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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1936
Page
6
A 1936 critique contrasts gender double standards in Anthony Adverse. It notes Anthony renounces Angela for infidelity while society condemns women for similar romance. It discusses a long held male privilege and the harsher gaze on women, urging fairness in love and forgiveness.
The piece argues modern boys show less desire for undomesticated oats than their fathers, and that truthful answers and honest women reveal a trend toward reduced temptation. It notes Anthony Adverse embodies a bygone gentleman’s code while condemning men’s cruelty to women as parity rises.
Advice for mothers on guiding young girls through grooming and self image. Emphasizes light makeup, simple hairstyles, pale nail polish, cleanliness, sleep, diet, posture, and gentle social activities to boost confidence and reduce self consciousness during adolescence.
A Monday night radio schedule lists numerous orchestras acts and programs from WLW CBS NBC Kyser Orch and more. Notable entries include Adams O'Brien Daly Orch Coburn Orch Jack Shannon Amos n Andy Wayne King Wayne Windes and Unsolved Mysteries with multiple weather and sports updates.
A historical crossword style quiz lists clues across and down for a puzzle titled A Good Soldier, with many entries referencing military terms and common words. The puzzle includes hints for both horizontal and vertical entries such as positions, actions, and objects, forming a comprehensive wordplay grid.
Eye care tips urge regular cleansing and simple at home exercises to relax and strengthen eye muscles. Wearing advised glasses reduces headaches and wrinkles while selecting flattering frames complements soft hair and clothing styles. Rest eyes between reading, use proper lighting, and avoid straining gaze.
Patterns 4162 and 4163 feature blouses with soft shirring and full sleeves in satin or crepe and cotton or silk for versatile outfits. Sizes, yardage, and prices are listed, with instructions and a new Pattern Book available. Order forms request name, address, and style numbers from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
Pattern 1291 offers a transfer of seven motifs for tea towels and refreshment linens. Includes material needs, stitch illustrations, color schemes, and a week-long design set. Send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. for pattern 1291 with name and address.
In a domestic riff, Adele Garrison shows a household plotting a staged reunion while twin impersonation schemes unfold. Katie narrowly avoids exposure, and Harry Underwood praises Katie’s quick thinking as tension eases after a near reveal.
Olive Roberts Barton argues libraries empower self education for all. She urges readers to use public libraries and their departments to study history, science, and classics, noting that literature for children can fuel adult learning and that self teaching is honorable and accessible. An editor’s note reflects on Dicken's history book and the value of independent study using available library resources.
The Star forecast notes surprising developments with both benefits and friction from high places. It cites opportunities for significant change through new contacts and suggests a year of good prospects for those born on the day. It also mentions Canada's national wealth estimate of 25.768 billion dollars and a 1929 peak of 31.276 billion.
The article notes the average height and weight of fifty chorus girls in Sing, Baby, Sing at Twentieth Century Fox. Miss Hollywood stands 5 feet 5.5 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds, matching Alice Faye's own measurements.
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