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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
2
Public notice dated March 3 1911 appears in Advance Indiana under the act of March 3 1879 and relates to second class matter published at the post office in Advance Indiana indicating postal or publication filing details.
A column samples wry and social notes including jokes about crookedness and letters, remarks on fashions and letters, economic jabs at coal prices, marriage and war, and a Chicago self defense case. The tone blends humor with moral observations and light legal aftermath.
Over the last two weeks Purdue Extension Department led alfalfa campaigns in twenty counties with county agents and experts. Meetings took place in fields and at prearranged halls, featuring talks on growing and feeding alfalfa. Automobiles facilitated travel, with some counties moving as many as 30 cars to visit multiple fields and share farming practices.
A four-squad plan is formed by a committee led by George Fosdick to organize Crawfordaville's downtown Fourth of July events. Tractions are expected to draw a large crowd as squads include Willis Dumont Peck Fred A Turner and others across four groups.
A note on intensifying efforts against the house fly as a persistent old enemy. It suggests organizing a vigorous campaign to combat this domesticated pest.
An editorial from the Boston Transcript argues flies spread disease and urges persistent cleanliness over paying children for catching them. It cites Dr. Alueh B. Doty, former New York health officer, who warns against bounties and advocates teacher notified reporting of filth to curb breeding sites.
The late crop report notes winter-wheat conditions nationwide are generally excellent with insect damage only intermittent in eastern Missouri and southwest Illinois. Texas will begin cutting this week and aims for about 20 million bushels, nearly double last year. Southwest hot winds pose a risk to a potential record, while western Missouri and Kansas report best ever conditions and Nebraska expects a larger yield than last year. Corn planting advances across the West and oats seeding is finished with good progress on slightly smaller acreage.
Farmers report varied yields with drought hurting some fields while northern regions and other areas received enough rain. Grain and forage like grass and clover show stress in parts of Iodienaoste, with wheat affected by the dry spell though overall conditions are better than in recent years.
A humorous essay argues the letter E is unlucky in debt and danger yet fortunate in peace and existence. It notes E begins life, enables ease, and without it there would be no meat or heaven. The piece links E to honesty love editors devils and news.
In Colfax high school a plan to ease graduation costs proposes a gray mortar board and altered academic gown worn with existing outfits. The measure aims to reduce expense for families like Mabel Emerson and others unable to afford lavish special attire.
The article critiques the poor conditions of hens with brood and proposes an artificial brooder system. It argues for a sunny dry warm brooder house that keeps chicks comfortable while allowing time away from the mother, noting benefits for larger thrifty birds and spring survival. It also mentions trees, water levels, dairy cow feeding rules, and orchard care as related farm guidance.
Colfax School Board considers purchasing caps and gowns at about seven dollars per set and storing them for loan to each class. The garments are adjustable in length and size and can be rented for a week per student if preferred. A plan includes two options for procurement and payment, with school or pupil bearing costs.
Mrs Wiggs remarks that she cannot stand people who feel sorry for themselves and notes she is glad she has nothing to be sorry about. She emphasizes self-reliance and disdain for self-pity.
A collection of simple elegant recipes for crowds including pineapple sandwiches with cream, cherry garnish, and almond fillings. Also listed are vanilla sherbet served in special glasses, fruit flavored dishes with gelatin rice pudding and date gems with spiced muffins.
A reflective note on preferring the pright side over the blue. It suggests mood is a matter of choosing and that simply being happy is brave and true.
Practical kitchen notes advise on pungent mustard with cold water and making whipped cream thicker with an unbeaten egg. Suggestions include stuffed olive garnishes, egg yolk seasoning, and using cold coffee to flavor custard. Also cover safe reuse of cold vegetables and a ham bone with cabbage dinner idea.
A fragment shows a character narrating a humorous line in a rough dialect about appetite and drinking water. The snippet conveys a jovial mood and regional speech without a clear event or named figures.
A fragmentary note recalls a child replying to her mother that an angel asked for her, but she says she is not in. The brief exchange reveals a child’s literal take on the heaven story.
A small crowd gathers by a store window to watch an automatic typewriter. Two women observe the keys moving and one quips that Jenny’s husband should have that machine in his office instead of his blonde haired one.
At a social gathering, Georgia congressman William '. Anderson jokes about a Sunday school story. A teacher shows a picture of the flight to Egypt with Mary and child, but Willie Smith asks where the flea is, prompting playful laughter.
In this piece from the Detroit Free Press the article reflects on fame money and happiness noting that simple deeds endure longer than medals or hats of office. It warns against self reliance and urges trust in God with the soul while acknowledging changing youth and leadership.
Practical tips for gardeners include planting peppers in hot beds and ordering cucumbers early for early harvests. Advice humorously notes hiring help to avoid backache, placing peas near lamp chops, and raising cabbages quickly via a dumb waiter.
A notice urges attendance at the band concert scheduled Saturday night. It emphasizes timely arrival and support for the performers.
The article notes that starting early gives a significant edge in racing and emphasizes the advantage of rapid early motion for competitors. It underscores that being first out the gate matters in sprint events and strategic decisions.
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