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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
9
In a tense hospital night scene, Allen Drake opposes Madge joining the interview with Smith. Father praises her quick rescue of Patently. Lilian defends Madge as Drake contemplates the danger and Madge’s grasp on the code unfolds.
Mary Belle recalls her fashion choices and defends her style, noting a swing from a short skirt to a very long one as part of expressing independence. She admits anger at the term reform and reflects on being called sweet.
A reader seeks guidance on handling engagement nerves and proposing. The reply urges courage, offer the ring at the next chance, and let actions show love rather than words.
Winifred Black describes a fogbound city at dawn with glittering streets and loomingly tall figures. The fog muffles lights across the bay while streetcars glide by like ghosts and recalling a dream of daffodils from a past prison of noise.
Poetic meditation on dawn and the wind before sunrise shaping mood and hope. The narrator contrasts dimmed city lights with a fresh morning, pondering whether a new era of courage and tolerance will rise beyond prejudice and fear.
The passage describes a lively salon scene with Pam and Veronica discussing gowns worn by a guest. They note the guest's rich appearance, the gown’s flowing drift, and a joking plan about trying water jug training. The tone recalls a fashion diary among models and clients.
The column forecasts mixed outcomes for the day with potential setbacks in new projects and job security risks, while business and finances look bright. A fashion snippet features a French-inspired ensemble with rust crepe, beaver trim, duvetyn bands, bronze slippers, and white stockings with bronze buckles.
A professor discusses brain function and the soul's control of body and mind. He describes how skull injuries alter behavior and speech and how brain regions govern thought, movement, and vital autonomic actions, comparing memory to a motion picture reel stored in the brain.
The column covers cures for knock knees with orthopedic consultation, eye redness and nervousness linked to eye health, pyorrhea therapy by dentist, morning arm numbness in a 65 year old, hair loss in a two year old, jaw stiffness and facial twitching, risks of multiple head X rays, neuritis symptoms, and eyelash growth remedies.
The note advises applying one per cent yellow oxide of mercury ointment to the eyelashes each night, a beauty tip offered in a 1922 feature service.
The article recalls Philippa of Hainault, wife of Edward III, who helped defend England during the 14th century war with France. It notes Edward’s siege of Calais after a victory at Crecy and Kindle Bruce’s northern invasion threat, with Philippa mustering troops to oppose the Scots leader.
The article guides choosing willow pieces by room climate and use, noting durability and decorative painting options. It describes a modern willow room with black and gold accents, Chinese motifs, and a mix of furniture, drapery, and accessories creating an artful, home-made look.
Bobby visits Aunt Delia in India and with Squeedee explores trees for a shy tree shrew. The greenish brown creature, about fourteen inches long, prefers the mango tree over barns or houses and recalls a cousin that perished in a rat trap during a rainy spell. The two friends try to coax it back but it runs away.
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