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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1923
Page
7
Dotty chats with Basilisk the Basilisk lizard in a Joyland cage. He explains his tribe believes they are kings and wear crests, while dispelling myths about being dangerous. Squeedee teases about crows and the lizard vows to share truths and entertain visitors.
Guide to preserving berries with sugar, spice bag, cinnamon, and ginger. Methods include strawberry preserve with tarragon vinegar, cherry pineapple conserve with nuts, and currant jam. Emphasizes using best fruit and careful cooking to achieve thick, honey-like syrups and proper sealing.
Katherine pushes for Dr Braithwaite to operate on Mrs Durkee while I weigh Alfred’s approval and arrange transport. I suspect Edwin Braithwaite’s availability and the need for a trained nurse surface as Katherine and I juggle family disapproval and secrecy. I expect Alfred to approve and a wire from Mrs Durkee’s circle to arrive soon.
The astrology notes a day of shifting energies with Mars stirring action and anxieties. Expect breakthroughs and new activities but avoid disputes and sign papers cautiously. A birthday reader may have an active year with sudden developments. a child born today may be quick and aggressive without firm training.
Winifred Black recalls a "movie mother" who, despite affluence and fame, feels unloved as her daughter’s film career grows. The daughter muses on her own early poverty and shared memories, then contrasts a glamorous life with the mother’s ongoing unhappiness and fear of losing relevance. The piece invites readers to consider how screen roles shape real motherhood.
Dr Copeland notes ill health as a major cause of absent pupils and argues decay of teeth from improper care and diet drives absence. He explains caries as preventable, urges good hygiene, reduces sugar intake, and promotes brushing and dental protection alongside general health advice.
A reader asks about morning orange juice as a mild laxative and about pumice for hair removal. Answers note orange juice can aid digestion lightly, pumice is unsafe for regular use, and the safest removal is an electric needle by a professional. A habitus note provides a weight estimate for a 14 year old at 5 feet 2.5 inches.
Paris hints the long dominant dark powder look is fading as smart women shift back to pale tones. Match powder to skin tone, avoid pure white, and select natural or cream shades to keep a flawless, sun protected finish from summer peaches to navy streetwear.
A young man seeks guidance on love with a girl two years his senior while a jealous rival restricts visits. Annie Laurie urges respecting equal rights, advising not to quarrel and to call if the girl welcomes him. The column also answers reader questions about age, parental disapproval, kissing, gifts, and timing for curfews.
Today’s Fashion presents a cream lace afternoon frock draped over jade green silk. The frock features ridged lace joined by weblike threads, a waistline bertha, and black lace over cream as a chic alternative.
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