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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
A satirical piece discusses watermelons as 20 percent water and seeds, noting their non alcohol status eases shipping to dry states. It mocks clergy approval, Southern growth, and the social fuss over seeds, ripeness, and seed removal. It ends with a quip about grocers and a play on cultural tensions.
A reflective feature notes that resilience defines progress as one waits for the next opportunity after misfortune. It highlights how a steadfast mindset, not temporary setbacks, drives advancement toward higher goals.
Samuel Rohrer and wife dined with Lon Titus and Sundar. Grace Edrington visited Geo Cannon family. Oscar Erv installs acetylene light plant at home. Mrs Jesse Morrison and wife from New Ross visited Guy Morrison family. Homer Woodward and family plus Mrs A Rhorer with Oscar Erp family. Mary Edrington off to New York State for two week tour. Bessie Cannon of Lebanon stayed with M M Edrington. Ernest Smith reports a horse killed by lightning last week.
The Methodist Sunday School reports steady growth as the Reds and Blues contest continues. More than 50 attended last Sunday with 19 traveling to London On the Beach. Leaders are Mrs. Walker and Eunice Ross for the Reds, and Chas. Bean and Clarence Hougen for the Blues. Roy Swindler serves as superintendent.
Harry Ohaver, a blacksmith from Lebanon, drowned in a gravel pit near Advance on a Sunday. He wandered from his party, failed to return, and was found in about twelve feet of water after help arrived. He was known in Boone County and survived by his wife and daughter Rex Shinn of Advance.
Movies meant for last night reached today and a Lebanon Consensory reel was available and enjoyed.
Advance will be crowded to the limit next Wednesday night to participate in the Band cancert festivities. Come early and enjoy a social evening.
The Lucas family reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robartus Dean on Sunday. Other details are not given in the readable text.
Edgar A. Guest recalls childhood joy of claiming the driver’s seat and the enduring craving to ride up front. He contrasts past and present cars and notes how both young and old seek the view ahead, sharing the ride with Pa and the engineer.
The notice details Sunday School and preaching at Bethany Fark on August 8 with Rev O V Rector and Wm Johnson assisting. Attendance 121 and offering $4.70. birthday offering noted. Aid Society meets next Thursday. canvas for next year’s budget begins Monday August 9 with members urged to increase pledges.
Mona Beaver visits with Wm. Cox family near Old Union from Thursday to Monday. Samuel Russel of Hendricks Co. sold his farm and will move to Mississippi soon. Mrs. Daisy Sicks and Fern of Indianapolis spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. Oris Ashwell. Mrs. James Gordon returned after attending her daughter in Hamilton Co. America Smith of James Town sold property and will auction household goods. Saturday July 31 at 2 PM. Robi Fulwider at Chas. Farlow’s home to pick blackberries. 26 quarts found. The Westerners movie shown at Community Building. Follvanana Club met at Mrs. Fulwider’s with Mrs. Hazel Waters. refreshments served. Misses Cora and Lona Swindler praise California and Yosemite trip via Pikes Peak and Salt Lake City. John Emmett improving after illness. Editor thanks Emmert couple for two pounds honey.
Classified notices include lost items like a green felt hat and hand bag with calls to Hustler Office, a photo work ad, and buy a Fordson tractor to save feed costs. Also promotes The Westerners film at Community Building and Ford cars tractors for sale. OTIS WALL phone 12494.
Walter Vanhorn says he has leased an interest in Frank Smith’s business and will be in Lebanon Wednesday or Thursday next week. He invites anyone needing work to visit Advance studio in the meantime and will work in Lebanon or Advance at any time.
The Sunday School convention at Mt 9 Zion was well attended with a good program. Election of officers was carried over to the next convention.
The Advance community announces Billy Webb of Indianapolis will coach the Advance Basketball team next year. Webb, known statewide, has led the YMCA team in Tocinaapolis and worked as a basketball referee, bringing insight into different coaching styles. He will teach Latin and Algebra at the high school and lead the team with the motto Pep and Boost for next season.
A reflective note contrasts spring’s colors and sounds with a muted, enduring optimism. It speaks of the pre sentiment of lasting blooms and fruits and a growing, secret sympathy with a world unfolding toward better days.
A sly Black Fox seeks escape by magic, wishing to become a turkey but gains a frog's shape instead. He hops toward water, pleads with the witch to reverse the spell, and learns he must fetch stones from a forest pool daily to regain his true form. A black cat and witch complicate his quest.
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