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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
5
The tale notes the fleeting rush of New Year Eve hours and the slow minutes as lovers share in a moment when clock hands meet at midnight. It frames the couplet as a symbol of shared hearts and bright hopes for the coming year.
A rich girl named Bessie receives fifty dollars for Christmas gifts but gives a dollar to Granny Gray, a grandmother caring for three grandchildren. Her act sparks a chain of kindness as Granny’s family gains help and a New Year celebration follows, leaving Bessie fulfilled rather than wealthy.
A narrator recalls outrunning a hostile pursuer on a twisting hill, speeding toward Kingston and Rhinebeck. Bess Dean and Madge use a store detour to delay the chaser while planning the next move as Lillian stays aloof and unengaged.
A health themed reflection praising public health advances led by Dr. Stephen Smith. It notes declines in smallpox and malaria deaths in New York City, the impact of vaccination and mosquito control, antitoxin use against diphtheria, and overall drop in city child mortality. The piece forecasts continued health gains in the coming year.
A guide to celebrating Twelfth Night with old fashioned party games, wassail, and greens disposal. Tips cover invitations, mixed ages, open fires, storytelling, a game leader, and keeping activities brief. Menu includes hot pies, potatoes, and doughy treats, with simple cleanup and a festive march to burn greens.
Winifred Black and John W. Barth ponder a 300 year lifespan. A Switzerland tale of a man living 335 years fuels reflection on aging. The piece champions wise, content elders who age with perspective and kindness, urging less fuss and more value in life.
The writer playfully admonishes Aunt Mary Uncle John Sister Kate and Brother Tom for self centered musings and hopes for a better year. They reflect on lifelong changes aging and the curious wish for 800 chances to live better in the New Year while noting Mr John W Barth the insurance actuary.
A nineteen year old girl asks if she should call a young man who proposed and planned marriage two years earlier. Brown Eyes urges a telephone call to hear his explanation and assess his continued affection after a frank talk. Annie Laurie invites letters on feminine topics for future columns.
Genevieve Kemble offers Sunday and Monday horoscopes for Jan 1-2 forecasting a prosperous year with a slogan to avoid worry. Birthdays may bring luck and a child born today is noted as destined for good fortune despite possible anxiety. Business year begins with bold plans if risks stay modest.
Reader asks about a persistent painful tongue sore first appearing four weeks ago and fears it may be serious. Answer suggests medical examination despite reluctance to see doctors and cautions that tongue issues may indicate conditions beyond a simple sore.
Marie, a former Madame’s model now in Paris, discusses a gray knitted frock with friends in New York. She notes French knitting lines, explains the two tone wool and silk pattern, and hints Madame’s upcoming winter collection aimed at American designers.
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