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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1927
Page
8
The piece argues half the electorate stayed away from the last national election due to leaders with bluster not substance. It criticizes presidential hopefuls for refusing to lead or speak plainly on vital issues, accusing them of moral cowardice or faulty thinking. It calls for leaders to reveal ideas and face the public.
Read enquirer style query urging old-time statesmen to state positions on the Farm Problem Prohibition Immigration Flood Relief Tariff and related topics. The item frames a call for clear standpoints from leaders and thinkers of the era.
A public notice comments on the American Bankers Association declining to place a farm problems discussion on its convention program. The author argues open debate is essential as the farm issue is vital and involves millions, urging bankers to engage with farmers for mutual understanding and resolution.
The Rev G A S Kennedy argues Britain’s famine relief in India raised world population from 100 million to 300 million and Hindus seek Africa while Europeans favor South Africa. He cites Earth reaching about 1.8 billion in 1900 with growth to 12.5 billion by 3020, noting options like Texas farming and flying machines to provide room despite rising numbers.
A private detective hired to shadow jurors and gauge their finances was captured after a government sting. One juror said he expected to own an automobile as long as a block after the trial. The piece questions the double standard between powerful interests protecting themselves and a burglar threatening prosperity, framing it as an attack on the jury system in the name of high finance.
Sophie Irene Loeb, long active in New York, built a relief network to keep mothers and children together and passed a Child Welfare law with $100,000. Now president of the Child Welfare Committee of America, she plans a 1928 drive for $1,000,000 to expand aid for widowed mothers and their children.
Illinois stands in fifth place among states in the manus of oils not classified under pipe headings and not manufactured in petroleum refineries. Seventeen plants employ about 200 persons with salaries and wages around 358 thousand dollars and value of products near 6 million dollars.
Cordia Blair and her children returned home Tuesday after a month with relatives. Linton moved to the Jackson farm. Stringtown friends surprised J. F. Anderson Friday night. Many Bear Creek neighbors hosted a farewell dinner Sunday with over a hundred attending. George Shannon of Indiana visited Iva Brewer family. Paul Burness and wife from Shumway visited. Miles Mills of Altamont stayed with Alice Ballance. Clara Sterling returned from a visit with her children. Fred Lake family visited Wm. Houston and wife. Pauline Robertson visited Coquice Payne. Lucy Christie and children spent time with Ollie Herring family.
In Bear Creek Dist 193 a farewell dinner gathering of over 100 honored Mr and Mrs John Anon as they plan to move to Texas for Mrs Andersons health. Harold Linton of Decatur visited, Claud Anderson was surprised by friends, Anderson sale drew good prices, Ladies of Bear Creek served lunch, Gerald Lawrence feared by a runaway team, haying and school changes noted including John Anderson resigning as Stringtown teacher and Mr Miller succeeding.
A playful exchange has a father telling his son that ukuleles are made in Yukon, turning a geography question into a light, country flavored quip. The line highlights regional craft and a dad’s brisk wit.
A rough exchange features a hobo defending his actions against a scolding woman. He declares not owing society, hints at playing bridge as his activity, and challenges the woman’s judgment. The dialog exposes class tension and personal pride in a street scene.
A witty exchange features Lord Chumley introducing his friend to a passing cabby with the line I want you to meet a man about town. The moment captures social manners and casual street scene dialogue from the era.
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