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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
A Chicago woman complains American girls are artificial while a Chicagoan seeks sleep through suicide. A Kansas doctor seeks divorce over scolding, tuberculosis linked to crime, pants skirts rise then pause, vacations deemed unnecessary if pay stops. Edgy quips on marriage, inns, cats in groceries, love of animals as disease, dynamite hand organ arrest, head loss cure, counterfeit notes, and fast wedding trends.
A divorce was granted to the wife of a man who allegedly failed to share the bed covering fairly on cold nights. The case suggests divorces may follow seasonal causes as well.
A bold shift in naval strategy is described as planes to be launched from battleships. The writer contrasts current bravado with a coming era of intense, rapid operations. It notes that fifteen miles of moving pictures were exported this past year, likely featuring many high speed chases.
A Texas man named Papsous Heodouchoumturyonwtopolos is found. A New York man punched a would be robber so hard that the attacker was identified by his nose. The incident serves as a warning to hold up men to stay out of others business.
University of Nebraska and Indiana stations report silage can safely supplement sheep diets. Over three years ewes fed silage showed higher weight gains and better lamb size without health issues, with economical feed costs and improved ewe thrift. Earlier trials suggest silage aids fattening lambs and breeding ewes when clean and properly managed.
A collection of brief notes covers varied topics from New York bell protests to a Montana man jailed for butcher robbery. It notes a Punch joke about trousers aging, London theater etiquette, a downtrodden man’s rights, and three Tacoma jurors awarding kisses to an acquitted attorney, with the twist that the defendant’s wife handed out rewards.
A Chicago man claims to guide young men in courting a king's daughter. The tale suggests that even the successful suitor might fare better paying a steep price, likened to ingesting a white elephant, to secure such a match.
Professor Stewart discusses grease heel in horses based on observations from two wet winters. He cites over 500 horses studied with trimming versus no trimming, including 300 used for coaching and other work and about 150 cart horses.
The article urges every corn belt farm to plant popcorn for home consumption and sale. It grows like corn, can be planted closer, ripens in about 100 days, and should be shocked early to dry before husking. A good stand yields 50 to 60 bushels of ears, worth 1 to 2 dollars per bushel.
The disease most often appeared where heels were trimmed and not washed. Few cases occurred when washing or trimming were prohibited or neglected, underscoring hygiene as a key factor in transmission and spread.
General good care helps keep insect and fungal pests in check. They cause the greatest damage in neglected orchards.
Rosebud writes asking if a thirteen year old should go to theaters at night with a boy and if kissing is acceptable. The response affirms a mother’s disapproval and advises against such outings and kissing, calling the behavior common and ill bred.
The note explains R S V P stands for please reply and in English means the host asks for a response. Reply to the hostess whose name heads the list, typically at her home, indicating regret or acceptance for the February twenty second at three o clock with the stated number.
A young girl with limited means asks for ideas to honor a friend’s upcoming marriage. The suggestion is a small tea gathering hosted by the bridesmaids, each bringing a dish towel marked for the bride. At five o’clock, serve tea two kinds of sandwiches candies and salted nuts to create a cozy moment.
Practical guide from 1912 Universal Press Syndicate on making fragrant toilet waters at home using herbs such as lavender thyme and rosemary. Includes violet water and heliotrope recipes plus tips for scalp massages to refresh tired minds and restore hair growth after clogged pores and rough drying.
A Constant Reader asks whether the groom's attendant should hand the wedding sees to the minister before or after the ceremony. The response: give the minister the fee when the business is settled, just before the ceremony, as there is rarely a good opportunity afterward.
Silver and linen gifts are engraved with the bride’s initials, though friends may also use the bride’s first name or a pet nickname on personal items like silver picture frames. This trend suits wedding customs as silver frames hold the husband-elect’s photograph.
The writer advises using Mr. in salutation until familiarity grows and suggests sincerity in correspondence. They propose an elderly friend may offer a costly item other than jewelry and leave gift decisions to the family. The note also endorses replying after the friend initiates contact.
A simple round boudoir cap is described using a 21 inch square of dotted Swiss or muslin edged with lace. A lace insertion is sewn near the edge, an elastic runs through, and a ribbon rosette may adorn each ear. It can be washed when soiled.
An Exchange paragraph argues for selecting garments by color beauty and distinctive cut and for judging if a piece serves multiple occasions. It advocates buying with care and wearing discretion as a motto for women regardless of dress allowance.
A mixed text blends a Bible lesson on Genesis 3 with a Canadian immigration notice. The sermon outlines four Genesis divisions from temptation to sentence, stressing sin’s doorway via disobedience, and notes a large 200,000American-to-Canada settler flow with rail and farmland openings in prairie provinces and British Columbia. James A. Flaherty endorses Canada Northwest opportunities for young farmers.
An advertisement extols a nightly scalp treatment using Cuticura Ointment and Partings technique to combat itching, dandruff, and hair loss. It recommends washing with Cuticura Soap next morning and periodic use, with samples available by mailing to Cuticura Boston.
A guide states he shoots nearly every hunter he accompanies, insisting all killings are in self defense. Authorities note the pattern raises questions about safety and responsibilities in remote hunts.
A speaker jokes about raising his son to emulate George Washington and tell the truth, contrasting with expectations to follow in his footsteps. The exchange hints at parental pride and the value of honesty in a light, ironic tone.
A fragment compares pessimists to a man with an umbrella at a ball game. The note appears amid a jumble of ads and doggerel including pancake promotion and health tips. It mentions alfalfa and timothy hay prices and farm sales in a clipped, newspaper-style snippet.
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