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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1925
Page
7
A family of crickets lives by an old mill pond. Lazy Cricket refuses to work, dreams of extra legs, and misreads advice from relatives. His sister and Granddaddy Longlegs remind him real work matters, ending with a final, waking lesson.
A narrator recalls a tense scene with a mother-in-law over a supposed stepson named Steve and an extortion attempt. The mother fears exposure while plotting to secure proof of identity and manage the demanded money as a looming confrontation approaches.
Constant Reader asks if a young girl should rise when introduced to a man or elderly lady. The reply states it is polite to rise for any woman entering the room but not necessary to rise for the gentleman based on age. The reader is advised to follow proper decorum and avoid standing out of respect for older people.
Winifred Black profiles Mrs. Dorr a suffragette who predicts loneliness and poverty in old age if her son must care for her. She urges children to support their mothers and not be the drag they fear becoming, urging personal sacrifice and gratitude.
Madame ADAME claims she designs until sleep inspires her ensembles and notes returning clients keep her popular. She highlights a shift from winter materials to crepe summer wear and discusses travel appeal and affordability.
A Wednesday horoscope notes active affairs with possible setbacks and delays from lunar square influences. The scene shifts to a fashion consultation where copper crepe evening wear, a yellow crepe dress, and a copper yellow hat are discussed and fitted for a client.
Wanda Barton discusses how old fashioned white lace curtains gave way to black nets and velvet for modern windows. She notes batik stenciling on black China silk and batik cats and tigers as striking designs, with revived embroideries and ribbon work enhancing the room.
An article urging readers to address minor health signs early to prevent bigger problems. It emphasizes fixing small issues like dental decay, skin injuries, and digestive symptoms with simple remedies, while advising consultation with a doctor for persistent or serious concerns. The piece includes Q and A segments about weight, bunions, neuritis, and heart palpitations.
A antiquated tale from Languedoc recounts Henri II ordering a royal biscuit during a 1650 provincial tour. A baker’s apprentice son improvised by baking dough into patties, glazing them, and earning the king’s favor, giving biscuits a storied, double baked heritage.
Fragmentary text references people and fate amid political tension. It mentions death and evils, with scattered phrases about parties and a time of unrest. No clear event, dates, or names are readable to identify a specific report.
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