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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
8
Daisy and her brother recount a curious barn incident where a boy trapped inside a hay loft hole could not escape. Their father plans to free him by forcing a rickety back door, while the children call to the trapped brother to stop crying.
Doris meets a tiny elephant shrew with a long nose and slender tail and chats with the elf Happy Giggles who guides her to the creature. Mrs Elephant Shrew explains why her kind hides and laughs at the pursuit of elephants. The encounter ends with Doris's aunt confirming the tale.
Grandfather, goats, and a brave girl respond to a child trapped in a hole. The family discovers the child after a door breaks, they guide goats to safety, and Billy tries to calm the situation while seeking help.
Saalfield Publishing Co Akron presents Pattern 3266 for ages 2 4 6 and 8 years. A 4 year size needs 3 yards of 27 inch material. Materials include gingham striped seer sucker spotted percale pongee poplin drill linen crepe. Shown in blue and white gingham with white linen and small gingham frills. Pattern mailed for 12 cents.
In mining districts a strong superstition holds that whistling inside mines invites danger and misfortune. The belief is widespread and highly regarded among miners who avoid whistling to prevent accidents and bad luck.
Cherry Randall takes charge of the millinery department at Hamlen's, transforming the shop into a stylish display space with autumn flowers, elegant stands, and a chic chaise lounge. She wins praise from Arthur Jr. and earns Miss Lutie Ferry’s cautious optimism as Wellsburg awaits the new bride’s changes.
Clarence FE. Sanders is constructing a modern building in Millfield to serve as a movie house in compliance with state law. Mrs. Herb Mingus is hired as Millfield correspondent for the Messenger to report local items of interest. C. E. Stack maps a two week motor tour to Washington Baltimore New York and Buffalo returning via route.
Harmony Hill J. C. Coggeshall and family enjoyed a fine trip to Marietta last Thursday. Miss Mary and Emilie Livingston spent Saturday and Sunday with their aunt Mrs. Ola Hill at Little Hocking and attended the boat show Saturday evening. Mrs. Maud Foster and her daughter Dorothy are spending days at the Foster home picking and putting up berries, with Miss Sarah Coggeshall and sister also mentioned.
Bertha called on Miss Mary and Emilie Livingston at their grandparents' home Friday afternoon. G. K. Thorpe attended the grange at Little Hocking Saturday. Dan Livingston visited his parents Tuesday. S. H. Noland had James Tip pie helping in hay. Sherry Basim reaped oats for T. J. Foster Tuesday. Charles Cunningham with mother and sister were at Ireland Sunday, along with G. K. Thorpe and wife. Dean Bess and boys Ralph and Robert with mother called on Tom and Mrs Foster Sunday evening and invited the Millard Fosters and their son to Little Hocking on return.
Holiday residents report Mrs. Herbert Haning improving amid extended ill health. Norma Young recently visited Miss Libby Young and her mother. Miss Nellie Levacy assists Mrs. Haning with housework as others drop by for visits and local social events.
A historical claim promotes Bitro-Phosphate promising to rebuild shattered nerves, restore strength, add body weight to thin individuals, and rekindle ambition in tired people.
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