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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
1
The page lists small ads and notices from Advance Grocery and Lucas and Rogers, offering paper hanging painting clocks jewelry and furniture, a class organized by Mona Beaver, selling White Mule by Swindler and Bennett, and a prewar music box sale. It mentions a paper cleaner and paste, insurance notes, and a photo studio open schedule with various bargains and services.
The firm will keep offering job printing until equipment matters are settled. It thanks patrons for settlements and promises refunds to anyone overpaid once collections allow. Delinquent statements will be sent after books are adjusted. The office closes Monday through Thursday next week for the state Disciples convention in Tipton. After this week, call residence 12194.
A living tribute poem urges giving flowers while loved ones still live. The verses advise presenting flowers with words of love and sympathy to strengthen the recipient for life’s trials, rather than waiting until death to honor them.
The article notes May services at MT ZION led by Rev. JS Clawson and Supt attendance and offerings including 40 and 210 attendees with offerings of 1.48 and 10.38. It mentions new cradle roll members Ruth Rostene Needham and Mary Rostene Needham, and a reception of new members. A Junior Missionary society meeting is planned for June 6 with Lamplighter program and a public missionary program next Wednesday. The Forward Movement Committee meets next Monday.
The North Christian Church reports an excellent program last Sunday enjoyed by many. Baptismal services are planned for next Sunday night. Bible School aims for a 260 attendance next Sunday, with all urged to help reach the goal. The state convention begins June 16 at Tipton and a large turnout is encouraged. The church also notes the loss of the Hustler as an announcement medium.
A passing note from the paper recalls the editor and his decision, hoping for the best for him and the greatest good. The item closes with a sentiment of missing the Hustler as Sunday School sessions proceed.
Ward Christian Church invites members for Sunday School with Minister Graves and Superintendent Edrington. You are welcome to attend and participate in Sunday activities and lessons.
The statement announces the Hustler will cease publication this week due to non-support and a limited field. About 2000 readers are served, and the owners offer the equipment for sale or lease while thanking subscribers, advertisers, correspondents, and friends of the Hustler. Ora Meanvell signs the message.
SZ Gillingsly and family and Mrs Knox visited relatives near New Castle. 7H Waters plays with Jamestown Band each Saturday night. A stillborn baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Farrarpenter Saturday. Mrs Carpenter formerly Miss Jesse Coons. Verna Crouch accompanied Ora McDaniel and family to New Brunswick Church Sunday and had a program part. Sunday School 238 present, breaking 205. about 300 at morning preaching. J F Gregory, WE Lucas and Delbert, Ora McDaniel attended Rosston Sunday School Convention. program above average. Bert Smiley, formerly of near Advance, township Superintendent, proving very good. Crowd too large for building. New Perfection Oil Stoves at reduced prices from Advance Hardware Co. Globe Fertilizer in stock for spring planting. Born to Mr and Mrs Fred Riner of Lebanon a baby girl Tuesday May 10 Daphne Killen. Mack McClaine, Cecil Wall and Jack Nisley visited Herman Wall and wife of Barnard yesterday.
Readable fragments show visits and social calls among residents. Letha Whitecotton and Verna Croweh attend school in Danville and Indianapolis respectively while Otis Coons fights typhoid fever. Various families from Anderson Lebanon Ladoga and Indianapolis appear in weekend gatherings and shopping notices.
A jumble of small ads and notices touts Advance Grocery and Meat Co offerings, insurance options, assorted sales and services, and local notices. Names include Fred M. Sullivan, J. Fe Roark, and Mrs James Smith. references to Clowning and Pressing, Goodyear Rain Coats, and Ford cars appear amid varied items.
Ida M. Cory announces weekly forenoons on Monday Wednesday Friday with office hours 8 to 11 at Mrs. Reese home on S Main and 11 to 6 at Mrs. Welden home on N Main Street. Free consultation and spinal analysis offered. Phones listed for Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Welden.
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