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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
4
Rev E M Johnson announces services at Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sunday November 3 in both morning and evening sessions at the usual hours.
James Schoolcraft Sherman vice president and Republican candidate for re election died at his Africa New York home Wednesday night at 9 45 o clock. Kidney trouble and uremic poisoning caused his death.
An old subscriber praises Youth's Companion as a genuine service to homes through wholesome, inspiring content. For under four cents weekly, the paper offers science notes, industrial stories, travel tales, athletic advice, and home ideas, plus access to famous minds. New subscribers paying $2 for 1913 annual issues receive a 1913 window calendar and all remaining 1912 issues free. The Youth's Companion, 144 Berkeley St., Boston, Mass.
The Ladies Aid Society of Vernon will serve oysters Tuesday evening November 5 at Dramatic Club Hall. Election returns will be received and read during the supper. Proceeds will buy new seats for the church.
A sensational advertorial touts Yank Special as the quickest cure for freckles coarse pores pimples and blotchy skin. It claims herbal ingredients deliver a youthful glow with first application and promotes shipping across America for 50c to 100 per box with multiple Chicago drug stores carrying it and direct order options.
The speaker argues for safeguarding individuality across races and nations. Stronger powers should not erase weaker peoples but foster distinct development. Examples include the Philippine Islands guiding Filipinos to become better islanders, Ireland reviving Gaelic culture, and American Indians aligning with modern civilization while keeping their identity. The message: individuals and nations reach fullest potential by pursuing their own path.
A painting thought to be by prehistoric artists has been discovered on the walls of Bacon's Hole in England. The find suggests artwork several thousand years older than the oldest known old master works, likely to intrigue wealthy patrons.
Families preparing to leave for California gathered for a farewell dinner hosted by Mrs. Hopkins. Attendees included Virgil Cox and family, Tom Cox and family, Grandma Cox, Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilton, Ray Hopkins and family, with later arrivals Mr. Wm Chandler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Van Belcher, Harley Cole, Hopkins and Jarrett and their families extended best wishes for safe travel and future success.
In Marion County Illinois a Master in Chancery sale follows a decree in the Griffin vs Griffin case. The real estate includes parts of Section 27 Township 4 North Range 1 East, with sale at the Bank of Patoka on November 2 1912 at 1 PM. One half cash and the rest in twelve months secured by mortgage. CHAS. H. HOLT Master in Chancery. G W Smith Solicitor.
Women flock to department stores and druggists for the new Princess Zarine complexion powder. A large shipment sold out in hours with many customers leaving names and cash for next consignments. Demand soars from society women and beauty parlors as mail orders pour in from towns nearby.
A lavish ad touts Princess Zarine Face Powder as the secret to a flawless European beauty. It claims aristocratic endorsement, wealth, and universal admiration, noting two shades Lilly White and Rose Pink in a $1.00 box. Mail orders: Princess Zarine Complexion Co Department A1 Chicago.
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