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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
2
A curio of headlines and quips spans politics and society from New York to Philadelphia. Notable items reference elopements, alimony, anarchists, sparrow cuisine, a German aviator, and a sleeping porch with a shower bath.
A French count who claimed husbands owe their woes to wives' obedience failed to persuade in France. He avoided giving any practical example of his controversial statements.
A titled English widow announces she will quit England and live in the United States, saying she likes American men. She notes the decision is made in leap year and stresses there is no fear due to her wealth.
A guide on horse watering order and amounts, stressing water before feeding and moderation after exertion. It cites expert advice from trainer John Splan on giving horses water freely yet in small, frequent portions, especially around races. Warns against driving horses hard in cool weather and advises aftercare to prevent colds.
A 19th century beauty note outlines homemade face care for thin skin. It recommends almond oil mixtures, cucumber juice creams, and soft cleansing with grease, plus a rosemary sage tincture, barley water washes, honey with sour buttermilk, and protection from wind and sun to reduce wrinkles.
The article describes how creameries in the west grade cream by butter fat and cleanliness. It explains three quality levels from top grade separator cream to gravity and low fat cream, noting how better grading incentives improve butter quality and reward careful dairying.
Authorities say no truly pure Arabian horse exists in spot ted or calico colors. Circus trainers favor draft types for wagons and prefer thoroughbred bone for strength. A few spotted horses remain, but export bans and Arabian sheiks’ rivalry limit top-quality stallions, delaying purchase and shipment.
Professor Stedman notes annual insect damage to truck crops exceeds fruit crop harm, yet few gardeners take protective steps to guard their crops.
The practice of starting cucumbers and muskmelons in frames is expanding nationwide with millions of plants in the Norfolk district. Plants are often left in frames to force growth as long as glass is available, then vines run freely between frames. The method could yield strong profits, and northern regions are urged to adopt it more widely.
A pretty pincushion is shown with a cover made of many small silk rounds in pale pink and green. Each round uses a cardboard base, silk cut larger than the card, gathered into a button shape, then tacked together and mounted on white silk with a lace edge. The under side is plain silk. Cushions of various shapes can be made similarly.
A reader asks for ideas to entertain a visiting mother and a small group of ladies in June. Proposes an afternoon sewing session followed by a guessing contest with prizes and requests a self addressed envelope for more details. The note highlights the woman’s section as helpful.
The message implies a social gathering where guests will converse with the host's mother and bring their work as part of the event. It emphasizes moderation in entertainment and attendees engaging in conversation and sharing projects.
Use a color theme like gold and white to honor seniors. Decorate with banners thanking seniors, photo displays, and seasonal florals. Create a warm entry with a red carpet feel, table centerpieces featuring books or trophies, and soft lighting. Serve a festive yet elegant menu with upscale finger foods and a coffee or dessert station.
The guide suggests decorating with flags pennants and Japanese lanterns placed suitably. For a regular banquet begin with soup then fish followed by a preferred meat course with its vegetable, then salad and finally dessert with coffee salted nuts and bonbons.
A reader asks whether a gentleman should end mourning abruptly or gradually ease into colored ties while still in mourning, and if he may reuse the same suits after the mourning band is removed.
A brief note states it is proper to wear colored ties and color in the linen during mourning, noting that many men wear black suits while not actually in mourning.
A young businesswoman laments the lack of personal belongings at home and calls for respect for private property. The piece argues early teaching of boundaries could reduce daily irritations and improve home life. It also notes colors as a metaphor for yellow and its many shades from lemon to brown.
The text notes a widespread enthusiasm for yellow shades in dressmaking millinery and floral displays. It highlights a trend with yellow dominating wardrobes and flower arrangements in shops and markets.
Girls serving porch parties and sewing circles seek varied frozen tidbits beyond plain vanilla. They mix marshmallows or chopped nuts into ice cream and add candied fruit. Crystallized ginger is chopped and used in vanilla or ginger ice cream.
In a dim room a doctor and his wife debate whether immigrant daughters and American housekeepers can support families and future prospects. The wife worries about fashion and frugality while the doctor notes perceived abnormality in society and recalls daily patient observations.
Scientists at the Cosmos Club debated the greatest joy with many favoring travel and scenery by automobile. Dr Harvey Wiley proposed the peak pleasure as isolating on a quiet farm and gazing at a blooming apple tree while thinking of nothing.
Contrary to popular belief only two native snakes, rattlesnakes and copperheads, can inflict serious injury and habitat in rocky, mountainous woodlands means danger from other native snakes is rare.
A wary patron advises a youth about future ambition saying he may be president one day. The youth quips in defiant fashion, questioning lofty forecasts and the idea of selecting unlikely candidates far ahead.
A Nebraskan mother recounts her three year old son Gilbert suffering severe eczema from weeks old, his face raw and itchy. After two Chicago doctors failed, Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used with rapid improvement over four weeks, restoring his clear skin and hair.
An advertisement touts Murine Marine Eye Remedy as a non patent medicine for red tired eyes with illustrated booklets and aseptic tubes sold by mail order at low prices. It also promotes Garfield Tea as an international herbal remedy for stomach liver and kidney irregularities.
The passage contains humorous social banter about attending a party and dining together. It features lines about a baby, singing with a cold, a patient husband, and plans to spend next summer abroad. The tone is light and gossip-like.
A farmer’s aff idavit describes ten years of stomach trouble from coffee and tea. After switching to Postum from Postum Co Battle Creek he reports full recovery and sustained weight gain. The letter endorses a ten day trial and cites The Road to Wellville as reference.
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