24 May 1923
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
1
A humorous poem from Dana Indiana titled House Cleaning Blues laments annual cleaning hardships. The speaker jokes that cleaning causes family tension and even divorce, describing elaborate chores, stubborn stains, and a weary husband awaiting nightfall. The piece ends with a quip about wishing to shoot the author of there’s no place like home.
Roy Pointer and Chas Bean and Basil Debard shipped hogs and calves to Indianapolis last Thursday. Lee Shaw and family dined with Bert Sherries Sunday. Carl Debard stayed with his parents after visiting Indianapolis. Pointer family visited John Pointer and wife Sunday. Mary Katherine Ban attended a party at Jencore Clifton near Old Trion. James Bean and families visited Will Walker, Mrs Marion Wright near Ladoga. Donna Shanahan and daughters attended a Sarah Cattern Moran event south of ChaseBan.
Chas. Canada and Earl Ray drove to Andobra and spoke about seed corn. They were pleased with the progress between here and there. Earl was monitoring a new strain of seed corn.
The Advance band plans a Saturday night concert to showcase its growing reputation. Organizers expect a strong turnout as they perform on the streets, hoping plenty of spectators will hear the group and spread word of their talent.
Mrs. Roy Melson is rapidly improving. Mrs. Carrie Beaver visited Urbana Thursday and Friday for a mid year missionary program. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fulwider spent Friday with Mrs. Lulu Mullender in Brownsburg. Mrs. Jennie Sterret of Indianapolis stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Lora McClaine Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Henderson and daughter from Lebanon visited Q. H. Beaver family Sunday. Cecil Burris and John Coons traveled to Indianapolis Monday to work.
Mr and Mrs Lora McClaine spent Sunday in Oxford Indiana for the commencement exercises. Miss Lena Jackson was a member of the class.
Mr and Mrs B A Hartley entertained friends from Hagerstown on Sunday, hosting an informal gathering at their home.
James Van Horn reported sending his Cicero on Tuesday and plans to return home soon. The note indicates preparations and anticipation for his arrival.
J W Waters suffered a sudden stroke on Sunday night described as very serious for a time. Medical staff reported the incident as a paralytic stroke affecting his health.
Mrs. Dema Baldwin of Rankin Mississippi is at the bedside of J. W. Waters, staying by his side during illness.
The text highlights that Hustler magazine advertising is highly effective and urges a close look at its news features. It emphasizes the quality of the ad content and its strong presence in the publication.
Officials canceled the band concert last Saturday due to planned street oiling. The procedure failed to appear on schedule but was located Monday and Tuesday, leaving streets in fine shape for Saturday night attendees.
The Hustler highlights Perkins Clothing Store of Lebanon as a dependable local clothier. It urges readers to visit the Perkins shop to recapture county trade and notes Lebanon clothiers have been conspicuous by their absence in the paper.
Mark McDowell has improved mobility, now able to take sixteen steps where he previously could only take one. Doctors note his recovery from illness and praise the boy’s progress and resilience.
Mr and Mrs Fred Sullivan were delayed nearly two weeks by high waters during their auto trip and are now expected to arrive in Colorado Springs to visit Earl Bruce and James.
Forrest Bowman left Advance on Tuesday to spend several weeks in the West. He plans to visit relatives in Colorado during the trip and will travel as far as the coast.
Chas E Mc Claine known as the Blue Front Grocer organized a last week stunt and staged a display with placards in his hands.
A church bulletin details a Memorial Day program with Bible school at 10 and services at 11 and 7 30, a fall campaign with the Brocks, meetings in the Community Hall, and prayers for ill brother Jake Waters. Attendees include Hopkins and Horne from Lebanon.
The Christian Church notes report 161 Sunday School attendees and $6.41 offering. About 60 attended the Missionary Society event. Guests included friends from Hagerstown. Children’s Day is planned for the third Sunday in June with Home Mission closing then. Florence Proffitt led the basement program in Mrs McClain’s absence. Josie Brown led Faithful Followers. Linnie Billingsly resigns.
Myrtie Lou Logan hosted Miss Kathleen McDaniel at home with Esther Burrin as guest. Sherman Gordon remains very ill with flu. Mr and Mrs Charley Emmett visited Harold Bennett and family of Indianapolis Sunday. Harold works in Pennsylvania shops and likes his position.
Mr Lawton yee of Washington D C announces his forthcoming wedding to Miss Nora Garrett of the same city on May nineteenth The couple will reside at 1 R Street Northwest Washington Mr Lawton formerly an Advance boy and his many friends extend congratulations
A fragmentary report notes a sizable crowd last Saturday night attending an event featuring a band. Details are unclear but observers expect strong turnout and ongoing interest in future performances.
A poem about daily longing for meaningful blessings. The speaker desires understanding friends, valuable work, fearless travel, a kind heart, humor, leisure, quiet meditation, and a sense of God’s presence. He seeks patience to recognize these gifts when they arrive.
Secretary Wallace pushes cooperative marketing to modernize agriculture and ensure fair profits. He urges open markets, equal opportunities, and organized farmer groups to improve price, credit, and efficiency while noting past cooperative failures due to capital, credit, and management issues.
J Bodman of the Agricultural Commission for the American Bankers Association argues that every one of the 30,000 banks in the United States should help farmers increase profits. He says banks and business interests cannot maximize profits until farmers as a group have reasonable returns on investments and labor, from small country banks to large city institutions.
Elizabeth McClaine sets up most activities while Mrs. Lou Bean visits Michigan. Frank Gregory traveled to Martinsville and Indianapolis last week. James Smith and family from Fort Wayne spent several days with Tom Plunkett’s family. James, a nine year former Advance graduate, now works in Fort Wayne’s alarm department.
Mrs. Carrie Beaver was called to Quelineton on Sunday to assist in an all days service at the Christian church. She was accompanied by her daughter Margaret and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Fulwider.
Numerous small notices report local life in Advance Indiana including Civil Service exam details in Crawfordsville June 9 and carrier certification plans for R R 1 Advance. Other items list hens for hatching eggs casings for sale autos hardware hot topics and social notes with births illnesses travels and community events.
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