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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
5
Coal miners faced a 40 hour work week due to a lack of cars. A seller announces about 100 tons of coal in the bin offered at current market price. Buy now to avoid higher costs as delays increase expense.
Obituary and local notices honor Meredith Luther Owens born 1832 died 1916 with family details. Funeral at Old Union, burial at Old Union. Also mentions births, deaths, and community updates including Martin Luther’s death near Lebanon and a new automobile funeral car for W. L. Hunt with local arrangements.
A reader laments class distinctions and attire in 1916 Indiana. He argues fashionable dress excludes poor children from schools and praises simple blue gingham outfits for girls. He urges churchgoers to consider the less fortunate and avoid conspicuous displays.
Advance residents cheer a 45c tax levy cut citing a profitable electric light plant with a surplus to service notes. Residents pay 75c minimum for lights and street lighting costs are covered. 270 dollars on street oil and 300 dollars on gravel are noted as part of the streets program.
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