18 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
1
A Purdue conference June 3 4 5 will gather rural ministers and lay leaders from Indiana to discuss the church role in winning World War I and postwar reconstruction. Speakers include national figures. tours and practical talks focus on Indiana church problems and solutions.
The Commercial Club held a meeting Friday night with Rev Rector and new member Frank Gregory. Members discussed community benefits and Saturday night entertainments. a committee was formed to investigate establishing a Sheridan sorghum factory plant locally and will begin work immediately.
Walter McDaniel discusses farm management with his wife during a home visit. Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Albert Akers include Mr and Mrs C A McNeil and son from Brownsburg and Mr and Mrs Lon Bratton and Mr and Mrs Ray Davis. Walter Davis joined in afternoon calls.
County Agent M. E. Cromer reports hogs on good pasture use 15 to 30 percent less grain for the same live weight gain. Across 15 pasture trials the average grain per pound of gain was 3.54 versus 5.11 in 5 dry lot tests, a 30.7 percent saving. Red clover or alfalfa provide season long forage. if unavailable, plant rape, rape and oats, or soybeans. Those using nutritious forage to maximize daily gains will see the greatest summer profits and a 20 to 30 percent pork-cost reduction with pasture.
In a letter from Ora McDaniel Advance Indiana reports the sensational murder case linked to Rev Speer is delayed until the fall district court term amidst questions of the defendant's sanity and whether one or both victims were killed. The writer also describes busy ministry life and ongoing war work including Easter services and local farm chores.
North Christian church in Boone County reports over the top on a emergency fund drive. A $600 goal grew to $568 pledged Sunday with more gifts since. The drive seeks $2,247,000 for the church and its auxiliaries, with Boone County aiming $5,000. Contributions listed include J. T. Jones $100 and several others from $5 to $50. A Lebanon banquet on April 25 in Central Christian Church will feature speeches.
The M. E. church held a successful all day event Sunday to welcome Rev. and Mrs. Boyd. Members brought baskets of dinner and shared meals in the basement after the morning service. An impromptu program and testimony meeting followed, revealing a hopeful church awakening with support for the pastor and officials. Non-resident members and guests from New Ross and other churches attended and were well cared for.
The township chairman attended Jamestown AM EB church Sunday school, pleased to be a guest in the men's class led by Prof Lawler. Ora Bryant oversees as superintendent and Rev Ingalls leads a large adult class. A service flag with twelve stars adorned the room as Prof Rollo Brown of Wa bash College delivered an address on Why France Has Held Fast.
A promotional line urges readers to subscribe to the Indiana Daily Times to avoid missing future issues and save on costs. The note emphasizes the ad will not reappear on the page. It hints at a limited time opportunity and value in subscribing.
Armond Akers advertises a nearly new buggy Rubbey with a Lucey harness for sale. Bargain price implied by the terse listing.
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