Limestone Sowers Offer Limited Stock
Limited stock of Limestone Sowers product offered at exceptional price to encourage immediate orders. The sellers claim customers save money and will be repaid many times over by using the item.
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
2
Soft Wheat Bran Price Push Encourages Immediate Purchase
With the arrival of a car of soft wheat bran prices are favorable and demand rising. The note urges readers to buy now while price remains right and supply is available.
Limestone car on hand and buggy sale offered
We have on hand a car of Limestone and urge buyers to act now while the supply lasts. Improve land productivity with inexpensive help and discuss the remaining buggy available for purchase.
Zeigler Coal Promises Cleaner, More Efficient Burn
The Zeigler coal ad touts its low ash content and minimal smoke with high firing quality. It claims foreign material is scarce and burn results in little postfire loss compared with rivals, offering price advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Classifieds Listing Various For Sale And Notice Items
A mixed local classified notice lists for sale farm animals apples cucumbers and produce tools household goods and a stray buck lamb find. Includes contact names such as Chester Bryant Laura Livesay G W Perkins H V Fallon and Patoka area references. Also notes for rent and trade opportunities and a home sewing work ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bryant
R. H. Hibbs
Laura Livesay
Sholconier
C. R. Dees
Jersey
Zion
George Wasem
Patoka Motor
Patoka
G. W. Perkins
H. V. Fallon
Wm. Thalman
Fred Lutz
Bud Jarrett
Wringer
Florence Simcox
Til
Meredith
Doolen
Vernon
Homaid Dress Company
Amsterdam
N. Y
M. Shreffler
Alma
Local Social and Illness Notes From White Haven
Frank Robertson and Marion Christie are ill at present. Charlie Halbrook and son Marvin visited Herrick to see his mother last week. Florence Forehand and two sons spent Monday with Mrs Leo Landreth and family. George Olmstead and family drove to Taylorville to see relatives. John Skates and family from Tower Hill visited Vernon over the weekend. Community members paid respects to Mrs Lem Meador and daughter Grace. Marvin Halbrook is absent from school due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ‘Robertson
Marion Christie
Charlie Halbrook
Marvin
Herrick
Florence
Lem Meador
Grace
Marvin Halbrook
L. E. Green
Kinmundy
Henry Meador
Lester Crowder
McLean
Meadors
W. J. Jones
Lee Peyton
Taylorville
Peyton
Tom Quayle
John Jones
Omar
Carrie Jones
Chicago
Freda White
Pittsburg
D. W. White
Walter Hoppy
Decatur
Frank Hatch
W. L. Grey
Wapella
Patoka
Hogs Need Shade In Heat For Safe Cooling
To prevent hog overheating in heat, close noncool buildings forcing hogs to seek shade. Natural tree shade is best, but artificial shade from a 4 foot framework with brush or straw is recommended if trees are scarce. Keep covering moist to cool air and settle dust.
Late Blight Combat in Potatoes Heads Off Summer Losses
With cool moist July and August weather late blight threatens potato crops especially in the Northern States. The disease spreads fast and can kill plants in days. Control by spraying with Bordeaux mixture starting at first signs and repeating every 7 to 14 days depending on moisture.
Glassware and Batteries Sale at Patoka Hardware
Large drinking glasses six for a low price of 18 cents per set while supplies last. Also dry cell batteries available at 30 cents each straight from a fresh barrel at Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoms
Patoka Hdw. & Furn. Co
Local Remembrances and Funeral Attendees Noted
Vernon residents share weekend visits with kin in Kinmundy McLean Taylorville and Decatur with several attending the funeral of Miss Nora Belcher in the area A large turnout including relatives from Odin Fairman De catur St Paul Moweaqua and Chicago sent flowers and expressed sympathy The obituary and thanks are printed elsewhere in this issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Jones
Francis Quayle
Ivy Lowe
Centralia
Kapp
Arnold Chapel
Cecil Lowe
Eli Morgan
Lowell Smith
Glen Cox
Mildred
Donald
W. L. Hathaway
J. W Epps
Vandalia
A. L. Murfin
Lawrence Wilson
Bear Creek
F. C. Freyer
Bertha Freyer
Patoka
Arlie Sprinkle
Mell Sprinkle
J. F. Arnold
Jesse Walton
Decatur
Maxine
Alice Weinsman
East of Town
Opal Jones
D. W. White
Helen
Juanita Hathaway
Lem Ballance
Mason Binnion
J. W. Epps
Lillian Carter
Florence Reisman
Nora Belcher
Henry Belcher
Murfin Belcher
Odin
Helen Steele
Frank Snyder
Fairman
Elihue Vandeventer
Moweaqua
Dave Johnson
Ella Snyder
Bundy
St. Paul
Nora
Chicago
Local Social Visits Brighten Weekend in South East Town
Miss Eula Britt spent Saturday night and Sunday with Misses Lela and Lila Bopp. Melvin Martin and family visited Monday night with Will Snyder and family. Mat Belcher and family came Sunday with Luther Williams and family. Mr. Bridge and family of Sandoval visited Sunday with Mr. Raymond Rankin and family. Leo Sebastias and wife Andrew McClelland and Clifford of Odin visited Sunday with Theo Meridith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Britt
Lela
Lila Bopp
Melvin Martin
Will Snyder
Fami
Mat Belcher
Luther Williams
Mr. Bridge
Sandoval
Raymond Rankin
Leo Sebastias
Andrew McClelland
Clifford
Odin
Theo
Meridith
Card of Thanks and Local Advertisements
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and search help after a bereavement honoring the husband and father with veterans support and flowers. Also notes ads for used vinegar barrels at Altoms, baby shoes at Martins, a malt shipment with Camel malt at 50c can, and school supplies at Martins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie
Wilma Alexander
Altoms
Martins
Farm Relief Clash Shows Mixed Views in Illinois Letter
A Patoka reader defends farm relief ideas while criticizing political boosters. He cites Lowden and the Chicago Tribune, recalls Denmark co op history, and notes an apology for misjudging sincerity as he follows editorial hints about the 1938 Chicago world fair and agriculture policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Chicago Tribune
Patoka
Ill
Voices of
The
Tribune
the Tribune
Lesser
Voice
Mr. Lowden
Denmark
Frank
Washington
Illinois
Eureka
John Steele
Chicago
United States
Cain
Ill shaped udders from bucket fed calves warned
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that bucket fed calves may suck each other. In heifer calves this can cause ill shaped pendulous udders and risk virgin milk secretion. Secure calves in stalls after feeding and offer grain to curb nursing urges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Make Your Kitchen Convenient
Bureau of Home Economics guidance outlines a practical kitchen layout to reduce work time. It recommends a two way cupboard between kitchen and dining room, a nearby sink, defined work centers for prep cooking serving and washing, dust-proof storage, good lighting, ventilation, easy to clean finishes, proper work heights, running water, waste disposal, and state guidance for affordable water systems. It cites Geo. E. Ballance advertising items like home made doughnuts and coffee cake at Altoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Three Cheers for Lowden Rally Frays at Tribune
Reporter recalls a Tribune gathering where farmers cheered Governor Lowden. one heckler asked why wait for a funeral, prompting the editor to label him a nut as the crowd responded with enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Limestone
Zeigler Coal
George J. Wasem
Ibe
White Haven
Earl Graham
Seine and Paper Hanging ON
DR. Baldwin
Hartmans
Geo. E. Ballance
John A. Jennings
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