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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
Practical tips from an old guide for sewing machines include oiling belts to tighten them, using hard white soap to ease stitching, and cleaning with gasoline after removing the shuttle. It advises keeping soap, a whetstone, chamois, and a hatpin in the drawer to aid maintenance and organization.
A method suggests using a strong black tea rinse for lace to avoid streaks and achieve better color. Dip once or twice, wash and tint, then reshape on a clean ironing board or towels, pinning carefully so scallops stay uniform. Patience is required for even results.
The article praises children’s vacation attire designed by specialists and showcases two frocks. One model suits cotton for day wear and travels well in dark taffeta, featuring knickerbockers. the other is a plain chambray dress with box plaits, gathered front, and pearl buttons. A plaid gingham option and a chambray waist with gingham skirt are described with decorative organdie collars and pearled details.
A description of gingham gowns for summer features blue and white checked fabric with butcher’s linen yoke and blue eyelet accents. Details include blue silk lacer through eyelets, right angle cutouts on cuffs, white linen border on the skirt, and a white suede belt with blue eyelet punching and blue enamel buckle.
Crinkly crepe described as an interesting Paris fabric novelty. Frocks are made in dark and light colors to showcase the material in fashion.
In a zoo dialogue the Arizona Wood Rat and the Flying Phalanger clash over thanks and modern progress. The Rat urges humility and usefulness of old technologies, while the Phalanger boasts of up to date wings and planes. The Rat counsels not to boast and emphasizes gratitude and balance.
A compact guide lists flower meanings with emotions and traits. Wild rose signifies loyalty, carnation admiration, violet modest strength, Easter lily purity, lily of the valley sweetness, rose happy love, daisy gentleness, water lily influence, poppy contentment, cosmos hope, chrysanthemum friendship, hyacinth triumph.
A health notice urges care for kidneys through honest living to avoid uric acid buildup and Bright's Disease. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules from Holland, claiming quick relief with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Two ancient kings pledge a lasting treaty carved in stone to endure beyond memory. They vow it will be publicly readable and not treated as mere paper.
A terse dialogue frames a money dispute as Owem admits he has funds but refuses to settle debts, prompting a pointed retort about responsibility and financial choices. The exchange hints at social expectations around debt repayment without detailing specifics.
Mr. Jones declares willingness to die for a cause but is mocked for being bald. The exchange highlights satire on courage and appearances in public discourse.
King H Arving outlines the Thirty Years War from its Bohemian spark in 1618 to the 1648 Peace of Westphalia. He notes key figures Gustavus Adolphus Tilly Wallenstein Turenne and Conde, French and Swedish gains, and the lasting impact on Austria and German sovereignty. He also covers later allied moves and the Aix-la-Chapelle settlement, with Prussia's rise and lingering colonial notes.
A 1748 treaty signed October 18 at Aix-la-Chapelle ends the eight year War of the Austrian Succession over the Austrian throne. Frederick the Great pursues Silesia, Maria Theresa flees to Hungary, and major powers including France England and Spain become involved in shifting alliances.
A Sydney Bulletin correspondent notes carpet snakes are strong climbers in the bush. One was found under roof ridge capping where straight walls offered ascent. It reached roosts at night even after ladders were removed, using its two rudimentary legs and claws to grip flat surfaces. The writer compares climbing a tree to the snake’s wall ascent, noting the carpet’s claws aid upward movement.
In the Philippines chickens serve as a church gift with cultural meaning. A missionary greets Alejo at the steps with a chicken and begins the vernacular wedding prayer. The talk shifts to mission health weather and crops before the question comes: will you marry me and Juanita on Wednesday.
A New England farmer counsels agreeableness during hard times. The line “It don't hurt none to be agreeable” is offered as a simple philosophy to lift spirits when the world feels bleak and human interest seems scarce.
Gluten is the main nutritive element in all flour from grain and varies by wheat variety. Hard wheat contains more gluten than soft, and gluten flour is flour with starch partially or wholly removed to suit diabetic patients.
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