A Common Sense View of Our Industrial Slump and Cure
W. W. Lawrence argues the public pays losses in wage disputes and calls for a “Swat the Racketeers” cure. He blames labor and political influence for depressions, proposes a Court of Industrial Relations, compulsory union incorporation, and a policy to suppress strike taxes while linking wages to a fixed index. He urges voters to banish racketeers and align workers, employers, and consumers toward shared prosperity.
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Chicago
New York
Japan
Ntan
Coolidge
Hoover
Workers Party
Congress
Court of Equity
Swat
Thanksgiving Entertainment at Patoka Gym
A Patoka school program is scheduled for Wednesday evening November 27 at 7 30 to benefit Reading Circle Books. Admission is 10 cents. Mr and Mrs Lewis Pugh of Centralia visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Denver Adams.
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Patoka
Reading Circle Books
Lewis Pugh
Centralia
Denver Adams
Parity and price fixing spark calls for abolition of dictatorial power
A reader argues that mechanization and invention will not remove jobs if planners interfere. He calls for abolishing the strike tax, ending price fixing by a self described irresponsible minority, and replacing dictatorship with a court of equity to cure the depression.
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Statesman
United States
Past History from the Patoka Register Columns
Patoka history notes from 1893 to 1924 record molasses candy mishaps, old ads, musical events by Patoka youth, local visits by Danville residents, new home projects, humorous verse books, and county coroner news. 1907 I O O F Hall musical program featured many solo and ensemble numbers. 1911 reunions and new residences noted. 1916 birth announcements and local classifieds for farm goods and vehicle sale. 1924 coroner and local cafe news plus traffic notes and a neck injury from a Ford.
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New County
Fam'ly
Obituary of Mrs Ann Olmstead
Nancy Ann Olmstead was born near Vernon Illinois on October 11 1884 and died November 11 1985 in Cleveland Ohio aged 52 years 1 month She left her grandparents Wm Cook and wife for much of her childhood then cared for them in later years She married Everett DeLong November 28 1925 Surviving are her husband a brother Wardie Olmstead of Shobonier two half brothers Elvan and George Olmstead a half sister Mrs Alta Bryant Vernon and other relatives A Baptist and devoted woman she spent years caring for others and Mary Etta Olmstead a niece called her a second mother Funeral was held at Elder Oral Brown and she was laid to rest Bear Creek cemetery.
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Nancy Ann. Olmstead
Ben and
Sarah Olmstead
Vernon, Ill
Cleveland
Ohio
Wm. Cook
Everett DeLong
Wardie Olmstead
Shobonier
Elvan
George Olmstead
Bloomington
Alta. Bryant
Vernon
Hattie Richards
Bennie
Mary Etta Olmstead
Baptist Church
Oral Brown
Bear Creek
J. R. King of Weldon Dies Sudden of Heart Attack
J R King of Weldon died at home from a heart attack on Friday. He had moved from Patoka years ago and was in the Welden mercantile business. Funeral services were held Sunday in Welden with relatives and local attendees listed.
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J. R. King
Mr. King
Welden
Frank Thomason
Harry Thomason
Marjory Quick
Bill Kidder
John H. Cox
Rialto Calif
Ida Smith
Clara Towler
Elifritz Dray and Storage Men Shop in St Louis
Cecil Martin and Frank Flifritz of the Elifritz Dray and Storage Company were seen in St Louis on Tuesday. Martin was buying goods for the big store while Flifritz did Christmas shopping. Frank believes in being on time.
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Cecil Martin
Frank Flifritz
Elifritz Dray and Storage Company
St. Louis
Frank
Patoka Road Project In Progress
After a week's delay due to labor issues, four East St. Louis visitors helped reinstate the west Patoka road project. Work started Wednesday with Gerald Livesay as foreman and James Quayle as time keeper, with thirty men clearing weeds and preparing ditches along the route from the Verne Nattier farm to the M D Walker farm.
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Messrs. C. M. Rogier
Paul Protz
Elston Green
Will Cain
East St. Louis
Federal
West Patoka Road
Gerald Livesay
Vernon
James Quayle
Patoka
Carrigan Township
Verne Nattier
M. D. Walker
East Vernon Road
Thanksgiving Dinner at Patoka Gymnasium
Attend a Thanksgiving dinner at Patoka Gymnasium Thursday at noon for 25c per meal. Bring families, enjoy home cooked food and fellowship while supporting cemetery upkeep for the Patoka community.
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Patoka
Patoka Gymnasium
Patoka Cemetery
Team That Made Zone Defense Famous Plays Thanksgiving Night
A storied squad that once claimed a conference shield returns to action on Thanksgiving Night at the Gym. Coach Kelly Martin will join star France Walker and Bill Eagan in leading Clinton against Sandoval's strong independent ten. Jim Ballance and Bob Jennings headline a deep lineup in a fast, thrilling 8:00 p.m. showdown with 25 cents general admission and 10 cents for students.
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Sandoval
Patoka
Tuka
TP Griffin
McIntire
Hill
Logan
Irvin
Ee Douthitt
B. Adams
FF. Walker
V. Kleysteuber
Eee Sandoval
TP Hartwell
Wes Joyce
Brown
Evans
Campbell
Haestaem
Bell
Herwin
Williams
Stone
Kelly’ Martin
Decatur
France Walker
Vandalia Jr
Bill Eagan
Clinton
Jim Ballance
Bob Jennings
Dinner Parties Com plimentary to Friends
Mr and Mrs Roy Jones entertained several friends at a Thursday dinner party a pleasant social evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Wasem Mr and Mrs Don Wilson and son John Edmond Mr and Mrs Ingvald Settem and Mr and Mrs Maurice Russel. Monday evening Mrs Effie Smith hosted a five o clock dinner for neighbors and friends. Those present included Mesdames Anderson Grace Chance Alice Cruse Mendota Eagan Ollie Alexander and Laura Livesway with Wanda Lee Belcher as a special guest of Virginia Sue Crawford.
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Roy Jones
George Wasem
Don Wilson
John Edmond
Ingvald Settem
Maurice Russel
Effie Smith
Mesdames and Anderson
Grace Chance
Alice Cruse
Mendota Eagan
Ollie Alexander
Laura Livesway
Wanda Lee Belcher
Virginia Sue Crawford
Wasem Hosts Duck Dinner For Friends At Patoka
James Wasem entertained business and professional friends Friday evening at the B and F Cafe with a duck dinner. The menu showcased skilled local chefs and reflected Wasem's reputation as a successful duck hunter sharing his good fortune with guests.
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James Wasem
Patoka
Wasem
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Roy Ballance
Charles Adams
Port Simcox
Port
T. F. McNeill and Bros
I. O. O. F. Hall
Mabel Simcox
Esther Thomas
Ruth Smith
Footlight
D. F. Blankinship
Alice Barrette
Timobone
Mr. Dunn
Bessie Murfin
Alice Griffin
F. Blankinship
Hank Abrahams
Danville
Indiana
Wallace Willett
Stringtown
Congressman Foster
Walter C. Jones
L. Dwight
F. G. Lett
Smith Dalrymple
Will Eagan
Fred Carter
Overland Automobile
Dale Altom
Ann Olmstead
J. R. King of
Weldon
Veretta Outhouse
Alberta Murray
Carbondale
Albert Cruse
Mick Ninner
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