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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
7
A wife recalls supportive loyalty from her husband as they navigate rivalry and vanity among friends. Dicky criticizes Bess Dean while the couple reflects on who truly plays fair and how affection survives social friction. Jillian seeks comfort with Madge over tea.
Describes cultural contrasts in Arabia noting differences in customs. Observes how men remove hats indoors while Arabs cover the head, mount horses from the right, and milk cows on opposite sides. Mentions footwear, head coverings, and seasonal attire as part of daily life.
A descriptive account contrasts Arab and Western customs noting script direction, utensil use, seating, dining, gender roles, and travel practices. It highlights that Arabs generally read right to left, prefer wooden utensils, sit on the floor, show deference by men, and require wives to walk behind and serve their husbands.
The piece outlines common onion varieties from Bermuda to Spanish and yellow onions, detailing best uses for relishes salads soups sauces baking and steak dishes. It notes onion juice as a substitute for raw onions in dressings and describes a traditional burnt onion sauce for gravy flavoring with steps and ingredients.
A horoscope forecasts unsettled, restless conditions under Mercury with lunar favor but mutual doubt. The piece warns against quarrels, law suits, and impulsive actions, urging firmness for those born today, while a bizarre culinary insertion describes layered crumb dishes and onion recipes to bake and garnish for business success.
NY woman Lucrezia Bori notes that housework can harm hands but simple daily care helps. Wash with a vinegar water mix, use large rubber gloves, wear chamois or cotton gloves, moisturize nightly with benzoin lotion blend, elderflower water and lime juice, and seal with gloves to maintain whiteness, smoothness, and protection.
A column urges orderly life under the mayoral example of balanced routines. It argues for regular sleep, meals, work, and recreation, warns against nocturnal excess, and links steady rest to vigor, family time, and public service, with brief reader Q and A on health topics.
Letters from readers 18 year old girls ask about engagement and marriage with two boys while living with aunt. Annie Laurie advises caution about parental figures and warns most 18 year olds are not ready to marry, suggesting patience until mature and sure of lasting affection.
Medical note suggests fallen arches may cause trouble, not rheumatism. It advises consulting an orthopedist for evaluation and treatment guidance.
Lyons velvet shines in smart topcoat design with a long waist belt effect and straight sleeves. Tassels of monkey fur fastenment the coat, with the pelt used for a high collar and trim on a black velvet turban. Green velvet offers an alternative for both coat and hat.
In a fable setting, Mother Milkweed laments her many restless children who sail away in airy ships. A chorus of animal friends, including Mr. Dee and Mr. Chippy Sparrow, debate the fate of the babies and imagine their adventures while Mother Milkweed grapples with letting go.
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