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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1931
Page
7
Cotton dominates summer style with hats gloves scarves stockings and bags in pique cotton mesh and cotton tweed. White and beige tones pair with linen or mesh dresses, with collars cuffs and vests completing the look. Amos Parrish previews beach pajamas and a pattern catalog is advertised.
Dr. Royl S Copeland explains poison ivy causes skin irritation from leaf sap and contaminated clothing. Exposure can occur without direct contact and may require prompt, thorough treatment with alkaline soap and washing, as delay risks spreading irritation across the body.
The Athens Messenger presents Pattern 1992 for a sheer frock with capelets and a slim bodice panel. Available in sizes 16 to 44, material requirements vary by size, with simple instructions and no dressmaking experience needed. Send 15 cents per pattern with name address and size.
Thirty eight Yale professors led by Prof. Douglas Clyde MacIntosh send a protest to Ohio State University administration after the dismissal of Prof. Herbert A. Miller, a foe of compulsory military training who refused to bear arms in what they called unjustified wars.
Nearly the entire village of St Victor De Trin lay in ruins after a fire swept through 32 buildings and barns. Flames started from a small bonfire lit by a four year old boy, destroying much of the settlement about 70 miles from here.
The planetary configurations for Tuesday June 9 favor routine affairs with strong emphasis on correspondence in business and personal matters. Letters writings and publishing may be advantageous, aiding personal appeals and contacts. Domestic social and affectional matters advance through literature and promotion.
In a fairy tale scene the shadow-children plan to wake a butterfly from a cocoon atop a tall trunk. They seek a rope or thread ladder and a spider helps by spinning a strong silk line. They climb to the top and surprise awaits as the cocoon reveals a caterpillar instead. Tomorrow: The Mistake.
In a nostalgic reminiscence the author recalls Edna May the Belle of New York praising her youth, beauty, and fame. The piece notes how audiences in London reacted to the star and ponders why such memories fade or endure across decades.
Adele Garrison portrays Lillian's anger as Marion, Katharine, and Mary prepare wardrobes for a trip. Tensions flare over packing, chores, and a mother daughter dynamic, with Marion's contrition softening the scene while Dicky's interruption hints at household nerves. The piece blends social pressure with personal reproach amid a busy domestic finale.
Cleveland dated June 8 1931 reports that local gangsters may face tax evasion indictments following Capone style federal probes. DOJ operatives are said to review bank records and Clearing House receipts with similar inquiries in Buffalo Detroit St Louis and Cincinnati.
President Hoover reached an agreement with Navy officials at Camp Rapidan that there will be no material reduction in naval outlay this year or next. A similar compact has been made with the Army. Minor economies were suggested.
Navy officials say the ident may save perhaps 0,000 this year and possibly 16 to 18,000,000 more next year. The anticipated savings would not bring about meaningful changes in the $980,000,000 naval program.
An ad claims internal treatment removes the congestion causing piles where salves and cutting fail. It promotes FIGM-ROID and HISM-ROID tablets from Quick Cut Rate Drug Store as effective remedies without surgery or salves.
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