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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
1
Reader Edna Kent Forbes discusses perfumes cited by writers of the mid nineteenth century. She describes a fragrance named after a Crusader era discoverer and notes details of its ingredients and aging process while pondering its current availability and production.
In a breezy exchange SP Simla asks about the Singin' Society's progress. Jud Tunkins responds that the group is still finding its footing and needs more time to settle while noting some early disagreements are minor.
The Jackson Township Sunday School Convention will be held at Mt Zion. Delegates from every school in the township are urged to attend and bring reports. The meeting will include devotional readings, minutes, and the reading of county officers' reports with an election of officers on the agenda.
Miss Mona Beaver applied for a scholarship at the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis in May and received the award Wednesday of last week. She later decided to attend Oxford College in Oxford, Ohio, so she cannot take advantage of the award, though she may feel proud of the honor.
Mrs. DeLouw Hall visiting her parents in Louisville has returned home. Leonard Clow and family visited Harvey Sheets near Zionsville, while T. J. Calavel and family traveled to Lafayette. Dorothy Rohn cares for Long Creek Station in Lori Hedge’s absence after a sulphuric acid burn. Hedge is improving. Chas Delano and family from New Market visited relatives, and Edgar Bean and family of Crawfordsville visited Edd Hamilton.
A fragmented verses letter laments youth in ragged clothes and uniform shame. The speaker, unnamed, recalls summers of hardship and the pressure to conform, noting how locals judge appearances and outsiders who impress at times provoke trouble.
A threshing machine driven by Roy Ailes of Advante Hardware Company overturned while crossing a railroad near Lebanon last week. The rear axle broke causing the machine to topple and trap him underneath.
Lane could write an interesting book on Carbuncles on the Neck based on experience. The remark notes the author’s knowledge and a potential publication topic.
Indoor views and family scenes photographed by Vanhorn feature Mrs. Tom Plunkett suffering from an infected boil on her face. The item notes a personal condition amid otherwise domestic photography.
In front of Tipps Woods Barber Shop Lizzie Unruly Oakley McClaine cranked Otis Ravn’s sliver as the gear moved to forward march. The incident produced broken plate glass and a handful of consequences estimated at 15.
Announcement that Sylvan Yager will supervise Arcola schools in Illinois at a substantial salary. The appointment praised as a strong deal due to Yager's proven record and reliability among the Advance community and local educated leaders.
The Billingsly family reunion will be held at Jeff Shelley’s home one mile north and three miles west of Advance Indiana on August 25 1920. S. Z. Billingsly secretary-treas Advance invites attendees to bring a guest.
N. S. Carter and Charles Mills with Mrs Eva Pittenger and families motored to Terre Haute on July 1 and returned Tuesday. They visited the Carter home place and met many friends. Seventy four neighbors called at Joe Moore’s near Staunton Monday night bringing cakes and ice cream. Carter’s father bought the farm in 1838 and an old bearing apple orchard once stood there. today five trees still exist bearing fruit.
R E Callathan and T E Burrin lead a busy church report noting 116 in Bible School and strong evening service. August 1st budget drive aims to raise 1600 dollars to fund the church budget and end special fundraising drives.
Wim Bleam and Roy Swindler lead preaching at morning and night services. The Epworth League convention was attended by the pastor and family at Battle Ground Tuesday. Sunday School shows steady progress with services at 11 AM and 7:30 PM.
Rev J S Clawson notes Sunday School 7 officers and teachers present with 21 scholars and offering 1.47. Mt Zion Community Building hosts ice cream supper Thursday night July 29. Be sure to come.
John Whiteman drove along a road when he decided not to honk at Speery's fence mower. The horses spooked and dragged a new mower to smash after he chose silence.
Advert says Otis Wai offers cash for 300 bushels of old corn and will haul it. Farmers urged to contact Otis Wai for pickup details.
City cinema hosts its grand opening Saturday night with new screen, fresh concessions, and door prizes. Local residents are urged to arrive early as crowds are expected and residents report improved seating and sound.
A reflective piece extols peace as the foundation of happiness and strength. It argues peace originates in the mind and governs daily life influencing nerves, focus, and life’s power. The text urges readers to keep thoughts in peace to attract constructive outcomes and plenty.
The Commercial Club shifts free street entertainment to Wednesday nights to hire the North Salem Band every other week starting last night. Next Wednesday and thereafter, pictures will be shown with a big liquid show from Lebanon condensory. Large crowds are expected as North Salem gains interest. continue to visit Wednesdays and Saturdays for pictures at the Community Building by Claud Lucas.
The report compares ten year population changes for Jamestown Advance Lebanon Thorntown Zionsville Jackson Township and Jefferson Township. Notable gains include Lebanon up 733 and Zionsville up 117 while Jamestown Advance combined shows a net loss of 387 and Jefferson Township falls by 285.
Local brief lists Irene Farlow Paul Ross Roy McCabe and families visiting in Mace Gessie Indianapolis and Lebanon areas over the weekend. Wheat threshing underway with advance elevator selling No 2 grade at 2.57. Funeral at Thorntown for James Hopp with Bro Callihan preaching.
Mr Mouse begs for help after fleeing his barn life evading Mrs Tabby and her family. He contemplates living in Mr Frog’s pond but fears drowning and predators. A voyage with the frog ends badly as the mouse learns water is not a safe home.
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