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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
1
The Advance Hardware Co informs customers that from January 1 1921 all purchases on open account will cease except for unfinished jobs. Customers must pay cash or give a note with interest, aiming to lower prices by reducing debt burdens and enabling cheaper goods. The firm appeals for cooperation to settle existing balances and transition to cash sales.
An offer to have a family portrait taken without inconvenience to clients at the Vanhorn Photo Car is promoted. The ad emphasizes ease and convenience for friends and relatives seeking keepsake photographs.
Arthur Shera of Jamestown Indiana advertises for sale Poland China hogs including big type bears and gilts with R R initials shown in the listing.
Local auto dealer advertises delivery service with a range of Ford models and prices. Sedan 865, Coupe 313, Touring with starter 568, Touring without 495, Roadster with 521.25, Roadster without 448.50, Tractor 825. OTIB WALL.
Mrs Edna Jones and Mrs For rest Emmert hosted the Pollyanna Club Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon. A solo "Let the Rest of the World Go By" was sung by Mrs Bleam. Guests found seating at a decorous table as ecards were exchanged. All but two members attended and everyone enjoyed the annual social event.
The Vanhorn Photo Car invites residents to order portraits and warns against Xmas rush. Weekly movie programs run every Wednesday and Saturday at the Community Building. Lucas and Rohn pledge good service. The Parent Teachers' Meeting at the school was well attended and informative, with plans for another similar gathering.
Wm McClaine of Terre Haute visited relatives today. Miss Mara Snider of Warren spent the weekend with Miss Lyda Vanhorn.
Four black faced ewe lambs reported missing or stolen with a call to EMERY FORD and reference to contact at Advance phone 12124. Local ad promotes a Grafonola with non automatic stop reproducer and three spring motor, urged for Christmas. MARK WALL advertises watch repair and jewelry items and mentions San Cap linger hand surgery and new Christmas stock.
A local notice from Advance Hardware Company proclaims a sharp decline in auto parts including catalogs and tubes. The ad promotes half price spectacles and glasses with fitting guarantees, and touts fruit bar bakery items, a double header basketball game, and opportunities for reliable bookkeepers or district superintendents for Grow Eres Nurseries in Newark, New York State.
A local boost heightens anticipation for Friday night basketball action. Fans expect an exciting clash as the Big Basket teams meet on the court with regional attention and community support.
The Hustler notes a Sunday visit with Manhattan Christian Church in Putnam County. Sunday afternoon a State Farm guard guided them through a facility housing about 400 inmates, far fewer than the 800 once present during the saloon era. They express no wish to live there and send regards from friends in Advance, including L. W. Canada and Aunt Lizzie Canada in Indianapolis.
Basil Smith and family visited from Indianapolis over weekend. Verlin McClaine improves after adenoid removal. Grandma Heath winters with Canada family. Grandma Sandy recovered from sudden illness. Rohn Bros store sold to Rodgers and Swindler. Advance Hardware unloading tractors. School PTAs speakers at Gollada. Grace Pointer praised. Funeral for Barbra Schoeneway held at Jamestown M E Church. Band plans oyster soup supper and first public concert Saturday night. Various local visits and revival duties noted.
A short reflective piece contrasts a boy’s longing to be seen as his mother believes he is with the idea of living honestly. It urges readers to be the person their mother thinks they are instead of chasing unattainable perfection.
A nineteen year old Armenian girl from Bitlis recounts being stolen on the eve of her wedding as massacres began. She was imprisoned in a Turkish harem for five years until her lover and Near East Relief located her and brought her to an American Rescue Home in Constantinople to arrange her marriage and return home. The woman calls her tale typical of others.
A table twenty four miles long symbolizes Near East Relief feeding orphans across Asia Minor Syria Armenia and Northern Persia. Turks restrict aid and keep Armenians in terror. The long table sits in sections across the region with orphans seated along both sides.
The saga follows Aghavni Milian and 80 others as Near East Relief rescues Armenian, Assyrian, Greek, and Jewish children held in Turkish harems. American-supported orphanages house thousands, providing food, clothing, and schooling. Each child learns a trade for self sufficiency, while fear and displacement persist. The article urges American generosity to expand care as new arrivals flood the shelters.
R E Callathan and T E Burrin lead a thriving North Christian Church meeting with strong attendance. Bro Dale delivers powerful sermons reaching inactive members and sinners, while Mrs Dale provides uplifting songs. Caththan and church workers urge broad participation to benefit the community.
The Martha Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday morning preaching and no evening sermon. Attendees are urged to join the evangelistic meeting at the North Church. The W M S regular meeting will be held December 1 at Mrs Wim Koss's home.
Reverend O V Rector and Minister Wm Johnson oversee Sunday School with 136 attendees and 49.50 offering. The Missionary Society Gilicexe met at the parsonage to plan the year. The Aid Society schedules an All Day Meeting with pitch in dinner next Thursday and an afternoon program plus officer elections.
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