Altom's offers bargains reflect small town sales notes
Local shoppers flock to Altom's for half dozen tin fruit cans at 50 cents and flannelette goods while a parade of residents and visitors fill the week with errands. News from Patoka and nearby towns includes births, visitors, travels, and family updates alongside constant sales on candy, coffee, blankets, and shoes.
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Altom
Harold Thompson
Greenville
Patoka
John W. Thompson
C. O. Patten
Fairbanks
Ind
Patten
Alcom’s
Irene Hopkins
Mound Chapel
Thelma
Leo C. Walker
Detroit
Will Cain
Essex
J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo
Bert Walker
Mich
I. S. Walker
W. E. Harper
Annabelle
Jerome Travis
Chicago
Arkansas
Altom’s
Wash Bowen
William Bell
Highland
Ray Hopkins
Iliopolis
Hopkins
Johnny
Dale Simcox
Thelma Hopkins
Pauline Cole
St. Louis
Vivian Nattier
Kentucky
George Sommerville
Ceritralia
David van, Fossan
United States of America Navy
Great Lakes
Bob Caldwell
Florida
Bob
Fort Lauderdale
Hollenbeck
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Charles Hollenbeck
J. R. Carter
Miss Murl
Shelbyville
Norman
Berthoux
Alberta
Carl Outhouse
Centralia
West Frankfort
Martha Simcox
Luther Williams
Will Gorden
Pocahontas
Cecil Martin
Salem
Cecil
Odin Viaduct
Ray Bricker
Ray
Ed Bricker
Reichert
Albert Cruse
Patoka Star Lodge
MD Hartley
Dan Reeter
Jake Bowen
Ed Rolling
Charley Bowens
Mr. Bowen
Vandalia Clerk Carl Smith Joins Legion Convention Trip
Vandalia County Clerk Carl Smith departed Patoka yesterday while en route to the National American Legion Convention in Texas. He is a well known local official and community figure.
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Carl Smith
Vandalia
Patoka
National American Legion
Texas
Cleaning coffee pots without soap or borax tips
Instructions advise against using soap inside tea or coffee pots and recommend rinsing with scalding water. For stubborn discoloration mix cold water with a tablespoon of borax, heat slowly to boiling, then rinse to remove stains.
Frugal Guide on Substitutes for Food and Laundry Stains
The article notes sugar and eggs are interchangeable by source and quality. It advises removing fruit stains immediately and treating with camphor before washing linens, applying standard laundering steps for all clothes.
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Rhode Island
A Satisfying Well Balanced Dinner Seed
A menu of soups and sides includes Honey Dew Cream of Potato Soup Cheese souffle with spinach Succotash Tomato and cucumber salad Brown Betty. The recipe advises equal parts diced potato and meat with seasoning and baking, plus a stock finish.
Okonacus Proves Equalization Nut Cracks
The article states Okonacus cracked the equalization nut to show the fee’s nuttiness and invites judgment on who is nutty. It discusses evaluating the farm question from a different angle and suggests outcomes depend on perspective.
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Okonacus
Changing Pictures for Fresh Rooms and Wall Paper Cleaner
An article notes that swapping pictures periodically freshens a room similar to flowers. It provides a homemade wall paper cleaner: mix kerosene vinegar ammonia salt warm water and flour, cook, cool, knead and rub onto soiled paper like an eraser.
Flour Price Guarantee Promotion
A local notice announces flour sales on a price guarantee valid until December 1. The seller touts savings on future flour needs and offers a free 100 pound bag of Gold Medal Flour to the customer who purchases the largest quantity at one time.
Gold Medal Flour and Feed Car Arrival
Advertises a car of Gold Medal Flour and Feed arriving late in the week with special prices available at the store.
Zeigler Nut and Lump Coal Ad Notice
Zeigler Nut and Lump coal and CORNO DAIRY FEED announce upcoming deliveries. A car of Dairy Feed and Mash is expected soon. A representative oversees this line. if you miss him, contact us directly.
Red Top Seed Available for Vernon or Patoka Delivery
Red Top Seed is now in the market and can be delivered to Vernon or Patoka locations.
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Vernon
Patoka
Timothy Hay Dealers Seek Bulk Delivery Offer
Timothy Hay suppliers call for five car loads of good Timothy hay to be delivered at once. The request highlights bulk needs and rapid fulfillment expectations.
Buggies Discount Announced On AHL-Brand Units
Sale notice states three AHL brand buggies available at immediate discount. Language promises superior quality and urges buyers to act quickly to claim the deal.
Wheat drills special price offer
We have three wheat drills offered at a special price. It will pay you to sell on them at once.
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Floyd B. Cain
N. Locust St
Illinois
Livesay Garage
Vernon, Illinois
Oakland and
Pontiac Cars and Service
Goodyear
THE
Blue Goose Garage
L. E. Belcher
Miller
Victor
Guarranteed
C. D. Martin
Carl Easton
MAE Eagan Auto and Property Insurance
Earl Graham
Ernon
Lucas Crawford
J. M. Smith
General Tire
S. Poplar
Centralia, Ht
Rubye Cain
First State Bank of
Stone
Zeigler
Timothy Hay
George J. Wasem
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