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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
7
Lucrezia Bori describes a muscle tightening routine to slim the figure. An exercise practiced in gymnasiums and military camps, done on the floor face down with hands alongside the body, lifting the torso onto straight elbows to strengthen stomach and abdomen without corset reliance. Perform daily after rising and before bed, but not on a full stomach.
In a busy domestic scene Dicky confronts a missing pair of gray trousers and a parcel post surprise as Madge and Lillian juggle packing, dressing, and quips. The episode lightens Lillian’s mood and precedes a long distance call at the table.
Dr Copeland explains car-sickness differs from sea-sickness with eye strain as a major cause. Reading or watching scenery shifts eye focus and triggers symptoms. Check eyes for strain and glasses needs, then examine ears for balance. nasal issues may underlie some cases. seek medical advice for persistent symptoms.
Bright colors dominate the new house frocks as Christmas decor and home tasks rise. Designers focus on colorful, flattering dresses for stays at home with chestnut or blonde hair, featuring vivid fabrics, decorative pockets, belts, piping, and French inspired loops and buttons.
Winifred Black discusses whether women should pursue careers in art, journalism, finance, and teaching versus staying at home. She cites opposition from a male artist and cites Rosa Bonheur as an example while noting women entering demanding fields with mixed reactions.
The narrator contrasts Rosa Bonheur’s gender role with contemporary women who ride and hike. He notes the strain of hard labor for both genders and points to women at a telephone exchange listening intently, imagining the world as a vast ear.
An artist questions whether women pursue careers for themselves or to support their families. The discussion surveys nurses, maids, scrub-women, and wives, arguing that love and practicality shape a woman’s work and marriage, with outcomes varying by husband and circumstance.
Readers ask about backache causes such as rheumatism kidney trouble or ovarian issues. A physician should perform a thorough exam including urinalysis to identify the cause and guide treatment.
The forecast highlights a lively day with probable change or travel clearing the way for decisive progress. People in employments may gain advancement, birthdays herald a prosperous year, and a child born today may become clever and industrious through perseverance.
The article describes Eskimo life in Greenland where meat serves as currency. Children learn self-sufficiency by age ten and trade relies on hunting success, with swift repayment and honor guiding loans. Wealth is measured by hunting ability, not possessions, shaping marriage choices and social status.
In a 16 year old’s letter a guardian warns against elopement with a drinker now claiming reform. Another reader advises patience and refraining from early marriage, suggesting friendship instead. The column invites inquiries on feminine topics and parodies northern stereotypes with Icelandic travel humor.
The article warns against buying potatoes in bulk without proper storage to avoid rot and loss. It offers multiple recipes using potatoes, including broiled slices with butter, baked slices with honey and sugar, cheese stuffed croquettes, a nut ginger pie filling, layered gratin with eggs and tomatoes, and fried potato bites, all aimed at festive use.
Dicky wakes to rain scotching a planned circus trip with Aunt Bessie. Elfin Squeedee reveals a dream wagon with white horses and circus animals inside, including a yellow lion, giraffe, and elephants. Dicky and his aunt prepare to go to the circus once the weather clears.
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