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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
7
While DeWolf Heapper performed at a downstate university engagement, two coeds debated whether to attend the show. The exchange hints at local theatre happenings and campus entertainment during the period.
The advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds and grippe, taken every two hours for up to three doses. It claims to clear nasal passages, stop a runny nose, relieve headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
Citizens boast about the area as the most cultured in town. Locals joke about the high-brow reputation, with residents discussing Shakespeare as if his death were recent.
A home remedy suggests mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine with water to darken gray hair gradually. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade, at low cost, with hair becoming softer and glossier.
A sharp exchange highlights editors debating national direction with the line about drifting versus skidding. The quip frames concern over political and social momentum and signals editorial tongue in cheek about current drift.
Pimples redness roughness or itching? Touch with Cuticura Ointment then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water Rinse dry gently and dust with Cuticura Talcum for fragrance Advert 25c each.
A bridal expert recommends a shower bouquet for an April bride combing blooms. Favor airy arrangements with seasonal stems such as peonies ranunculus and lilies paired with greenery.
An agricultural pamphlet explains cleanly milking basics from pre milking preparation to handling. It covers cleanliness, udder washing, proper hand technique, milking pace, and maintaining quiet handling to maximize milk yield. It also advises weighing milk and adjusting grain to milk output.
A livestock survey across fourteen South Dakota counties finds 65 percent of cattle herd sires are grades or scrubs while about 23 percent of purebreds are inferior. The study notes higher profits when purebreds are used, with an average herd of 20 grade cows gaining $540 more in 1918. eliminating inferior purebreds could raise annual herd profits to $900.
An advertisement touts a small bottle of Dan derine as stopping hair loss and removing dandruff. It instructs to pour a little into the hand and rub into the scalp for several applications. The copy claims hair will grow strong and appear glossy and abundant.
Two scouts stop at a country store for supplies while overnighting. The proprietor, recently robbed by bandits, warns of nearby robbers. One boy quips that they have only two smiles left but can quickly replace them, reflecting a brave, lighthearted mood.
A vintage advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes promising a new rich color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims easy results with a direction book and a color card to match any material.
Quote from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat about mislabeling individuals and the value of common decency. It contrasts identification during a bank scene with a social aside on fatherhood and fame.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with bold claims about its taste and dosing. A Philadelphia airman recounts a wartime tale of a comrade who walked 326 miles in Germany, living on raw root vegetables. A witty remark follows about the experience feeling like a root match.
An elderly Shropshire woman told a Ministry of Food official she wished a proper funeral after death. She said she had a coffin shroud whisky and salmon in stock and was pleased she was “on the right side” so long as she did not add to her stock.
Mr. Comrox quips that his family makes him wear the oldest clothes daily to save money. He calls it economy, while admitting it serves as diplomacy to deter him from attending their social events.
A wry exchange on the nature of numbers with humor about errors and honesty. The dialogue hints at trust in figures, noting they sometimes won’t lie and sometimes won’t stand.
In a terse marital exchange a wife complains she is repeatedly asked for money. The husband retorts he already gives “so much,” prompting ongoing friction over financial support within the household.
A large pig show in Loveland organized by pig clubs from the US Department of Agriculture and Colorado State College drew 66 registered pigs including Poland Chinas and Duroc Jerseys. Nine club pigs entered were graded and performed well against top state breeders, with a Junior Poland China sow owned by a club member earning reserve championship behind a Colorado Agricultural College Duroc sow.
The note warns that high protein seeds are expensive this year and purebred ducks and geese are costly. It suggests alfalfa seed scarcity, leaves enrich soils, and inoculation boosts crimson clover. It recommends Napier fodder to reduce Bermuda and salt grass next spring or fall.
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