Red Hats Deemed Dangerous in Hot Sunny Weather
Medical authorities warn that red hats for women can threaten nerves when worn in heat and sun. They advise avoiding bright headwear in high temperatures to protect comfort and safety.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1922
Page
2
Medical authorities warn that red hats for women can threaten nerves when worn in heat and sun. They advise avoiding bright headwear in high temperatures to protect comfort and safety.
George L. Stark, not yet 21, claims the youngest cashier or officer title at a national bank in the United States in Alma Kansas. In New Holland, women cut shells into wounds to form flesh scars they view as ornamental.
The 71st Athens county fair runs August 22 to 25 with boys and girls club classes. Nine livestock and housing classes offer cash prizes from 5 to 15 dollars, plus a top prize trip to Winners Week at Ohio State University.
Attractive dress pattern features long lines and short sleeves with foulard or gingham options. Includes linen with contrasting trim or gangham with taffeta bands, skirt width at foot 2% yards, sizes 34 to 46. 38 inch size needs 5% yards of 32 inch material. mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
A two mile road improvement near New Marshfield attracts a force of workers and 25 teams. The project promises to boost Waterloo township value more than any since 1856, with locals joyful and eager to discuss the road's progress toward Carbondale.
The White Star liner Adriatic limped into New York harbor late afternoon with all aboard reported safe after an explosion earlier today that killed at least two and injured five, radio messages from the captain confirmed.
International News Service reports Harry Lauder at a Dundee city reception saying English taunts spurred him to act. He claims he saved and gave away sixpence, noting Scotsmen are thrifty and that thrift is a gift rather than a habit.
Official county tally shows Carmi Thompson winning the Republican gubernatorial nomination with 383 votes and A. V. Donahey taking the Democratic gubernatorial slot by 513 votes over Thomas J. Duffey. Several county offices shifted hands with Murphy and Faires winning commissioner and sheriff spots respectively, while Lola Baker and other Republicans faced possible county-ticket omission due to eight percent rule.
London reports a rising cost of living with wage cuts failing to keep pace. Households face higher prices for lamb, beef, butter, bread, fruit, and dairy while wages shrink. A table shows price increases from 1921 through 1922, with staples costing noticeably more and curbs on earnings blamed for the hardship.
London reports urgent cabinet session to approve allied indemnity moratorium terms for Germany. Experts debated proposals from Lloyd George Theunis and Poincare through the night. A temporary settlement seems likely with concessions on German coal fields forests and finance supervision.
In Washington on August 12 hints arose in labor circles that railroad switchmen could join the shop men strike. Union readers say tech switchmen feel the sting of a past outlaw strike and have trouble keeping men in line. A large switchmen walkout would worsen an already tense situation with other crews striking.
MOSCOW Aug. 11 Full postal relations including registered mail have now been established between Soviet Russia and all countries, with the exception of Japan and China. The announcement marks a major expansion of international mail services and diplomatic ties for the Soviet government.
Sofia Citariso, afflicted by religious mania, leaped from an upper window in Rome. Her heavy skirt opened like a parachute, breaking the fall and allowing her to rise and walk away a minute later.
Coolville and Troy township will hire for the 1922 23 term starting September 4. John E Paynter will head Coolville high school with W T Gardner and Miss Helen Falls as teachers. Troy township lists Bethel Huckleberry Sand Hill Torch Harmony Hock ingport and other staff including Ralph Stout Jennie Loefler Floya M Dinsmoor Edna Rode haver Ireland Irene Davis and Guy Secoy. Also included is a remembrance note for Thomas D Duffee born July 23 1849 died August 12 1921 aged 72. The London Stock Exchange now has about 4000 members.
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