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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1919

Page

6

Aunt Margaret’s Bold Plan Bridges Family Strain

In a drought of jobs, Aunt Margaret conceives a drastic plan to help Annie and the family. She orders Annie to go to the country for two weeks while she stays behind to manage the house, then return ready to take an office job. Annie hesitates but promises, recalling family duty and her aunt’s sacrifices.

Margaret Hargans Annie Maggie Wall Street Margaret Bailey Nancie Mag America

Dear Mrs. Thompson Conflicts Over Rouge and Youth

A letter writer argues that both boys and girls use cosmetics and face social double standards. She urges a new type of maturity and restraint, calls for equal accountability, and reflects on a sixteen year old seeking guidance about dating and friendships.

America Rachel Jacob

Building Your Future Through Habits And Friendships

Advice urges prioritizing self development and careful social choices to shape a future marriage. It counsels treating a preferred young man as a friend, avoiding jealousy, and allowing him to date others to protect affections and long term plans.

Hats for Summer With Ribbon Flowers Headlines Fashionable Styles

Garden flowers and ribbon posies shape the season as small close hats gain favor for wind and sun. Big hats with broad brims protect eyes and complexion while home made designs rise in society circles. Fabric hats use minimal trimming and soft edge folds, with chiffon or georgette fabrics and ribbon flower accents.

Pond Calla

Black Hand Murder in Crowded Cleveland Street Scene

John Amato was shot and killed today in a crowded Cleveland street. A man fled after dropping his gun, and police allege the murder was part of a black hand plot.

Cleveland John Amato

First trans Atlantic fliers honored in Cleveland

The NC-4 crew, first trans Atlantic fliers, were honored as Cleveland’s guests of honor. Lieut. Commanders N. L. Bellinger of the NC-1 and John H. Towers of the NC-3 accompanied the NC-4 crew.

Cleveland N. L. Bellinger John H. Towers

How to Cover Your Cotton for Couch and Guest Use

Practical guide on selecting couch covers for guest sleep space. Recommends plain portiere style, avoid fringe, suggests made covers with straight top and side box pleats for neatness and economical material use.

Directoire suits appear on Fifth Avenue in slim styles

A New York correspondent notes Directoire suits worn by two slender young women on Fifth Avenue. One model in Oxford and the other in navy tricotine featured mannish tailoring with full fashioned waistcoats, one in pique and the other in black and white checked cotton. A taupe duvetyn suit with skirts tucked to create side pockets echoes the look despite slight modification.

Directoire Fifth Avenue New York Oxford Navy Tricotine

Aged Laborer Found Dead on Western Union Camp Train

Thomas B. Myers aged 72 was found dead this morning in bed on the Western Union camp train near Armitage where he worked as a laborer for the Western Union Telegraph Company. He visited his Columbus home Sunday with his daughter and returned to Armitage Sunday evening. The cause of death is unknown. The remains are at P. G. Dowler undertaking establishment awaiting the coroner's inquest.

Thomas B. Myers Western Union Armitage Western Union Telegraph Company Mr. Myers Columbus P. G. Dowler Undertaking

Itching S S S Promises Cure for Eczema and Skin Ailments

An old advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier to treat eczema and skin eruptions. It claims the remedy cleanses the blood, removes impurities, and offers expert advice by mail from the Peritt Specific Co in Atlanta, Georgia.

Peritt Specific Co Anta. Gs

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