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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
2
A column of satirical tidbits notes playful quips about weather, astronomy, politics, and everyday life. It mocks Boston’s new star discovery, Mars life debates, tax plans for bachelors, and a judge in Connecticut ruling on morality, blending humor with sharp social commentary.
An article by George W. Poph discusses the need for thorough disinfection after contagious disease outbreaks. It explains germ spread, common disinfectants such as bichloride of mercury and formaldehyde, and three essentials: prep of the building, an effective disinfectant, and an application method for thorough contact.
The article outlines how to maximize grass yield through thorough land preparation, grading, and soil work. It emphasizes sunlight and heat as limits on bacteria, then details four main essentials: smooth even surface, thorough soil prep with a cut-away disc, repeated smoothing through July and August, and careful seed placement to achieve dense two-blade growth aided by ample fertility and moisture. It notes nitrogen and potash roles in greener, faster growth.
The sermon summarizes Jesus teaching on loving enemies and applying the Golden Rule as a positive, comprehensive command. It contrasts Christian love with Confucian negative duty, notes God’s guidance via the Holy Spirit, and urges believers to act with discernment and practical mercy toward others.
Brush out the brooders every other day and dry the bedding. Use bran, sand, sawdust, or paper. Damp bedding causes disease. Wash on warm sunny days and ensure thorough drying before returning chicks. If needed, use a temporary brooder with a box and hot water jugs wrapped in flannel to retain heat and prevent crowding.
To stop hens overturning their water, punch a hole near the top of a tin pail or tomato can and hang it on a nail in the chicken house about six inches from the ground. Ensure no sharp edges and the nail head is not protruding more than half an inch.
A feeding trial with twelve hens tested salt in the diet. Results showed no harm until 0 5 ounces daily per fowl, while free access to barrel salt produced little intake. Egg yield rose for salt fed birds and later trials suggest 5 ounces salt per 100 pounds of feed is safe.
A woman who succeeds must be strong healthy and eager to learn. She should work and play with commitment, ignore discouragement, and believe that others have overcome similar trials. Life holds disappointments and heartbreaks, yet the wise keep trouble in the background.
A 64 year old Mrs Julia Finnegan reports chronic eczema on her ankle spreading to the knee and nearly driving her to madness before she found relief with Cuticura Soap and Ointment after years of doctoring. She credits improved sleep and complete recovery after three months use and notes samples and booklet offered by the Cuticura company.
A troubled writer crafts a comically failed letter to Alwell W. Adkins of New York City about an arranged marriage. Frustrated by indecision he discards drafts, mutters of absurd starts, and ends by submitting a blunt note asserting his love and listing references.
A discussion notes laws in many states penalizing wearing certain feathers with fines of twenty dollars or more. It asserts feather ornamentation remains beautiful as artists replicate plumage with color boxes and feather materials from common birds.
Mrs Brown explains a neighbor turns to look back whenever they pass on the street. Mr Brown questions the claim and a judge weighs in with a playful remark about the habit.
A brief humorous sketch tells of a city boy who quizzes Uncle Josh and a perplexing answer about brothers. Al G Field recalls a show attache who distributed handbills in Iowa and, finding only one boy willing to work, paid him a quarter. Later the boy laments a man took one of his bills.
A Terre Haute public school teacher credits Grape-Nuts with renewing energy after illness and fatigue. She details rapid relief from hunger, renewed strength, and a 16 pound weight gain after a year and a half of use. The letter promotes Postum Co. claims and ends with a jog for readers to consider trying the product.
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