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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
2
A playful column surveys politics sports and social trends with wry remarks on hats aviation longevity moods of the times and everyday folly. It notes the stubborn optimism about safety politics fashion and science while lampooning headlines and public figures.
The Charleston News and Courier notes that pursuing practical aviation benefits may be wiser than chasing circus display. It warns against reckless public enthusiasm, comparing dancers risking harm to supporters of flashy aerial shows.
The article advises flushing ewes before mating to ensure good condition at breeding. It recommends fall grazing with meadow, clover, rape, and pumpkins, plus occasional grain like oats. It notes that well-fed ewes lamb faster and stronger, with extra labor repaid at lambing.
A Chicago man was reportedly cured of rheumatism for 24 hours after being struck by lightning. The article notes the method might work but highlights difficulty in obtaining bolts on schedule and making the cure practical.
California researchers pursue a possible solar cooling theory, noting the season may favor breakthroughs. The report frames it as a timely scientific probe amid seasonal expectations.
New Zealand introduces a letter meter system to register and pay postage without stamps. The device would require individuals to carry the meter for each letter, posing potential inconvenience.
A Waukegan woman argues old bachelors are poor husbands because they are too set in their ways. She says success comes from catching a man early and training him to suit marriage needs.
The government is said to have found a way to make bread imperishable. It may be very scientific, but it could spark nostalgia for the bread mothers of the nation used to bake, which never reached a stage where its imperishability could be proven.
Airmen are advised to prioritize safety in engagements rather than chasing maximum speed. The recommendation emphasizes reducing risk, improving protective measures, and ensuring disciplined procedures to minimize harm during combat tasks.
The article argues prevention over cure for hog diseases, noting hog cholera and pneumonia as severe threats. It stresses systematic care, disinfectants, and timely action, advising immediate attention when hogs show sickness and warning that neglect can wipe out herds. For malignant hog cholera, slaying and burning is advised, while most cases may be cured with proper treatment.
In Cleveland Ohio all vegetables and farm produce are sold by the pound while eggs remain the only exception. Customers praise the change and grocers say they will never return to the old measurement system.
In a Virginia orchard with 4000 trees the owner reports one apple failure in 26 years. The 1909 crop brought in 15000 dollars cash on the trees.
A writer notes success in planting strawberries in fall if done late, with failures from August or early September. Plant crowns should form fully, then set by November 1. If spring planting is unlikely, fall setting is recommended to improve outcomes.
An Ohio genius develops a plow that stirs soil to 12 or 16 inches deep with no extra power beyond that needed for a standard seven inch plow.
A cheap machine shed may be built from a few peats and poles and rough boards. It will cost only a trifle compared with repairing or replacing weather beaten machinery.
A practical guide recommends gentle routine: mild shampoo, thorough rinsing, and careful brushing for glossy healthy hair. Regular sunning and light scalp rubbing aid texture, while oils are limited to dandruff removal. avoid harsh products that dry or dull hair.
A reader warns against bleaching hair for a natural golden shade, predicting a metallic yellow result. Advice covers scalp care, tonics, and shampoos to avoid color change. Additional tips discuss nourishing creams, gentle massage, and careful water use for facial contours. A cleaning oatmeal soap recipe and claret shampoo mention also appear.
Two young sisters taken to a performance of Othello are told the death scene is pretend because it would be too expensive to kill a lady nightly. The exchange underscores the play's dramatic shock and the girls' vivid impression.
A reflective note on finding joy in memories of past pleasures and the blessing of enjoying remembered moments. The speaker contemplates gratitude and the warmth of recollection.
Advice favors phone invitations for a tacky party and detailed plans. Suggest brown paper invitations sealed with red wax, prank prizes from a five and ten store, and a rustic menu of potato salad pickles grilled sausage coffee or cider peanuts and molasses candy served in broken china. Hair in cornet braids with a bow is recommended.
Reader asks whether to invite the church congregation and other friends to a wedding and reception for relatives. Advice covers sending invitations, using a reception card, and a suggested luncheon menu for 26 to 30 guests including chicken salad, sandwiches, rolls, olives, nuts, coffee, ice cream, cake and bonbons with a punch or frappe.
Madame Merri states letters sent to her are answered promptly and privately if postage is provided, and not published by this department. She notes letters can be lost and assures readers no further public reply will be made without a postage paid response.
The note suggests sharing hosting duties to accommodate many guests with limited space. The writer proposes two options: divide the company for smaller gatherings or entertain jointly with a friend who has a larger house.
A reader suggests Jeff and Red Rose comment on fashion trends. The column notes late coats and three quarter length styles, asks for outdoor game tips, and praises a reader's writing while discussing white buckskin shoes, gold style, plush coats and blazers.
Mrs G S asks about needle work but the reply states such questions do not belong in the department and that minute directions cannot be provided. Madame Merri signs the note.
Professor Warren M Beidler denounces Americans as money mad and says the average boy aims for a million while few reach it. He uses a washerwoman joke about a cross eyed aeronaut to illustrate misplaced ambition and the folly of wealth dreams.
A case from St Louis describes an 11 year old boy plagued by painful scabby facial sores and severe itching. A YMCA friend advised Resinel Soap and Resirol Ointment, leading to a cure within two weeks without scars. The ad promotes Reavnol Chemical Company products for various skin conditions.
A discussion contrasts social progress with concern as a perforated paper roll cornet is cited as a new invention. The dialogue notes Evelyn Thaw’s images reappearing in newspapers, hinting at sensational coverage.
A fond youth asks which finger to propose on with a ring. The maiden chides him that at nineteen he has never been engaged. A side joke follows about Mrs. Cooke and her pickle, jokingly referencing her husband as the latest item.
A fragmented page fragment lists old time patent cures and medical ads including Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Carbolisaire. It leans into quirky boastful lines and editor jokes about struggling authors. The odd ad mix hints at vintage marketing rhetoric.
Mrs Woodall of Morton s Gap Kentucky shares a two year struggle with female disorders and chronic backache. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports full recovery and resumes normal work. She invites others to write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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