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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
3
A lyrical woodland scene follows wild honeysuckle and ferns as they describe Prospect Book, Slip pery Hill, Stuart's Cave, Mount Vision, and Petrying Spring. Children picnic, adults reminisce, and a moral emerges about happiness and avoiding mean speech despite beauty.
A church service amusement arose when a child, attending his first service, whispered aloud asking if all the choir members in surplices would have their hair cut. The moment sparked near convulsions of laughter among the congregation.
A bridal party fashion piece explores using net taffeta georgette and fine net for bridesmaids. It notes durability of georgette, the practical value of white net gowns, and describes a 1920s inspired tunic and hoop skirt frock with tucks, frills, embroidered bands, and a satin ribbon sash with chiffon rose clusters.
The article lauds georgette as the premier fabric for summer afternoon gowns. It describes two gowns featuring georgette with embroidery silk trim, filet lace, satin striped crepe sashes, and accordion plaiting. One design flatters slender figures while the other suits stout women with straight lines and tassels.
Lesson centers on Samuel’s rebuke of grief and God’s choice of David. It covers Samuel’s mission to Bethlehem, God’s inward criteria for leaders, and David’s anointing as future king. The piece emphasizes that true worth lies in the heart, not outward shows, and that God’s promotions honor humble beginnings.
A moral exhortation urges self focus as the path to misery. The speaker warns that centering on personal desires and demands robs purity, turning every blessing into sin and leading to wretchedness.
A brief antiquated commentary contrasts positive and negative views about the world, noting that what is good to some may seem bad to others and exploring divergent perspectives on value.
A housewife smiles at a basket of clean clothes praising Red Cross Ball Blue. Skagit County Times quotes civic pride about preparing youth. An advertisement promotes Cuticura for baby rashes and skin care with a gentle routine and talcum powder for sale at 25 cents.
A dialogue notes the Colosseum in Rome being closed for repairs for several years, prompting the speaker to skip sightseeing and instead choose current cinema shows. The exchange contrasts ancient site access with modern entertainment options.
The Swampton Dramatic Society hires a London pro to arrange their annual show. A pushy amateur insists on a principal part, then breaks in at rehearsal only to be told his part is the first banana in the fruit market scene.
In a Birmingham Age Herald comedy note a salesman touts a new can opener as foolproof. A witty exchange follows about husbands opening cans without mess or profanity, highlighting kitchen chaos avoided by the device.
A British Navy bluejacket is barred from growing a mustache. Attempting facial hair leads to a penalty equal to one month’s pay, reflecting strict grooming rules in the service.
A road show manager asks actor Wellington to play Henderson, Uncle Bill, and the Spider in one night. He refuses, arguing no human can perform all three simultaneously. The t ac Henderson and the Spider fight while Uncle Bill intervenes.
Advertisement claims Diamond Dyes produce fadeless color on worn garments and other fabrics. It promises perfect results for beginners, notes directions on each package, and urges buying Diamond Dyes with a druggist color card for guidance.
Samuel G. Blythe recalls a conversation at the Grand Canyon last fall with Albert I of Belgium. The king remarks that driving the German army into the canyon was impossible, noting no German forces were present.
Mrs. Torkins jokes that bread costs more than flowers while Charley responds with a thrift punchline. The exchange highlights concern over rising prices and limited bread supplies, framed in a genteel domestic banter.
A local observer notes growing awareness of banana peel hazards in daily life as a nuisance issue. The piece cites public spaces and sidewalks where slips occur, urging caution and municipal action to reduce risks.
A witty remark compares blushing to a lobster during social encounters, hinting at perceptions of charm and embarrassment in courtship.
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