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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1925

Page

7

A Wife's Confessional and a Decoding Card

In a domestic intrigue, Lillian and the narrator seek to decode a coded card that may threaten Steve's claim and Allen Drake's silence. They await Drake's reply while navigating family tensions, blackmail, and a looming decision about Dicky's inheritance in a government circle.

Lucia Meredith Steve Lillian Allen Drake Ken Dicky

Lotions to Beautify Arms by Lucrecia Bori

Lucrezia Bori discusses arm beauty as part of overall body fitness and offers simple home lotions. She recommends sun exposure through swimming and tennis for healthy arms, with toning toners including honey lemon and cologne, plus a freckle remover using borax and lemon juice, finished by cold cream. She notes vinegar can darken arms and neck without burning.

Bautift Ummer Cologne

Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie

Dear reader asks how to handle a love interest four years her senior who favors other girls. Laurie advises maintaining cordiality and interest in shared topics to prompt the man to return his attention. Readers may write inquiries to Miss Laurie at the newspaper office for future responses.

Annie Laurie Miss Laurie

Odd Juxtapositions From Jamaica to Europe Food Habits

A Jamaica note describes a tree used to make whips with a combined handle and lash. It also compares national meat consumption: Americans at about 175 pounds per person annually, mostly beef, with the English at 110 pounds, and the French, Germans, Austrians, and Italians eating progressively less.

Jamaica Germany Austria Italy

Red and Blue Border Crepe Tunic Dress Shown

A white border crepe fabric printed in red and blue squares forms a stylish summer tunic dress. The tunic ends at the hips with a blue bound edge, and a straight foundation skirt or elastic belt at the waist completes the simple home sewing frock.

Home Canning and Pickling Guide Highlights

The article urges using garden abundance before spoilage by pickling and canning vegetables including cucumbers tomatoes squash cabbage peppers and beets. It details tomato sauce prep with no water and a spinach pickling method and shares recipes for baked tomato and eggplant and fried cauliflower with wine lore and serving ideas.

The Blarney Stone and its famed magic tongue

The article reflects on the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle near Cork Ireland. It recounts legends of its origin and the castle guardians who dispense playful misdirection about its location. It notes the stone is said to bestow persuasive speech though this varies by belief.

Minorca Cork Harbor Blarney Castle Blarney Rney Castle

Life's Gift and Its Treatment In Parenting

A reflection on parent child bonds, debt and affection, arguing parents owe much to children while acknowledging reciprocal care. A letter from Elsie portrays a new mother’s vow to give her baby love and respect, and questions of gratitude and repayment across generations.

Willie Lfe Elsie Copeland Royal

Tomorrow's Horoscope for August 13

The reading warns of mediocre achievement and potential misunderstandings from Mercury influenced by Luna. Handle letters and documents with care and signatures with caution. Expect possible misrepresentation and annual trouble for birthdays. a child may be clever but needs rigorous honesty training.

Mercury

Stomach Ailments and Diet Advice by Dr Copeland

Dr Royal S. Copeland outlines how stomach health hinges on diet and lifestyle. He warns that overeating, irregular meals, hot or cold foods, and alcohol abuse trigger gastritis and related pains, urging readers to seek medical counsel and adopt careful eating and regular exercise.

Royall.copeland

Dragonfly Awakening At The Pond In A Tiny Tale

In a woodland pond scene Dotty and Happy Giggles encourage Mrs Dragonfly to shed her larval shell. The dragonfly, once a larva, longs to see the world as iridescent wings unfold under the sun revealing rainbow colors. A gentle transformation ends with a bright, hopeful flight.

Othiem Betty Dotty Mra Doe Crie

Words of Wise Mean Liberty and the Power of Words

A fragmentary reflection contrasts liberty with tyranny and the power of language. It touches on truth and error, perseverance, and the idea that words influence reason, with references to Lincoln and Gladstone in a rhetorical, period voice.

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