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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1929
Page
9
Winifred Black notes a New York and Chicago trend where young men rate women by brains, wit, and character, placing them in A to D classes. The piece critiques beauty obsession and suggests men seek hard to obtain, intelligent partners, while flappers favor brains and status over looks.
A brief historical note references Speak up Chicago and Copyright in 1929, highlighting a classification discussion from a Newspaper Feature Service. The text hints at a young man not pursuing money within the same context, signaling a focus on opinion or policy framing rather than a concrete event.
The column notes a day of possible sudden change in employment contracts and environment with future benefits for those cautious about fraud. Domestic matters and birthdays bring interesting prospects, while negotiations with large corporations require vigilance against duplicitous agreements. A child born this day may be versatile and rise to public service, but beware sudden attacks on integrity.
Mary recounts a dangerous confrontation with a cabaret dancer and Noel's blackmail threat. Mary insists Noel will be arrested if harmed, while Auntie Madge weighs Hugh Grantland’s fate and Leslie’s role. The scene ends with Noel’s ominous warning and a threat of arrest.
A New York dining note praises plain food enhanced by small touches. Harmonious decor and thoughtful accompaniments elevate simple meals with sauces like horseradish cocktail, caper white sauce, and citrus lemon notes.
A host of greens and vegetables are suggested for decorative and flavorful garnishes. Lettuce, parsley, asparagus tips, green pepper rings, mint, pickled walnuts, gherkins, olives, jelly cubes, and cream cheese balls offer color and texture. The author notes the visual appeal and nutritional value of these accompaniments for meats and salads.
Seen on Fifth Ave Louise Duntley notes evening wear trends bright gloves and matching slippers in red green and blue. A white panne velvet gown with a satin lined coat wows, while French designs feature epider bows and contrasted trims.
Temple Manning guides a compact tour of Canton’s highlights including the Temple of the Five Hundred Genii and the City of the Dead. He notes the elaborate funeral rites in Canton and describes Shameen, the European-dominated enclave with restricted access for locals.
A medical column by ROYAL S. COPELAND discusses rickets caused by diet and modern living, noting geographic prevalence and the impact of sun exposure. It describes symptoms, affected groups, and remedies including nutrition, cod liver oil, and fresh air, with Q A samples on ideal weights and foods.
A confused reader asks how to handle an engagement where the partner flirts with others and withholds kindness. Peggy counsels a frank talk and, if the partner stays unkind, to end the relationship. The column also notes legal age questions about marriage without parental consent in several states and suggests consulting a lawyer for precise answers.
A scrambled clipping mentions a sudden shock killing hundreds of oyatera birds at 3,000 feet, airmen sighting Manx women voting on equal terms for ten years, flowers failing to thrive in America, smallpox deaths in England, and Manx tails in demand among Americans risking a shortage.
A childlike fable unfolds as Knarf and five shadowchildren seek ink to finish a composition. They borrow ink from a squid, triggering a magical dive under the sea where a blot smears Knarf. He returns inkless, forcing a new draft and a soggy aftermath.
OU will need two or three pairs of stunning shoes to match new Fall costumes. Three models are shown: a one-strap black suede shoe with narrow patent bands, a brown suede sports shoe with brown kid trim and side perforations, and a dark brown suede and kid T-strap with a triple centre strap.
A compact collection of aphorisms and quotes by Churchill Southey and Von Salis. The verses explore memory in war and peace, the nature of fame, and the call to the silent land.
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