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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
1
Letter from a church minister to service members emphasizes fidelity, home ties, and spiritual strength as a service flag is dedicated for fourteen members. It highlights personal messages to soldiers abroad, hopes for safe returns, and ongoing support from the church and local community.
Dale's Nob Beulah Trosper and Hubert Miller wed at Thos. Ruark's home, then a prank crew staged a kidnapping chase through Crawfordsville and Roachdale. After hours of searching, couple found with jam on faces and the group resolved to return home. Lebanon beat the local team 45 to 16 as the town jokes about future health checks.
Earl Bruce and family will leave this week for Florida due to Mrs Bruce’s health. Charley Hamilton, brother of Mrs Dutch Grizzle and Mrs Herley Galladay, died at his sister’s home in Muncie on Monday. Burial at Lebanon this afternoon.
Indiana's State Council of Defense urges all women to register to measure and mobilize female manpower for the war. A statewide network coordinates with Washington, aiming for rapid information flow and broad participation across counties and communities. 40,000 already registered with a target of 100,000 by January's middle.
A collection of comic verses and quips. Jokes include a savagely phrased remark about a poisoned arrow and gas, a professor student exchange on cause and effect, a liver pad joke about a doctor’s orders, and a tour anecdote about a supportive landlady.
A terse dialogue reveals a suitor pressing marriage after rejection. The woman questions his motives while he claims indifference to consequences, suggesting a lack of genuine seriousness in his proposal. The exchange hints at strained relations and unresolved tensions.
The quote shows art critic Dobbins roasting pictures with cutting remarks while a defender dismisses him as a parrot repeating others. The exchange highlights tension between critics and artists and hints at reputational disputes in the art world.
A reader admits starting the loaned novel and remarks the first chapter feels peculiar. The other person notes they have not reached that portion yet.
A quarrel turns on a maid who allegedly handles fine china with extreme care, prompting remarks about her exacting standards and the owner’s reaction to potential damage.
Local schools and community figures join wartime drive with Rev Henry leading elements. Prof Cecil Kibbey and Rev Ingalls contribute insights and support to mobilize resources for the national effort.
A fragmented price list shows several underwear items with varied prices including 1.25 and 1.50 for men, 0.60 0.75 0.85 0.30 and 1.00 0.25 figures, plus bargains noted at 0.40 and 0.25. The readable entries lack clear product names or brands.
Grand Opera House Lebanon announces upcoming shows starting January 21 with J H Busbys Great Minstrel Co 40 artists. January 23 Very Good Eddie 60 on the road. January 25 Matt Jeff Divorce musical comedy. January 29 Hans and Fritz musical comedy. January 31 Noctural Law Co drama.
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