08 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
1
A persuasive bank savings appeal urges readers to begin saving now. It promotes small contributions, with $1 or more opening an account, promising safety and liquidity and framing saving as a future success factor in commerce.
The State Bank of Advance offers for sale at the residence two miles east of New Ross four miles northwest of Jamestown and other nearby points on the Lebanon and Ladoga road. Livestock include 4 horses 35 cattle 12 hogs. grains 560 bu corn 30 bu oats. many miscellaneous farm tools. Dinner served on ground for Mt Zion cemetery arch project. Local church activities noted amid a severe storm.
Earl Darnell sells his two row cultivator to Dorsa Butler noting it is not right to hurry through life.
The Advance Christian Church ladies plan a Wednesday afternoon program on February 14 at Mrs Verna Proffitt's home. Readings include Beulah River Bible, Porto Rico mission work, and West Indies settlement. The agenda features prayers, discussions, and a benediction led by Verna Proffitt.
A broad rural community reports a harsh winter spell from Thursday through Tuesday with fierce winds and freezing temperatures. Pneumonia and measles spread to both children and adults. Geneva Burris and several adults fall ill, while Joe Ragsdale dies from pneumonia. Community events include cemetery sale fundraisers and local sports, with local families hosting gatherings and repairing homes.
Jamestown Canning Co announces payment of 10.00 dollars per ton for tomatoes this season. Growers are urged to sign contracts promptly or reserve by phone.
Honor Bell lists individuals including John T. Jones of Lebanon Warren Bratton and New Ross Mary Serring with Otto Rodgers and Mrs Sallie Safary in Indianapolis. The fragment also mentions Sallie Beaver Advance Artie Brown Golda Smith and Jas. Gordon T. E. Brown.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at the late home of Perry Canada near Advance. Items include eight-year-old cow, sows, corn, farm implements, two John Deere wagons, mowing and planting gear, plows, harrows, hay rack, beds, stoves, and other articles. Terms nine months. E R Canada administrator. J B Henderson auctioneer. H W Epperson clerk.
A sales pitch extols a one man operated Moline Universal Tractor praised for ease, precision, durability, and value. Demonstrations occur daily at the store, urging readers to see the model without delay.
Auction will take place at the Jaques farm located on the Shannondale road two miles southwest of Thorntown on the Lake A ram property. The sale starts at 10 o'clock.
Auction bill listing stock including horses cattle hogs and poultry with weights ages and breed details. Items include mares and geldings bred to English and English Shire, cows producing milk, spring calves and hogs, yellow corn, oats straw and wheat straw. Machinery listed with brands such as McCormick Deering John Deere and Ohio hay loader. Cash or six month notes with 6 percent interest. lunch by Ladies Aid.
Sells at public auction on the Noblesville road 12 miles west of Dover 3 miles west of Lebanon 312 miles east of Shannondsie. February 13 1917 features horses cattle hogs farm implements hay corn and misc. Terms include cash or nine months credit with note security 6 percent discount for cash.
Mrs Kate Thompson of New Road visited yesterday. The brief note records her presence at a local gathering and shows no additional context or events.
Eczema sufferers face renewed itching as winter returns and seek a thorough combination treatment offering lasting relief to calm skin and reduce flare ups.
Residents from the Lebanon area report a sequence of social visits. Baxter Brubeck and Stella Coons with Verl, plus Harry James and May were in town Saturday. William Garner stayed with Albert Garner Tuesday night, while Ruth and Thelma Ferguson visited grandparents Robt. and Mrs. Ferguson Monday. Jesse Garner and family called on Robt. Ferguson and wife Sunday. John Hawkins, recently employed by R. J. Riner, plans to move to Charley Emmett near Jamestown to work. Bert Ferguson and wife were in Lebanon Monday. Albert Garner and R. J. Rine plan ditching work. Mrs. William Walker visited Clarence Pipes on Tuesday.
Hazelwood residents share visits and moves. Mrs R E Jones and Mai dred Kibbey spent an afternoon with Mrs H B S Shevens. Isan Proffitt visited relatives before returning near Big Springs. James Graham and family visited Ed Graham. Miss Grace Edrington visited Raspn Poynter. Okley McClaine visited Crawfordsville friends. Dorsey Butler plans to move to a new farm near stop 124 Crawfordsville line. Ray mond Faulkenbury will move to Steirwall farm north of Max. Corn sold for about 1.25 per bushel at the Ira Guttridge safe near Hedge Row.
The Advance Christian Church ladies ship a box today filled with nice presents to be sold for proceeds. The money will be used to purchase seats for a weak church in Michigan. The box is in care of Mrs. Minnie Weldon and the response has been generous.
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