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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
6
Purports that common soaps contain alkali that dries the scalp and ruins hair. Recommends using plain malsified coconut oil as a gentle cleanser. two teaspoonfuls cleanse hair and scalp, create rich lather, rinse easily, and leave hair soft, glossy, and easy to manage. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for family use.
The piece describes happiness of young women who used three grain hypo nuclane tablets to gain weight. It notes doctors cite heart distress in underweight youths and claims repeated use over months can increase weight, with the product available from apothecary shops in sealed packs with self administration instructions.
Day the goat, burning with jealousy over Spotty, wanders off and gets lost. A boy finds her and brings her into a yard with a dirt floor, a chained dog named Major, and a chicken coop. Day sleeps unaware that help arrives soon.
A diary entry recalls a Greenwich Village dance featuring Jack, a handsome Paris who directs a theater, and Harry Kemp the poet. The narrator, engaged to Jack, mingles with Harold Meltzer, Barbara, Dorry, and others, ending with a magical float ride and hopes for future dances and marriage.
Readers seek guidance on marital strain and family duties. A wife asks how to win back a distant husband, another worries about her ill temperate husband at meals, and two American girls discuss dating men with foreign roots. The column urges companionship, balanced chores, and focus on character over ancestry.
A reader asks Mrs Thompson if it is appropriate for a girl to attend a show at night with two boys. The brief note appears under a column addressing social questions and etiquette.
A reader argues it is acceptable for a girl to accompany two boys to a night show if she is old enough to attend. The writer contends two companions are not worse than one.
Sand Rock resident Miss Anna Copeland visited Coolville on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs Clyde Colvin hosted Sunday guests. Henry and George Ogg and family visited. Fern Robinson called on Miss Margaret Hatch. Clyde and Mrs Saylor of Athens and Carl Grandstaff were guests of the Coudinotts. Orlan Roberts and family were entertained at Hal Brawley's home Sunday.
Advert says Schenck's Mandrake Pills boost energy and relieve ailments like constipation biliousness and headaches with a single dose. The copy promises rapid improvement and a renewed sense of well being.
Miss Tressie Shannon was the over Sunday guest of Mrs. Anna Jacobs. Mr and Mrs Wells Vandyke were entertained at the home of Nelson Colvin Sunday evening. Mrs Grant Antle of Amesville spent Sunday at Mrs Frank Mc Cune. Miss Helen Roberts was visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Robinson Thursday.
Miss Marie Cook attended the teacher's meeting at Stewart on Tuesday, reporting participation in local school affairs.
Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion dominated Alvie Miller in Lorain last night, winning by knockout in the seventh round after nine knockdowns in the third. Cleveland's Johnny Reich stopped Knockout Citer in the ninth, while Alexander Hart edged Otto Yacknow in ten rounds.
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