There are some things money won't buy says two men
A man with the high brow asserts money cannot acquire all things. The other with the overlapping chin concedes some limits but jokes that money cannot secure an extension of credit.
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
3
A man with the high brow asserts money cannot acquire all things. The other with the overlapping chin concedes some limits but jokes that money cannot secure an extension of credit.
Dialogue contrasts a broken heart with mule kick mortality humor. A friend Jasper is jilted and compares the hurt to being kicked by a mule, noting people can die from such kicks. The exchange reflects dark humor about romance and danger.
Public health notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for infants and children to ensure safety and proper use, warning against counterfeit or mislabeled products and advising adherence to labeled directions.
Senator Lodge quotes a failed lobbyist as he faced defeat and compares him to Mrs. Smythe who, when snubbed at a lunch, showed disappointment only in a quiet, awkward farewell. The anecdote highlights social etiquette and restrained regret in a political setting.
Mrs Bertha Underwood of Sunfield Michigan describes a six month battle with eczema starting on the scalp. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two applications she improved and, within a month, was completely cured. The ad notes Cuticura products are sold worldwide with a free sample and 32 page Skin Book.
An imagined scene reports an emergency session of Congress where a president and a committee press female leaders to yield on suffrage. Wall Street stalls and trade worsens as crops decline, prompting a sharp quip on suffrage by a complacent observer.
A five year old son of George McConnell attends games with his mother and rebukes Jack Warhop after seeing his father lose. The boy tells Warhop to stay away until he wins, adding that he is "rotten." The scene unfolds in the grandstand as tension between players and a fan family deepens.
A doctor recounts wife’s experience with Postum over coffee, noting improved digestion and health after switching. The ad, from Postum Co of Battle Creek, promotes Regular and Instant Postum, instructions to boil, and a booklet titled The Road to Wellville.
A recent bride received a decorative kitchen shower held on the lawn of an old fashioned home. Guests gathered on the porch then outdoors with tables, chairs, rugs and umbrellas, while a visible bundle of wrapped gifts was opened by the honoree using white ribboned shears.
Archery rises in popularity at eastern resort venues alongside croquet and tennis. Girls wear middy suits with gay blazer coats in pink green red and striped patterns. Hostesses arrange match games with prizes and refreshments, iced drinks abundant. Saturday afternoons suit working men. Outdoor entertaining thrives in summer.
Mid summer social life centers on intimate tea dances with invitations by phone. Guests wear light summer attire including lingerie for women and pongee or flannel for men. Tea and ices, ballroom dancing, and porch or lawn platforms mark the events from four to seven. Formal versions include garden tea and music at five. Dancing styles like tango and Turkey Trot are considered harmless when properly danced.
The passage suggests that personal choice defines expression in round dances, implying that purity of intention shapes performance. It contrasts universal ideals with individual interpretation, noting that purity in art may reflect unique style rather than rigid rules.
A Newport hostess hosts a Mother Goose party inviting guests to arrive as characters from the classic book. A Jack Horner pie centerpiece and celluloid birds decorate the edge while tarts and honey sandwiches recall the tales. The Mother Goose author is buried in a Boston cemetery.
In this item Madame Merri describes a party game where players sit in a circle around a blind teacher. Each player is assigned a word from a song such as Way Down Upon the Suwanee River and must disguise their voice while the teacher guesses who is who. The teacher may have two guesses.
A lighted room and a dark room setup creates a nose guessing game. Half the group hides noses through a cloth hole while others in the light room try to identify them. Correct guesses move noses joiners to the guessers. wrong guesses add the guesser to the players. End when all are in one room or when fatigue sets in.
Crepe de chines are popular and practical as they clean easily. The double frill and narrow front pleat frills remain in use along with side fastening. Button through collar cuffs and long shoulder lines define the look. Wash silks appear in broad or narrow stripes in purple gray blue rose yellow brown or with white stripes. Unlined net and lace waists are practical as well for easy laundering and cooling.
At a recent social function women wore artificial flowers on hats and matched genuine blossoms on their waists. One woman in white displayed a white hat with purple pansies and wore the same flowers at her corsage.
Description of a thin white cotton crepe fabric for children's dainty dresses featuring inserts of baby Irish lace medallions.
The article showcases linen and gingham frocks enhanced by collars and jabots in varied fabrics and colors. It notes handwork adds freshness, offers style examples with etamine, pink linen, blue linen, and embroidered edges, and encourages DIY handwork for affordability and personal flair.
Middy ties in all colors abound with options including fringed hemstitched and simply hemmed designs.
The article advises women to tailor hair parting to individual face shapes, preferring side parts. It warns against a middle part line from forehead to ear and praises a curved inward arc over the brow and temples, noting classic lines seen in art and sculpture.
A detailed description of a visiting dress and matching coat including fabrics such as Delph blue and white checked cloth, satin, foulard, brocade, and eponge. The outfit features a plain skirt with front double strap trim, a tabard bodice, satin bows, wrapped seam center front, and a soft satin hat with floral embellishment and paillettes. Materials list provided for skirt, coat, lining, and buttons.
A cool summer coat dress in dull amber shantung features a waist sash with fuchsia ribbon, buttoned trim, straight sleeves, and a kilted lace vent at the base. A white net cross over vest with covered gold shantung details completes the ensemble. The tunic shows a Russian influence while the skirt displays panel movement with gathered folds and hem-tightening drape.
A cadet blue military cape lined in scarlet with brass buttons debuts as travel wear. The garment, comfortable and smart, complements gowns and suits and even light-weight cloth suits feature bullet buttons for a polished, dashing look.
The edge is started with a narrow buttonhole stitch then a loop is formed by catching the thread back and forth two or three times and stitching over the loop to fill the space. Small loops are made at regular intervals and each loop is completed before moving to the next in the sequence.
August 24 lesson on Exodus 16 explores Israel's murmuring after deliverance, God's response with daily bread from heaven, and the teaching that true sustenance comes from God. It emphasizes trust, obedience, and daily feeding on Christ as the bread of life.
A fashion note describes absinthe green as a striking evening wear color. Teased over white textiles, it creates a light, original look with simple, severe elegance. A gown features white charmeuse, a side-slashed skirt, and ninon accents in absinthe green, underscoring the note of restrained simplicity.
When embroidery fades from sheets pillowcases and towels the initials can be cut out and reapplied by buttonholing or feather stitching. Marking with pencil then sewing over lines on a machine with coarse thread is suggested using white or colored cotton.
A brief homemaking note explains rubbing cotton over hair to reveal and remove dust, leaving the hair bright, soft and clean. It recommends applying this method frequently for best results.
Women with white hair face high upkeep as a week passes before cleaning in many cities. A good dry shampoo is described, using a strip of absorbent cotton pressed over a wire hair brush to absorb oils without washing.
Flowers are widely used to trim gowns with rosebud wreaths on necklines and skirts. Some gowns feature flowers on the lining for a hidden glimpse. Corset covers and sheer outer waists are paired with fancy sashes showcasing cubist and futurist colorings, sometimes with two ribbons.
Worn in Paris this season, draped mantelets of flowered silk are paired with lingerie and lace gowns as a stylish overlay. The trend emphasizes delicate textures and color, enhancing evening attire with a light shawl-like layer.
Witty saying notes that many men neglect their own well being to disguise personal faults. The line suggests people fear the cost of appearances more than honest self care.
A remark about punctuation in punk circles stirs discussion on style and language. The line questions who influences punctuation choices while highlighting the broader clash of manners and music.
An advertisement claims Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder relieves summer skin troubles like hives poison oak chafing sunburn and eczema. It urges readers to buy 25c at druggists or request a free sample from J S Tyree in Washington DC.
A Rockwood farmer questioned balloonist Capt. Honeywell who said the balloon was ready for shipment to St. Louis. A farmer offered his team to move the balloon and riders to Rockwood. Honeywell doubted the safety of using a horse, noting he would not risk his life behind a scary horse after a balloon ride from Kansas City to escape a storm.
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