This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1931
Page
7
The article explains two asthma forms the sensitive type caused by irritants and a non specific chronic type. It notes sensitivity tests can identify triggers such as animal dander foods pollen or bacteria and eliminating these from diet clothing or surroundings often cures attacks. Climate changes may help chronic asthma and medical supervision is essential.
New York fashion notes describe a rise in male formality with business-like attire. Overcoats set the tone, favoring oxford gray Chesterfields or dark navy coats with trimmed collars, flaps, and narrow brims on hats like derbies to match the formal look.
Amos Parrish notes a rise in formal menswear with gray felt hats and upturned brims, starched collars, black calf shoes, and clocked socks. Double-breasted suits, suspenders, stick pins, full dress, tuxedos, opera hats, and spats gain popularity as the era's formal style solidifies.
A Washington conference on child welfare prompts debate over excessive supervision and “training” of children. The piece contrasts loving, traditional homes and mothers with fears of overprotection, citing a coast incident of a child killed by a playmate and recalling past generations. The text includes local notes on visits and illnesses.
A reader describes a pale eight year old with red lips and bluish eye shadows after worm infection. The reply advises thorough medical exam to rule out underlying causes and ensure worms are eradicated and bowels move regularly.
For Wednesday January 7 a rather unimportant day is forecast from minor planetary aspects. Not friendly, the influences may bring annoyances and perplexities in employment and social relations, with possible setbacks for those born on the day or eve of a year. A child born then may be restless and critical, affecting peace of mind.
In Athens Court Judge L G Worstell dismissed the Golden South Canaan and Willow Creek School petitions after plaintiffs failed to amend their suit as required. Several divorce and civil matters were scheduled for January hearings, including headings like Heading v Heading and Tippie v Tippie, with deadlines from January 10 to January 26 for various actions.
The French Council of National Museums distributed its year’s relics to various institutions. The Louvre receives ancient Chinese vases Mesopotamian pottery and a group of small Japanese statuary and enamels.
In a rainy day tale Knarf the shadow boy misleads his master Frank and real children into believing tulip bulbs are onions. The shadows argue, but Knarf insists the bulbs are onions and the children begin eating them until Mother reveals the mix up.
The Athens Messenger presents a youthful model with scalloped details, flattering color contrasts, and versatile belt placement. Pattern 2080 in printed pique and fabrics offers sizes 14 through 42, requires 34 yards of 89 inch material for size 16, and includes simple instructions. Send 15 cents per pattern to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York.
A New Straitsville couple, Theodore Smith, announces the birth of a daughter on Sunday January 4. The child is the community's first 1931 baby. the father works for the C and O Railroad. Nearby families visited over the weekend.
Adele Garrison portrays Dicky Keller and his wife Madge as they navigate a tense homecoming with Junior and a new sister. Mrs Underwood’s tantrums threaten harmony while Madge enlists Dicky to calm the scene and fix the family rift. Katrina, Lil, and Katie add urgency as the household braces for calm after the emotional storm.
New fashion outlook from Mrs. Deasie M Barr notes long sweeping trains vanish from gowns and hemlines rise modestly. Paris reports shorter fronts, calf-length coats return, and semi molded silhouettes emphasize waists. Color trends favor grays greens and white with black as a strong accent.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.