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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
3
A religious exhortation urges readers to spend an hour daily with Jesus and the Bible. It argues regular private devotion strengthens faith, fuels prayer, and renews zeal in individuals and the church, citing Scripture and personal anecdotes to urge disciplined fellowship.
The lesson surveys the Parable of the Talents linking to Christ’s return, noting how failure to use gifts leads to judgment. It explains talent distribution, use versus concealment, and the accountable reckoning with rewards or punishments. It also outlines the Beatitudes as traits of Kingdom subjects, from spiritual poverty to suffering for righteousness.
A quotation urges distributing gospels to rural communities. It advocates a Bible for every cottage to comfort those who suffer in a hard world and to affirm a belief in a better future for all people.
A quotable line contrasts scholars citing Plato with the millions who draw strength from the Bible in daily life, likening spiritual sustenance to meadows drinking from a brook. The author notes the enduring influence of biblical inspiration.
Robert W. Kelso, secretary of the Massachusetts state board of charities, estimates liquor traffic costs the state over 2.78 million dollars in net public expense annually. He allocates costs to policing, courts, jails, state institutions, hospitals for the insane, and public relief, attributing large shares to liquor via crime arrests, drunkenness, and jail admissions.
The Union Signal argues that opposition to federal prohibition misreads popular will, noting fourteen states favor constitutional prohibition and thirteen dry states would not have enacted laws otherwise. It contends that in the 1919 legislative elections, voters will express support for ratifying the federal amendment, protecting a large coalition of supporters.
Los Angeles real estate markets surged as prohibition led to many saloon properties being rented for new uses. On April 1 city officials began enforcing the regime, with firms reporting rapid turnover of former saloon spaces. A rental manager noted several properties leased before noon and ongoing negotiations for others, while owners hoped to hold out for court outcomes. The shift is expected to boost downtown activity and rents remain steady.
A.B. Ranson of John B. Ranson & Company in Nashville, a mill and lumber firm, says prohibition is one of the greatest blessings for the working man. He notes alcohol’s temptations drive men to ruin and death, harm families, and degrade otherwise capable providers.
The auditor reports Freeport is in excellent financial shape with all bills paid and a surplus on hand. The remark contrasts municipal prosperity with liquor-license funds and hints at wartime efficiency expectations for workers.
A cheerful young girl models a new heavy cotton rep dress in flag blue with a panel front inverted plaits and a wide belt. The outfit features white collars and cuffs in cotton or linen and long sleeves. The piece advocates patriotic use of cotton or linen for school wear and repurposing wool dresses.
A taupe airplane coat debuts at the Morrison hotel style show in Chicago. The design features a square cape with silk brocade lining and fur bands, convertible into a turban, with long fur trimmed sleeves. It signals fashion’s anticipation of future air travel wear.
French papers recount an anecdote linking General Pershing to aid after a pig was killed by an American auto in a village. A letter enclosed a 100 franc check to the grieving peasant woman, with Pershing’s signature expressing regret.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote reflects on wartime experiences in trenches and gas attacks. The speaker predicts a higher share of contented men worldwide after the war, arguing that hardship sharpens appreciation for home comforts and basic life.
A remark on handling trouble for speeding asks what to do when pulled over. The quip suggests calling a friend to post bail. The dialogue reflects a humorous take on risk and reliance.
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