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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1936
Page
4
A venting note thanks an unknown poisioner for Buster the dog who nearly died from distemper then survived, ran a red fox, was crippled by steel traps, and later was found poisoned in Patoka on his way home from Grene's woods. The writer admires Buster’s spirit, offers reward for his offspring, and addresses silent neighbors.
The document outlines GOP aims to preserve opportunity for youth, protect American farmers, curb federal meddling, create permanent full employment, ensure adequate relief and old age pensions, build free schools with well paid teachers, defend collective bargaining, enforce civil service merit, end private monopolies, fund year round farm to market highways, reduce government waste, abolish sales tax on necessities, and defend the American form of government within constitutional bounds. It emphasizes expansion of state road plans, tax relief, and responsible governance.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. Jane Dukes and for their support.
Extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who cut the corn and served dinner during my wife’s illness at Greer Hospital. Also mentions Harry Easton and Warner leaving Sunday for Freeport where he is employed.
Springfield special reports Gov. Horner asserts state records prove savings of over 28 million in ordinary government costs during his four year term. He contrasts this with emergency unemployment relief, school funding increases, and larger total school cash contributions. Crowds in East St Louis and Mt. Vernon exceed previous records.
A lightning strike on the Chance school house damages the flue requiring a roof up rebuild. Residents and visitors across towns include Colfax workers, Salem business, Odin visits, and Sunday gatherings among local families and WPA transfer notes.
Sunday preaching was cancelled because pastor Rev Michels was ill. Mrs James Albert and her Roswell New Mexico family visited relatives in town. Local residents Freda Lane Marcella Funk and others spent the weekend with relatives and friends.
The period of favorable fall weather raises expectations for continued outdoor projects as the week offers scarce news headlines and calm conditions. Local residents anticipate productive days ahead while awaiting any new developments.
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