Butter and poultry prices ease as market faces storage surplus
Chicago butter is quoted around 34 cents a pound in the market at 90 score, with 45 cents for the same grade, reflecting larger stock in storage. U S Department of Agriculture notes lighter manufactured butter and higher butterfat conversion into ice cream, while poultry volumes and prices show downward pressure as shipments rise and demand steadies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S. Department of Agricules
Mmner
Missi Valley
New York
High School Notes From Salem Abound With Activities
Miss Harriett Stephens visited the Salem school on Monday while Miss Pauline Altom was absent due to sickness. The high school basketball team lost to Filmore 16 to 3. The Orsinian Literary Society plans its first program on October 10. The baseball team schedules a game with Sandoval at Sandoval Friday. The classes and teachers issued tests and song practices continue as part of school life.
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Harriett Stephens
Salem
Pauline Altom
Filmore
Delay
Milton’ Peddicord
Orsinian Literary Society
Sandoval
Reynolds
Britt Foltz Wedding Silent Ceremony Near Centralia
On Monday September 15 a quiet wedding occurred at Rev Bruce’s home in Centralia. Esther Britt of Patoka wed Elton Foltz of Cropsey Illinois. Esther is the daughter of S H and Mrs Britt. The groom works on a Cropsey area farm and they plan to reside there for now. Congratulations are extended by The Register and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Centralia
Esther Britt
Patoka
Elton Foltz
Cropsey
Illinois
Esther
S. H. Britt
Chas. Foltz
Dewitt County Candidate Charles Jones Visited Vernon
Charles Jones a former Foster Township resident and son of Mr and Mrs W J Jones visited the Register office Tuesday evening. He is the Democratic candidate for Dewitt County Circuit Clerk and his supporters anticipate strong cross party backing from long standing friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jones
Foster Township
W. J. Jones
Vernon
Charlie
Dewitt County
State Fair 1924 Sets Record Despite Rain
The 1924 state fair closed after a rain messy week yet hailed as the greatest and most significant in twenty five years. Attendance topped two hundred thousand, with estimates slightly above that, and exhibitors claim no event has surpassed it in scale or quality.
Marion County Farmers Institute to Be Held in Salem
The Marion County Farmers Institute will take place in Salem next week with local and outside support. Mesdames Martin and Corsan urged Oct 2 4 dates and noted events in the Supervisors room for Home Economics and the County Court room for agriculture. Premiums include cash and goods from local firms, awarded by the Salem committee.
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Marion County Farmers Institute
Salem
Salém
Mesdames
John C. Martin
D. O. Corsan
Court House
Husehold Science Department
Patoka
Agricultural Department
First State Bank
Farmers Elevator Co
J. M. Emerson
W. H. Cain
Meridian
Tidene
T. E. Irvin
Patoka Hdw. & Furn. Co
B. F. Zobrist
Gilleys Garage
Becketts Garage
Married in Patoka Belcher Cox wedding rumor spreads
Departing Patoka last Wednesday with travel tickets to Pana Mr Geo Porter and Mrs Madalene Belcher reached Springfield by 4 pm. They reportedly wed between seven in the morning and four in the evening. The couple, said to be well regarded, may reside on the Cox farm west of town.
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Patoka
Pana
Geo
Porter
Madalene Belcher
Springfield
Register
Lytle Porter
Casper
Wyoming
Chas. Cox
Lee Belcher
Cox Farm
Well Known Man Frank Good Dies at Stanford
A well known Stanford resident Franklin Good aged 48 died recently. His brother William and son Austin FE traveled to attend the funeral and burial held Sunday afternoon. Born near Highland Madison County he moved to Patoka then Stanford where he resided for years. He leaves a wife, one daughter and his brother William. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America which assisted at the funeral.
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Frank Good
William
Austin FE
Highland
Madison County
Patoka
Stanford
Modern
Woodmen of America
Governor Small Holds Unscheduled Centralia Visit
Governor Small spent Monday night in Centralia meeting many friends in an unarranged gathering. Party leaders knew nothing of the visit and no send off was planned. He was en route to Mt Vernon for a one day fair event with Louis Emerson in charge. Harley Che and Billy Gaston’s Patoka group reported a great day.
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Small
Centralia
Erson
Illinois
Billy Gaston Family
Harcold Che
Patoka
Pear picking day announced by J A Towler
On Monday at 1 29 pears will be ready for picking. J A Towler invites anyone needing pears to come that day.
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J. A. Towler
Illinois Roads Pass 900 Mile Mark in Week
Illinois reports 103 paving mixers, 9,750 workers, and 2,475 teams on road work for the week ending September 18. The year totals 914.4 miles, surpassing last year, with Governor Small aiming for 1200 miles in 1924 and a $100,000,000 road bond issue to fund a connected highway system without direct taxes.
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Wilnois
Patoka Retailers Promote Next Week Bargains
Next weeks Register announces a citywide bargain event in Patoka on Saturday October 4. Five Patoka businessmen plan special offers in a cooperative push to attract shoppers from a wider area with potential $25 in trade for a lucky participant.
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Patoka
Patoka Co-Operative
Thirteen Highway Dangers Identified by Engineers
Engineers of the Bureau of Public Roads in the United States Department of Agriculture list causes of highway accidents. Blind curves intersections sharp embankment curves unprotected embankments narrow bridges slippery surfaces plus other hazards to be removed or warned about. The aim is safe fed ral-aid roads and driver education for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Brigde
Sign board changes location near office
The sign board that enhanced the landscape north of the office was dismantled Monday and moved to the Busse lots south of Geo. Ballances store. Fred Bess of I. C. in Pana spent over Sunday with his mother here.
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Busse
Geo. Ballances Store
Fred Bess
I. C
Pana
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by Illinois Governor Len Small
Governor Len Small proclaims October 5 to 11, 1924 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois. The notice urges citizens to remove fire hazards, inspect heating and wiring, and conduct fire drills in schools theaters and public buildings, with Fire Prevention Day marked on October 9.
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Illinois
Tire
Len Small
Chicago
Chambers of Commerce
State of Illinois
Capitol
Springfield
Silo a life saver for corn farmers in Marion county
A Marion county report says silos save farmers money by preserving late corn unripe to frost. Frost threat looms as state corn condition stands at 69 percent with 281 million bushels projected vs 337 million in 1923. The Dairy and Creamery Institute notes ensiling frosted corn yields better feed and advises proper moisture and techniques. Mrs. Mary Bowers leaves for Simla, Colorado with Dessa Walker.
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Marion
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Creamery Institute
Small Malan Child in Dangerously Ill
Evelyn Roy Malan a nine month old child of Mr and Mrs Roy Malan was moved to Centralia Hospital after swallowing a pin. X rays and surgery failed to locate the pin which likely reached the lung. The child suffers violent coughing spells and pneumonia complications. Family friends hope for recovery.
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Evelyn
Roy Malan
Centralia Hospital
Malan
Birthday Anniversary Party Hosted by Mrs Gilley
On Tuesday September 23 at 6 pm Mrs. Fred Gilley hosted a birthday dinner for neighbors and relatives. Guests from Centralia included Mrs. J S Neal Orvel Hazel and Harley Neal and Mr and Mrs John Jimmerson. Music and conversation followed a pink and white themed meal.
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Fred Gilley
Centralia
J. S. Neal
Orvel
Hazel
Harley Neal
John Jimmerson
Local notes from Patoka and surrounding area
Mrs Edna Smith a former Patoka girl returns to Chicago after ten days visiting relatives here Cliff Pugh and crew members from Patoka seen in town between layovers Centralia discussion over a muddy hole near George Smith residence prompts farmers to demand road repairs and a potential viaduct or no fishing sign local administration expected to repair before print
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Edna Smith
Chicago
Cliff Pugh
Centralia
Cliff
Card of Thanks for Father’s Illness and Burial
Neighborhood friends and all who assisted during our father’s illness and burial. Special thanks to the American Legion for help in the burial ceremony. Joe Knight, Martha Bobbett, Dessie Malone, Marguerite Caudle and families.
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American Legion
Joe Knight
Martha Bobbett
Dessie Malone
Marguerite Caudle
Never Went to College Joseph R Marker Leader at Iti nola Women’s College
Joseph R Marker president of Iti nola Women’s college never attended college until he joined the college faculty. His career path defies typical higher education norms and reflects an unusual professional trajectory in academia.
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Joseph R. Marker
Itinola
Device Pache Carrante A Packing Machine Invented
A machine named Pache Carrante has been invented for packing carrania at the Greek port, from which most of the fruit is shipped to foreign markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrania
Women Voters Lead In Connecticut Town Elections
In Connecticut town elections, women voters showed a higher turnout percentage than men, signaling a notable gender gap in participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connnecticut
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Gov. Small
Jerome 5 Ricard
Santa Clara
Calif
Knights of Columbus
Louis L. Emerson
Sec
SILO
Marion County Farmers
Mary Bowers
Simla
Colo
St. Louis
Dessa Walker
Pache Carrante
Mere Women Veter
Ed Bess
Ben Livesay
Mianois
Lee Vallow
Clinton
Lee
Altoms
Lizzie Livesay
Cains
Elmer Jensen
Ernie’ Logues
Ira G. Caldwell
Fred Lake
Pope Township
Marvin Murphy
Glen Snead
Nashville
Becketts Stand
Ruth Smith
Mont Beckett
Elwin
Donald Wilson
Robert Caldwell
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Hall
Harriet Stephens
W. H. Roberts
Marion County Democrat
Cecil Kell
Allie Easley
Glen Young
Florence
Altom Rev. Henley
M. E. South Church
Odin
Matt Branson
State Farm
A. M. Peek
Paul Limber
Dick Wasem
Peters
Dave Troyer
William Crawford
John
Irene Crawford
Minnie Simcox
Carbondale
Ilinois Normal School
Florence Cain
State College
Diehl
Ister
Myerne
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