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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
2
A string of satirical asides cover weather, politics, fashion, and travel. Jokes about vacationers, gondoliers, Parisian women, and blunt social foibles abound, with light pokes at golf, boats, and aviation attire.
Berlin is certain to dwarf Stockholm in Olympic crowds in 1916, with Berlin's population advantage seen as decisive. Stockholm trails as the smaller host city, the article argues.
The article notes over four thousand people took their own lives in the United States last year. It also reflects on a remaining portion of the population who still finds life worth living.
A Housatonic woman harvested twenty large potatoes and three small from a single hill recently. Her husband, meanwhile, was not mentioned in detail, leaving readers to wonder about his activities during the harvest moment.
The army adopts a novel sword style praised for effectiveness. An officer with sword drawn is imagined engaging a gatling gun from about a mile and a half away.
A young woman at a New York waterfront resort almost drowned when her hobble skirt hindered her. The event underscores the era’s style risks, noting fashion’s devotees risk as much as its martyrs.
A New Jersey man says he has perfected an invention to grow peas by electricity. The claim suggests potential for farming efficiency and raises questions about weed control via electrical methods as an area for further research.
The saw fly defoliates maples in New England while spruce bud moth harms balsam fir used for pillows and Christmas trees. Despite pest damage, no actions are being taken to boost bird numbers.
A man arrested in Chicago for drunkenness confessed his wife, a milliner, sent him to buy bread and he used the money for liquor. His wife pleaded to avoid jail by claiming she needed him home to do household work.
In London the king and queen attended a vaudeville show drawing public excitement. They seek to stage a campaign on the American plan to stay current with entertainments and seek genuine excitement.
Shoemakers in a Pittsburg factory struck while producing around 600 bathtubs daily because workers lacked any of the goods for themselves, sparking complaints about the supply shortfall.
In a swift bid to modernize pest control farmers in California use vacuum cleaners mounted on light sleds to sweep grasshoppers from alfalfa fields. They dry and bag the insects for use as chicken feed, illustrating rapid adaptation to new methods.
A Pennsylvania teleologist offers $60 per hoop snake specimen but refuses to pay on hearsay. He seeks verifiable physical evidence, not secondhand reports, and sets the condition for payment on confirmed specimen submission.
A feeder steer should have loose pliable skin thick hair and thrifty flesh. Look for a short neck back and legs deep body broad head strong jaw smooth shoulders and a wide chest. Prefer nonquarrelsome calm cattle and expect fattening results on corn and roughage with carload advantages.
The article advocates shaping trees by selective pruning and pinching to promote fruit buds and even sun exposure. It cautions against harsh winter pruning, notes lighter summer pruning boosts growth where needed, and urges regular checks during the growing season to maintain desired form.
The sample averages show eggs have about eleven percent waste shell. Edible portion is roughly 74 percent water, 13 percent protein, 10.5 percent fat, and 1 percent minerals.
The idea holds that large weeds near a tree drain moisture. When cut and laid on the soil surface the weeds stop robbing water and instead conserve it by mulching the ground around the tree.
A compact outlook notes that thorough cleanliness in hog yards and feeding good, clean feed reduces risk of cholera and other diseases, emphasizing sanitary husbandry practices.
During moulting hens need extra care and attention. Lethargy is common as a constitutional disturbance, so provide dainty warm meals with spice, varied grains, meat scraps, and even a dash of sulphur in water. Clear the hen house each morning and sweep floors to remove vermin, then feed a crumby morning mash with oats after moulting ends.
Fall plowing offers major advantages by reducing spring field rush and saving moisture. The mulch formed helps conserve soil moisture through winter and spring, though this method is unsuitable in areas with severe soil blowing.
Seasonal advice on keeping poultry clean and healthy with refilled grit boxes nests dust boxes and constant water. Warns of lice and mites while urging daily attention and whitewash of tools to prevent infestation.
Engaged brides and bridesmaids flood letters seeking cosmetic help. The advice urges outdoor walks, fresh air, and gentle routines to combat nerves and pallor. It details buttermilk, fruit, salads, and a cucumber milk emulsion for skin care and whitening, plus a massage routine with a cucumber based preparation to treat sunburn and freckles.
A correspondent asserts that questions do not belong in the department and that space will not be allocated for a reply. The reply apologizes for the inconvenience.
The guide advises for a wife to have calling cards printed with the husband’s full name or first name and middle initial if engraving is unaffordable. It suggests printed cards should carry the husband’s name, not the wife’s, and recommends printing over writing when possible.
An Interested Reager asks if country boys and girls may stay for a fall party not at home. Madame Merri says guests should arrange hotel lodging for boys and notes girls must be chaperoned in public. It is not proper to ask.
Fashion notes describe gowns for all ages, from lace and old world taffetas for young girls to color rich chiffons for young matrons. Emphasis is on a broad palette and varied color gradients enabling many festive looks without repetition.
The article extols the pearl necklace as the finest jewelry, noting its beauty in long or short forms. It highlights the return of the low cut corsage and the appeal of a narrow black velvet choker, which enhances the pearls and emphasizes the whiteness of the throat.
The piece advises women to wear hats with a gentle slope touching the right eyebrow and to keep hair hidden outdoors. It notes twists coils fluffy puffs at the back may be shown, but no hair should be visible on the forehead when hats are removed. It forecasts a revival of the theater hat dilemma.
The transparent guimpe with long sleeves offers a comfortable alternative to long gloves for the short sleeved silk or linen frock. It is usually in chiffon or net in a color echoes the dress, but can also be in white or cream lingerie material with a darker jumper blouse.
Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to him for rest and training. He contrasts impending judgment on impenitent cities with the joy of those who accept him, stressing personal conversion over collective reform and urging individual response now.
A Paris Figaro report details a trial of M. Bertrand de Lesseps's winged car, designed with a ship prow front and a revolving wing by M. Filippi. The 40 hp engine drives a wing at up to 2100 rpm, achieving 62 mph without dust, with wheels free and a clutch lever for wing motion.
Mrs Mary Taylor of St Clair Missouri describes eczema like sores on her hands that bled and itched for years. After trying many remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment following medical advice and reports complete cure with no remaining symptoms. Sample offers and mailing address provided.
The editor says little chance of war with Japan. The reporter adds he would struggle to spell Japanese names, underscoring lighthearted newsroom banter about wartime tensions.
Since the Chinese revolution many Chinese now cut hair locally, leading to a surge in barber shops in the region. Singapore businessmen imported numerous American barber chairs but face supply delays. Chinese customers insist on American hair clippers, turning to U S makers for supplies.
A narrator laments pairing guests incorrectly at a dinner party and seeks guidance. The response urges repairing the situation by addressing the misalignment and mending social ties.
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