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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1922

Page

9

Corsetless figure debate and new slimming exercises

Lucrezia Bori praises freedom from corsets while noting fashion shifts toward natural lines. An exercise routine to slim the stomach is proposed, promoting a lean silhouette and ongoing debates about corsetry versus boned garments for modern women.

Printed Silks and Cottons Lead Spring Fashion Rise

New spring prints in rich silks and cottons dominate dress designs. Contrasting fabrics like crepe and crepe de chine appear in sport silks with two model outfits featuring red sport silk with white polka dots and a white crepe de chine gown with mauve and orange flowers. The French favor simple sporty dresses over tailored sweater looks for sportswear.

Family tensions rise as Marion confronts danger

In a tense scene Elizabeth Graham and Mary clash over discipline. Marion intervenes to protect a child, and grandmother's stern care directs the uprising toward truth and order. Roderick recovers as Mary faces consequences and vows revenge, while Mary fears impending hospitalization.

Marion Mary Little Roderick Grandmama

Deep Breathing Aids Digestion Says Dr Copeland

Dr Royal S Copeland argues deep breathing improves digestion by boosting oxygen for red blood cells and fuel burning. He warns against drastic weight changes from perspiration and notes full lung use supports absorption, health and long life. Readers may send medical inquiries to Copeland via the newspaper feature service.

Royal S. Copeland M. PD New York City Ommon Digeson Copeland Ali R. S. Copeland Newspaper Feature Service, Inc

A Wayward Father Returns in Winifred Black Tale

Winifred Black recounts a daughter, Rose, whose father deserted her at seven and later seeks reconciliation. The narrative follows her haunted past, kindness of a husband, and the moral tug of forgiveness as the estranged parent reappears with remorse and a chance to heal. The piece blends sorrow, hope, and domestic warmth in a quiet reflective tone.

Law Marion

A Stranger Father and a Quiet Home Tested

A motherly adviser counsels Rose on handling her wandering father’s return. She warns against revenge and urges prioritizing husband and children, while acknowledging the blood ties. The anecdote ends with practical steps to restore harmony and step lightly through a rough family road.

Little Rose Rose

Health Q I answers for a teen questions

A sixteen year old boy shows facial flushing and sweating with nerves. Nosebleeds when cold may have multiple causes and require examination by a nose specialist. Bad breath has many causes and should be evaluated by a professional.

Horoscope Forecast Warns Against Promotion and Impulse

Tomorrow's forecast warns of ill fortune for those employed by others or dealing with authorities. It cautions against seeking favors, notes negative Mercury and Mars aspects, and advises discretion, patience, and avoiding quarrels to protect home and family.

Mercury Mars Venus

Advice to Girls DP Annie Laurie

A girl writes of loving a boy who dates other girls and even his sister, causing jealousy and distress. She seeks guidance on how to handle the conflicting feelings and the loyalty he shows to others. She fears he does not truly love her.

Rose India Persia Annie Laurie Hyp

Kiss Temptation and Lady Advice from LOVEBIRD

A reader asks if she was right to refuse a kiss from a young man. LOVEBIRD counsels not to object to his kindness, avoid jealousy, and be natural and pleasant so he will respect her and want to call again.

Lovebird Ovebird

Assam Bride Searches for Groom in Wedding Quest

In Assam, bride travels with attendants to the groom's house after harvest time. Dressed in a royal wedding gown, she and her party burst in to search the house for the hidden groom, amid laughter and festive revelry, before the union is completed.

The Home Kitchen Tips For Nursery Cookery

Nursery folk are devoted to their favorite dishes and crave simple, well cooked foods. Mothers should guide nursery cookery toward plain menus with soups, fish dishes, poultry, beef, vegetables and light desserts. Children prefer lightly seasoned meals and eat more when food is attractively prepared.

Dreams of Mouse Ville Turn Short Tale into Long Lesson

A tale of Sneezer Mousie who wishes for a shorter tail and longer ears. His wish comes true but leads to syrup bottle antics and a close call with the family cat. The siblings learn pride in cleanliness while Sneezer learns caution about wishes.

Mouseville Sweet Mousie Smilie Mousie Sneexer Mouse Mama Mousie Sneezer Mousie Sweester Mousie Old Tippy Tippy Sneezer Mowsie

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