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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1926
Page
6
A letter discusses a mother who spanks a high school girl and argues against such discipline. It labels the act as sadism, urges the girl to seek protection from the juvenile court or society for abuse, and cites psychology to condemn corporal punishment as harmful and unjust.
OWLS for various uses are always treasured possessions of the housewife who usually sees that she has a good stock of them on hand. Salad bowls are wide in their appeal of variety. There are some in lacquer in odd shapes with a wooden fork and spoon decorated to match. Glass bowls have not been favored for salad in the past but today they are very much sought after. In shaded glass in crackled glass and in bowls with silver borders or applied patterns. With these bowls glass forks and spoons with silver are chosen or wooden sets with silver. The charm of a salad set in the old Sedji ware is well known to china lovers. These bowls are wide and shallow in shape and salad plates come to match. Melons are lovely served on the plates. Italy is sending us amazing yellow pottery cake bowls with colored scenic decorations in medallions on the outsides. The bowls have climbed into the luxury class and are quite high in price. The brown green and white glazed pottery bowls with metal rims are attractive though they will not stand even heat. It is safer to buy them without the metal trim and then get a metal inset if we wish to send them right to table. The old Majolica ware bowls still favorites are lovely for salad use especially those formed of salad china leaves.
A diary entry describes Pam admiring a new pink cashmere jersey dress with green embroidery. Gaby models the frock in a fitting room as Madame oversees alterations, noting the overskirt’s graceful line and soft ripples in the pink garment.
A columnist laments fixed weekly routines from laundry day to neighborly judgment, noting the Chicago Laundry Association campaign to move wash days to Wednesday. The piece mocks tradition, stresses personal choice, and cites stories of Sunday gatherings and Tuesday stigma, ending with a call to mind the quirks of habit.
TZAR ANNIE LAURIE cautions a sixteen year old girl about marriage to a nineteen year old. She urges delaying engagement, emphasizes maturity, and suggests continuing friendship without committing while maintaining other acquaintances.
The article argues enthusiasm is a living quality in people, especially in women, making life feel brighter. It notes interest comes from effort, boosts mood and appeal, and warns against bored vanity. It encourages seeking interest to avoid dullness and to share better times with others.
Dr Roy S Copeland notes the tongue reflects stomach health beyond X rays. A coated or dry tongue signals overeating tainted food fever or prolonged illness while rough movement and night snoring irritate the organ.
The column urges activity in professional life with travel and fresh environments and notes a productive year for birthdays. It then warns about tongue injuries from hard candy and toothpicks, recommends flossing, warns of mouth burns from hot drinks, and stresses dental care and eye exams with physician guidance.
Squeaky and Creeky Cricket fear a terrible fight as Katydids Katy and Katy share joyful song. Fireflies promise meadow lights and the crowd joins a cheerful party with Johnny Grasshopper leading the way.
In a tense hotel lounge scene Adele Garrison portrays Mary Harrison, Katherine, and Madge as they anticipate a quarrel with Uncle Dicky over Junior’s illness. Mary fears disruption while Katherine asserts nursely authority and arranges space, hinting at past tensions and future confrontations.
A collection of quotations on immortality education eloquence and discretion. Stresses that books grant a form of lasting life to authors and that true education awakens inner potential. Includes thoughts from De Bury Jameson Shelley La Bruyere Goethe and Shakespeare on the power and limits of words.
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