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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
8
Fragmented text presents a wartime meditation with scattered phrases about duty courage sacrifice and liberty. It references themes of defeat victory and national resolve alongside names and places that appear garbled, creating a fragmented but charged wartime mood.
Col S Gurkhardt Jr urges support for the fourth Liberty Loan as a test of American sincerity and resolve. He notes veterans’ sacrifices in France and emphasizes funding for the war effort through a nationwide drive at Camp Cus, Michigan.
The Me Conference lists several appointments across districts including Demetrius Tillotson in Crawfordsville Advance, New Ross W I Boyd Brownsburg Clermont, and T S Haddock Burlington. Others include M H Appleby Trinity Grant Howard Darlington, JB Johnson Jamestown, JS Godwin Lebanon, C A Parkin Linden Wayne Nicely Lizto S A P Leakes Mad, and Thos L Stovail Newton CB Smith Shawnee Mound. G E Deuel at Lowell in the Lafayette District. G E Francis is a U S Army chaplain.
The notice records a Wednesday meeting led by Mrs. Ethel Hynes with hymns and lessons on Amos, plus a review of missions and a Bible topic. It also mentions editor John Emmert hosting an outing at his farm with harvest activity and generous hospitality, noting large corn, pumpkins, and unusually heavy hens.
A corn mill accident injured Milton McClaine while feeding the mill. Albert Rightenour and wife visited Frank Rightnour. Sam Rohrer and wife moved into a new house. Ollie Smith narrowly escaped an eye injury from a wheat drill fever. Whiteley family visited Mary McClain’s home. Vern Price moved the house on William Akers farm near Patt’s School House area.
Since the basketball season opened the service flat and decorations were relocated to a store display at Mark Wall’s space. The display will feature autographs and war relics. Also offered: for sale a Jersey cow with ear tag.
Carl Rizer advertises a healthy milk cow for sale. The notice notes the animal produces well and is suitable for a family dairy setup. Buyers are invited to contact for details.
Bergains Schenck and Buechler report payment of a Liberty Bond by the Sunday School in Jackson Township. Ward paid first in cash. Mrs Wm Rohn’s sister returns to Maryland. Clifford Reed arrives from Camp Dix Texas after furlough and marries Lena Slater of Lebanon.
Mt Zion Church led by Rev J S Clawson held Sunday School for 48 attendees with $1.47 offering and one teacher. Rall Day preached by the pastor. Ladies Auxiliary met at the Community Building with attendees including Mrs Shields, Mrs Airhart, Mrs Emmert, Mrs Granville, Mrs Bartlett, and visitors Mrs Butler and Mrs Bush. Two new members joined and apples peeled for Mrs Emmert with twelve ladies present.
Steven Emmert remains about the same. Mr and Mrs J D Emmert Ira Emmert and family were dinner guests of Roy Nisley Sunday. Born to Harold Needham and wife Saturday a girl. Edd Washburn and family and Mrs Alice Emert and son Ofis were Sunday with S D Bush and family. Mrs Pearl Airhart entertained her sister from Jamestown over Sunday. Mrs Edd Washburn and sons accompanied by Mr and Mrs Wm Stailsworth of Lebanon were in Cunningham Saturday. Ray Rodgers and family spent Sunday at Hansel Butler's. Ed Wright and John Emmert used their silos Friday and Saturday. For Sale One Shorthorn cow ears old fresh. Walter McDaniel Joe Frazier's team ran away Saturday, but escaped with life. He was picked up on the scales. later filled his usual place in Sunday School the following day.
Advance Christian Church announces revival services starting October 13 with special plans at East Church. Members urged to attend weekly sessions, participate in a memorial for Nathan Jones, and keep Sunday services well attended.
The War Industrial Board enforces rules on rural publishers and requires affidavits for delinquent conscripted men. Nuila Jackson Township reports a quota of 18003 pounds for the Fourth Liberty Loan, now only half fulfilled.
Private Fred Lasley writes from France to relatives in New York asking them to secure a Hustler publication and says he cannot report much news while serving on the front. He mentions the October Rally and asks for support, signing as a member of Headquarters Company, 114 Felds Art, American Expeditionary Forces.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a sports or team figure pressing for financial support to back a royal or team, with uncertain context and names. The readable parts imply a question about whether money is being allocated to back them up. Further specifics are unclear in the damaged source.
Raymond son of Mr and Mrs Jhas Thompson quietly left home last Friday not telling friends. A letter arrived stating he was checking trunks in an Illinois town. The case prompts concern from family and community.
A humorous item notes that a citizen laments the Fourth Liberty Loan terms as too easy to justify not purchasing. The piece reflects wartime sentiment and public rhetoric surrounding war financing.
O. V. Rector and William Johnson lead a Sunday school with 163 attendees and a birthday offering of 5¢. The notice calls for 300 attendees at 10 o clock Sunday morning and lists a Sunday morning collection of 6 dollars 14 cents.
Mrs. McClellan spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. McDuffie. William Ford has contracted for fifty acres near E Danville expecting to move March 1st. We are only to have this family move from this community.
A group of friends and relatives gathered last Monday night to celebrate John Roan’s 46th birthday with greetings and well wishes.
The revival services at the Christian Church continue with growing attendance. Sunday saw both North Christian and Methodist schools present and Miss Frankie I Keys praised for song leading while Miss Noys performed Think on Thy Life. The superintendent Mr Johnsen asks for 399 in offerings next Sunday morning.
Ernest J. Beck writes from France to his brother dated July 25. He describes sights seen in occupied France, noting German prisoners and equipment left on the field. Beck mentions firing back at the Germans and provides his unit address Battery EL 15 FLA American EL FP.
Grandma Owens is ill and Mary Ryan is very poorly. People visited households including Frec Otnery sorghum tasks and Sunday gatherings at Beams and Smith families. Names such as James Vandborn Ovife Owei and Lee Shaw appear among the local social notes.
A Sunday School program features a special song performance by Miss Keys. The event highlights a musical moment during the church service with attendance expected from families and neighbors.
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