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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
2
A collage of brief jokes and observations includes claims on cooler Indiana fairs signaling season change, peanut crops and politics, a paragraphist on poker, Dr Anna Shaw on women’s future roles, a man attending his mother in law’s funeral and a mix of humorous asides on tires thyroids pies and butterflies.
The writer notes that 66 percent of the world’s telephone calls in 1911 were registered in the United States, arguing this proves the nation’s dominant communications reach. The remark frames a broader claim about U.S. influence in telecommunication history.
A man expresses strong indignation at a woman wearing socks, then risks his eye when a streetcar climbs near him, highlighting a curious incident of public behavior and danger.
A New Jersey woman struck her husband on the head with an axe after he refused to take her to a moving picture show. The incident underlines a violent domestic scene.
An estimate pegs hydroplane upkeep at $10,000 annually likening it to a costly white elephant. A Brooklyn wife who fed a house for 35 weeks on $55 faced abandonment by her husband who judged her unfit for poverty. A note cites ancient Egyptians with hookworm and a comment on their lack of thymos and epsom salts.
The excerpt comments on a range of topics from a record crops to social trends and media. It notes a peak peach yield in South Jersey, jokes about lobsters, convicts gaining sympathy, a future rise in global insanity, cheap cigarette machines, a divorce by an actress, dangers of the unloaded plate, an anti gossip league in Ohio, and beauty being curated by society reporters.
Reports warn that the common housefly may transmit hookworm by carrying its parasite egg. As fly populations grow, officials fear they could become a greater pest than mosquitoes.
A New York woman filing for divorce in Reno alleges her husband cursed at her in seven languages. The petition claims such conduct was unbecoming and notes the husband’s purported prowess in multilingual swearing.
A dated culinary note describes veal chops with soubise sauce including carrot and onion prep, egg dip and flour coating before frying. It also outlines Heidelberg Cabbage with bacon and cabbage braise, a pear salad with cream dressing, pineapple apple preserve, pear garnish ideas, and a rice cake recipe with rice batter and cream of tartar.
Core apples fried in thick slices with salt and sugar around pork chops. Potato nests browned in oven with small creamed onions. Beefsteak battered and parsley sprinkled. Peanut stuffing for roast duck. Pear Honey made from pears sugar and water, great on cakes or frosting. Brass cleaner from lemon and salt. Cleaning stains with chloride of lime and baking soda. Ironing board tips with brass tacks. Orange salad with sour cream and a bit of sugar.
A collection of recipes using sour cream including codfish gravy sauces with brown sugar, old fashioned sugar cookies, horseradish sauce, sour cream pie with meringue, kidney beans with sour cream, traditional buttermilk cures, and brown nut bread with graham flour and walnuts.
A guidance piece on straining fruit for jelly using a colander before pressing juice. It notes pulp can be repurposed for marmalade and mentions a chilled banana as part of a sequence of fruit preparation steps.
The article cites traditional claims that silk weaving originated with the wife of a Chinese emperor, bronze work with a Japanese woman, cashmere shawls with women in an East Indian harem, and Venetian point lace with Italian ladies, noting historical attributions to female creators.
A satirical note imagines the editor's heaven as a place where incoming subscriptions exceed contributions, highlighting newsroom finances. The quip frames a rueful craving for strong reader support and steady revenue.
A San Francisco Argonaut anecdote recalls a young eastern lady encountering a fig tree for the first time and remarking that she had imagined fig leaves much larger.
Recruits for the French army have increased with conscription rising. The October figure reached 224000, higher than the expected 202000, pleasing authorities.
A luncheon dish features spinach with a rich egg omelet on top and toasted bread points in butter as garnish. A cheese variation blends cream cheese with green pepper for a spread or sandwich filling. Salmon soufflé uses salmon, bread crumbs, eggs, and pimento sauce. A cabbage bake uses parboiled cabbage layered with white sauce in an Edam cheese shell.
A brief exchange reveals a narrator noting an interesting family. The reply mentions a wife and two grown daughters, followed by a remark about having the right number for bridge.
A description extols a truly good man as content within himself, independent of fortune, kind to friends, temperate to enemies, religiously just, indefatigably diligent, and faithful in every duty with constancy.
A farmer boy is judged by his ability to do the work of four men. Ex change notes the higher standard for labor and character, highlighting rural expectations and the value placed on strong, capable youths.
A Pomona California hotel guest placed an electric light bulb in his bed to warm his feet. The bulb broke and set the bedclothes on fire. He suffered severe burns while extinguishing the flames.
A broad band of leather or fabric forms a regulator to control window height. It is held by a small catch to set and lock the desired opening in carriages or automobiles.
A discussion on the healing power of warm baths and relaxation techniques for the tired businesswoman. Advice covers bath temperature and duration, sleep aids like warm milk, the benefits of light companionship, outdoor recreation, reading, dress, and keeping a calm routine to reduce stress and boost health and appearance.
Fads emphasize airy lace and gauze draperies in loose coats and scarves. Tea gowns feature long trains and some short skirts, with long skirts preferred when unsure. White outfits dominate outdoor wear, paired with black or bis sin gold accents in tulle chiffons and embroidery.
A white lawn and white dotted Swiss apron 18 by 27 inches combines two pocket openings sewn with bias trim. The Swiss panel forms a deep pocket for spools and tools, attached at the waistband. It folds with work for porch sewing and easy removal.
The article notes women and girls prefer bracelet watches on the left arm for easy time access while traveling. Watches range from solid gold or silver Swiss-made mechanisms to enameled metal designs. Bracelets may incorporate pigskin sealskin or morocco cases with a broad under-arm band and a trunk-type buckle.
The Philadelphia Times advises buying a paper of new pins and cutting one pin at a time to avoid a pin storm. It recommends a well supplied pincushion or pin tray by the sewing box and on every bureau for easy tidying. Pins should be stored nightly and returned to their places after use.
The article warns that white satin waists are exquisitely dainty and costly to maintain. It recommends the washable satin option and strict care: wash in soft water with pure white soap, do not wring or rub, rinse in clear waters, and iron with thin muslin between satin and iron to preserve luster and texture.
Fashion notes explain gown backs have shifted from the habit and panel to inverted plait position back and the position sash end. The new styles extend to hem length or disguise shape with wide sik or satin. Separable skirt and blouse options suit mature figures.
Women vary in hat styles and face shapes, and thoughtful selection matters. A sympathetic saleswoman or friend helps avoid random choices and turns millinery into an artistic service rather than mere sales.
A robe collar variation features two flat wide lace or embroidery strips forming a double front and a neck collar. Strips join at the center then slope to sharp Vs, crossing each shoulder to resemble a sailor collar and add decorative detail.
A study of Jesus critique of Pharisaic traditions in Mark seven verses. It contrasts ceremonial washing with true purity of heart, and shows Jesus rebuking hypocrisy and reliance on human custom over divine command. The text warns to honor God’s word over tradition while applying this to daily life.
A religious reflection emphasizes that real purity comes from a cleansed heart rather than ritual hand washing. It warns against lip service and the danger of substituting form for faith, urging reverence for the Word of God and filial duty to parents amid societal decline.
Sufferers from female complaints credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after hospital and doctor visits failed. Letters from Mrs Henry Leiseberg and Mrs G B Whittington praise the remedy and urge others to seek counsel from the Lynn Mass company, with confidential, woman-led responses.
Twenty years ago British and American visitors found tea rare in Rome. Now tea rooms and hotel palm lounges dominate social life with English style afternoons. Pastry shops trumpet Afternoon Tea in gold lettering, reflecting a cultural shift.
A reader recounts a physician recommending food over medicines for gastritis. Four years ago the patient avoided starvation with Grape-Nuts, improving digestion, color, memory, strength, and weight to 153 pounds after a year. The ad promotes Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville with the slogan There's a reason.
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