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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1922
Page
5
An unnamed narrator recalls late nights studying ancient inscriptions copied by Allen Drake. He reflects on his past as a student and teacher of history, the old linguist professor, and the eerie pull of deciphered symbols tied to marriage and a hidden collection. The fragment ends with the narrator hiding his scholarly pursuit from Dicky.
A narrator skilled in ancient history hides her studies from a bored husband who slowly shows interest when a father notices her Sumerian cuneiform knowledge. Allen Drake reacts with astonishment as recognition finally dawns on him.
Dicky visits the world’s largest aquarium with Squeedee the elfin from Joyland. They explore three sea zones from coast to deep sea, learn how fish survive deep waters, and marvel at odd shapes like pancake and butterball fish before a playful magical moment turns them to stones and back.
The article describes rheumatoid arthritis as a middle aged disease more common in women, with joints swelling and deformity. Causes include infections and overwork, and treatment suggestions cover removing pus sources, climate change, hot baths, massage, gentle exercise, vaccines, and general health improvement.
Lucrezia Bori explains eye health signs of strain and ages of weariness, urging immediate action, glasses if needed, and simple care tips. She warns fatigue signals overuse, stresses the value of proper rest and lighting, and notes routines for foreign body removal and lash care.
Winifred Black argues against mollycoddling criminals as the American Bar Association pins crime causes on social attitudes rather than war, prohibition, or suffrage. She notes past reforms like juvenile courts and temperate approaches to thieves and the poor, while critiquing sentimental excuses for violence.
A warden critiques analysts and crime policy while pondering responsibility for criminals. The piece questions female attitudes to criminals, the management of prisons, and the idea of holding offenders to account to curb irresponsibility.
A kitchen note describes Watermason Cocktail using ripe watermelon fruit juice with sugar and gin and ginger ale, served on ice with mint. Cantaloupe Pudding recipe follows, with melon pulp, sugar, nutmeg, lemon juice, bread crumbs, milk, and baked custard steps.
A reader asks if it is right to invite a beau to call and how to deepen his affection. Annie Laurie suggests polite home visits and frank talks, and offers further feminine topics and recipes for readers to mail in.
Tomorrow's forecast highlights strong financial prospects in business and employment. Those employed by others may gain favor and home life may prosper. Caution urged to avoid haste and quarrels, with birthday individuals set for a prosperous year and a reliable, industrious child born today.
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