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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
3
A call to increase participation in a Sunday School contest, urging members to prepare, bring many attendees, and arrive on time with Bibles. The speaker warns Jamestown’s actions against them over two Sundays and stresses active effort to win. The message ends with a table reference to read about opponents' moves and a rallying appeal to get busy.
A reading of millinery bargains lists crochet cotton made in U S A substitute for D M C at 10c a ball in colors and numbers. Hosiery embroidery and underwear are priced 5c to 50c per yard and 25c to 50c for ladies waists infant hoods Panama hats and latest styles.
Local notices report George Canada suffering from lichen simplex comparing it to an old scab disease. The text notes a pastors conference in Lafayette and a crowd expected for the Costes Band of Lebanon performing Saturday night.
A chaotic mule runaway unfolds as John Caldwell and Marvin dash to safety amid shouts and fear. Spectators fear casualties with Marvin attempting to outrun the animals while one mule’s bridle breaks, leaving a dramatic, if grim, scene narrated by local onlookers.
The Advance Christian Church hosted a joint Missionary Society program with the Christian Church group. The event featured songs readings a solo short talks and a play How the Story Grew by the Advance Church society. Afterward the groups served sandwiches angel food cake and coffee to a total of thirty five attendees.
A reader submits a humorous or satirical definition of a knocker describing it as a two legged creature with a corkscrew soul, waterlogged brain, and a jelly and glue backbone. The piece notes the term evokes fear and moral disdain among townspeople and asks for clarification.
Local notices announce rites for Tansfleming at Gol Bt and a harbor of refuge concept with savings. The State Bank of Advance and Whitecotton & Farlow plan a house build near the farm stop after harvest, with events tied to July 4 and a large Saturday crowd anticipated. Governor Ralston is to speak September 4, and a Commercial Club program will mark the occasion. Prices on war goods and local ads for Caplinger's hosiery appear amid community notices.
Advertisement notes ties offered at Dotys this Saturday for 10 and 15 cents each, appealing to shoppers seeking bargain neckwear.
Dentist offers painless tooth extraction with freezing gums or gas. Services include fillings crowns and artificial teeth. Prices reasonable. Available every Tuesday at Walls' furniture Store location.
A May 19 alfalfa field trip organized by the Farmers Club of Jamestown departs from the bank at Jamestown at 9 a.m. with stops at Grant Dayton, Wm Montgomery, Monroe Bash, SJ Vaughn, DC Price, Leo Graham, and AS Robertson. Participants may join at any stop. bring lunch for the full day inspecting Boone county’s best alfalfa fields.
The Faithful Followers class met at the country home of Mr and Mrs George Proffitt Tuesday night with Florence and Sylvia as entertainers. Fourteen young Indies attended, some leaving by auto and returning. The Bible topic was David with Dollar Dig ideas discussed. A social hour followed with refreshments and a lively disturbance on the porch. Officers and members listed include Jennie Jackson president and Sylvia Proffitt treasurer. A Dollar Social and a Lebanon July 4th plan were announced along with a free concert by the Lebanon Band backed by the Commercial Club.
In a stark desert clash two men Wilkerson and Gallon confront deadly odds with a captive woman and a child at stake. The scene forecasts prolonged endurance against fate and misery as the hot wastes test each man’s resolve.
Edd Smith and wife are the parents of a baby boy born Friday. Rev and Mrs Hendershort of Lebanon spent Saturday night and Sunday with A. L. Heady and family. C M Dale and wife spent Sunday with John Kernodle and wife. Norman Winner and family visited relatives near Litton on Sunday. Winnie Aubley, Orpha Causey, Mabel and Fern Graham, Clara and Hester Carrier, Opal and Hattie Brown, Russell and Elmer Morrison and James Graham and Glen Waters and wife were entertained at the home of D. D. Budd and family on Sunday.
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