Reader letters rail at ads and slogans in late 20th century campaigns
Dave Barry cites reader responses critiquing commercials from Special K to WalMart and beer spots, with commenters lampooning product reveals, repetitive radio spots, and cliches. Subscribers vent about helicopter ads and misleading depictions, while a reader signs as Flat Foot Sam offering a Coke parody.
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Alyssa Church
Andy Elliott
Michael Howard
Seattle
AJ. VanHorn
Kathy Walden
WalMart
Wal-Mart
Sam
Road Kill Field Trip Highlights Cordele Wildlife
A teacher recalls a field trip observing dead armadillos and snakes across Cordele streets. The group notes a six foot gray rat snake near a patrol car and a corn snake near the van windshield, learning about roadside biodiversity and Cordele’s small police department.
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Cordele
Northern harrier sighting on wooded street raises questions
A field observer notes a female northern harrier on a wooded street, unusual for the marsh hawk which normally hunts over fields and marsh edges. The bird shows more white on the breast, suggesting maturity as a female northern harrier.
Crossword Puzzle Solution List
Solution page enumerates clues and answers for a New York Times style crossword with many entries including names, places and terms across diverse categories. The puzzle references Sard Silvestri and includes theme clues and a long list of labeled entries for fill.
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New York Times
Sard Silvestri
Blue Eagle
Kingdom of Mines
Columbia
Missouri
East End
Jelly Ingredien
Western Airlin
Emma Lazarus
Japanese Kokeshi dolls sought for expert advice and sales
Reader asks where to find information on Japanese Kokeshi dolls, offering a color photo and questions to expert Michael Ayervais. Advertisement details a $50 publication featuring Ningyo dolls, plus listings for stein auctions and silver repair services by Ciske and Dresch, with contact information and a historic health toast inquiry.
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Michael Ayervais
E. 57Th St
New York
Ayervais
Germany
Andre Ammelounx
Ciske & Dresch
Paramount Parkway
Batavia
Agnes
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