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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
1
A humorous essay notes the mystery of cold sores, their dubious causes from pancakes to nerves, and social mischief they cause. It jokes about remedies, fashion excuses, and the bravado of men and women facing the blemish, then shifts to a science aside: the earth’s surface curves away from a mile.
A dated note warns that in India a man who remains unmarried past age twenty five harms his reputation. The pronouncement reflects traditional social expectations and pressure on nuptial timing.
Sunday attendees included Charles Reed and family of Parkersburg Ernest Reed and family John Jones of Roachdale Lee Myers and family Pearl Reed and family Craw Crawfordsville L M Jones Mr and Mrs Sam Scott Jess Gregory and family with Frank Gregory and family Carl Bowman with E M Coons A Muellerweiss and son Paul Sebewaing Michigan a guest Bleam Grandma Sandy fell and bruised a leg James Patterson awaits Plenty of Rental Batteries for use while repairing G E ROSS.
The North Church celebrated a great day with harmony throughout. Bro. F. E. Smith preached both services, Bro. Ross spoke in the afternoon, and Bro. Callihan led a successful parsonage fundraising drive. A fine musical program and generous gifts followed, including a $500 donation and numerous contributions from church members and Berean class.
The article surveys scientific and mystical takes on dreams noting Freud and Mackay views, the idea dreams reflect subconscious germs of future actions, and mystics claim quarrels in dreams predict reconciliation or loss. It contrasts prophetic claims with skepticism and urges keeping peace in waking life.
A short, motivational essay by George Matthew Adams extols pioneers from Watt to Newton and Woolworth. It urges readers to nurture a pioneering instinct, act on valuable ideas, and not fear initiating new ventures.
A heartfelt reminiscence on shared grief after Jessie’s death. The narrator notes deeper bonds between Ma and child, learning happiness comes from walking together through sorrow, and recalls the gentle passing and the doctor’s quiet moment as they watched Jessie sleep.
In a village each town has a character who loves bikes and tinkering. Once fixated on bicycles and racing wheels he now enjoys the seventh heaven of auto work. He shares tales of centuries on the reel and earns pride from his mechanical exploits.
A note warns all patrons in arrears as of July 1 1920 will lose service unless payment is made. The text blends quotes and poems about wealth and life, referencing Edgar A Guest and various dashes of verse, then lists donors for a ladies aid society with a grand total and pledged amounts.
Every Saturday night in Advance features big free movies on the street. A large crowd is expected as free entertainment begins with Big Free Entertainments. Come early and enjoy time with friends and read the Commercial Club ad for the weekly program.
Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Leap and son Normal of Kewanna to Ora McDaniel family Monday night. John Caldwell and Chas Caldwell visited Loran Leap’s family Friday to Sunday. Grandma Heath moved to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Darnell for a time. Aunt Mary Canada and Mrs. Jemmima Edwards visited O. F. Hedge and wife of Jamestown last Saturday. Mrs. Eva Jones and daughter of Ladoga to spend summer with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jones. Families from Thorntown Lebanon Jamestown and nearby attended a dedicatory service Sunday. Names listed include Glenn Waters Frank Heady Con Welden and many others.
Merl Dale, 12, died after being struck by a milk truck on a slanted road near Old Union. He had attended church practice at Old Onion Church and waited at Jo Jones’s porch when his foot slipped on the fender and the truck ran over his head. Driver Auburn Hardesty could not stop the vehicle and coroner found no blame. Parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Jackson, reside nearby and the mother has been bedbound for a year.
Mabel and Eunice Russ visited Chicago. Bro Bleam returned from Greencastle after attending a rural pastors conference. The Farmers Federation will transact important business at the school house tonight with local families likely to attend.
A fragmented culinary feature describes making strawberry shortcake with flour milk butter sugar and berries plus a quick 15 minute bake. It also outlines baking fruit cake in a fireless cooker using two soapstone radiators for two tours to mimic brick oven flavor.
Guide on cleaning paintings describes washing with warm water and a soft cloth to remove grime, then drying and applying olive oil with a soft cloth to seal and restore finish.
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