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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
3
A struggling butcher, losing trade to a rival across the street, considers closing. A minister urges prayer, which the butcher finally trials. A week later he reports success as the rival grocer breaks his neck after the prayer, bringing relief to the butcher.
George B. McClellan recalls a Thanksgiving scene at Atlantic City. He narrates a quarrel outside a cafe with an overdressed couple. a man pushes a woman, knocking her down, and she shouts that pawned fly screens earned him a day off.
A 1912 Army camp notice touts Cuticura remedies for a trooper’s scaly psoriasis with a world-wide sales claim and sample offer. Another slur-laden anecdote depicts a Black office-boy recounting a brutal assault and profanity filled exchange with an employer at the workplace.
Mothers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for the familiar signature. A child named Charles displays self control, pleading for mercy rather than punishment as his family helps him manage temper. Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops advertised to relieve colds and throat irritations.
The Times notes readers miss a picture of the schooner Marjorie Brown just after it sprang a leak and neared sinking, while the New York Mail laments the lack of illustration in an unillustrated newspaper.
Fashion writer Julia Bottomley notes that hats are fading at theaters and extravagant headpieces will lead the opera season. East Indian influence inspires lace rhinestone and pearl adorned ornaments, creating crownlike pieces and bold designs likely to influence winter coiffures.
A three yard gauze wrap with gathered ends and a central gathered circle creates a sheer cover over the shoulders and bust. The piece comes in gold or silver striped gauze marines or chiffon and is worn to mask figure while protecting against drafts in theater settings.
The evening mantle emphasizes the wrap effect and versatile use of rare clasps. Three-quarter length is recommended for light weight and to avoid crushing or hiding a delicate frock. A bride’s mantle, crafted in dull deep orange brocade on garnet velvet, trims with white fox fur, appears unusually handsome.
A novelty suspender design mirrors men’s styles, crafted in black velvet with striking buckles. The dressy, not tailored, piece pairs with black separate skirts and fancy lace blouses for stylish, formal wear.
The article explains fashionable fur trimmed hats featuring moss color palettes, velvet crowns, and moleskin brim coverings. It highlights a novel sash-like brim treatment, white ostrich accents, and matching velvet crowns with crinoline interlining. A complementary marabout and ostrich neckpiece completes the chic, cozy look.
The article extols Western Canada for scientific farming aided by government experimental farms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and by provincial agricultural colleges in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. It highlights strong university programs, demonstrations, and wide public investment driving vocational and technical education to develop farming as a major, sustainable industry.
An advertisement notes dairy breeds including Shorthorn and other special dairy cattle sent in at cost with long-term payments. It also reports Western Canada grain yields in 1913 as excellent though not abnormal, with wheat at 30 to 45 bushels per acre and strong averages for other small grains.
An old colonel, famed for mercy after losing an arm in service, meets a destitute one legged man on his estate. The exchange reveals humor and hardship as the veteran admits serving time in jail for jewelry theft, ending with a wry moral about consequences.
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