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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1923
Page
9
A morning tale features Dotty awakened by a tiny cricket elf on a peach tree. The elf sings and urges Dotty to leap from bed and dress quickly, promising a day full of fun. Dotty tries the plan and finds it works, transforming her mornings. ©1923 Newspaper Feature Service.
A narrative page features Leila and Katherine’s hospital dilemma with Alfred, Dicky, and a playful exchange about deduction. The scene unfolds with tea plans, misdirections, and light family banter as they maneuver toward a hospital visit.
Leila worries about visiting mother in the hospital while Kathrine’s ruse to keep her away is nearly uncovered. Dicky orders tea avoidance as the group plans an early dinner before the hospital visit. Leila’s mood lifts with Alfred’s care, yet the narrator fears his fidelity.
The article notes that English travelers misname European cities, such as Paris as Paree, Munich as Muenchen, Vienna as Wien, Florence as Firenze, Leghorn as Livorno, and Warsaw as Vasovia, due to English pronunciation and spelling habits from Grand Tour era diaries.
Dr. Roy S. Copeland warns that acute catarrhal bronchitis is common in cold weather and can follow nasal illness. He explains catarrh as inflammation with excess mucus and notes risk of pus formation if untreated. He urges prompt medical attention and general vigilance to protect breathing passages.
An advice piece urges women to battle blackheads and enlarged pores with daily facial care. It prescribes a regimen using a camel hair brush, soda in warm water, mild soap, and a boric acid lotion on hazel distilled water, plus rest and proper sleep to prevent sallowness. It warns against squeezing blackheads due to permanent skin damage.
Jeannette Young Norton presents holiday confections from simple home methods. Recipes include Black Walnut Delights Molasses Cocoanut Candy and White Fruit Cake with directions for boiling, beating, and shaping in buttered pans.
A reader asks if a disabled eighteen year old should be ashamed or ignore taunts. The response urges self acceptance, finding purpose, and rendering joy to others, noting beauty exists and inner strength matters. It also covers questions on escorts home, dating frequency, and acceptable gifts from non-engaged suitors.
A young man, wealthy from an expected inheritance, asks how to handle his engagement after his fiancée socializes with two former callers. An editor advises honest talk about boundaries and fairness, urging her to respect his wishes if she truly loves him. Letters on feminine topics are welcome for future columns.
The Toronto Public Library now holds 3 715 engravings prints and paintings detailing early life in Canada. In 1922 the library lent out no fewer than 1 970 000 books to borrowers. The text notes the first British ambassador to the United States arrived in Philadelphia in August 1791 and met President Washington after eight years postwar.
The forecast notes a possible sudden change involving travel that should bring advantage, advising restraint in speech during Thanksgiving celebrations. It cautions against litigation and bitter talk, urges smooth writings, predicts a year of changes for birthday individuals, and warns a child born today may be clever yet restless without proper training.
A reader reports wrist trauma leading to possible nerve pressure and finger weakness. The response advises neurological examination to identify the cause and guide treatment, plus guidance for dry hands suggesting nightly cold cream and further evaluation.
An article describes a thin season fashion item noted for its charm and modest fit. The dress features baby blue fabric over silver cloth with a wide inset of silver lace at the waist and a beltless neckline and arm holes.
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