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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
5
An editorial argues dairy farmers should replace low producing cows with high yield animals. Surviving cows pay off, while inefficient cows drain finances. With cheaper feed and seeds, good cows offer cash turnover and potential future price surges. dairy farming remains profitable for those who invest in quality stock.
The Pet Milk Company condensery at Mayfield Kentucky is described as the largest plant of its kind in the Union. About 1,900 farmers deliver milk daily, earning roughly $40,000 monthly. Daily receipts run around 116,000 pounds, up from 89,000 pounds a year ago, illustrating the plant’s value to the community and county.
A U S Department of Commerce census shows the Mississippi Valley region fueled by agriculture industry and commerce. Fourteen central states report $19.991 billion wholesale and $13.611 billion retail sales in 1929, with 52,500 wholesale and 457,000 retail establishments. The region accounts for 29 percent of national wholesale and 27 percent of national retail business.
The quote notes Carlyle’s view that credulity toward quacks reflects a trace of quackery within a person. It suggests skepticism toward charlatans and cautions readers about self-deception influencing belief in dubious remedies.
Illinois Central System employees outline the company's contributions to farmers, settlers, industries, and flood relief, noting free services for drought and flood victims, reduced rates for seeds and stock feed, and annual support to public treasuries. The piece cites high per capita gasoline use and Illinois limestone production as context.
The Patoka Household Science club met on September 16 1931 in the gym. Supt E L DeLay spoke on Raising Educational Standards tracing education from colonial times noting Massachusetts early efforts and the need for universal free education. New members Mrs Etna Knight and Mrs Maggie Mae Nichols were welcomed.
A heavy freighter owned by Universal Carlot Distributing Co. hit the milk truck driven by Floyd Jones at the Cruse crossing early. The tractor and two trailers were involved in the collision.
A southbound milk truck turning west on Route 2 was struck from behind by a freighter. The collision damaged the milk truck frame, pushed it into a ditch, and required effort to separate the tractor. No injuries were reported to any party.
Twenty six Howse family members and friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Logan Meredith. Most attendees hailed from Moneaqua and nearby Findley with others from the area. A noon dinner followed by a social afternoon ended with everyone returning home in the evening.
Mrs Slasher heard a man climbing stairs and, believing him to be her husband, beat him. After realizing his true identity, she apologized. The injured man remarked that he would have to endure the beating again.
Illinois reports 214,497 farms covering 30,695,339 acres with total value including land buildings and equipment of 3.496 billion dollars. The state ranks second in the nation for scales and balances manufacturing according to the U S Bureau of the Census.
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