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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
7
Mrs Ella Smith credits Eatonic with saving her life after a near-death experience from acid stomach. The ad claims Eatonic neutralizes acidity and gases, provides quick relief after meals, and promotes a healthy stomach, offering a big box with a pharmacist guarantee.
The article notes favorable crop prospects with good corn and rice yields despite fears of fertilizer costs. It mentions efforts to secure funds for fertilizer and cites weather conditions as supporting potential output for vegetable crops. Observations reference silk and other crops, with broader remarks on farm finances and market optimism.
We will pay 50 to 150 dollars weekly for a reliable man to take orders for rosebushes ornamental shrubs and fruit trees and to appoint agents in territory he cannot work. Permanent year round work. Work as near as you desire. Write at once for terms.
General Chester Harding reports the Panama Canal closed the year with an excess of revenue over expenses and predicts future profits once world conditions normalize. Tolls and revenues reached 8,985,871 with operating costs at 6,548,272, forecasting a balanced future once current and auxiliary services cover costs.
Tax figures show the 1918 personal returns reached 4 425 144 with total tax 1 127 721 835. The largest tax came from incomes 50 000 to 100 000 and 10 000 to 25 000. agricultural and related industries led in returns. average tax per return about 254.85. A separate notice details a court case over a missed train due to a slow clock in Decatur, awarding 500 in anxiety.
A farmer received a fine of $25 following an incident described with the boxy horse. The report mentions dates and additional details are unclear due to OCR corruption but confirms a monetary penalty issued by local authorities.
A four year old girl narrowly escapes serious injury when a brown teddy bear she held clung to her as a wheel ran over the toy and her body. She is expected to recover. In Lafayette Indiana a report notes a spate of safe thefts with a suspect finding a field safe emptied of $250.
Tacoma youth Robert Murray 12, a Columbia freshman, wowed Metropolitan stars led by Mme. Alda by hitting unreachably high notes and transposing arias by Galli Curci and Tetrazzini to a higher key with ease. Singers called his note the highest ever heard.
Alfred T. Gridiths, keeper of the lighthouse on Gianes Point near Midland Ontario, endured a three day storm on Lake Tiuren while coping with the death of his wife who had been his sole companion for 22 years. He finally summoned help from the mainland 12 miles away after the gale subsided.
The palace yard at Madrid offers a vivid daily display when King Alfonso is in residence. Red blue and white uniforms mingle as guards face off in martial drills under bright sun while crowds gather watchful from palace gates. Vendors hawk treats as children follow nursemaids in colorful attire. The king may appear on the balcony to salute before the display ends after about an hour.
Read about three stockings hanging by the mantel who narrate their ordinary year and the special honor of Christmas. They recall a hole, a tattletale moment, and Santa Claus filling them with orange, a gold penny, and a red apple as children sleep.
Canada swept the International Live Stock Show, winning 20 of 25 wheat prizes led by Alberta. grand champion and durum titles highlighted grains while cattle horses and sheep carried multiple top prizes. The article credits western Canada's oats and barley fed stock and strong climate as key factors.
An Italian priest has developed a feather based fabric as an alternative to wool. The innovation aims to provide a lighter, warmer option and could impact local textile manufacturing practices.
Robinson reports the boss plans to use female debt collectors. Jackett notes if a woman can collect money from other men as well as from her husband, the plan could work.
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