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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1923

Page

7

Good By By Juanita Hamel

A reflection on farewell and love written in intimate terms. The speaker questions hope and separation while imagining a future of shared life and a palace of love two rooms in size.

Doris Meets Hornbill Family In Africa

Doris visits her aunt in Africa and meets Mrs. Hornbill and her two nestling young. Squeedee uses magic to peek inside the tree hole where the hornbill brood grows. The mother Hornbill explains they will stay with their babies as long as possible while Daddy Hornbill provides food. The scene ends with Doris returning to her aunt's house.

Emething Doris Amerrye Squeedee Mrs. Hornbin Hee Mrs. Hornbill

Wisdom and folly in human nature debated

A reflective piece contrasts wisdom and folly, noting that genius often hides vanity and cheerfulness misleads. It argues trust in appearance can mislead, values self-direction, and weighs the roles of science philosophy and women's influence on moral growth.

One Dish Dinners from The Home Kitchen

A selection of curious one dish dinners with old fashioned methods and savory combinations. Granny's Purse uses tender steak oysters and a rich gravy. Goosey Gander layers liver bacon onions and potatoes then bakes with herbs. Crow in a Blanket boils chicken and rice with curry and mushrooms. Shrimp Wiggle blends shrimp butter milk and peas into a creamy sauce served with toast and parsley.

Let Me Play Valet in the Sickbed Scene

In a tense sickroom scene Madge assists Dicky after a head wound. She prepares a sterilized solution and strong coffee, while Dicky feigns patience and secrecy, later dressing his own wound and insisting she not witness the bandages.

Dicky Willy Nilly

A Family Dance Clash Sparks Father Daughter Rift

Winifred Black laments a strict father who bans new dances and jazz songs while observing his daughter at a lively supper club. The night turns awkward as the father is seen dancing with a woman who is revealed to be a painted young girl, and the daughter questions him about his partner. The piece satirically notes a mother famed for cocktails and hints at generational degeneracy.

Father Mother

We Mothers of Today and the Coming Generation

A reflective meditation on parenting and hypocrisy. The speaker questions how a mother’s habits of painting, drinking, and smoking shape a daughter’s future. A man’s free rein is questioned as inherited consequences loom over daughters from both parents. The piece invokes sowing wind and reaping whirlwind imagery to urge better parental example.

Advice to Girls on Boat Trip Courtship

A reader asks how to attract a liked stranger on a three hour boat ride and whether a first move is required. Elsie Lane replies that a man gains respect from proper introduction and that making the first move is risky. she argues against unsolicited approaches.

Annie Laurie Elsielsie

Learn to Play for Play's Sake and Relaxation

An apparent health column urges Americans to enjoy play rather than treat recreation as work. It contrasts European leisure with American seriousness, citing social scenes and suggested exercises, plus reader questions answered by Dr. Copeland about health, diet, and pediatric concerns.

Health Q and A on Tuberculosis Hoarseness and Bow Legs

Advice from a health column covers tuberculosis hoarseness treatment emphasizing absolute voice rest, fresh air, sunshine, diet, and physician consultation. It also notes olive oil massage benefits for hair and explains bow legs in adults cannot be corrected.

How to Keep Your Hands Soft and Beautiful

Lucrezia Bori shares views on hand beauty, advocating thought on hand shape and skin. A home remedy lotion using lemons glycerin rose water and eau de Cologne is described, with instructions to apply nightly to enhance softness and the almond nail shape.

Lucrezia Bori Veryone

Tomorrow's Horoscope for Tuesday September 25

Tomorrow's horoscope cautions a day ruled by lunar oppositions. Pursue affairs quietly and avoid risks in business and home matters, with heart matters likewise under unfavorable influence. Those born today should exercise careful management and prudent training for a hopeful outcome.

Crepe Frock with Tiny Pleats and Hand Motifs

The garment features a crepe fabric with delicate pleats and hand-made motifs as trimming. Gray base with a hint of yellow, and dull soft yellow accents in cuffs, neck trim, and pockets. A plush hat contrasts the cloche style with a brim that folds over on one side.

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