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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1924
Page
7
A dramatic profile of a modern wife whose sophistication worries her family. The piece questions whether she is the worldlier person she seems or hiding a genuine, vulnerable heart beneath a cool exterior.
Dr. Copeland warns dust harms eyes nose and lungs and that sunlight acts as a germicide. He urges cleanliness in all spaces and explains how dust exposure can lead to bronchitis pneumonia and TB risk. The column also answers reader questions on skin care soap drying hands and aging facial lines.
Doria meets a butterfly who explains its name and features. Mama Snout Butterfly arrives with siblings, describing the unusual four legged caterpillars and hopes some will be males to keep a unique class alive. The scene ends with Doris returning home.
A distressed shopper seeks clothing for four children for an unexpected sea voyage. The store manager notices the phrase sea voyage and orders an emergency run with Miss Booth and a stock girl to assemble heavy wool socks and bundled parcels within an hour before departure.
A survey of breakfast ideas shows wide variation in dishes and preparation across households. Recipes include White Mountain baked eggs, cod in ramekins with white sauce, curried shrimp on toast, and spiced chicken livers wrapped in bacon, all served with coffee and bread.
Winifred Black notes a trend toward hipless silhouettes inspired by King Tut in magazines and fashion plates. She argues style should suit individual beauty and urges following personal judgment, not blind conformity, as trends shift and reemerge.
Two debaters advise on love and choosing a partner. The first warns against jealousy and monopolizing partners and urges letting relationships end if love is not clear. The second advises keeping options open until engagement and clarifies that true love is certain and exclusive.
Annie Laurie invites letters from young women on feminine topics and will respond in the column. Letters to Miss Laurie should be addressed to her care of the office.
Readers ask about scar after boils and treating cysts. Answers advise X ray to reduce scar if persistent and location determines danger. cysts can be cured by operation. hair removal advice leads to sending a stamped envelope for details.
Advice on preserving a graceful chin through posture and simple care. Emphasizes head up posture, minimal pillow use, and chin strengthening via swimming to prevent a receding jawline and sagging under the chin. Encourages early care to avoid later, harder fixes.
The astrology column notes today’s astral activity may bring success despite aggravating conditions. Jupiter’s aid contrasts with hostile malefics and potential disputes, urging self control and caution to avoid fraud and worry. A child born today is impulsive but can be guided to succeed with proper training.
Describes simple frocks needing no decorations, noting tomato and soft yellow tones, brown bone buttons, braided leather belt, and delicate collars in ecru organdie. Mentions materials like crepe and chiffon, conveying a period fashion tone without elaborate embellishment.
A distorted meditation on confessing faults and peace of mind. The text asserts that lovers change, cunning varies, and gal lantry lacks love. It notes few faults are more excusable when concealed and suggests poetry and effort shape human flaws.
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