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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
7
In a tense morning scene, the narrator confronts her mother-in-law and wakes Dicky to join a plan to move and buy the Dacey farm. Dicky frets at the disruption, recalling a late night decision and resisting his mother’s push to act before breakfast.
The passage describes Persian women from different social strata going outdoors for tea at picnics. Veiled in chadars, they travel by carriage camel or on foot, each bringing a contribution to the tea. They gather on rugs, brew samovar tea, and pass around a water pipe while chatting.
A beauty column advises on shielding pale arms from sunburn. It notes fair skinned women risk temporary disfigurement and discomfort and recommends cautious outdoor exposure and protective measures. Lucrezia Bori is mentioned as contrast to sensitive skin.
Tomorrow's forecast emphasizes health as the key focus with caution over gloom in business. It advises cosmetic preparations for arms and skin before outdoor exposure, including a homemade cream and a delicate powder, plus general tips for cheerful healthful living.
The article details roe cooking across species including shad mullet whitefish river herring cod and haddock with sturgeon and paddlefish for caviar. It outlines frying boiling broiling and baking methods plus marination and accompanying sauces and garnishes.
A health column discusses speech defects such as stammering and lisping, noting breathing and vocal mechanics as key factors. It describes causes including nervousness and poor brain circulation, urges patient, individualized treatment under trained supervision, and invites reader questions to Dr. Copeland for guidance.
A compiled reader Q and A covers dark freckles under the eyes, eye strain from office work, rheumatism with nervousness and stomach issues, night facial burning, and brittle fingernails. Advice includes glasses, hydration, mineral oil, hot baths, cold cream, hyposulphite baths, and caution about hair dyes while recommending a cold bath as a skin tonic.
A reader asks if a girl can have several male friends and if dating multiple boys harms her chances of a serious relationship. The column suggests testing love by socializing with many peers if not engaged and notes Annie Laurie will answer readers’ inquiries sent to her via the paper.
A brief excerpt shows a man and woman deeply in love and seeking guidance on relationship matters. The text hints at emotional tension and questions about commitment and timing within their bond.
A fashion note describes a novelty wool skirt in jade and white stripes with horizontal and vertical patterning to create a block effect. Patch pockets use jade stripes and a matching scarf completes the outfit with a sailor hat of green straw and white georgette band.
A fable about two rose bushes grown from the same roots. One elder rose is generous and beloved, sharing perfume and attracting pollinators, while the other is selfish and resentful, yielding seeds that struggle to grow. The tale contrasts kindness and envy as the wild roses sprout.
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