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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
9
Olive Roberts Barton urges parents to praise effort over outcomes to build confidence. She cites a classroom example where a teacher rewards hard work, not mere cleverness, to keep the child motivated and the divine spark alive for sensitive youngsters.
A light hearted recall of Mrs Plump beginning a three day liquid diet to slim to a size 36 from 40. It promotes a 460 calorie dinner plan and a two week menu with a 32 page booklet offer. Also includes a muffin recipe and a statistic about trapshooting enthusiasts.
New York reports Thomas H. Roulston, husband-to-be of Marjorie Hillis, endures public ribbing as the couple prepares for a August 1 wedding. Hillis, author of Live Alone and Like It, notes marriage may suit some and plans to continue writing while keeping speaking engagements.
Wellsville officials offer free bicycle licenses if the owner complies with state equipment rules including brakes lights horn or bell and safe steering mechanism. The policy requires the bicycle to meet all specified standards to qualify for the no charge license.
Miss Jeanne Antisdale of Pasadena and Mrs. H. E. Busted of Somerville received letters from 1933 and 1934 found in an old rural mail box by Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Eastman. They forwarded the letters. Insect life exists as high as four miles above the surface of the earth.
Advice on accepting compliments with poise and charm, encouraging practice with a family member or friend to respond graciously. Also includes a quick home tips section on syrup for lemonade and a simple clothing cleaner using a dry rubber sponge.
A party dessert that refrigerates for hours or overnight. Separate eggs beat whites stiff, cook yolks with sugar and water and chocolate, then blend. Layer a sponge cake with the chocolate mixture, add nuts and cherries if desired, and chill. Wafers or lady fingers may replace cake.
An all purpose tonic made from roots and herbs claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion relieve occasional constipation and support general health. Regular price one dollar and twenty five cents for the standard size.
A local sale advisement noting a 49 cent price point at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio. The item or category is not specified in the fragment.
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