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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1928

Page

4

Open Letter to the Republican Farm Press Voices Farm Frustration

A farmer's open letter condemns the farm press for shaping opinion on Lowe den and Haugen ism, accuses editors of propagating a London god and Hoover hostility, and demands independent thinking and truthful reporting rather than “pulling the wool over our eyes.” The piece laments past coercion, fears misused equalization fees, and calls for accountability and reform.

Farm Press London Moses Hoover Lowden Jerico Haugen Egypt

Vernon area family reunions and county events noted

The Vernon area reports a McHaney family reunion at the Livesay home with 61 attendees including Mrs. Rachel McHaney and many children and grandchildren. The piece also lists numerous visits, high school news, hospital care, local business trips, and a Clinton County All Stars game blown by the Vernon Merchants 5 2. It notes weddings, births, and several travels among residents, with various relatives and neighbors mentioned.

McHaney C. O. Livesay Rachel _McHaney George McHaney Springfield E. E. MecHaney Clinton Henry Mack George Ramsey Paul Raffel W. R. McHaney Frank Storment J. R. McHaney W. H. Hines Lila Salem George Jett Odin Rachel McHaney Illinois Ballance Patoka Raymond Rippy Pearle Reed Frederick Primmer Eliza Purcell F. M. Smith F. Hatch Zenia Crothers Vandalia Edgar Brown Chicago David Headley Lansing Mich D. W. White Helen J. W. Jones Helen White Mildred Morgan Wilbur Doolen Fred Freyer John Barnes Vernon Merchants Clinton County All Stars Carrie Jones Myrtle Gurley Decatur Lenora Gillespie St. Marys Hospital Centralia

Shobonier Hosts Baptist Association Meeting

Shobonier hosts report on the Kaskaskia Association of Baptist churches meeting at Shobonier Baptist church. The event drew strong attendance and was described as a success and inspirational. Local families visited relatives and attended church services over the weekend.

Ed Blankinship Chas. Miller Lester Meador Heeckethorne

George McHaney weds Rosa Black in local ceremony

George McHaney and Rosa Black were married recently. Best wishes from friends accompany the couple. Several neighbors and relatives visited, dined, or traveled with relatives over the weekend. Activities included church visits, farm moves, and local errands among area families.

Local families share weekend visits and wedding wishes

Charley Bopp and wife spent Sunday with Pete Bopp and family. Luther Williams and Opal Belcher attended a show in Centralia Monday night. Neighbors attended the chivairi of Frank Williams and wife, receiving many gifts and best wishes for a long wedded life. Ed Belcher and Mat Belcher’s family visits occurred, with Mr. and Mrs. McClain stopping by in the afternoon.

Velvin Hathaway Vandalia Anna Kidd St. Louis Anna Wasmuth Ethel Johnson Grover Betts Beulah Jarrett Charles Jones J. F. Arnold E. E. Weeks Tampa Fla Anna Morton Weeks Edith Binnion Alice Binnion Helen Hathaway Mary Jarrett Paul Doolen Great Lakes J. W. Doolen Cambridge Mass Fern Quayle W. L. Danbury Myrtle Gurley Carbondale Fannie Crowder Laverne Salem Alvin Hathaway Ida Smith Patoka Fred. Leninger Mary Epps Massey Rev. Mitzel W. J. Jones Nelson Park Decatur Jones Mr. Jones Davis Jones Earl Epps Centralia Nellie Lee Mary Bevis Grandma Walton Orvel West Patéka Nannie Wilson Muffin Louise Betts Marion Epps Effie Arnold Laura Alma Gus Prott L. E. Green Frank Cox Near Kinmundy Evelyn Norris Edgar Brown Chicago Ruth Reilman Helen Jarrett Melba Hathaway Ruth Davis Goldie Gherkin Helen Isabelle Herring Rhebert Luster Chapel Mon Koi Raleigh Klinge Ed Blankinship John Frisby Jimmerson Ella Emerson Harry Metzger Harold Tedrick Lewis Denning Cash Cole Wallace Robinson S. E. Robinson Robinson Walter D Murfin John Smith Jr John Smith Wm. E. Beck Henry Heckethorne John Beck Edwardsville Presbyterian Church Place George Race Rosa Black Eva Stutz Hebron Neb John Somerville Elma Mike Day Odin H. W. Somerville George Jett Yale Ill Cecil Black Zion Wesley Black Will Walker Reuben Rhoades Mr. Deams Wiley Campbell C. H. Nichols T. W. Gray Guy Chandler Alvin Gray Cecil Blacks Forest Sanders Homer Osborn Will McGrumphy Elmer Black John Fulton Jess Walton Vernon,Ill Charley Bopp Pete Bopp Luther Williams Opal Belcher Frank Williams Ed Belcher Mat Belcher Mrs. McClain

Western river trip notes and electric power facts

The article describes a Nattier family journey through the canyon and Thousand Springs Farm with dramatic springs and falls. It notes a 476 foot high, 1400 foot long canyon with a toll and a bridge, then highlights water power in the west and 8 cent per kilowatt electricity. It compares Twin Falls Idaho irrigation with Greely Colorado and praises the region’s development and abundance.

Thousand Springs Farm Twin ‘Walls Idaho Greely Colorado Yath

Illinois visitors praise farms and Twin Falls area homes

The letter recounts a three week Payette Valley trip with stops at J. B. Sackett family and others, noting prosperous farms in Fayette County Missouri, prune harvests in Idaho, Arrow Rock Dam near Boise, and visits to Barb er sawmill and Rainbow Cabin Camp in Colorado Springs. It reflects travel, lodging, costs, and local hospitality.

Fayette County Missouri Ito Banner County Twin Falls Filer J. B. Sackett DeWitt Jennings Walter Simcox DeWitt Simcox Payette Valley Cahill Brothers Josie Quayle Burkhart Louis Luke Deveauseaux Boise Arrow Rock Marion County Barber Payette John Cahill Jim Russell Weiser Ernest Simcox California Rockies West Clendening Colorado Springs

Public Auction Notices at Farm West of Central City Ili nois

A public sale will take place at the farm west of Central City Ili nois and north of the Coast Chute on Saturday Sept 29 1928 at 10 00 AM. Items include horses cattle feed farm machinery harness hogs and related articles with terms of payment listed and notes bearing 7 percent interest. D F Brough owner Jno A Jennings auctioneer.

Central City Ilinois Emmerson Massie Harris Deering D. F. Brough Jno A. Jennings Auct

Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude for sympathy and kindness

The Parks family led by J. L. Parks offers heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and kindness shown during their deep grief and sorrow.

J. L. Parks and Family

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