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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
2
A sergeant discovered a hidden cell containing a lamp a crucible and two moulds. In another spot officers found hemp fed specimens and evidence of a plan to corrupt guards to obtain a release. The apparent source of the contraband remains unknown.
A fragmentary report recalls high postage for small items and a Dublin to Irish town package misclassified as a letter costing 45 shillings. It notes a 32 ounce parcel sent to Leader and a mail route with seven passengers and hired luggage. Also described is a fatal arterial burst from a tightly laced shoe, prompting fatal advising to seek aid.
Extensive April forecasts describe recurring storm periods, thunder, and high winds across northern regions. Analysts warn of violent weather, including tornado potential, with storm clusters centered around mid to late April and again near April 20 to May 3, affecting multiple states and communities.
New department of labor statistics show average cash wages for farm laborers in 1919 reached 26.50 per month, with board boosting total to 10.21. Nevada reported top regional rate at 20.4 while North Dakota and Washington varied, and South Carolina posted the lowest cash wage at 16.50. The national average cash wage stood around 81.31, with wide regional differences across the country.
Fragmentary report from New York describes Joaquin of the Sierras living in a cabin, pursuing nature and art amid rustic surroundings, with references to his music and minimal comforts. The text is garbled but centers on his dedication to art and isolation.
New York reports the Clark mansion on Fifth Avenue and Seventy seventh Street is completed after eight years of work. Senator Clark and his family will move in, with Mrs Clark and their children arriving from Paris for a house warming. The house features extensive bronze work, a 121 room layout, and a tax assessment of 3.5 million with annual taxes near 60 thousand.
John Bigelow of New York celebrated his ninety third birthday at his Gramercy Park home with descendants and hundreds of friends including Pierpont Morgan. He remains active as president of the New York Public Library board of trustees and a trustee of the American Museum of Art, plus president of the Century Association.
A long rediscovered tale traces Chicago’s Lincoln Park roots to the old cemetery that once occupied the site. It notes Ira Couch’s family tomb as the last remnant preserved when the park replaced the burial ground and hints at ongoing public curiosity.
Fire sparked by escaping natural gas from a small hole in Nate Porter’s farm on a Wednesday. Flames reached three feet as men burned stalks in a ten acre field facing thirty years of neglect. Porter awaits further developments on the incident.
Fragmentary text details a sale or auction of a calf described as large and well formed. It mentions a heart location near the neck and jawbone, references a dealer or buyer, and notes a price of 210,000 for a two year term.
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