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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
7
In a fable like tale Willy Bee and his fifteen lazy brothers scorn labor, choosing singing over honey gathering. Their mother warns that work must accompany song, and after no honey arrives they are sent away, learn hardship, and Willy is left alone when a bluejay ends his buzzing.
Adele Garrison reflects on marriage as a challenging ascent shared with Dicky. She recalls their honeymoon’s bright climbs and the current rocky passages, including the kidnapping scare, Grace Draper’s escape, Junior’s recovery, and Lilian Underwood’s convalescence. Dicky vows to be more domestic and attentive, signaling a new phase in their life together.
A sketch of 18th century London theatre contrasts David Garrick’s natural acting with Dr. Samuel Johnson’s disdain for the arts. Johnson mocked acting while praising Garrick’s fame, and a Boswell dialogue notes Johnson’s manner after a ghost sighting, underscoring rival reputations in Garrick era.
The article notes shifts in dining etiquette and table settings, with serving moved to the kitchen and a focus on up to date tableware. It describes service plates, bread and butter plates, various dish sizes, and the use of Sheffield plate for silver and vegetable dishes. It highlights revived china designs, breakfast trays, and willow trays with colorfully tiled bottoms.
Winifred Black notes a 1921 trend of hiking and camping replacing formal seaside and ballroom scenes. Young people flock to woods and beaches for simple, healthy fun with friends, finding freedom from fashion and rigid proprieties.
A diary of a fashion model describes an evening at a new play with sketches of a dinner frock in black velvet. The longer skirt and uneven hem are noted as stylish features, with praise for the collar and shoulder detailing and predictions of skirts staying long for evening wear.
A 19 year old writes about ending a three month relationship with a 31 year old admirer. The reader seeks tactful, gentle guidance to stop him from visiting while avoiding hurt feelings. The reply suggests kindly stating you have reassessed and prefer not to monopolize his time, while remaining friendly and social with others.
Health guidance outlines a full daily diet for a 12 to 18 month old, stressing high quality, properly cooked foods and regular feeding times. It details a sample schedule with cereals, milk, bread, eggs, vegetables, broth, custard, and gradually added solids, plus warnings against careless preparation.
The horoscope warns of delays anxieties and disappointments due to lunar influences and unsettled finances. It advises strict attention to affairs and cool judgment, avoid change, and prioritize health. Those with birthdays may face a year needing careful management of interests to overcome threats. A child born today should be trained in patience fortitude cheerfulness and optimism.
This fragment discusses consulting a doctor for intestinal trouble and sleep issues in babies. It advises outdoor exercise, regulating reading, and monitoring nervous symptoms. The text notes a fourth of seven installments from 1921 on baby care and feeding.
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