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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1924
Page
7
A vain, fat queen banishes her maid and fears a mirror will reveal ugliness. The maid’s ruse makes the queen see true beauty in acts of kindness and service. By month’s end the queen becomes graceful, helpful, and beloved, while the mirror reflects a changed ruler.
Adele Garrison portrays a mother-in-law taking control after a daughter’s death. She insists William must make a will to safeguard the children’s future, arranging legal help and guardianship among the women, while preparing for a final farewell with her family.
A dying mother urges action to secure a will. She orders urgent steps to reach Richard or Edwin and directs an airtight will that leaves William’s money to the children and guardianship to one of them. The scene unfolds as relatives await medical updates and counsel.
A collage of aphorisms and lines from poets and thinkers appears, musing on wisdom, virtue, art, and self improvement. It threads through images of sculpture, saving banks, upright conduct, and social conduct, ending with advice on study and conversation.
The piece notes Havana’s US influenced revival with electric signage, American-run hotels and bars, and price parity with New York. It describes the Morro Castle harbor, central plaza, a racetrack outside the city, bookmakers, and a Casino that failed to draw patrons amid jai alai and other gambling.
A health feature lauds a weight loss method by motion and reduced eating. Frieda Hempel touts creeping like a baby to shed fat, claiming mental clarity and better circulation. Mina Hempel allegedly shed thirty pounds in two months by slow, repeated circling and steady effort. The piece credits increased perspiration and music from phonograph records for endurance.
Readers submit questions on neck lumps, limb development, and hollow chest. Dr Copeland cautions a lump may be a fatse tumor needing surgical removal and urges medical examination. He notes toe exercises and deep breathing can aid development and erect posture, and invites readers to send self addressed stamped envelopes for more advice.
A health and beauty column extols daily water intake to prevent pimples and maintain clear skin. Recommends drinking at least two glasses after waking, between meals, and before bed, plus an occasional lemonade cleanse. Emphasizes habit formation and consistency for best results.
Old home kitchen notes offer breads for home cooks and quick loaves. It presents recipes for Bread Sticks Quick Cornbread Shortbread Petticoat Tails Quick Nut Bread Down East Nut Bread Honey Oatmeal Bread and instructions for shaping rising and baking.
A teenage girl seeks tips on handling a crush seen on trains and how to be presented properly by a mutual friend. The column advises waiting for proper introduction rather than speaking first. It also notes discussions on carrying on conversations with young men and when a girl may keep company, urging parental guidance and staying informed through newspapers for topics.
Annie Laurie asks if a twenty three year old girl should accept invitations from a gentle, older, unmarried man who takes her to movies and rides. The adviser says there is no wrong in enjoying the friendship, but she should also spend time with other friends and not limit herself to one companion.
The first copyright of 1494 granted to Aldus Manutius by the Venetian Republic protected twenty years for Greek volumes. Aldus helped shape typography with three styles. The article notes early American highway turnpikes beginning in 1790. It mentions railcars on rails in England in the 16th century and U.S. railroad ties usage at about four per second.
Annie Laurie invites letters of inquiry from young women readers on topics of feminine interest and will reply in her columns. Letters to Miss Laurie should be addressed to her in care of this office.
A horoscope page warns of adverse sidereal conditions on this Thursday. Do not attempt major removals or journeys and avoid risky business expansions. Jupiter withholds help. stay with established routines and avoid new ventures. Birthday people face an unfavorable rule for change and travel, while a child born today may need firm training to achieve goals through teamwork.
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