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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
1
A satirical piece on picnics mocks weather forecasts social etiquette and gender roles. It lampoons attenders providers and the unequal burdens of hosting and supplying food while poking fun at mosquitoes and everyday picnic norms.
The list names poets and writers who died young in their thirties and early forties including Charles Churchill at 33 the earl of Essex 34 Mackworth Praed 37 Adelaide Proctor 39 Sir John Suckling 33 and Charlotte Bronte 39 Keats Chatterton and Marlowe died in their twenties.
Newsystems Jesse Roark of Indianapolis attended Advance on Saturday. John Whitsett visited Charles Farlow and family last week. Mr and Mrs Rey Hoover and daughter Evylin from Zionsville visited over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry Canada. Mrs Weaver ill. Born to Mr and Mrs Jess Emmett on June 23 a bay. Rental batteries available for repair work.
A series of mishaps described in a Hustler column includes Otis Wall hit by a ball at bat and nearly reading his obituary, Ralph Cunningham injured when a truck trailer toppled, George Fleetwood and Fred Scott hurt in a Ford rollover, and Mrs. Mary Brochard breaking her hip after leaping from a car. Medical crews attended to the injured.
Instructions describe making a minced ham and potato croquette mixture fried in fat, followed by a prune and pineapple marmalade recipe. The ham and potato mixture uses three fourths cup minced ham, two cups mashed potatoes, butter, eggs, milk and pepper, formed into balls and fried. Marmalade combines one pound prunes, grated pineapple, syrup and a pinch of salt, cooked slowly until thick.
A fragmented recipe page shows banana bake with lemon butter glaze and a multi fruit carrot rhubarb jam, then a corn lima bean pepper mixture with bacon. It ends with a quote on cheerfulness and good will as remedies for sorrow.
An auto in neutral with gear reversed caused Mrs. Brohard to react by jumping, prompting medical aid from Drs Hall and Son and transport of the patient to Witham for treatment. Meanwhile Margaret Beaver swallowed a metal marble on Saturday, drawing immediate parental concern.
Claude Matthews of Lebanon opens a new Advance store in the Bowman room managed by Earl Browgy. He operates six Lebanon stores, one in Jamie town, with deliveries by truck. Mrs. Bleam's sister returned home in Michigan yesterday. Ever Best Nut Butter is advertised as best for the money. Try Advance Meat Market.
The passage reflects on a man named Pye and the narrator tracing his path to understand why he failed. It notes a rich rival, a fading station, and the sense of hands tied while others advance. It comments on perseverance, earned respect, and the lure of better jobs beyond humble beginnings.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest urges workers at humble stations to value promotion earned through vision and effort. It argues no duty is so mean that good performance cannot reveal worth and create chances for bigger, better opportunities.
George Matthew Adams argues indifference is the greatest enemy to society and the individual, fueling divorce, graft, and blocked government. He urges readers to care and act with energy in daily tasks to avoid personal and communal decline.
NORTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces a special W M S meeting with Mrs. Georgia McDaniel. Minister T E Burin travels to New Lisbon by horse and buggy. The congregation aims for strong attendance next Sunday and reports parsonage fund contributions totaling 6906.25 to date, with E M Smith at 150 and Harry Sprorg 25. W B Epperson pledges corrected to 25. The fund target previously asked was 5200.
The annual charitable rally to fund the Missionary Society was held at the church with Esther Morrison in charge. Rev. Rector plans to leave next week for Defiance Ohio to attend a rural pastors school for three weeks, with the congregation noting the upcoming third Sunday without a preacher.
Colleen Moore, an eighteen year old movie star, wins fans with her smile and acting. She is noted for her charm at the cinema and is described as a pet lover with two bunnies tucked in her fur coat pockets.
In East Montpelier a Vermont farmer stood with a horse all day at a muddy road break, hauling out stalled automobiles for 34 a haul, turning a roadside fix into a payday.
Officers and teachers at SS 19 scholars 39 visitors 3 offering 2.86 pounds. Marie Bennett and Lloyd Rightenour listed for birthday offerings. Mt. 17 o Sunday attendees praised Rev George Farrow sermon. The lesson was read from John 16.
A narrator describes an impulsive horse ride with a friend in rough city streets. The ride ends with a crash and a breakup of the rider and horse, leaving the speaker shaken and hesitant to ride again. People doubt the stunt but the speaker insists it was a one off and warns others not to spread it.
A children's exercise on Sunday night drew a full audience and was enjoyed by all. Collection offered amounted to $12.50.
The Sunday School enjoyed a fine outing at Darlinton Park on Friday. Wilbert Newman and family visited Edd McClaine and family near Lebanon over the weekend. Kathleen McDaniel stayed Saturday night with Ruth Wright. Mary Caplinger entertained at dinner Sunday with Mona Beaver and Pearl Nisley.
The Columbia Record notes residents in cramped modern flats have limited space and privacy, drawing attention to urban living constraints and potential housing quality concerns.
A local butcher shop reports steady demand and growing foot traffic as new meat cuts and prepared items attract customers. Management notes improved turnover and plans fresh specials to capitalize on market momentum.
Robert Gill, a local pioneer, likely the first in town to receive radium treatment for cancer. About two weeks ago 20 000 worth radium rays were applied to a facial cancer resembling a horn two inches long. The swelling diminished and the lesion regressed. Drs Hall and Son oversee the case. A year ago the United States had only one pound of radium.
Florence Caplinger visits Sam Caplinger and family as Erma Hypes entertains her cousin from Ladoga Dora Canada visits Mrs. Verna Proffitt. Ollei Smith goes to Peoria and persuades his son Cecil to return home.
The passage reflects workers asking only if they can get by as they pace through swift, endless tasks. They worry less about progress and more about job security and weekly pay, framing a grim question about value and endurance.
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