07 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
1
Discussion on eyewear evolution noting that older small flat lenses were replaced by larger oval lenses as better vision aids. Encourages readers to visit the optical department to learn why the change occurred and to understand the advantages of the newer lenses.
The piece praises Frank Gregory for decades of steady labor hauling coal trash and cleaning up messes others wouldn’t tackle. It notes he stayed on the job despite doubts that a dray would pay and mentions health and retirement not yet begun. It lauds his industrious children and contrasts diligence with wealth.
A Frida night mass meeting at the Opera House nominated two citizens for the city election. T. I. Burrin served as temporary chairman and James Darnell was elected permanent chairman with Perry Pointer as secretary. Ballots named James Jared Herdis Brown Lora Sfe and others for council seats and a clerk, treasurer, and commissioners were chosen. The Citizens Ticket and star emblem were adopted.
Sunday School convention at Xt Zion Sunday afternoon drew a fair crowd. Doty led the song service and Ashby the devotional with Ora Sammert acting as secretary in Will Johnson’s absence. The meeting discussed teacher training, church additions, and temperance, with reports from multiple wards and plans for future events.
A local note praises Frank Riner and his wife Mrs. Riner for welcoming guests to their farm. The account highlights their 120 acres, future peach plantings, growing hogs, and their ready hospitality with apples and squash. The writer mentions the little girl who types in the Hustler office.
Advertises payment of four dollars per ton for pumpkins. Seeks harvest to supply Jamestown Canning Company via local market notice.
Farmers face major losses as thousands of bushels of wheat heat in bins. Local figures report up to half the crop damaged with 600 bushels in one bin nearly ruined. Grain dealer J R McConaughy notes no bin remains perfectly sound. Prices for heated wheat range from 60 cents and up.
Several transactions are reported as Vvaters, Dred Thompson, and Brown acquire properties with tenants moving in and loans arranged. Francis Long of Lebanon takes ownership of a Lie building while W it t inger farm sells to Mr Cale near Whites town for 3160 per acre. Chas Rohn purchases the Adam Pfeiffer property for 1600 via J R Sullivan real estate agency.
A brief note describes dry rough skin and enhanced hand care as frosty mornings arrive. It mentions facial cream and related products for ladies, implying skincare routines during cold weather.
Twenty three promotions occurred in the Elementary Department on Sunday with several in Cradle Roll and Primary. A revival meeting begins Sunday with Brother Kelley preaching and Brother Frantz leading singing. Choir practice and a class meeting at John T Jones home were held to boost attendance.
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