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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
9
Grandad Beaver shows Beaver boys how to fell a tree and build a cozy treasure chest wigwam, guiding them to learn by doing. Mama Beaver fears her boys' lack of hustle, but Grandad helps them grow a work ethic as winter approaches.
The article describes winter hat trends with black bases accented by vivid colors and feathers. It highlights veils as scarf substitutes, silver cloth and net embroidery, tall brick felt and velvet designs, flat velvet flowers, cloth of gold toques with blue embroidery, and a wide brim with an upright willow ostrich trim in fuchsia, noting varied silhouettes for a stylish ensemble.
Winifred Black notes Mexico's president Obregon praising toothbrush and bathtub reform over 44 caliber guns. The writer wryly imagines tyrannical rule as a benevolent, yet impossible, kingdom and warns of rebellion in any nation pursuing such royal authority.
The piece imagines a king who could reshape society by banishing undesired foods books and music, transforming professions, and forcing banks to cash checks. It envisions benevolent control over education housing and industry, contrasts with democratic reality, and ends with three cheers for practical innovations like the toothbrush and bathtub idea returning from Mexico.
A survey of Greek rural lore shows fears around the Fates Moirai Nereids and the evil eye. Beliefs include feasting offerings to the Fates after a birth, shielding homes from Nereids, and reactions to the word Skordo to avert the evil eye’s harm.
A reader asks whether to date or marry a 17 year old girl. the adviser notes possible reasons to socialize with others, suggests proposing marriage if sure of true love, and answers a 20 year old man and a engaged working girl about clarifying intentions with their partners.
The letter urges a fiancée to resist other suitors to protect her fiancé's affection. It counsels honesty without complaint, encourages open talk about intentions, and predicts things will work out if she shows genuine love and confidence.
Lucrezia Bori prescribes postural correction and simple daily exercises to improve shoulder lines. She argues slouching makes shoulders round and aging, urging 15 minutes of consistent outdoors or by a window, with basic movements to straighten posture and restore youthful carriage.
Dr Robi Copeland reassures readers that wet clothes do not inherently cause illness if the body is kept warm and active after exposure. A brisk return to dry garments, thorough drying, and exercise are advised, with emphasis on drying hair and feet to prevent chilling and maintain strength.
A Home Kitchen note highlights the value of eggs for emergencies and quick menus. It lists hard boiled, omelet, poached, fried and creamed options with toast, bacon and ham. Variations include Hungarian Danish and Turkish eggs with sauces, garnishes, and hearty luncheon ideas.
The forecast notes an uncertain state of af fairs with obstructing influences hindering old interests and risky to new ventures. It advises cautious signing, avoiding irregular social conduct, and shunning financial enterprise especially for those with birthday.
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