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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
3
A Mount Holyoke professor, Elizabeth Ro Laird, is narrowing the two gaps in the electromagnetic spectrum. From wireless to gamma rays, researchers aim to identify the missing link between ultraviolet and Entladungsstrahlen N-rays as the visible range remains continuous.
A woman near Hic Vis ta Cal kept a box of eggs in a warm corner hoping market prices would rise. Instead, the eggs hatched with chirping chicks after 42 of 48 eggs hatched, prompting an investigation into the failed plan.
Washington recommends permanent government reservation of the 700 square mile Okefinokee swamp in southeastern Georgia. A Agriculture Department biological survey warns timber interests threaten primeval conditions, noting the swamp is unique and among the largest fresh water swamps east of the Mississippi, second only to the Everglades.
In this region farmers face a late spring and plow at night using spotlights while Kentucky courts adjourn and farmers are excused from jury duty to focus on essential farm work.
Two college graduates Miss Hazel Gage and Miss Virna Haskins recount a year and a half living as hobos across the West beginning in 1917. They describe courteous treatment from hobos, railroad workers, and cowpunchers, with a few dangers from East tourists, and note a turning point after leaving Tonopah Nevada.
Mrs Peggy Mc Daniel celebrated her 106th birthday in Jackson with 260 guests including 107 year old Mrs Winnie Carter who lives ten miles from the McDaniel home.
A historic elm outside Croydon parish church near London has not leafed this year ending a 600 year tradition of annual parish meetings held beneath its branches. The ancient tree, famed for long standing civic gatherings, has reportedly quit leafing.
William of Hohenzollern, the former German emperor, is trying tailoring in Amsterdam. A Central News dispatch cites a trade paper praising him for cutting patterns and excelling at the job, noting the irony of missed vocation given his notoriety as emperor.
At a raid on a Crap game in Elkins West Virginia six men fled from a second story window. John Coleman was impaled on an iron fence and died almost instantly after the escape.
Lesson text outlines a July 11 study on the bond between Jonathan and David from I Samuel. It highlights how Jonathan relinquished his claim to the throne to support God chosen David, defends him against Saul, and shares a lifelong covenant. Observations urge choosing few true friends, mutual support, and God fearing conduct.
The phrase highlights how small good impulses become lasting impact when acted on through organized efforts. Local groups mobilize volunteers to address social needs, turning intention into tangible improvement and shared progress.
A reflective line about the glory found in pursuing impossible tasks and the value of daring undertakings. The quote emphasizes resilience and ambition as central to meaningful existence.
A reflective note on unseen costs that shape lives and choices. The piece suggests that the deepest sorrows come from what remains unnoticed, influencing decisions more than acclaimed triumphs.
A reflective note on wealth defined by mindset rather than money. It emphasizes that character stems from inner purpose and self shaping.
A collage of brief anecdotes and quotes from a Sherman Texas paper page. A man forgets items and returns home to a burglar scare resolved by a ruse. A courtroom scene features a furious lawyer and a stern mother-in-law confrontation. A quirky tip claims to predict fish biting using an alive catfish as a barometer.
A diner at a fashionable restaurant asks where pork and beans appear on the menu. The waiter points out the relevant section and the patron jokes to "bring me everything above and below that line" in a light, humorous tone. The item originates from the American Legion Weekly.
The piece describes annual Chinese census practice where the eldest man in every ten households lists families for the imperial tax office. It also notes musicians who rely on ear training should consult an aurist for potential hearing issues.
War pushes up costs for textiles as cotton and linen rise sharply. Households are advised to extend fabric life by washing with Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry. AN grocers offering bargains at five pence.
Experiments show belated transatlantic mail can be delivered at sea by aircraft. A flying boat catches up to the ship, dropping a grappling line with tails to snag a water proof mail bag. The bag is pulled aboard while the ship maintains its voyage.
A columnist recalls returning home to find his mother and sisters and boasting about luck only to discover four playing cards on the living room sofa. The moment, funny and awkward, has stuck with him since that day.
Phrase shows someone still feeling run-down and dodging cars as a street scene or dialogue in a column. The item reads like a quip about urban life and weariness with traffic interruptions. No further context or identifiable people or organizations are provided.
A fragment from a dialogue shows one damsel lamenting unmanageable hair while another suggests consulting a hair specialist. The brief exchange captures a light moment centered on grooming.
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