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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
2
A collection of whimsical notes on summer clichés, sports humor, fashion, travel, and public life. Jokes about fish stories and weather, Philadelphia baseball, currency quirks, and curious headlines mix with puns on advertising, folklore, and social norms.
The article argues farmers should replace rundown hogs with efficient breeds like Berkshire. A good purebred boar boosts meat production by about one third and allows cheaper feed, while pasture, proper shelter, and dedicated hog land are essential for profitability.
A Baltimore American writer praises mules for endurance and lower grain needs. Mules mature later but show steadier temper, quicker recovery, and better work output than horses. For heavy hauling, choose 15 to 15½ hands. for garden work, smaller mules under 1000 pounds. Prices: medium young broken mules $350 to $400. small truck mules about $250 per span.
Mulberry trees attract many birds once the fruit ripens and help protect cherries raspberries peas and other crops. Orchards should plant mulberries for bird visits. The trees propagate easily ripen early and yield large crops.
Look well to the little fruit trees set out this spring. Ensure they do not suffer from water shortage. When trees need water pull soil away from roots, give each tree water, then replace the earth after it soaks in.
From South Australia comes word of a new wheat variety named Silver Bar. It yielded 36 bushels to the acre in 1910 and 24 bushels in the following year, signaling promising results for farmers adopting the strain.
Early potato blight threatens crops from June to harvest, with July and August most damaging. Professor Kohler advises uncertain profitability of spraying early plantings but suggests treating when plants are small and continuing every ten days until 10 percent leaf death. In wet weather spray more often with 25–35 gallons Bordeaux per acre early, increasing to 50–75 gallons as plants grow.
The cost to feed the average dairy cow for 12 months is 21 dollars per year, based on statistics from a major dairy cattle society. Some cows may not earn their keep, and the Babcock tester will detect them.
At the state experiment station in Wooster Idaho crops have averaged about twice the typical Ohio grain yield over several years. The comparison highlights Idaho’s strong crop performance relative to Ohio.
Do not plow too deep when cultivating corn to avoid moisture loss and cutting shoots. Shallow plowing preserves feeding area for roots and maintains moisture in the soil.
A mammoth oil driven harvester is being tested on Australian wheat fields, capable of stripping about 60 acres daily while showcasing new high capacity farming technology.
During July and August the late potato crop needs regular cultivation to maintain soil mulch and conserve moisture. Use a dirt mulch between rows to prevent evaporation, with careful use of horse weeders and cultivators, and deepen surface with a shovel plow in wet seasons to speed moisture loss.
Henry S Arnold of Minnesota describes a rig for handling very dry fine hay. It uses a six foot chain three clevises two double harpoon forks and a wooden dowel to form a sling that lifts a full forkful cleanly and leaves hay dusted by a bottom sling for cleaner unloading.
Farmers are urged to plant sorghum with soybeans to boost forage value and soil benefits. Sorghum is the top feed, especially in dry seasons, and a field could have enabled profit previously. frosted sorghum stores well in shocks or stacks.
Calves suffer bowel trouble from overly rich milk. Moderate to low butter fat milk suits young calves better. Indigestion in older calves often stems from unclean milk or feed, dirty vessels, cramped dark stalls, and irregular or excessive feeding. weakness also plays a role.
A guidance piece argues that a man who is always behind in his tasks can regain control by adopting a daily schedule. By avoiding multitasking and allocating set times for each activity, the reader can remove friction and steadily complete work month after month.
The article advises farmers with creeks and ravines to install sturdy flood gates to protect fences. It prescribes long reach beyond the watercourse, heavy unfinished timber, a 2x8 frame, one inch by twelve inch cross boards, and the use of spikes and ten penny nails for secure construction.
The article details installing a flood gate with two deep set poles, reinforced with wires to nearby trees, and suspended by iron hasps on a wire cable. It advises concrete setting, avoidance of dirt packing, pol es for hog fencing, and using light lumber to fill gaps at the bottom.
Eighth hand column describes a again a quick bloat cure for cattle from clover pasture. It warns tapping wounds and shares a cold water pour technique to rapidly cool the paunch and condense the steam aiding relief. The method is claimed effective even when animals are severely affected.
The article advises farmers to plant one year roots early in spring and mulch with four inches of fresh horse manure to prevent weeds, retain moisture, and boost growth. It promotes liquid plant food to roots and recommends heavy mulching for asparagus, erK plants, celery, and bush fruits.
The essential part of stable sanitation is manure disposal. Liquid manure should be absorbed by bedding and bedding changed daily. Solid manure must be cleaned up morning and evening and placed in a flyproof box or vault. If possible, haul it away daily.
Cautionary note urges that milk cans and utensils be kept away from stables to prevent contamination. Emphasizes milk’s germ and odor sensitivity and calls for strict cleanliness and meticulous handling by dairy workers.
Dry rot in stored potatoes is caused by a fungus. Control method involves dipping tubers in a solution of one pint formalin per barrel of water for two hours, then drying before storage.
A quip notes that house filles breed in horse manure and thrive away from breeding areas. The remark stresses avoidance of the breeding place to control their growth and persistence.
A dialogue fragment shows a Chicago man asking a patriotic girl about liking English travel writers who criticize America. The girl objects noting their bias against Chicago while the man admits enthusiasm despite being from Chicago and acknowledges the writers’ focus on roasting the city.
A court case questioned a doctor's bill after the patient was deemed out of danger. The witness stated the doctor’s visits continued because the patient remained in danger, and he considered the patient in danger as long as the doctor kept visiting.
A dialogue notes a father asking about his son in college. The son confirms he is doing well and mentions studying geography and writing for money to learn about the town.
The bride and groom reminisce on their honeymoon as the bride notes one regret she may never again experience such pleasur e. The exchange captures a lighthearted ending to their wedding.
A father cautions his son about finance asking what a sinking fund is. The exchange underscores early financial education as the boy learns about bank accounts and future money management.
A backstage musical quip plays on a rumor about Mrs Youngbird. In a playful exchange a character asks if the tale is true and references a visit to a butcher shop where she misnames a sparerib display as xylo phones.
The bureau of manufacturing in Washington has received English seaweed cloth samples gathered from the southern sea. Egbert questions use in fashion, joking about mermaid skirts or lobster outfits.
A reporter pressed the boss on direct primaries asking if he favors the plan. The boss replied promptly that he would direct them if possible.
Report notes a new dictograph claims to isolate individual voices from a chorus and alleges the device has already been used on that same chorus.
A ready made philosopher claims there are two sides to every question while an umpire in disguise responds. The crowd on the bleachers is told to leave as the scene shifts with a sly critique of spectator culture.
A whispered confrontation questions Miss Prim's sobriety as a rumor about her corkscrew curls hints at a contradiction to her teetotaler image. The exchange implies gossip over propriety and appearance in social circles.
A dispute in Dead Gulch over closing a church service prompts a Parson to plan a prayerful close while a deacon urges restraint. Town tension centers on whether services should end before a rival figure, “Tough” Tomkins, acts.
A terse exchange shows Jinks attempting to win a wealthy banker's consent for marriage. The banker’s reaction appears cool and distancing, leaving Jinks feeling slighted and thwarted as negotiations unfold.
The speaker laments school focus on paper crafts and mud pies while global maps shift. He critiques simplified spellers that disrupt history and geography study, asking what the children will do next as the world changes.
Julia notes Jack looks careworn and unhappy this year, as if he has married. Jane confirms the marriage and states she married him.
A fragmented verse fragment hints at a village elder loafing near a tub and exuding mischief as he slips away with a grocer's cheese, a petty theft tale from town lore.
A prominently displayed notice near Hive wires warns that touching the wires means instant death and that violators will be prosecuted and fined. The claim assigns blame to Germany, but no prosecutions have occurred to date.
A dialogue riffs on a desert scene in a drop curtain. One character says the curtain might be asbestos and the sands could be burning, prompting a humorous clash over material safety and theatrical illusion.
Three Finger Sam claims he can beat you at poker with one hand tied. Sam apologizes after card handling shows the Crimson Gulch crowd outplay him except under precise conditions.
A nervous man vows to make a boy stop whistling. He is urged to accept the tune, noting the words of the song would be harsher than the whistle. The exchange hints at community tensions over public singing and personal expression.
A customer asks to open an account or pay as she buys. The grocer replies that both options are acceptable, leaving the choice to Mrs. Youngbridette.
A seashore figure was arrested on charges of keeping two wives, a surprising case that drew attention as authorities investigate the unusual marriage arrangement and the man’s claims of multiple unions.
A visiting girl arrives at her sister’s home from a vacation. The scene mentions playful details and notes six blisters on her nose and odd phrases like wet nine trunks of Sulgmer tathes and Skeeter Nites. The fragment reads as a quirky, unnamed vignette from a newspaper page.
A city businessman proclaims retirement after wealth, plans to buy the old farm he once fled and live there with his friend remarking on the change in fortune.
A dealer notes prices are likely to drop this summer, adding that costs will be lower now than next season. The exchange suggests relief for buyers as seasonal demand shifts.
Patience asks if Patrice was outside early. Patrice confirms and says the morning sun kissed everything, tying the scene to yesterday’s note about sunrise.
A reader questions a claim that one year can yield 4 472 hours of sunshine, while a partner defends the statement as possible. The exchange hints at plans and misunderstandings as they discuss the idea of marriage and weather expectations.
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