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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
7
A fragmented wartime scene shows Robert and others joking about letters and ink. Robert dons a makeshift helmet from a car headlight and declares he is coming back rather than going away. The piece captures children’s bravado amid conflict.
An old advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Tonic will enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic for children troubled by worms with symptoms like stomach disturbances. It promises the tonic will help dispel worms and restore health after two to three weeks. It also includes other patter and a line about pills and beauty quotes.
An old advertisement claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules relieve backache kidney and bladder troubles. It promotes cleansing the kidneys and blood, easing rheumatic and urinary symptoms, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after a few days.
A whimsical tale follows Jack Frost and his brothers chiding flowers and shrubs as they paint winter scenes with magic brushes. The Wind holds back as frost paints windows and gardens, foretelling a long cold season while flowers bow to the coming winter.
A teacher explains that to do anything well one must start at the bottom when a student from the back interrupts asking about swimming. The moment reflects classroom humor and a novice swimmer’s ambition.
Ornithologist Stanley Clisby Arthur reports that crossbred green head mallards with summer Florida ducks survived to produce fertile eggs at Avery Island. The resulting "Louisiana mallard" or "Louisiana mallard" set and has been released on Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge to sustain year round presence in the state.
The article surveys Damascus history from ancient Mesopotamian roots to modern times, noting waves of Hittites Amorites Jews Assyrians Armenians Arabs Persians Romans Mongols Ottomans and English. It emphasizes the city’s long lineage and enduring population, comparing it in size and significance to major American cities.
A Pittsburgh Gazette Times exhortation urges readers to embrace outdoor October sun as a health tonic against influenza. It praises fresh air, walking, and scenic forests, arguing that sunshine and nature bolster nerves and reduce anxiety during epidemic days.
William of Orange mourned Valenciennes as lost to the state in 1677. The Nord capital, once famed for lace and a fortress and housing a seventeenth century Hotel de Ville, boasted a Flemish tapestry collection, an academy of art, a natural history museum, a lycee and an arsenal.
Admiral Edward Russell hosted the event in 1604 when a marble fountain was turned into a punch bowl for 6000 guests. The brew used four hogsheads of brandy one pipe Malaga wine 20 gallons mine juice 2500 lemons 1300 pounds sugar 5 pounds nutmeg 300 biscuits and eight hogsheads water. A boat crew served cups to the crowd.
A playful exchange contrasts wishing for a spouse who saves money with wishing for a partner who earns more. The dialogue highlights comic frustration about financial goals inside marriage.
The piece reflects on the uniformed service mindset, praising selflessness and sacrifice of young soldiers facing torpedoes and shrapnel. It contrasts noble duty with potential fear and inward wonder about survival. Also included is an unrelated wartime ad for Cuticura skin relief products.
A lighthearted missive notes the U S government produced 9 773 424 000 postage stamps last year and jokes about stamps not used by Mrs Flatbush and Mr Flatbush. The quip centers on the overproduction and forgotten stamps in a newspaper item.
A brisk dialogue notes Peggy in new furs with playful barbs about appearance. The exchange centers on Peggy’s attire and the nickname peach, ending with a witty comparison to a fall pippin.
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes that money speaks even to the Kaiser, highlighting influence and power in politics and governance. The line reflects a belief that financial clout shapes decisions at high levels.
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