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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1924
Page
2
The article notes that Willys-Overland rear differential inspection is extremely exacting. Micrometer ear-testing machines verify each gear with minute fractions of an inch to prevent howling in the rear end. The process is described as a standard of precision that alarms parts salesmen.
Patoka merchants reported a record setting bargain day with busy stores, up to nine clerks, and a large crowd including many newcomers. A free merchandise ticket drawing at 3 pm awarded prizes to Mrs. Claud Adams and John W. Thompson, among others, while a dairy herd prize went to Leslie Simcox. The event featured band music and Rev. Henley numbers, plus daily bargains and a Chevrolet ticket incentive for every dollar spent.
The Illinois Central reports a large freight wreck south of Carbondale Tuesday evening. A car of gasoline caught fire creating an exciting scene. Traffic was only slightly delayed as responders worked.
The Troutt family expresses gratitude to everyone who assisted after the fire and to the Eastern Star Lodge for their gifts of fruit.
The Illinois Press Association editors meet in Urbana for a three day session Thursday through Saturday. Officials advertise a busy program though they say no politics will be discussed, a stance hard to believe amid current events.
Mary Phillips Group presents a Bible readings session with topics from Revelation 1 The Glorified Christ led by Loran Rankin plus duets songs and readings by numerous group members including Eloise Chandler Esther Cox and Vivian Nattier Junior Quartette performs piano solo by Eula Britt and a 6 30 A M invitation to attend with friends Vivian Nattier Group Captain
Additional want ads list a Patoka water dwelling with nine room house, large barn, and two lots. Offers exchanged for an improved farm or Centralia property via T. J. Morgan at 217 North Cherry Street, Centralia. Also ad for baby carriage, Fern, Mrs. D. A. Nattier, bale of seven good shoots, and a 1 HP gasoline engine.
R L Walton offers fall and spring planting stock from his own nursery six miles north of Salem and 1 1 2 miles west of Alma. Peach trees 5 20c apple 10 20c pear 10 25c cherry plum grape gooseberry rhubarb currants asparagus and shrubbery at wholesale prices. Send for prices. 8tp
The executor of Willis J. Chance late of Marion County Illinois invites any claims against the estate for adjustment at the December Term of the Marion County Court. All creditors must present claims or make immediate payment as required. Dated October 6 1924. John Chance Executor. John L. Kagy Attorney.
Locals received full caps for men boys and children priced from 90 cents. Dains and Cain stores advertise jackets mackinaws sweaters sport coats and skirts for ladies. Obvious mentions of farm goods posts heaters autos and various local visits plus a birth announcement and a church supper proceeds.
Community notes report visits among local families including Mr John Terry and family Bond county with Ivan Bowen and family Sunday and Claude Orr with Will Snyder families. A large crowd attended Temple pie supper Saturday night raising 32.60 and thanks go to Charley Bowen Eq Rolling and families for helping.
A concise historical note claims that a single food item, named here as Sait Sa't, has served as universal sustenance for all nations and eras since civilization began, reflecting on enduring dietary reliance.
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