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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
3
A newspaper item touts a dandruff cure claiming Danderine clears scalp by morning with several applications. It also relays a quip from Elihu Root at a dinner about prohibition and whisky, recounting a Florida sailing mishap and a joke about rescue.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe rheumatism cure that penetrates sore joints and muscles. It promises instant relief from pain stiffness and swelling and claims millions cured over the last century. It urges readers to buy a trial bottle from local druggists.
In a county seat perusal, Farmer Horn-Beak notes the Jesup postmaster has resigned. His wife asks if they believe the end of the world is coming, to which he responds affirmatively as they discuss a broader town note.
An advertorial promotes Othine for freckle removal promising quick improvement and a guaranteed result. It asserts double strength with instructions to apply and wait for skin clearing, warning that if freckles persist a money-back offer exists.
A fragment shows a husband and wife arguing over pin money. The wife seeks money described as a diamond pin purchase, while the husband suggests giving pin money. The dialogue references a wealthy or aspirational purchase and a celebrated exclamation.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it cures catarrh by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts the medicine strengthens the patient and supports nature, with a $15 guarantee if it fails and testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
A light exchange touches on a magazine contest and its prize as characters discuss fairness in ceremonies. The tone remains polite, noting that true courtesy endures across events. The scene highlights a small triumph amid a larger question of equity.
A National Geographic Society bulletin describes the Caucasus as a mosaic of languages and tribes, its mountains bridging Europe and Asia. It notes historical diversity, Circassian influence on dress and culture, and fertile bread fields supporting modern agriculture and machinery.
Central American states aim to unite under one government beginning September 15 1921 the independence centennial observed by Mexico City based Excelsior reporting from El Paso Texas.
Washington reports the Bureau of Mines states the only way to curb urban smoke is to convert bituminous coal into smokeless coke for heating and gas for cooking while factories burn soft coal with minimal smoke. Coke, gas, oils, ammonia, and tar are by products. by changing fuels a safer, cheaper energy system is urged.
New York reports branch hoses of Spanish goatskin bathing manufacturers will be established in the country. Jose Bernitez de Usade and Joaquin Hernandez announced the plan after arrival. Exhibitions will feature Spanish models and skins with fine fur, including garments for men and women.
A 1920 census account explains that individuals become anonymous data on punched cards. Census clerks in Washington handle about 110 million records, with names replaced by attributes like sex age and nationality. The law forbids sharing names, even with draft officials, and enumeration sheets are destroyed after data transfer.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics compares August 1919 price changes in nine countries. The United States up 8.6 percent while Canada 9.3, France 16.9, Norway 11.2, Great Britain 11.6, Sweden 21.0, and Australia New Zealand 4.8. Italy shows 18.1 in April 1919.
The American Chamber of Commerce in London reports a wireless emergency device that lets ships in distress trigger bells on nearby vessels via automatic transmitters and receivers. It eliminates the need for an on duty operator and promises quick attention to SOS calls.
In a Birmingham Age-Herald exchange, participants claim top beauty specialists can be homely, noting human nature resists ideal foaling. A remark compares a physical culture professor needing strong personal development to attract clients.
A witty exchange on fashion shows a character wearing last year’s clothes and planning to reuse outfits, reflecting thrift or humor about personal style.
A fragment notes that nature seems to pause during vast eras, suggesting mastodon populations ceased long ago as the author hints at an ancient pause in evolution. The quip implies rare, monumental shifts across a million-year span.
The Chicago Journal jokes about Adam as the origin of human flaws and the Adam’s apple. It notes how the mythical bite doomed humanity to toil and how a throat bulge is seen as a sign of ancient lineage. The piece wryly links ancestry to physical traits and social judgments.
In Kansas a local remark about finding a home echoes the broader housing difficulty. A resident asks a stranger if he is house hunting, and the visitor muses with a wry reply about whether the wind could reach this far.
The American tractor stands out as the largest contributor among American machinery in Sweden, reflecting strong export presence.
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