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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1927
Page
6
A reader essay explores ideals of Prince Charming and Princess Alluring, urging Patricia Jane to value love over illusion. The author urges self as possible Prince Charming and notes many dreamers await a true match in Heart's Gift.
An illustrated skit narrates Dan’s shock at a breakup as the Girl and Boy argue over who pursues romance. The piece quotes Miss Independent advising patience in choosing a partner and accepting human flaws, with reflections on marriage ideals and social expectations.
A fashion diary recounts Pam rushing home with a bargain French coat in a green hue. She shows off a coat with side insets and a cross back, admiring the chic styling and a jaunty bow at the back with a flower and white flannel.
An anxious narrator accompanies Philip Veritzen and Lillian Underwood as they travel from an inn toward The Larches. Veritzen probes the Lincoln neighbors, especially a stage‑minded Miss Lincoln, while tensions around a disciplined young woman and a pending conference color the journey.
A reader asks if a widowed mother with two children should remarry after meeting a man she loves. The adviser says remarrying can benefit the children if the partner is loving and shares responsibility, praises the mother's caution, and urges considering the partner's character and impact on the kids.
The reading warns a mostly calm day with risks for those in employment of others. Reprimands or friction may arise if precautions are not taken. Avoid asking favors or dealing with authorities and guard against deception. Birthdays risk an uneventful year unless tied to work. A child may be easygoing yet prone to trouble from glib speech, especially among females.
Practical advice on shielding skin from sun and wind using wide brim hats and veils for outdoor activities. It discusses vanishing cream and grease paint for long beaches, and a homemade oatmeal lemon lotion to reduce tan and freckles, with instructions and preservation notes.
Dr. Royal S. Copeland discusses life expectancy across history, noting improvements come from infant and elder care. He argues averages reflect birth to old age, and that early statesmen likely lived longer due to leisure class origins, while average people in Washington era aged earlier.
Peggy frets over a wasp on her apron but a tiny elf named Happy Giggles intervenes. Mrs Wasp explains how a wasp village shelters its eggs, workers, and future queens through winter. Peggy learns about wasp life and promises not to crush them as they explore the woods.
The day centers on interior decorators aiding large stores in furnishing small apartments and budget homes. Decorators explain furnishing choices to shoppers and tailor setups with tables, mirrors, buffets, runners, silver use, and seating arrangements to maximize hominess and efficiency.
The article traces George Frederick Handel born February 23 1685 in Halle Prussia who faced his father opposition to music. A clavichord gift from an aunt sparked his path leading to Italy England and the nickname il caro Sassone. He wrote Water Music and later oratorios, helped standardize orchestral grouping, and despite blindness in old age he conducted. He died April 14 1759 in London and rests in Westminster Abbey.
A compilation of short maxims from authors including Mann Pope Quintilian La Bruyere Franklin Emerson Nepos and Frou. The piece reflects on education anger fear eloquence enthusiasm virtue and mutual exchange as guiding ideas.
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