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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
7
A Fulton New York woman describes years of female weakness and a near operation but credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with full recovery. She urges other women with nervousness backache or the blues to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
An old advertisement touts Daisy Fly Killer claiming it kills all flies, lasts a season, and is safe for use around motels. It offers prepaid six for 16 cents from Arold Somers in Brooklyn with a return address and mentions other farm and poultry products by A. N. Merri in Kirksville Missouri and Indianapolis.
Fragmentary chatter notes a wedding idea and a farmer’s resolve to run the farm to honor a son in the army. Characters include Josh and Furhnier Corntes, with references to wholesome food. The text blends domestic plans with wartime sentiment and dairy like beans and soy.
A collage of vintage lines blends Grove's Old Standard Tonic praising quinine and iron with musings on adventure by Edger J. Goodspeed. The text shifts to a humorous dialogue about family ancestry, rumors of money for pedigree tracing, and a spoof exchange on cost and virtue.
Government guidance urges farms to prepare storage for apples and potatoes, pre cool facilities, and plan labor, packing houses, and crates now. Emphasizes careful grading, rapid car loading, and cooperation with shippers and carriers to minimize waste and keep markets well supplied.
Agricultural guidance from I. o S. Merrill advises thinning apples to improve quality. Thinning timing varies by locality after the June drop, leaving one fruit per spur and using careful techniques to avoid limb injury while boosting next year’s crop.
Dr Clarence True Wilson compares liquor sellers to partners in crime and argues government should not compensate business losses from prohibition. He notes West Virginia's revenue and debt outcomes after initial tax adjustments and claims the state now boasts a large treasury surplus.
The article notes beer displacing bread milk and meat for many and claims millions yearly move from workers to brewers. It reports an AMA meeting in New York where a resolution condemning alcohol was passed despite debate. Dr Frank Billings of Chicago chaired the council of health and public instruction.
Three boats sized cannery tenders for Alaska fisheries were launched at a Seattle shipyard. Sponsors named Applestauff christened the vessels with sparkling nonalcoholic drink while bottles tied in national colors shattered in a rapid, celebratory display.
A liquor journal cites Kansas as bone dry with 75 more prisoners than before. The piece notes the Kansas penitentiary is a federal prison used to house many inmates from outside due to its capacity and deemed health and moral model.
The Milwaukee Rotary Club, touting the city as a manufacturing center, lists 25 major firms but excludes beer. It insists none of its members are connected to the beer business, despite Milwaukee’s brewing heritage.
A wartime era slogan cites 22 million trained soldiers as a reason for nationwide prohibition, framing it as a national security measure and social reform. The line underscores the connection between military strength and moral policy in the period.
A witty exchange contrasts a superficial philosopher with a cynical statesman. The philosopher asserts ignorance harms no one while the statesman warns ignorance in a leader harms many others.
Oll announces Capitol Petroleum drilling its second well while the first nears completion. Stock trades around two cents per share as fiscal agents solicit subscriptions at 329 Foster Building Denver Colorado.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt notes a milkman catching a woman’s true complexion, suggesting sharp social judgment. The line hints at a clash over words and perceptions in a metropolitan setting.
A clerk questions the boss's business role asking about his promoter status. The superintendent confirms promoter work, while the clerk laments never receiving advancement, claiming a long held insignificant job since arrival.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a two ounce package of real goodness. It claims the product keeps clothes looking fresh and bright and ends with a cheerful note about smiling.
Customer asks for Shakespeare. New Cherk staff confirms plays in stock. A witty exchange follows noting proverb about erring versus sticking to it.
City residents must secure permits from the park department before placing shade trees in park spaces. The notice emphasizes orderly planting and compliance with local regulations to ensure proper maintenance and safety.
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