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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
9
A child named Peggy starts a New Year with a cross mood. Squeedee guides her to burn a list of disliked chores at midnight and pledge to love them for those who care. Peggy spends New Year’s Day helping her mother and ends happier, learning the joy of aiding others.
A hopeful character contemplates the new year and the dreams love and happiness it may bring. The piece looks to the possible fulfillment of wishes and a lasting relationship with the chosen one.
A collected passage of maxims and quotes on happiness self reliance action and virtue. Includes lines from Dryden and Holmes and notes on thinking acting and choosing company with emphasis on personal integrity and self improvement.
The article describes Maori nose rubbing as the normal greeting in New Zealand. It explains the ritual of touching noses with a friend, then chatting and parting, and contrasts it with other customs like cheek kissing in France or Russia and handshakes in America.
In a New York apartment a young girl Marion asks Auntie Madge whether her mother Lillian should marry Uncle Robert Savarin. The narrator recalls past sacrifices and a hidden family tragedy, weighing happiness for Marion and her mother against duty and fate.
Health column urges self reform as New Year begins, stressing habits affecting longevity. It highlights eating less, more sleep, deep breathing, proper dress, exercise, and a positive mindset. Includes Q and A with Dr. Copeland on health topics and how to submit questions.
An eighteen year old writes about a dating dilemma with a younger man who suggests embracing and kissing as a sign of trust. The adviser warns that kisses should belong to the future husband and urges the writer to decline the arm around and explain how it would threaten her peace of mind and self respect.
Winifred Black describes a snowy landscape and a imagined New Year celebration by a pond. A couple imagines frost fairies, winter trees, and a secret, quiet world beneath cold ice as the season’s beauty unfolds around them.
The piece reflects on New Year hopes and quiet joys urging readers to notice small blessings and the beauty in everyday moments. It questions modern busyness and the lasting trace of words and actions, ending with wishes for real friendship and home comforts in the coming year.
A New York writer outlines practical steps to shape and beautify nails. Wash hands in warm soapy water, push back the cuticle with an orange stick, moisturize nightly with cold cream or vaseline, and soak nails in lemon juice solution to whiten and soften. Weekly polishing with gentle luster is advised.
Historic home baking guide outlines pound cake almond cake and coconut layer cake. Instructions cover butter sugar flour eggs nutmeg lemon, frosting options, and baking in a medium oven with layers and decorative coconut and lemon frostings.
The new year brings a cautious planetary alignment cautioning postponement of work tasks and ordinary business. Avoid litigation and rash actions, safeguard employment positions, and practice careful contract signing and prudent writings. A birthday child may be quick and impulsive, requiring instilled veracity.
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