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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
6
In a bustling street scene Billy defends a boy over a toy balloon purse and confronts a red faced Turkish peddler. A clever helper retrieves the balloons while onlookers share the spoils before Billy exits, promising a next day treat.
Fern confesses deep longing for Fedya and rejects conventional restraint. Gwenda analyzes family fate and Lavelle blood, noting shared restless temperaments and the desire to seize life despite past hardships. The pair reflect on love, risk, and personal growth as Fern eyes a hopeful, risky future.
In a reader letter Dixie Rose counsels a girl torn between marriage and dancing. The correspondent fears constant quarrels over dancing while the fiancé opposes it. The adviser suggests choosing between love and shared interests and warns against marrying someone with incompatible views on dancing.
A twenty four year old woman confesses to Mrs Thompson that she allowed others to influence her to cancel future dates with her best friend, then began a relationship with a Western suitor. She laments losing him, seeking forgiveness for her meanness and broken trust after revealing that the friend could not keep a secret.
The writer counsels Mae to apologize without begging and to acknowledge the loss of trust. It notes the friend saw a mean part in her letters, urges remorse for faithlessness, and suggests conveying appreciation for the friendship rather than pleading.
A historical advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic that increases red blood cells, improves complexion, and boosts strength. It claims physicians widely endorse the product, available in liquid or tablet form as Gude's Pepto Mangan sold at drug stores with the full brand on packaging.
A physician urges weak and nervous people to regain health with Bitro-Phosphate taken at meals. It claims to nourish blood bones and muscles and advises against expensive tonics or fake concoctions. Available from McKee's Drug Store and other druggists at reasonable cost.
Tokyo reports a shift in marriage practices as young Japanese increasingly choose partners on heart rather than parental arrangement. A police inquiry into thirty marriage bureaus reveals rising use of Western influence and agencies in matching couples.
Parcel post in Athens operates two daily routes and a dedicated specials truck during the holiday rush. Deliveries begin at 6 30 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. with parcels arriving faster than letters, and perishable items receiving special attention. Clients are urged to place parcels early and avoid asking clerks about parcel handling.
Hokey Palmer, ex Ohio star now in the Marines, starred in a 27 to 6 win for Quantico over an army squad in Washington. Palmer scored two touchdowns and was touted as the Marines big noise. Vidal, former All American back, led the losing team.
Advertisement notes Chamberlains tablets as easy to take and agreeable for indigestion, priced at a quarter.
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