Meadows
Methodist
Local notices and social updates from Cen tralid area
Church news reports Grade School graduation at M Rk Church on Friday evening May 16. Ford touring car owners listed John Anderson Frank Lake Edgar Jones Roy Jones and Ivan Gray all purchased this week. Social visits include Erwine Willett family Stringtown with W J Jones family and Miss Beatrice Brown Kara Mead Bertha Freyer and John Quayle at Bear Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotte
John Anderson
Frank Lake
Edgar Jones
Roy Jones
Ivan Gray
Teddie Wilson
Centralid
Gladys Anderson
Sholconier
M. Rk
Erwine Willett
Stringtown
W. J. Jones
Local social notes from Fostersburg and nearby towns
Blanche Deolen visits Pato ka on Wednesday. Robert Arnold and family visit Owen Belchers on Sunday. Artie Shick, working near Champaign, visits his mother Mrs S M Jones. Jos Polanki, tax assessor, notes new dog licenses. Two new Fords belong to Edgar Jones and Everett Doolen. Harrison Eagan and wife visit Eli Morgans. Francis Griffin, Mrs Blanche Doolen and family go to Vandalia on business. Erna Jones family visit Uncle Sam Jones. Local youths attend drama in Vernon. F M Griffin and wife visit Ernest Stevens near Salem. Lew Engler visits Vernon briefly. Mike Beckler and wife visit Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Deolen
Patoka
Robert Arnold
Owen Belchers
Artie Shick
Champaign
S. M. Jones
Jos. Polanki
Edgar Jones
Everette Doolen
Harrison Eagan
Eli Morgans
Francis Griffin
Blanche Doolen
Vandalia
Erna Jones
Sam Jones
Vernon
F. M. Griffin
L. Foster
Ernest Stevens
Salem
Lew Engler
Mike Beckler
Local Happenings In Shobonier And Surrounding Areas
Shobonier Ot Lamb helped George Metzger arrange goods at Wood River and returned home for another load. Mrs Andrews of Decatur visited with her daughter Mrs Leck Funk and family. Frank Perry and family of Centralia visited relatives. Earl Cowger and family visited relatives here. Fred Sasse returned from Carbondale after visiting daughter Rachel Perry. Geo Schmitt of Detroit spent part of last week with his mother Kate Schmitt and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot Lamb
George Metzger
Wood River
George
Mrs. Andrews
Decatur
Leck Funk
Frank Perry
Centralia
Earl Cowger
Rose Hill
Fred Sasse
Carbondale
Rachel Perry
Geo. Schmitt
Detroit
Kate Schmitt
Death of Mrs Louisa Bertram and local notices
The community notes the death of Mrs Louisa Bertram after a two week illness. Funeral held at Augsburg with Rev Richter officiating. she leaves several relatives in the area. Also reported are hospital updates, visitors from Taylorville, church services, and an auction sale of the farmers cemetery building next Saturday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornbeck
Baptist Church
Louisa Bertram
Augsburg
Richter
Chas
Henry Bertram
Charles School
Solly Torbeck
Pete Rothermal
Fred von Behren
Buck
Bloomington
Farmers Cemetery
Memorial Services Planned For The 25th In Boulder
Miss Versa Gambill spent Friday to Sunday in Centralia. Drama at Keysport Friday by the Sophomore class drew attendees from here. Ernest Koshne and family visited Edd Buchale Sunday. A horse ran loose harming a man on Saturday. Burl Ring injured a finger on the Ferrin road project. Virgil Gambill, now Wakerville foreman, was operated on for appendicitis in St. Marys hospital Centralia. Alva Gambill and family drove to Centralia Sunday. Memorial services are scheduled for the 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versa
Gambill
Centralia
Keysport
Ernest Koshne
Edd Buchale
Burl Ring
Ferrin
Virgil Gambill
Augsburg Community Notes of Visits and Visits
Augs burg residents report hospital stay improvements for Emma Metzger after St Louis treatments. Families of Meseke Knecht Krug Ehrat and Lange extend Sunday visits. Forty Akers trips to Vandalia. Various calls among Ehrat Moeller Kruenegel and others. funeral of Mrs Bertram at Augs burg Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Emma Metzger
St. Louis
Emma
George H. Meseke
Henry Knecht
Lena Krug
Bethlehem
J. B. Krug
Paul Ehrat
Henry Abendroth
Loogootee
Chas. Ehrat
Albert Ehrat
Martin Krug
Akers
Vandalia
William Ehrat
Edd Meseke
Art Lange
Elmer Moeller
Near St. Peter
Chas, Moeller
Edward Kruenegel
Alvina Torbeck
John Kruenegel
Bertram
Augsburg
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Lora Murfin
Marthin
Fostersburg
Boulder
Winchester Fire Arms
Patoka Hdn
Furn. Co
Central Hotel
DR. Rosenberg
Optomerist
Ill
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