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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
2
A collage of quirky observations and social notes including fashion shifts toward tighter dresses in London and potential electrical farming of produce. Mentions New York and Philadelphia demographics, a New York pearl necklace robbery, and infantile paralysis among Eskimos. Contains wry commentary on medicine, aging, art, and modern life.
Physicians discuss whether incurable patients should be killed and how to define who qualifies. The dialogue centers on ethical standards, medical authority, and the risk of abuse in determining end of life decisions.
An eighteen pound lobster was reported from Long Island Sound while noting a chorus girl on Broadway can reel in a larger catch any day, highlighting a playful contrast between sea prize and stage talent.
In Baltimore a police justice arranged mirrors in his courtroom so that drunks and disorderlies will see themselves. He urges pity and reform amid strict justice.
A London gentleman who opposes tipping grows his whiskers instead of paying a tip to his barber. A young woman praises perfumery quality and strength when congratulated, noting she was glad it was noticed. The piece playfully links these quirks to tipping habits, hinting at a broader crusade against tips.
It questions the likelihood of Andre de Fouqui eres proving successful in persuading readers to adopt French dress. It notes that American men hold a strong prejudice against corsets and hoopskirts worn with frock coats.
A wealthy businessman in Connecticut married his telephone operator in a bold move. The couple now grants her legal right to call him down rather than him waiting for her call, marking a curious social experiment in their union.
The text notes disagreement on sun crossing times affecting air currents and temperatures but emphasizes that equinoctial storms occur regularly twice a year in spring and autumn.
The passage recalls Christmas Eve memories and imagined wishes for wealth, as shouts fade to silence and visions blur. Fragments of nostalgia mingle with scented remembrances of Frankincense and Myrrh, ending with a soft farewell of good night.
A father and son exchange playful objections about Santa Claus. The boy asks if Santa exists and how he enters the house. The father brushes aside questions, declaring bedtime and ending the dialogue with a firm instruction.
Deacon Goodly asks Parson Saintly about the purpose of adding to his house. Saintly replies it is to store carpet slippers and bookmarks, reflecting a playful church scene during preparations.
A brief exchange notes that Christmas poems in newspapers are read and checked by editors and proofreaders. The dialogue highlights publication routines and reader curiosity about seasonal verse.
A brief exchange between a father and son recounts a visit from Santa. The boy says he was awake and bumped into the wash stand, prompting the father to dismiss the moment and urge him to finish his mince pie.
A humorous exchange has friends pooling 50 dollars for a Christmas present. The plan is to buy fifty dollars worth of rice and boil it to create a grand display, aiming for a big show with the money.
A brief dialogue reveals Miss Askit asking Mrs Nuwed about her husband smoking the Christmas cigars, with Mrs Nuwed replying he smoked one and will keep the rest to remember her kindness.
The girl once vocal against Christmas customs is now laid up with a bad cold she caught while out gathering mistletoe.
Miss Gabby Yes dominates the scene beneath the mistletoe, spending the evening at the corner as Mr. Softeigh Miss Homeleigh seems to share the gaze of onlookers.
A customer complains toys, especially a drum priced at 6.48 dollars, are too pricey. The dealer tests the claim by touting the drum as unbeatable value. The customer concedes the remark.
The article urges constant dental attention and stomach health, noting early cavities, enamel erosion, and how regular cleanings, proper brushing, and flossing preserve teeth. It advises avoiding toothpicks, using rinses with baking soda, and periodic polishing with pumice for lasting whiteness and fewer dentist bills.
Ostrich plumes fade as satin and plush shapes rise in popularity. Berets and velvet Tam o Shanter hats gain appeal, signaling a vogue shift toward 1885 styles with minimal trimming required.
The report highlights new scarfs described as attractive with several designs. One model features all black silk with long black tassels. Others appear in black with plaid or striped gay silk linings.
A reader asks about proper etiquette for acknowledging luncheon invitations and formal invites, calls after receptions, and leaving cards. The note also discusses wedding attire, noting a bride may choose a dress that suits her plans and budget, including a short gown without veil or train.
A friend suggests a towel hemming activity as the centerpiece with a prize for the neatest quickest helper. Decorate with yellow and white chrysanthemum accents and carry the color scheme into the luncheon menu featuring cream of celery soup, celery yolk sprinkles, fried chicken, croquettes, fritters, pineapple salad, cheese crackers, and New York ice cream with angel food cake.
The article advises simple invitations for a home wedding, suggesting straightforward notes to relatives and guests to witness the ceremony. It notes the double ring ceremony is popular and that whether the couple faces the guests or backs them is a personal choice, usually settled at rehearsal with the officiating clergyman.
The Westminster Gazette notes that Istanbul’s St Sophia center marked local time as 1 hour 56 minutes 52 seconds fast from Greenwich. The Turkish government adopted the Eastern European time zone two hours ahead, but religious noon remains tied to sunset, shifting with the seasons.
The writer suggests timing a holiday collection and hints a college pennant might be offered if Teddy reveals plans. She mentions watching the department for party ideas, notes new ideas appearing in the paper, and comments on dancing as exercise. She weighs dating decisions and whether to share a picture, and declines answers about a date and hair lightening.
The guide states a gentleman should precede the lady in crowds, through doors, off streetcars or trains, and when going upstairs or down an aisle, outlining the man's path before hers in social movement.
A Nebraska man credits Grape-Nuts for recovering from a spring fever and severe illness. After failing with various medicines he started eating Grape-Nuts, improved quickly, and says he would not be without it. The ad notes Postum Co. as the sponsor and references The Road to Wellville.
A letter urges proper conduct for an eighteen year old in dating, advising it is fine to ask a young man to call again yet prudent to avoid motoring alone. The writer emphasizes careful choices about what, how, when, and with whom, even if it seems prudish.
An adviser named Madame Merrl responds to a girl who is anxious about curtsying. She says curtsies are not needed for girls her age and praises that it is taught in dancing school. She suggests keeping hair down for a couple more years.
A Boston matron approached Master Russell in the opera house foyer during an entr’acte. She complimented him as Director Russell’s son and questioned his birthplace. He answered with refined courtesy and a witty retort, then walked away unruffled.
A Boston clubman describes his trip to New York City. A friend teasingly asks if he carried a policeman in his pocket, then ponders whether a grafter might slip into his pocket during a week abroad.
In a Boston Transcript excerpt two anglers argue over a fish nearly caught before. One notes a broken hook in the fish’s mouth while the other says a fish should avoid hooks after that mishap. The dialogue playfully compares animal and human judgment.
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