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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1933
Page
6
A reader notes the value of school dieticians in planning hot lunches and guiding children in food choices. The piece stresses cafeteria plans, PTA involvement, and avoiding outside temptations, with simple recipes for vegetables with cheese and soup.
A compact poem about a badger living on grassy prairie. It describes his burrowing, digging for prey, and stocky, quick hunting when threatened. The animal is small and short, yet capable of fierce defense against larger dogs.
In this nostalgic column vignette a weary Wall Street crowd rides Staten Island ferries for relief, catching panoramas, exercising, or conducting on board business. A discarded Bible reveals a $20 gift from a mother, fueling a fresh start. Barron CollierTwin advertising and Roosevelt era cards frame NYC life.
Teachers have organized lunch rooms to provide nourishing meals for pupils of needy families. Home economics instructors and grade teachers donate time and funds, with central kitchens distributing meals to nearby schools. Mothers are urged to consider affordable options like pas naise and pork from the deli on the way home.
In San Francisco Frank Riley struck Sonny the police horse after a dispute with Officer Al Harlow in Golden Gate Park. The horse kicked back, injuring Riley who was later treated at an emergency hospital and jailed for intoxication.
A narrative describes Staten Island ferries from the Battery to St George with dignitaries and financiers meeting aboard. It notes concession holders and bootblacks on board, cash tolls at turnstiles, and seasonal crowd effects on musicians and fare behavior. A Wall Street figure contemplates a job opening amid wardrobe decline.
The fragment presents unclear dialogue with names and phrases. It mentions written permission and a question about intent. No coherent event or dates are readable for a full newspaper record.
Washing curtains with four tablespoons of salt per four cups of water eases laundering. Do not place bread in a bread box until cooled to avoid sogginess. Rubbing kerosene on door screens repels flies while the odor lasts. Woolen blankets should be beaten and aired to restore fluff after washing for lasting appearance. Shrimp for salad improve after soaking in vinegar and ice in the fridge for several hours.
A dialogue between Mrs. Rich and Mr. Poor discussing an intended siege on a niece's hand and the challenge of a long engagement. The exchange hints at romantic or social maneuvering typical of a historical scene.
The phrase “drug in the market” traces to the French word drogue meaning goods to be disposed of with difficulty. The piece notes the term’s use in relation to an article that is superfluous or hard to sell, with the drug sense being incidental.
Ekuskini Gavin, 24, born on the Kickapoo reservation in St. Cloud Oklahoma, proposes a Pan American Indian union. He says the planned federation would unite tribal governments under federal supervision and be for and by Indians with possible interest from John Collier of the Indian Affairs Bureau.
The Holdenville baseball team lineup reads like a zoo roll call. Led by Jim Thorpe, the all-Indian squad includes Lone Wolf, Little Buffalo, Snake Hide, Buffalo Chief, Jack Rabbit, Running Deer, Hollow Horn, White Eagle, Bear Hide, White Bear, White Feather, Running Water, and Roaring Thunder.
A Cheshire farmer bragged the cat was the best mouser, but a mouse crossed the rug while a friend watched. He then explained the cat only works for strangers, revealing the joke about loyalty and bravado in a simple rural tale.
A lighthearted exchange about relatives at a summer gathering. One speaker jokes about guilt for a missing relative, while the other explains all relatives are currently staying with them for the season.
A Vancouver Province joke centers on Jones who boasts years of beef eating and strength. A companion questions benefit, then notes a three month fish diet leaves her unable to swim, highlighting playful contrast.
Phyllis asks why steam ships are not stronger after reading the daily paper. Her mother reassures her that ships are as strong as possible, noting the record has been broken for the fifth time. The exchange from the Washington Star presents a child’s curiosity and a newspaper headline moment.
Erin's Isle boy Dennis arrives with a cut lip and a black eye after walking through the city due to no space in the ambulance. His mother exclaims in disbelief as he grins and explains the necessity of walking home.
A provocative exchange questions whether mental fitness should bar marriage and whether society should abolish marriage altogether. The discussion reflects heated opinions on personal unions, legal status, and social norms without a clear consensus.
In a brief exchange two girls discuss a play noted for its artistry. One asks if the performance was highly artistic and poetical, the other counters that she does not believe so yet claims she understood and enjoyed every word.
A magistrate asks why the aggrieved party has not complained earlier. The aggrieved spouse explains she has been throwing things since marriage and this is the first time he reports being hit.
An installment sales pitch claims the car will pay for itself. The client agrees to bring the vehicle to the seller’s house after it has completed repayment.
A humorous aside depicts a patient asking for a cash discount on medical bills. The doctor quips in a back-and-forth about offering body parts as barter, highlighting a satirical take on billing and patient exploitation.
The exchange features Dustin Stax praising a self-made woman while the girl headlines her own striking appearance. The dialogue centers on vanity and mutual respect between two socially ambitious individuals.
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