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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1951
Page
7
A Chicago study by the National Live Stock Loss Prevention Board reports annual meat loss surpassing 30 million dollars. Hog and cattle bruising predominantly occurs before shipping, with canes and prodders blamed, prompting bans on prodders and calls for better handler training and restraint against overloading.
The Agriculture Department urges Americans to plant liberty gardens as part of civil defense. Recalling World War II victory and war gardens, the program calls on citizens in 1951 to grow crops at home, noting home gardens boosted diet, morale, and cutting living costs.
Miss Carlotta Pretzer of Garnett Kansas designed the gate from an old hay rake wheel. She cut and rewelded the spokes into place and used leftover pieces for the handle. She says the project was not difficult and results in an attractive entry gate.
Michigan farm economists project farm net earnings in 1951 will rise about 25 percent from 1950. The 1950 average earnings per farm were about $2,400, up from $1,800 in 1949, and $2,400 is $1,050 above the 1929–1950 22 year average.
A concise devotional centers Psalm 137 as the spiritual focal point. It reflects lament and longing for Zion, inviting meditation on exile, memory, and trust in God amid hardship. The reading invites personal prayer and hopeful outlook through biblical imagery.
The article explores displaced persons across eras from biblical exiles to modern migrants, arguing that the innocent often suffer with the guilty yet many DP individuals contributed to host societies. It cites Jeremiah and Ezekiel, mentions Daniel, and notes US ties including Liberty, Mayflower, Huguenots, Carl Schurz, and the idea that DPs helped build nations while finding homes abroad.
Reader asks about sand in water from 90 foot well with rust colored pail residue. Expert suggests rust in iron pipe or pump, recommends rust removal unit and possibly a filter, notes to consult Architects Samples exhibit 101 Park Avenue New York 17. Then decor and basement questions cover cement base paint for masonry, enamel undercoater on wood, rubber base floor paint, and ventilation plus chloride of lime for musty odors with caution.
Advertising copy features testimonials from Mrs. Anna Lavergne of Church Point Louisiana and others in Houston Toledo and Ohio praising HADACOL for restoring appetite sleep energy and vigor in children and adults. The copy claims vitamin and mineral deficiencies are addressed and notes doctors’ recommendations and a World War II veteran testimonial.
An advertisement touts Hadacol as a remedy for indigestion and vitamin deficiencies. It claims relief from stomach issues and energy fatigue due to lack of vitamins B and niacin iron, with trial sizes and family economy bottles offered. The LeBlanc Corporation in Lafayette Louisiana handles direct orders if dealers don’t stock Hadacol.
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