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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
2
A humorous miscellany on topics from politics to science with quips about China, aviators, fashion, and grafted lemons. Noting railings about weather, aviation, doctors, and social trends, the piece blends wry observations on era quirks and public fads.
A Missouri designed barn promises long term savings by efficient construction. The structure shown accommodates 14 cows and 12 horses with box stalls for...
The description outlines a large 50 by 60 foot barn with cow and horse sections, calf pen, and a full feed and silage system. Features include a four foot chute along the silo, dust and odor separation, two mixing boxes for cows and horses, multiple grain spouts, dual hay chutes, a milk room with running water, a separator, and a dedicated workshop. Cement floors with built in drains, movable stalls sized for cows, and horse stalls designed to reduce joint strain emphasize practical labor saving and animal welfare.
The excerpt stresses a 38 foot silo height and warns that foundations vary with material. It urges building on a solid, lasting foundation for any barn, noting a poor base makes for a bad investment.
A Michigan Farmer description explains a wagon box hanger that folds back against the wagon shed wall when not in use. Using two by six timbers and three large hinges per hanger, the pair rests eight feet apart and is kept in position by two large hooks, occupying only about three inches of wall space.
G H Glitzke describes winter killing of red ant mounds in alfalfa fields. Dig out mound centers in winter, pour water to soak and freeze remaining ants. Thorough digging reduces ant colonies. done when cold to prevent rebuilding and improve long term control.
Blue Eyes asks about dating boundaries and kissing. The columnist urges safety and returning home, endorses refusing a kiss, and cautions against talking with boys on street corners. The note also compliments Blue Eyes on writing and composition.
A reader asks where to seat the honored guests at a table for guests of honor. The article states the generally observed rule places the honored woman guest to the right of the host, the man to the right of the hostess, with the next in line at the left of both.
A bride elect asks for guidance on home linen and gets a practical list. A modest bride reports six bath towels, two dozen dish towels, twelve sheets and pillow cases, three dozen napkins, two dozen towels, four roller towels, and related items for three single beds, with advice to add as possible.
Evelyn asks for ideas for a six course progressive dinner during the holidays. The response suggests each hostess arrange a secret centerpiece and place cards to keep excitement. Proposed sequence: raw oysters or canapes, soup with celery and olives, a heavy course, salad with cheese wafers, dessert, then coffee nuts and fruit.
Leghorns are noted for strong foraging ability and high egg production making them valued as resilient dual purpose poultry. Their plumage and early-maturing traits support efficient yard keeping and steady outputs.
Farmers claim they cannot grow alfalfa but authorities insist the effort is misdirected and encourage trying again with proper methods.
Advice warns a severe winter will hurt roses after a mild season. It recommends ramming soil around each plant and applying stable or cow manure to cover the stem collar to shield the plants from frost damage.
The old-fashioned method of feeding corn in the bundle before husking is rapidly going out of practice. It is too expensive for present day conditions.
The article notes ordinary goats are poor milk producers, while crosses with Mediterranean breeds may yield better results. Nubians are prolific but likely unsuited to the climate without careful care. Breeders in the states maintain milking flocks, yet these goats demand more attention than common goats.
Guidance emphasizes placing the new poultry house on elevated dry ground. Favor a site that is well-drained, with northern shielding if feasible, to protect the structure and flock from dampness and prevailing weather.
The implements of the farms of this country show a valuation of 1 262 022 000 dollars according to the last census, reflecting an increase of more than 68 percent over ten years.
Comfortable winter quarters for cows will increase profits and decrease the expense of running the dairy this winter.
A reader named Girlie asks for help claiming no mother and seeks answers in the paper. The note states that letters to the Questions and Answers column are lengthy and printing is limited by space.
Intricate introit on rhinestone buckles for slips and shoes in black and color, fur or satin muffs with fringe, gauze scarfs edged with silver or gold trim. Advocates versatile felt hats, smart with minimal trim, ribbon crown band, suitable for morning town wear and outdoor use.
For Mourning Wear offers a shield shaped crape muff with fluted edging and elaborate design. White crape neckwear includes a large bow collar and jabots with dainty frills to lift a somber costume. A jabot tops a square black satin bow. Gun metal chain bags are highlighted as suitable mourning gifts.
A young girl’s school frock is described as light weight wool or mohair with very simple lines. Designs emphasize plain satin or ink piping bands collars and small button rows for a neat, smart look.
Brightening elements on dresses include many tiny metal buttons arranged in rows and soft satin or chiffon sashes weighted with fringe. Skirts favor tunic styles with band trims, bodices in surplice fashion, and dark school frocks gain a dainty touch from narrow hand embroidered collars and cuffs.
A consoling voice notes sorrow and happiness are both transitory, urging children to learn from life’s flips. The reflection contrasts fleeting sadness with fleeting joy, offering a timeless lesson on resilience.
A Paris edition quote reflects mutual aid in hardship with lines about a poor country and lending each other a little. The exchange underscores communal resilience and shared burden during tough seasons.
The lesson centers on Luke 1 67 80 and the birth of John the Baptist. It highlights Zacharias and Elizabeth’s faith, the naming of John, and the prophecy fulfilled through Christ's coming. It urges parents to dedicate children to God and to view their offspring as gifts and future opportunities for holy living.
A short quote from Bishop Lloyd in Boston urges that all men need power to live fully. It states men must conquer fear to reach the fullest life they are capable of.
Advertises clearing farms as opportunity for two men with $600 to run a portable saw mill and employ a dozen hands. Details include payment for 40 acres, living costs, sale of cord wood posts and stave blocks to cover expenses. Indicates selling farm properties to single men or families, with broad acreage and a ninety day ticket. Contact H. F B McIntosh Indianapolis Box 304.
Magistrate questions the prisoner accused of kissing a woman. The prisoner replies he was drunk and deserves punishment, offering no further defense.
Patient recounts three years of scalp eczema with severe itching on the forehead and scalp. After two months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the condition fully cleared and hair regrew, with high recommendation for others. Free samples and booklet offered by Cuticura, Dept. 9 K, Boston.
A Boston Transcript item notes a Latin child’s delight at the public school bath facility and her suggestion that her grandmother, who has not bathed in 11 years since arriving in this country, might enjoy a bath. Other students object for reasons of winter clothing and warmth.
Ole Mammy Lize dusts a bronze Shakespeare bust in a southern drawing room. A conversation reveals her belief Shakespeare is a white gentleman after hearing about him for years, highlighting language and identity in a historical setting.
The unwritten law is defined as an assumed right to punish a gross wrong with death. Courts do not countenance it, yet jurists sometimes act on it and several homicide cases have seen acquittals in recent years.
In a quip about stage hierarchy, observers note show girls often look down on chorus girls. The joke hinges on the practical fact that show girls are usually taller, creating a visible height divide within the chorus.
Little Harold Hillside looked out at the snowstorm last Monday morning and exclaimed Oh, look at the blister. The Newark News notes a lighthearted moment amid winter weather.
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