Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1908 — Pearls in Patoka River. [ARTICLE]

Pearls in Patoka River.

Oakland City, lud., Jnly 31.—Patoka river pearls have been brought to the local found to be of excellent quality; the most valuable one selling for S3OO. A few days ago some men were bathing in the river and mussels were found. Two pearls were found which netted $lO each. Since that time a number have been found and the industry promises to be profitable. . .