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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
2
A mosaic of humorous observations from an early 20th century page. Items range from dogs wearing muzzles and fly swat tactics to fashion trends, goofs about income, jokes about hats and pins, and playful jabs at modern life, sport, and travel. The column lampoons social quirks with a sharp tongue and dated wit.
A Farm, Stock and Home writer argues cattle, hogs, and poultry yield higher returns than corn. Proper barns, bedding, and clean conditions ease milk work, while fat stock offers simpler care and rising beef prices ahead. Breeders warn buyers against scrub purebreds and urge valuing quality stock over mere pedigree.
The article notes foreign horse breeding is far ahead of the United States with few pure bred stallions used for public service. Dr. A S Alexander of Wisconsin found one state had 60 percent grade stallions and 40 percent pure bred. It cautions that using poorly bred sires drags down offspring quality and harms farmers.
Plant care note recommends placing potted palms in partial shade in the yard and water both roots and foliage. Water the tops morning and evening to keep the plants healthy.
Chrysanthemums grow readily from seeds but the plants may not come true to type, leaving growers guessing about final blooms.
Select the best geranium slips and pot in small pots. Keep growing and shift as the pot fills with rootlets. Maintain steady moisture and light to encourage healthy rooting and eventual larger pot transfers.
A brief aphorism notes that hatching chicks is easier than rearing them, yet both tasks become simple with the right approach and method.
Experiments in steer feeding at the Pennsylvania experiment station show that profit from by products of feed lots can exceed direct cattle gains. Silage can be used as roughage in winter in an open shed and reduces corn use early in feeding. Beef production in the state appears profitable with proper crop growth and feeding alignment.
Plant a packet of mixed columbine seeds and expect quick germination. The blooms appear in the first year, offering a bright display that makes the effort worthwhile.
The article emphasizes that only well nourished chickens on proper food attain the higher prices, while those fed poorly with lean feathering fetch lower market value. It discusses the impact of feeding quality on weight and appearance influencing buyer demand and price.
Care of chrysanthemum slips to growing for Thanksgiving bouquets. Plant in good soil with ample moisture and keep them growing. Do not let the soil dry out.
The article details a green and white color scheme centerpiece with lace edging, fern wreaths, green and white china, butterfly place cards, and a gilt Louis XVI basket of white lilies and narcissus. It covers a lace-edged menu, green fruit garnishes, and a delicate bamboo stand supporting china and tea cakes, noting ease of construction for carpenters and embroiderers.
Delicate yet sturdy muffin stands crafted from bamboo and filet lace. Three slender legs support four shelves with linen cord mats edged in filet lace. Mats are three-cornered and tied to the standard legs with narrow white rib.
A pink crepe de chine nightgown shown on the empire plan features kimono sleeves and wide white lace bands. It is accessorized with bouquets of pink satin and chiffon roses with green leaves, and worn as a room robe with a white lace cap trimmed in pink chiffon roses.
Instructional note on making a Petticoat with higher quality fabrics. Encourages choosing silk satin pougee or washable materials for better fit and deeper seams. Mentions Crepe de chine as a favored fabric option for Petticoats and fittings.
Older women are drawn to dainty corsets in pink suède and silk tricot. Styles from these materials suit mature figures with simple finishes like shirted ribbon or silk braid. A bone free brassiere in matching silk provides bust support without rigid bones.
The Au dubon society discusses a novel idea in millinery as vegetable fiber feathers vie with traditional bird plumage for decorative hats. Proponents tout sustainable appeal while critics question durability and texture.
The article extols sour milk as wholesome and versatile for cooking and baking. It shares recipes and tips for spice cake, cottage cheese salad, and homemade cheese, plus methods to thicken milk and preserve curds for later use. It notes sour milk’s use in spice cake, ginger cake, and as a base for puddings and dressings.
Readers are advised to pack light aluminum utensils and plastic cups for day trips, with ham, sandwiches, eggs, salad, and beverages. Prepare dressings separately, keep foods moist, and use a simple improvised stove with a sheet iron for cooking. Outdoor picnics benefit from pillows, light plates, and easy chores for children.
A fragmented column notes concerns beyond looks, urging readers to consider character and actions. It hints at social roles and personal conduct, framed in a period voice. Readers are urged to reflect on inner qualities alongside outward appearance.
A short note on how clothing that is poorly cared for or ill fitting detracts from physical appeal, stressing that even radiant beauty can be diminished by creased or damaged attire.
Fabrics with clinging lines and crepe de chine offer washable color variety. Petticoats stay fitted with straight lines and side slashes for ease of movement. Soft taffetas and pompadour designs blend with accordion flounces in silk. Lace bandings and shadow laces finish pastel styles with durable dust ruffles.
The tea gown, once thought displaced by the automobile, gains importance in today’s wardrobe. After a car ride, removing dusty clothes for a soft light tea gown feels refreshing. The modern tea gown is more formal and practical than in earlier days.
Do not discard hat style by discordant pins. Create matching hatpins using button molds covered in silk lace brocade or bright fabric. Fit large pins with heads through the mold to secure a coordinated look for hats, at low cost.
Paris styles defy elegance with pearls worn from ear to ear under the chin strap as in guardsman fashion. Porcelain-heeled evening shoes appear dainty but risk breakage and caution is urged.
Fragmentary note questions perseverance after bruises and setbacks. The writer urges continuing the fight and not giving up, acknowledging pain but insisting on staying the course.
A collection of home tips covers kitchen and cleaning tricks. Recipes include Pepper Loaf using beef pork onion egg bacon and tomato. Darning and dyeing methods for lace fabrics and leather care with oil paints gasoline are described, along with frame making from antique textile scraps.
A sequence of muted interactions shows visitors speaking with a doctor, Mrs Weekus and Mr Beanes in a domestic scene. The dialogue references a European trip, settling accounts, and distrust of medicines, ending with an intention to take prescribed remedies despite low faith.
A dealer markets a Turkish rug as genuine from the front lines. The customer scrutinizes stains and holes, noting powder burn and bullet holes as proof, and buys the piece for $40. The exchange mirrors wartime souvenir commerce and wary buyers in a Cleveland shop.
Readable portions are insufficient to identify persons, organizations, places, dates, or events. The fragmentary OCR lacks verifiable facts to summarize into a newspaper card with a clear lead and secondary support. No reliable entities present to structure a T and S.
Rhubarb is affordable this season and suitable for winter use. Use pink skinned rhubarb for best flavor, wash, and preserve in sterile jars. Make spiced rhubarb or rhubarb pudding with bread, nutmeg, and sugar for desserts.
A humorous exchange features a child asking for a name as Walton Waggles answers with a playful remark about a future monogram on stationery. The light moment reflects a quaint domestic scene.
A humorous literary item features Marks arguing borrowing is a disease while Parks agrees lending is sane. The exchange riffs on thrift and sound finances in a clipped newspaper voice.
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