SOY BEANS AND COW PEAS
A whimsical list of social partners and their quirks highlights social exchanges in a humor column. The piece argues about friendship traits and ends with a satirical wartime line on shifting nations and happy appearances.
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
5
A whimsical list of social partners and their quirks highlights social exchanges in a humor column. The piece argues about friendship traits and ends with a satirical wartime line on shifting nations and happy appearances.
Community notice from Advance Hustler Advance Indiana outlines 640 acre free homesteads in Montana under a new law with mentions of new towns business chances and 25 cent maps. Also notes Masonic Decree for three candidates Wednesday May 9 and losses items like glasses and patriotic post office cards.
James Hendrix learned his brother Milo died in Nebraska this week. Virgil Smith appeared before H. J. Frazier Esq at the marshal’s request for horseback speeding. He was released on the promise of good behavior from now on.
Wm Joseph trustee of Jackson township announces weekly Tuesday sessions at State Bank of Advance for township business and notes he will conduct business at Jamestown on other days.
Ermel Meadows and Forest Ward joined by many locals at supper hosted by Mrs. Herry Rumbaugh in Lebanon. Attendees then traveled by car to Rush County to attend the funeral of Mrs. Charles McMichael formerly Mabel Airhart, with service at her home and burial nearby.
The Dover Country Club held its season finale last Thursday with a large audience in the clubroom. Clara Cain and Madge Stafford gave readings, Dynamite Sumpter read a past edition of his news nugget, and Max Terhune delivered a lively monologue. Rev Restor spoke, delivering a strong address, boosting plans for next season.
Advance Bakery S S notes that Jackson township schools progress well. Preachers Crose and E Smith to install graded work at Bethel M E Church Washington township Sunday morning and attend Center Township Convention at Brown's Wonder church in the afternoon. Baptist church crowded at Elizaville township convention. Rev Helstead offered service to country Sunday morning. One day weekly volunteer plan for farmers. Bert Sparks break plan discussed by Senator Arthur Robinson and Judge Ed Jackson at Hendricks County Sunday School convention in Clayton Thursday night. Mrs Ora Beaver visited a Crawfordsville Baptist school class she formerly led. class named Kings Daughters now has 79 members. her current class has 35 members.
Dialog hints a family debt as a mother and daughter discuss an old tale. The daughter confirms the duke owes about two hundred thousand plunks, suggesting a bygone financial or social burden within the household.
The Advance High School closed with a highly regarded term amid distractions from basketball fervor illnesses and gossip. Principal Mr hk. 8. Stansell is credited for steady leadership and school records show strong progress despite obstacles and staff absences.
The article praises the school for the season just ending and predicts a wide awake next year. It commends Miss Nancy Wilson for years of principalship and notes Mr Curtis and Mr Meeks as excellent instructors. Miss Wiltrout earns high marks in music. Miss Eunice Ross has left Decatur County and is at home. Rev Hendershot and Rev Rector were hosted for dinner by D G Caplinger and family.
Ruth and Thelma Ferguson spent weekend with Rey and Freda Ferguson. Grant Davis and family with Arthur Mills. Bert Ferguson and wife with Carl Ferguson and family. Aunt Jennie Loop sale attendees include Estal Troth and wife and Bert Ferguson and family. Es t al Troth escorted the Pittenver and McLaughlin Far Selif group. leg injury mentioned. Estal Troth and wife hosted guests Mills and Canada. Thomas McLancalin and Estal Troth made a Lebanon trip. Grant Davis and party, including Bert Ferguson and daughter, planned Lebanon visit on Thursday. Win Pittenger hauling material for his new house.
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