Beauty and Prudery on American Bathing Beaches
A discussion contrasts Indian views with American rules forcing women to wear stockings at beaches. The New York World argues symmetry in female legs provokes prudery and morality laws, suggesting men should wear stockings instead. The piece notes the oddity of judging beauty by morality and calls for reconsideration of dress norms at beaches.
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Ohio
lSe
Negetive Oeee E Ward
Firth Avenue
New York City
Wabashvenue
Chicago
India
New York World
Bolshevism Is Not Socialism Says Archbishop Platon
A letter from Archbishop Platon of Kherson and Odessa argues Bolshevism is organized terror and not socialism. He notes Russia’s events do not reflect socialist or democratic forms and urges distinct naming for decent workers while criticizing Bolshevik methods. The piece jokes about keeping Kaiser Wilhelm busy sawing wood to warm Belgian children.
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Platon
Holy Orthodox
Kherson
Odessa
United States
Russia
England
Apologia not an apology says Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor argues that an apologia is a reasoned defense not an apology. It cites Woodrow Wilson at Paris as steward of the people, defending policy for humanity, while noting Chinese delegates absent and risks of deviating from principle.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Wilson
Senate
Paris
Mr. Wilson
Grand Gallery
Versailles
Ben
Fortune in the Ring The Will to Rise After Defeat
An extended meditation on Fortune punishing and rewarding fighters. The poem contrasts the resilient who rise after blows with the weak who quit, praising perseverance, grit, and the stubborn pursuit of success despite repeated misfortune. It frames life as a boxing ring where fate deals blows to all, yet the strongest endure and prevail.
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Biff
Dinner Stories And Vanderbilt Camouflage Tale At Newport
Two wealthy men argue over theater seating to save money while a comic disguise tale circulates at Newport. Cornelius Vanderbilt recounts a Grand Central station joke where a man tries to bluff with a hooded shout about a yacht and a Fifth avenue house.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Newport
Grand Central Station
Fifth Avenue
Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Bridge Character
Ruth Cameron argues that bridge reveals character in business and life. She cites blame, overbidding, refusals to admit mistakes, and flinching at defeat as unflattering traits, while praising fairness, intensity, and wholehearted play.
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Ruth Cameron
Wroth
Iike
Mrs. Battle
Household tips and kitchen hacks from an old newspaper
A collection of practical home ideas includes leftover coffee dessert with gelatin, a German fried potato method to avoid sogginess, pimento preservation in olive oil, patent leather cleaning polish, a mint julep recipe, mahogany stain removal, mildew prevention with alum and sugar of lead, and brass and silver polishing with whiting ammonia solution.
Local social notes from Mt. Vernon area
Miss Vivian Dowd returns home to Mt. Vernon from a two week visit with Miss Faye Cline. Mr. and Mrs. William Morse and their young son of Akron arrive for a family visit with Peter Morse and wife. Mrs. E E Gillogly sells her property to Henry Coates and wife. Young people hold a weiner roast Thursday night. F E Goldsberry repairs and adds to the Dailey store building after purchasing it weeks ago.
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Vivian Dowd
Mt. Vernon
Faye Cline
William Morse
Akron
Peter Morse
E. E. Gillogly
Henry Coates
IF. E. Goldsberry
Daileys
Local social notes from Fairview and nearby towns
Mrs Vern Dixon and Miss Alice Russell visited Mrs Pearl Dixon of Guysville on Saturday. Arthur Cole and family called on Mr and Mrs John Rolan in Coolville. Alice West of Coolville stayed with Miss Dave Russell. William Griffin and family drove to Athens on Saturday. Adson Russell and daughter Winifred visited relatives in Torch on Sunday. Cole brothers threshing machine active in area. Ethel Clark stayed with sister Mary Clark in Frost. Vern Dixon and Raymond Dixon visited Carthage on Sunday. Emily Cole and Ioie spent Thursday with Ed Burke. Deane Cole hosted sister Vest of near Five Points on Sunday. Will Dixon and Billy Thornton visited Fred Johnson. Merle Johnson left for Trimble for work.
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Vern Dixon
Alice Russell
Pearl Dixon
Guysville
Arthur Cole
John Rolan
Coolville
Alice West
Dave Russell
William Griffin
Athens
Adson Russell
Winifred
Torch
Cole Brothers
Ethel Clark
Mary Clark
Frost
Raymond Dixon
Carthage
Emily Cole
Ioie
Ed. Burke
Deane Cole
Vest
Five Points
Will Dixon
Illie Thornton
Fred Johnson
Merle Johnson
Trimble
Public Forum on Illiteracy in Athens County
Editor laments a local pseudo article claiming 2 percent of men aged 21 to 31 in Athens County are illiterate. The piece argues teachers cannot fix illiteracy alone, defends teachers, and urges those who can teach to begin efforts locally rather than blame educators.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Worlds Almanack
Comment on Training Illiterate Adults in Athens Ohio
The writer questions an authority figure's role in training illiterate individuals and asks why he does not seek higher county or state educational supervision. The remark suggests pushing teachers to engage illiterate adults and promote reading in Athens, Ohio.
Dress Critique Gap Highlights Gender Style Divide
A witty remark notes men harshly judge women’s clothing while women refrain from critiquing men’s attire, arguing men’s dress is so unfashionable that critique isn’t needed.
Watch the Little Pimples Warn of Sluggish Blood
Pimples on the face and body signal bad blood and impending skin trouble. The ad claims S. S. S. cleanses blood of impurities with no minerals, urging readers to buy a bottle and consult the Medical Director in Atlanta for free advice.
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S. S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Athens Messenger
Audit Bureau of Circultions
Associated Ohio Dailies
United Press News
Athens Meassener & Herald Printing Co
Messenger
Athens Ohio
By Walt Mason
Rwyese
Albany
Fairview
Wrigleys
Tigat
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the Security Savings Bank
O. D. H. Moore
C. G. O’bleness
F. L. Alderman
F. B. Burson
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