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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1923
Page
7
Betty reacts to her sister getting her first tooth with disbelief as a Lapland themed story unfolds. Gocome and a merry hostess in deer skin explain local customs and a plan to visit Lapland where reindeer replace horses for travel. Betty’s mother and friends join the lively tale narrated by Newspaper Feature Service, Inc.
Adele Garrison's New Phase of Revelations of a Wife follows Katherine and the narrator as they observe the nosy neighbors across the road. Katie quips about the neighbors while helping with chores and a looming telephone call hints at further developments with Dr Braithwaite.
A jagged passage discusses wisdom versus anxiety, delaying action, and the face reflecting inner state. It quotes or evokes sayings about happiness, fortune, and esteem, warning that others judge wisely only after observing actions and character rather than words.
A 1923 health column discusses baldness as mostly acquired, not hereditary, linked to heart and scalp blood supply. It urges strong circulation, well-nourished bodies, and a full diet to maintain hair, noting tight hats worsen hair loss and suggesting milk rich diets aid children.
The article explains stringent Brahman food laws in India where cooks must bathe before meals, all food is freshly prepared with no leftovers, and only the cook may handle the kitchen. It notes how caste dictates kitchen access, preventing wife or owner interference to avoid conflict and maintain hygiene.
A homemade beauty remedy uses melted mutton fat as a night cream to smooth rough skin and reduce fine wrinkles. After rendering the fat, mix in perfume, apply thickly under the eyes, and leave on overnight for nourishment and a youthful look.
The article offers practical methods for making iced beverages at home. It covers sugar syrup preparation, chilling tea and cafe au lait, frosted cocoa, and several fruit punches including Pineapple Jazz Lime Punch Watermelon Grapette Loganberry Punch Peppermintade and a generic Fruit Punch with fresh fruit and lemon juice.
A young girl asks TROUBLESOME PEGGY for guidance about love with a 21 year old suitor. She worries about mixed signals and whether to press for declarations. Peggy counsels self restraint and to avoid forcing affection, urging the girl to be herself and wait for him to declare.
Annie Laurie outlines a path to rekindling an old friendship suggesting thoughtful contact and renewed trust. The piece emphasizes patience, sincere outreach, and respectful pacing to rebuild bonds.
A collection of curious statements spans topics from dance and animal fur to river depths and ancient Athens. It notes the Jordan’s descent, possible origins of Gipsies, and surprising trivia on dogs, beehives, dominoes, trains, stadiums, Scottish lochs, and tiny watch screws.
A young woman, eighteen, writes about loving a man a year older who has not replied for over a month. She asks if she should write again and how to regain his affection, while a neighborly voice counsels against further correspondence to avoid cheapening herself.
A guidance piece advises girls to read current papers and magazines to have topics ready. It says inviting a young man to call at home is proper, but let him propose the next meeting time.
Annie Laurie invites young women readers to send letters on feminine topics and will answer in the column. Letters to Miss Laurie should be addressed to her in care of this office.
Genevieve Kemble's July 19 forecast notes Jupiter and Mars favor business and large projects with financial prospects, while Venus offers risk of domestic or social complications. Birthday readers face an active year and new enterprises with caution urged for accidents. A child born today should rise through enterprise and diligence.
A knitted box jacket features bright orange trims paired with a broadcloth skirt that has knife pleats and a wide front and back box pleat. The ensemble is completed by a pleated white organdie vestee, offering a vivid orange accented outfit.
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