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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
6
Mrs. Helen Bennett of 617 Wenger St credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with curing her sister after a long siege of illness. She recalls the sister, paralyzed in a chair, suffering greatly before the medicine brought immediate relief and eventual recovery.
An advertisement touts the 2th Century 30 Day Kidney Treatment from The Mitchell Chemical Co of Altoona PA. It claims a single day dose costs under seven cents and targets Brights disease diabetes and urinary troubles with quick relief and urges immediate purchase.
A twelve year old reader argues in Collier's Weekly that children seldom cause panics and that nervous, excitable women are more to blame. She urges calm and rational behavior in crowds.
Instant relief with Ely's Cream Balm promises clear air passages and relief from nasal congestion. A small fragrant antiseptic tube is applied in the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and restore easy breathing.
An 80 year old woman Mrs John Hill reports sour stomach after grip and says Eatonic improved her condition within a week. The ad claims Eatonic relieves indigestion heartburn bloating and distress by carrying out excess acidity and gases. It notes Batonic as another relief and urges readers to try a large box with druggist guarantee.
American forces in Germany favor Western adventure tales with Zane Grey as a top author. Caesar translations and Rhine legends also captivate soldiers, who attend Wagner operas in Coblenz and nearby cities. The American Library Association has supplied about 30 000 books to Americans and Allied residents, with Y M C A taking over in 1921.
An expert pickpocket in New Orleans stole a man’s gold tooth. The tooth belonged to Adrien A. Chazulle of 1030 St. Philip Street and was taken from his purse while he rode a street car on Louisiana Avenue.
In the Bronx a poultry shop fire caused heavy property loss across eleven retail clothing and food stores after two thousand geese ducks and chickens squawked to alert residents. Firemen fought the blaze for two hours before control was achieved.
Philadelphia reports on smoke candles or toxic smoke devices serving as battlefield tools. L I Shaw of the internal bureau of mines foresees extensive future use for smoke candles to conceal movements, with zinc chloride smoke providing heavy, ground-hugging screens. Diphenylchlorarsine is noted as a toxic component permeating gas masks, signaling aggressive future applications in war.
Madison Wisconsin psychologists at the University of Wisconsin test freshmen in engineering and journalism to identify latent newspaper talent and suitable career paths. The program uses multiple aptitude measures to guide students toward fields matching ability rather than solely on high school records.
Fred Rhodes awoke to snow blocked roads and, after clearing a path and riding to Elkhart, found his train gone. He arrived nine hours late at Miss Vera Gardner's home where she waited for the wedding that day.
In Decatur Alabama Mrs Ellen Carey sued the Louisville and Nashville railroad claiming a slow station clock caused her to miss the funeral train for her son. The jury awarded her 500 dollars in damages.
Col. Edward L. Munson, morale chief, declares "Let's go" the chief battle slogan of the American army in the world war. He notes other phrases like Where do we go from here and When do we eat but emphasizes Lets go for everyday use both at rest and in battle.
A large doe chased by hounds wandered Beavertown Pa. It leaped into Fulmer's hotel garden then crossed the street and trotted along the business block stopping to look in shop windows.
Dialogue from the Houston Post about hair trimming and wedding talk. A barber jokes about trimming ends while the bride recalls earlier times. The bridegroom responds to clip it close to the scalp to deny a clip.
Advert says Cuticura Soap and Ointment soothe itching rashes on babies with hot baths and gentle applications. A talcum dusting is recommended for finishing, claiming purity and fragrance. Prices listed at 25 cents each.
A Brooklyn four year old Betty shares a modern apartment near Prospect Park with her father a duck hunter. Betty lures wary wild ducks with popcorn while alone along the lake shore. The ducks rest a week or two then feed and swim by her hand.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports a literary exchange where Algernon declares he cannot be engaged, sarcastically noting a whim, then reveals he married Mr Flubdub yesterday and the engagement ends. The piece frames humorous irony around a marriage twist.
Bishop Leonard of Cleveland rebuts claims churches are empty noting democratic, Christian congregations are full while a few cater to the rich. He recalls a Victorian era baronet era church story where the vicar prays for Sir Peter and his ladies, the poor governess, and all parish sinners.
A farmer guides a visitor around a farm. When asked to estimate the flock size the guest replies with 509 after explaining he counted legs and divided by four. The farmer agrees the method is correct in a brief New Orleans Tribune style note.
The dialogue suggests Bennie Beanbrough asserts his independence while another voice warns that someone will outsmart him. The fragment implies a tense interaction and potential schemes surrounding Beanbrough.
A brief note states sparrows can fly short distances at about 80 miles per hour, indicating rapid bursts of flight.
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