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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
2
New Era seed corn outlook warns stock will be scarce later, with prices per bushel indicated as a concern for growers. The notice signals tightening supply and the potential impact on planting plans for the season.
A cluttered list of sale notices and requests including Ford coupe, Virginia soy beans, hedge posts, Shorthorn cattle, sheep shearing, fruit plants, explosives dormant spray gear, sweet potato plants, canna bulbs, custom grinding, corn, and sewing jobs. Listings show names like W. H. Cain Geo H. Meseke Louie Wasem Virgil Livesay Walter Parks Jeff Smith F. I. Thompson G. W. Christie F. C. Busenhart Roy Seats and Cedar Garment Factory. Dates range from 3-18 to 5-20 with multiple tfc and 2tp tags.
Marshal Williams drove roads east and south of the Burg last Thursday. Lewis Jones sold a real calf and a load of hogs last week. Harry Smith of Alma called in the Burg last Thursday. Merle Headley spent Friday with cousin Wayne Doolen. Wm Nolte bought two cows from Jones. James Walker Melvin Doolen Lewis Jones and family visited Van dalia Saturday. John Thalman and family guests at Robert Arnold home Sunday. Miss Alice Arnold ill with ptomaine poisoning. Mrs 8. C. Green at home after two weeks caring for a newborn grandson. Glen Ehrat and Dean Abendroth visited Wayne Doolen Sunday. Dr Laswell of Alma was a professional caller Saturday. Marion Griffin of Alma spent Sunday evening with F. Griffin and wife. Wesley Eagan of Shenandoah arrived last week for a visit with relatives. Chas Thalman helped Robert Arnold shear sheep last week.
Frank Jones tending St Elmo farm interests on Sunday afternoon. Darrel Linton works in Decatur. Beryl Linton of Decatur visiting home folks for a few days. Henry Crum moved back to the St Elmo farm to plant a crop. Orval Jones sawmilling at Boulder for Mr. Quick. Fred Lake and family visited Wm Houston and wife. Corn planting underway. Clara Sterling visiting Mattie Linton. Gilbert Brown and Ora Cox visiting Warren and John Lake Saturday night. Beryl Linton and mother and Mrs Brummitt drove to Vandalia on Monday.
A physician warns a wealthy mother that her son has a dangerous measles case. The mother retorts that they can afford the best care.
Local items report sowing, plowing and corn planting as farmers move on. Mentions visits, travel to Vandalia, Patoka and Morrisonville, church sermons, prayer meetings, and a letter urging support for a community church. A reader shares a proverb about young converts and praise for their work.
Governor Len Small and his daughter Mrs. A. E. Inglesh organize a series of dinner parties for members of the Illinois general assembly at the executive mansion inviting state lawmakers to socialize and discuss municipal matters.
We have several pieces of farm machinery rebuilt and offered at very special prices. Among them
Niles Center installs McCormick Boulevard traffic signal system from Devon Avenue to Railroad Ave. Pinckneyville adds a new whiteway lighting system in its business district. Niles Center plans a $28,000 apartment building. Belleville begins work on St. Elizabeth's hospital renovation. Niles Center under way on the Chicago Rapid Transit Company consolidated shops project costing $4.5 million. Hillsboro to build a $25,000 theatre on West Wood Street. Carbondale sees Menzie Ehee Company to erect a new factory in town.
Murphysboro hosts J E Black Char coal Chemical Co to build near town. Normal begins construction of a new community high school. Broadway business building ground broken in Normal. Mt Morris $85 240 paving contract for 24 blocks. Byron buys a new fire truck for the department. Barrington starts paying several streets. Polo plans an addition to Peek Orphanage. Raritan awards mail carrying contract on regional route.
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