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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1930
Page
10
A narration from a transit rider about a conductor and his wife displaying class and values. A fashionable couple contrasts work, home expectations, and money with the conductor noting the wife’s desire for a home over new clothes. The piece reflects dated social norms and self reflection.
The narration compares a beautiful witty woman to a parrot in a cage. It laments her endless talk and lack of substance while hinting that love might transform her into a more genuine person. The passage ends with a warning that such change could come too late.
A wife recalls locking away her husband Dicky's revolver and fearing their sons Junior and Roders sighted the hidden wall safe. She calms the scene with a casual greeting to the boys and worries about the revolver's secrecy as she shields the safe while Dicky consoles their guests. The scene ends with Junior recounting chaotic morning events and the family preparing for breakfast.
Planetary aspects promise lively day with potential gains for persistent effort. Favorable for new contracts and projects though fraud caution is advised. Real estate benefits may come via elderly persons or organizations. birthdays hint at progress after overcoming old obstructions. children may be clever and enterprising.
Odds and facts note storms move from thirteen to sixty mph with an average of twenty eight and a half mph. Java records the most storms globally. A Chicago designed machine produces 40 000 bricks per hour. St Helena permits motor cars after prior ban.
Louise Duntley observes a shift in sportswear with long skirts yielding to chic tennis costumes in orange and tan shantung. She notes high waistlines, sleeveless bodices, peplum details, and lace gowns in pastel shades, plus straw hats signaling Spring fashion.
The season favors very long formal skirts, with graceful movement and egg shell moire fabrics. A bolero flair and circular bands decorate the bodice front and hips, while shirring hints at a high waistline and a full skirt falls below the hips.
The article argues leftover meat cannot recapture its original flavor after reheating and suggests two methods to enjoy leftovers. One cools and serves meat with salad or garnish, the other camouflages meat in dishes like a meat souffle. It notes flavor loss on reheating and promotes creative, appetizing repurposing.
Butter and onion are sautéed then flour and tomato juice form a thick sauce for meat or chicken. Leftovers can be flavored further and served in a ring mould with the sauce poured in the center for an attractive presentation.
Advice column from 1930 discussing teenage dating, parental confidences, and cautious social steps. A sixteen year old asks about correspondence with a separated boy and future dates, with Annie Laurie urging reliance on mothers and peer-friendly, proper gatherings. It also covers inviting a suitable boy to a home gathering with other youths present and parental consent.
Dr Copeland explains dementia praecox, its onset patterns, and prognosis. He notes sudden or gradual onset, the rest cure as supportive, and emphasizes removing underlying physical causes such as infections or dental issues before recovery. The piece cites medical testing and careful diagnosis as essential steps.
Five shadows Mil Jim Bechn and others accompany their real children on a world journey in Innsbruck. The shadows stray on danger filled climbs, a telegraph wire ride and a perilous descent before reunion. Mil learns not to run away again.
Temple Manning describes the Sanaa ghetto where Jews face height limits, strict dress codes, cleanliness contrasts, and social tension with Muslims. The piece notes two-story Jewish houses, blue robes, shaved heads, and coinfluenced street life under a shared Arabian heritage.
A compact epigraphic note compiles famous sayings from Ecclesiasticus Lovelace and Cowper about friendship wisdom knowledge and the contrast of new and old. It ends with a reflective line on life being chequered with pleasures and woes.
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