This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
2
The Advance Hustler listing shows Isay Cra McCariel as publisher, Cekel Hall as editor. The line highlights the paper’s leadership and print roles.
A weekly notice indicates it is entered as second class mail matter on March 3, 1911 at the post office in Acvance Indiana under the act of March 3 1979.
Thomas A. Edison predicts electricity could be obtained directly from coal. He warns that increasing demands on this commodity may leave little for the consumer, with shortages like clinkers as a consequence.
An article notes that thinking grows outside active work and demands fair justification. It argues for time to ripen convictions and harmonize motives with ripened ideals, stressing the value of contemplation.
In early tests London reveals a device by Dr M A Low claimed as a kinematographic use of common electrical principles. The system may transmit voice tones over long distances, with lights indicating transmission. the inventor predicts a future where seeing by wire replaces eye-range viewing and warfare could change radically.
The Berkshire hog sale at E J Barker's Thorp area home drew buyers from fourteen states. De Lapp of Philadelphia paid the top price of 220 dollars for a hog, with sixty five head selling at an average of 53.50. Fourteen spring pigs were offered, and forty-one older hogs averaged 74.60, as breeders attended or were represented by mail.
A green pecer owned by Ed Denny is said to show promising form in workouts at the fair ground. The Sidney Dillon colt paced a trail heat Friday to 2:15 and is under trainer W H Gott as it begins its first real campaigning this year after limited success last season.
A editorial calls for masculine engagement in church work noting men should share duties and not rely on sensational outreach. It argues men are stockholders with responsibilities and warns against turning churches into social clubs for short term appeal.
Department of Agriculture figures show farmer prices for potatoes on May 1 1914 averaged 71.4 cents a bushel, up 23.2 cents from the prior May, a roughly 48 percent gain. State gains ranged from 36 cents in Indiana to 3 cents in Alabama, with South Carolina and Louisiana posting declines of 14 and 10 cents respectively.
A brief, fragmented reflection on how persistent telephone impatience affects daily courtesy and calm during moments of listening. The piece contemplates better listening by maintaining quietness and restraint when phones ring or buzz.
A Purdue bulletin from the US Department of Agriculture details shipping eggs by parcel post. After five months of testing the plan proves feasible, profitable, and simple for farmers to use, offering cash payment and fresher eggs to consumers at standard or lower prices. The bulletin includes container illustrations and is available by writing to Purdue University in Lafayette Crawfordsville Journal.
The preparatory school linked to Pau University ends its final session in Greencastle as the city builds a new junior high to handle prep work under Greencastle High School management. Graduates include Morris Kendall son of Charles Kendall and Catherine Tillotson daughter of Demetrius Tillotson. Professor R B Kleinemid, criminologist with Indiana Reservatory at Jeffersonville, gave the commencement address.
Rev F G Howard led a funeral in Mulberry for a baby that died by hanging after the mother left it asleep. The child had crawled from the bed and become strangled when a night dress was pinned to the bed, preventing its feet from reaching the floor.
One hundred thirty Knights of Pythias attended a memorial address by Rev Hedrick at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. The group then marched to the cemetery for an impressive ritual, drawing hundreds from near and far. In the evening the church was full for children's day songs speeches and drills, praised by the audience. over a thousand people were present that day.
A dialogue notes a five year gap since last practice, with a joking exchange about memory and skills declining after time away from study. A character questions readiness and the other suggests possible renewal.
Helena Independent argues women should have the right to propose marriage. The piece defends female initiative and questions male reluctance to accept proposals in social norms of the era.
An obscure dialogue fragment shows Quintessence MacNear despondent and facing a vague threat, with a chemist and a price mentioned. The scene hints at a press setting, a sudden question What for and a Tupence quoted, implying a minor yet tense exchange at the printers.
A humorous Sketch panel shows a nervous visitor learning life saving by striking a drowning bather’s neck to still them. The lifeguard explains words fail and a firm nudge keeps the swimmer quiet and responsive.
A witty exchange in Punch mocks a batsman who is upset at being given out for a catch. The sympathetic friend questions the call with light sarcasm and playful banter about the dismissal.
Comic sketch scene features a professor eager to demonstrate his bacilli to a consenting young woman. She expresses amusement and curiosity about feeding time, prompting a playful exchange in a lighthearted tone.
A fair lady asks a lawyer if she can sue for slander regardless of proof. The lawyer discusses the required elements of defamation and the burden of proof in such a civil action.
A humorous exchange portrays George asking his unappreciative wife about her hat. She rebukes his candor with a curt interruption, leaving the moment to hinge on social tone and the cost of blunt honesty.
A brief dialogue scene features Flushman and De Broke exchanging a request for change. The line captures a conversational moment as Flushman asks for five in exchange for a five, and De Broke agrees to consider the swap.
An eastern merchant asks a western country lawyer about a townsman. The reply notes the man has a wife and baby worth about $50,000 to any man, an office table valued at $1.50 and three chairs at $1, and a corner athole to investigate.
A historical reflection on how telephones test and tempt etiquette. It urges polite opening lines and calm reactions to delays, comparing phone manner to face to face interaction and advising consistent courtesy as if the other person were present.
The dialogue shows a child named Bobby asking for pudding and the response No'm reveals a constraint on portions. The exchange highlights scarcity or moderation in a family dining scene.
He asks for marriage after a week of consideration. She replies that thinking about it makes her like the idea less, revealing doubt and humor in the exchange.
A household scare emerges when a wife rouses her sleeping husband to report a burglar in the house. He protests and suggests he would help by confronting the intruder rather than being shaken awake.
Poetic admonition compares removing ads to winking in the dark, arguing advertisers must keep promotions public. It warns cutting printer's ink won’t save money but risks business death by reduced visibility and customer reach.
A London Opinion remark jokes that on a first visit to Victoria Halle an expatriated American finds Niagara Falls unimpressive compared to the displayed sights. He notes the scene as blooming perspiration in a humorous colonial tone.
More than a hundred educators religious teachers lecturers evangelists entertainers and musicians will participate in the 32nd annual meeting of Bethany Assembly the National Chautauqua of the Christian Church at Bethany Park Brooklyn Indiana from July 15 to August 14 1914.
Local residents will enroll in the National Summer School sessions at the park from July 21 to August 14. The event, expanding from the Summer School of Methods, aims to be the continent’s largest program with preachers missionaries educators and church workers from across the United States attending. Leading speakers include Dr Z T Sweeney J Frank Hanly Henry Churchill King Edgar Y Mullins and Charles Reign Scoville among others. Hundreds of Christian Endeavorers will join the Fifth Annual Summer conference as a department event.
The Health Culture Conference and National Summer School run July 21 to August 14 at Bethany Park. Notables include Dr. J N Hurty and Dr. John F Barnhill speaking on cancer prevention. Bethany Assembly Hotel and Carpenter Inn offer $1 daily rates with meals, plus free tent space and cottage rentals.
Hon J Frank Hanly former governor will deliver The Overthrow of idoh Barleycorn at Bethany Pack Brooklyn Ind on Saturday August 1 Mrs Calla J Wayhinger state W C T U president and Judge Ed Jackson Republican candidate for Secretary of State will also speak Many local church workers temperance advocates prepare to attend The thirty second annual sessions of the National Language of the Christian Church and National Summer School at Bethany from July 16 to August 14 will be the treatise in history
Noted figures including Dr. Edwar d Mullins Z T Sweeney and Dr Henry Churchill King will speak at the chautauqua opening. An open air amphitheater hosts twilight vesper services led by W E M Hackleman with 200 evangelistic singers. The Fifth Annual Bethany Paramer School of Methods runs August 4 to 14 with a distinguished faculty including Garry L Cook Claude E Hill and others. traffic in souls lecture by Dr John W Underwood July 23 in Pittsburgh.
Breeders advertise that pure bred males and a breeding pen of fowls are cheaper to buy now. Oats are described as a near substitute for bran or shorts in dairy rations and for feeding young and breeding stock, with prices expected to rise later.
Prepare produce for market with care. Supply what the market needs and present vegetables in fresh attractive packaging.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.