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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
12
A fashion column urges women to choose hemlines that best show the legs while balancing style and propriety. The guide discusses the latest long frock silhouettes and how hemlines can affect appearance and confidence.
The article advises women to judge skirt length by a knee point on the leg using a full length mirror. It explains that knee length gives a youthful look while floor touching hems age the wearer, and suggests matching hosiery to dress color.
On Fifth Avenue women adopt a softer cosmetic approach aligning with natural coloring. travel display shows four piece tweed and jersey ensembles in brown and tan. Jersey trims and lacy weaves accompany new lightweight suits as spring styles head to Riviera and Southern resorts.
A column offers practical tips for identifying poor fish by dull eyes and soft flesh. It also covers furniture care using permanganate potash for wood, and suggests varnish or wax finishes. The piece jokes about sandwiches and gives a crust removal technique, plus glycerin in bathwater to soften flannels.
Cartagena Colombia sits on the Caribbean as a vibrant port city blending Old World style with tropical life. Visitors walk past mossy forts and the Inquisition house, while two wheeled carts and donkeys ply the harbor and busy streets.
Fanny Darrell presents Beauty and Beloved in a tale of quarrel and healing. Bitter thoughts replace happy plans as Love urges reconciliation, predicting eventual happiness despite mis words and hurt.
The guide outlines practical methods to poach eggs using a frying pan with butter and hot water plus vinegar and salt. It describes timing, loosening eggs, and serving on buttered toast with parsley, plus an alternate cream sauce method and a baked-cream variation for less fresh eggs.
The writer notes leather ateliers applying hall and chain to handbags. Gold chain decoration, with two bright balls, anchors a gold clasp on a large flap bag. A strap handle makes the bag hard to use, reflecting tailored costume trends.
In a tense scene Harry Underwood battles jealousy while a confidant pushes for a move to unite Marion and Lilian. He vows to see Lilian to Robert Savarin, while fearing how it may shadow Christmas. Marion’s future, and Lilian’s, hinge on his choice.
Two proposals weigh in on proper behavior. A girl may visit a welcome young man with family present, and Escorts may accompany if no clear understanding exists. A girl should be ladylike and not press attention. exchanging gifts is reserved for engaged couples.
A reader asks if a boyfriend who breaks dates can still be trusted. The response says there is no excuse for broken appointments and advises clearly communicating expectations. If at fault, apologize to the person you offended, regardless of gender.
Mae M responds that the letter shows clear indignation at a young man's flaky behavior. She urges the writer to demand a sincere apology or end further appointments if he cannot offer one.
The augury notes a memorable day with lunar aspects and potential breakthroughs after congestion breaks. Expect changes, new opportunities, and adventurous moves tempered by caution against fraud. Birthdays face a year of changes and strong enterprise. a child born today should be ingenious and industrious.
R S Copeland outlines prevention of deformities in children and urges public education. He cites birth defects, rickets, bone tuberculosis, infantile paralysis, and accident prevention as key areas. Emphasizes early treatment, proper nutrition, sunshine, pasteurized milk, and safety education.
A group of five shadow-children pretend hunting a soap and water goldfish in a playroom. They plan to salt the fish tail for a roast but the plan fails as the duckly water melts the salt and the tale ends with a caution from the Tin-Soldier about hunting.
Vera Winston highlights spring wardrobes with a Tailleur shown in two blouses. The first crepe roma blouse uses a blue yoke over a scarf collar. The second Woo georgette blouse features a white pique collar and front seaming. The feature pep lum hemiine adds interest.
A collage of aphorisms and quotes on happiness, youth, love, and moderation. Notable lines touch on the colorless nature of unbroken joy, the value of restraint, and the link between effort and fortune, from authors including Longfellow Swift and Johnson.
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