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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
9
This piece advises shorter women on looking and feeling taller through posture and specific leg stretching exercises. It discusses envy of beauty, social dynamics at clubs, and offers a routine: lie on a firm surface, bend knees, draw legs in, then straighten and hold, repeating to stretch leg muscles and create the illusion of added height.
In the farmhouse setting Adele Garrison unfolds tensions between Dicky, Pettit, and family. Lillian meddles, triggering introspection on loyalty, protection, and the maternal instinct amid impending travel and gossip. The narrator weighs duty against personal feelings and fears scandal.
A health column explains that heart palpitations may be functional and nervous in origin, often linked to fatigue, indigestion, or stimulants. It urges addressing underlying causes, not fearing death, and advises lifestyle changes to restore vitality and weight. It includes reader questions on gaining weight and ideal weight for a 20-year-old, with general guidance.
A fashion overview notes that long skirts remain in style regardless of width, with two example outfits illustrated. One dress uses a jade chiffon inset and brocaded velvet for a slim, dance-friendly line. the other features white chiffon velvet with seed pearl Insets forming a wider silhouette.
A reflective portrait of a man from a southern family who built a long career in New York. The piece contrasts his dignified public life with the loneliness of leaving his hometown and loved ones, as magnolia trees shade the old house and townsfolk recall his rise and distant ties.
A fragment discusses Central Africa where fat is revered and women are fed lavishly to excess, with girls forced to gain weight and lose mobility. It notes that in some regions beauty equals plumpness and exercise is suppressed to preserve corpulence.
A reader asks how to date openly while keeping a jealous young man content. Advice suggests being clear that both can see others, inviting other friends to visit, and reserving exclusive time for the fiancé when ready, with frank, respectful conversation.
A reader asks if breaking off with a fiancé who chose another is right and Annie Lauriec replies urging caution and proving constancy before marriage. The column also offers tips on overcoming bashfulness, staying informed, and notes on dowry practices and marriage expectations with regional observations.
A vintage guide outlines meat substitutes using milk butter and cheese with sample menus. It details cheese souffle custards peanut cream cheese spreads and varied milk based soups and dishes across three menus plus serving suggestions and desserts.
A menacing planetary pattern brings anxiety and possible quarrels and litigation. Neptune’s sinister sway warns of deception and subtle attacks while the advice urges quiet vigilance and self control. Those born on this day face a trying year, while a clever industrious child may invite conflict without proper training.
Grandad Weasel tells three young Weasels a vivid tale of straying from home and narrowly escaping a bird of prey. He recalls a dangerous chase, a quick bite, and a hard landing before returning home, teaching the children to listen to their mother and stay nearby.
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