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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1926
Page
8
Adele Garrison recounts letters praising motherhood while contrasting tomboys and “baby vamps.” The reader argues tomboys can become healthy, happy mothers, though urban life may reduce tomboy prevalence. The dialogue labels modern women as born mothers or fashion-driven caretakers.
A 1926 column argues motherhood requires brains, patience, and empathy, critiquing the idea that loving a baby proves suitability. It contrasts the baby vamp with a conventional mother, asserting both can fail to nurture children and stressing the need for practical guidance beyond mere affection.
Madame assesses Janet Bristol, a young client, by instinct and sketches a satin afternoon frock with a demure inset yoke and turn-back cuffs. Janet approves the design featuring pleated godets to slim the skirt for tea-dance use with black satin and cream lace.
Dr Royall S Copeland discusses hay fever and asthma linking both to common allergens. He cites ragweed goldenrod timothy hay horse dander feather dust and certain foods as potential triggers and notes individual susceptibility or idiosyncrasy. He urges careful study of external agents or foods in each case.
A forecast based on lunar and mutual transits suggests a day with potential for radical change or travel. Caution is urged to avoid rash acts and ill-chosen words while the mind is prepared for large ventures and disciplined progress. Those with birthdays may see opportunities and travel, but restraint remains advised.
Question and answer column explains hives arising from food poisoning nervous tension or constipation. Advice on thick fluffy hair recommends scalp care regular shampooing and occasional hair tonic with request for further particulars via self addressed stamped envelope.
Wanda Barton urges housewives to collect and preserve practical notes on cleaning, preserving, and mending. She cites porcelain, marble and brasses cleaners, spice blends, stain removers, and methods for care of fine textiles. Start a scrapbook to hand down household knowledge.
In Fifth Avenue tension rises as Adele Garrison quarrels with Dicky over keeping both a hotel suite and an apartment for Junior. He accuses her of vanity while she asserts independence and plans to earn her own money, risking the loss of their rooms and moving Junior soon.
The era of somber dress is over as colors brighten women’s street wear. Advice urges pairing vivid tones in umbrellas raincoats and footwear to suit each type, with scarves pockets and trunks echoing color schemes for coordinated, eye catching style.
A Temple Manning piece notes Fellaheen women share tattooing with men as part of elaborate adornment. Eyelids blackened with antimony, hair braided with gold pins, silk cords, and a white robe complete the look. Harem life includes veiling, duties, and social visits. marriage is largely arranged by families, with a groom’s father paying for a trousseau.
A teen girl asks how to win back a handsome suitor who shows interest in another girl. Blue Eyes reassures that genuine companionship and shared ideas endure, and that friendships need not be restricted before engagement.
David meets Happy Giggles and the Titmouses in Mak believe land. He sees Mama Titmouse nursing eggs in a hanging nest and learns the family helps the elves by guarding fruit from bugs. The elf and David promise to return to check on the nest.
A collage of classical quotes discusses honor, crime and law, innocence and arms, ignorance, honesty, and wisdom. Notable voices include Shakespeare Aristophanes Pope Plato Berkeley and Carlyle. The passages probe virtue and self-awareness across thinkers.
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