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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
2
Reporter describes a trip to Kilauea Hawaii, viewing an active lava lake near Volcano House, with Halemuaumau in the crater, lava fountains, steam, and a night spectacle rivaling Fourth of July fireworks, leaving readers in awe at the volcanic display.
The piece contrasts U S and European sobriety claims, noting 1912 Italian Premier Luzzatti proposed bills to curb intemperance. Lombroso endorsed stricter laws, citing asylums filled with alcohol related cases. Milan 1913 congress highlighted growing alcohol harms and tripling deaths since 1889.
Harvard professor Hugo Munsterburg called the American saloon a degrading insult to civilized life. He argued it poisons social life, drains workers’ savings, wrecks health, and spreads political corruption, urging a nationwide wipeout with education or prohibition as methods. He credited women with advancing the movement and foresees broad state action.
Ex Gov J Frank Hanly of Indiana recalls Lincoln’s dream of a slave free nation and the unattained aim to end liquor by government sanction. He notes Lincoln’s death precluded that half of the dream and urges future leaders from the same room in Washington to preside over a national liquor emancipation.
In Sweden three corporals and three privates tested alcohol effect on accuracy. Abstaining days yielded 23 to 26 hits in quick firing, while alcohol days produced only about 3 hits of 30 shots. Endurance tests showed similar impairment during sustained firing.
The Winton Motor Car Company, employing about 1,200 in Cleveland and similar numbers elsewhere, bans drinking employees. Founder Mr. Winton says no man with liquor on his breath may enter the plant and no drinking at any time if known, asserting such workers cannot be at their best.
This Bible lesson notes Jesus heals a blind man in John 9 a sign unique to John likely in October six months before the crucifixion. It contrasts belief and unbelief, showing the man’s growing testimony from Jesus as “the man called Jesus” to “the Son of God” and urges readers toward faith and courageous confession.
A Father recounts how animals like Muskrat, Beaver, Raccoon, Bear, Toad, Frog, Woodchuck and Turtle cope with winter. Some wake on warm days while others sleep in burrows and caves, enjoying short adventures or dreams from the Fairy Queen as spring nears.
An appeal urges boys and girls to keep streets clean and free of litter. It stresses that youths have duties beyond play to help towns stay neat and welcoming and to avoid litter blowing into others’ dooryards.
A Saskatchewan Alberta tale shows John Lara paying for 160 acres by selling 53 acres of wheat worth 2970 dollars. Land cost 2 640 dollars. crop profits cover land and operations. The piece notes many farmers pay through crops and predicts rising land values after the war as western Canada expands stock farming and improvements.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping, aiding feverish or sick children and offering a 50 cent bottle with dosing directions.
Folding covers for plants have been invented to shield greenery from cold weather. The easy to use designs offer quick protection for gardens and home potted plants.
CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION On retiring, gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment, wash off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, and continue bathing a few minutes with the Soap. The influence of this treatment on the pores extends through the night. Free sample each by mail with Book, Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere. Russia's annual production of salt, which a government monopoly controls, exceeds 2,100,000 tons.
An advertisement touts Lazative Bromo Quinine as non nervousness inducing with tonic and laxative effects. It notes a single product line labeled Bromo Quinine and features BH. W. Grova's signature on each box. The slogan implies satisfaction from full arms.
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.