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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
4
Upper Sandusky Ohio Mrs Benj H Stansbery recalls severe fatigue back and bladder troubles that left her a nervous wreck. After consulting a doctor she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills, reporting regained health and urging others to use the remedy.
United States farmland ads highlight Lower Brazos and Colorado Valleys in Texas as top land in America. Numerous for sale notices describe 80 to 360 acre tracts across Wisconsin Michigan Missouri Illinois Ontario Ark Nebraska Minnesota with cultivable land, houses, barns, orchards, stock, and equipment.
Norman B Mack relates a humorous travel tale about asking a newsboy for bank directions in New York. He pays the boy half a dollar for guiding him four doors, noting it was easy money. The boy retorts that bank directors are paid high in New York, adding comic irony.
A youthful fan asked for an autograph sentiment and included a two cent stamp. The magnate replied on a card with the quip A penny saved is a penny earned.
A humorous exchange centers on Joe Wordsworth and a joke about meeting poet William Wordsworth. The speaker notes Joe was impressive, then dismisses a mistaken identity with a witty left handed swatter remark.
A businessman tells a graduate there is no position but the man insists he wants work. Two minutes later the graduate is hired, taking the job on the spot.
In a light exchange Mrs. Askitt talks to Mr. Askitt about the expression I'll stand put and notes that many men have paid dearly to probe its meaning, hinting at comic or moral consequences.
In a witty dialogue the innocent man is told he has been pardoned after years in prison. The warden jokes that since he had no business there he should pay the state for his board while awaiting further instructions via telegraph.
A humorous exchange notes a man keeps a dog not for affection but for the dog’s relentless howling at his wife’s singing. The quip reflects a Judge newspaper tone about domestic life and canine behavior.
Mrs. Askitt questions where the hermit is as daily trips to see him continue. the reply says he is the bartender at the resort.
The piece notes absence of chorus girls in Shakespeare's time and recalls the gleaming eyes and smiles once associated with performances. It preserves a playful historic reflection on stage life and shows affection for period theater.
A quip about professions where a doctor in advising travel leads to romance and a lawyer defending in a breach of promise case. The speaker notes how these professional roles intertwine in a satirical vein.
An old verse-sketched tale of a nimble lamb in Wall Street chasing profits, now facing a twist as markets tighten and the small investor finds scrutiny and caution in the shifting financial climate.
A witty exchange compares managing trained dogs to directing an operatic troupe. The judge notes a shift in view from difficulty to experience gained in overseeing performers across the country.
In Gay New York Uncle Ben describes returning from his first trip to the metropolis. He notes the city feels fast but crowded with uniformed men, making many people resemble bandboys or police.
A quoted exchange recalls a street robbery in New York where a person feared calling the police and chose not to holler for help. The thieves were three in number, and the speaker reflected on the decision.
A professor counsels a young lady to be herself as she prepares to enter the world. Her reply notes her dress maker constrains her choices, hinting at social expectations and personal identity.
A romantic girl declares fate while away, and a practical damsel jokes she has been engaged eight or nine times, framing a playful exchange about commitment.
Mrs Henpeck questions if her brother Charlie joined the Dont Worry Club The bachelor replies he is not eligible because he is not married yet The exchange keeps a light domestic tone typical of a 19th or early 20th century gag strip.
In Life magazine dialogue Hattie notes the candidate gains support by addressing her 80 year old constituents as girls creating a perception of familiarity. The exchange highlights tone and voter reaction within political discourse.
The exchange notes a paradox as the Coyote contrasts comments about summer weather with warm praise for cooling conditions. The dialogue shifts to a playful debate about authenticity and purchase of hair, ending in a witty, non sequitur remark.
A reflective verse fragment notes that many men of modest means desire a small flat rather than the earth but commonly encounter obstacles in obtaining even a tiny dwelling.
Satirical quip about Eve asking her pre marriage name and Adam's reply that it will be revealed later, noting the effort to keep it out of newspapers. The exchange centers on secrecy and marital history as a joking aside.
A rural dialogue unfolds as a vacationer asks where the road leads while a farmer asserts the road has not moved an inch in his time, capturing countryside stubbornness and humor.
A tense scene unfolds in a front-seat driver’s line of dialogue about stopping to view Pittsburgh, while a prim matron in the back seat quips that only that part of the city is desired.
A quip about Bo Jimsy marrying a rich man's daughter. The joke hinges on valuing people by wealth rather than character, with the punchline that Jimsy accepted the bride at her “par” value.
In a lively exchange at At the Sideshow a spectator quips about an “assifted man” and a protest erupts as the comic notes the man has a stiff knee. The moment captures stage humor and audience reaction.
A dialogue recalls a missing auto payment as one character hints the car is hidden in a grocer’s garage, implying deception or a misdirection about ownership and location. The exchange centers on trust and potential concealment of the vehicle.
The excerpt questions a young woman’s desires and implies the limits of social expectation when economic means are lacking. A blunt contrast arises between beauty and financial independence within the social context discussed.
Kenneth Craig befriends Barbara Page on a city bus and learns she is Elsa Craig’s roommate. After a series of close encounters, Barbara discovers Kenneth is Elsa’s brother and that Elsa once urged him to propose, setting the stage for a potential marriage arrangement when Elsa arrives home.
The seventh annual National Dairy Show in Chicago from October 24 to November 2 presents a broad program of dairy husbandry education. It promises 1200 to 1400 top cattle, expert judging, production cost data, and modern farm machinery displays, linking east and west through a nationwide industry gathering.
Quick ad blurbs promote Cole’s Carboli salve for burns and cuts with small prices and druggist availability. A light humor bit about Labor Day and a family cartoon gag follow, ending with a warning about blue dye and a quip about a mother tooth and a baby’s first feeding moment.
Four youths in Odessa were arrested after dining together and kissing goodbye. They received short prison sentences later confirmed on appeal. In Russia the penalty for an open kiss can be 15 shillings, or up to 25 shillings in a tramcar. Woodrow Wilson joked about Horace Greeley’s handwriting during a Atlantic City visit.
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