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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1979
Page
5
A husband and wife spar over handwriting while discussing National Handwriting Day and a proposed humor column about legible writing. They joke about one another’s penmanship, misread numbers, and a plan to push a future observance to June 14.
Betsy B. in Birmingham asks for babysitting rules. Abby offers practical guidance on pricing, safety, prejob checks, contact details, and incharge precautions, emphasizing verification, supervision, and parental instructions. It stresses safeguarding children, avoiding strangers, and using phone/medical info, with a note of credit to Capt. H. C. Salter Jr. for the tips.
A look at the common cold its high costs to the economy and schools and the mixed effectiveness of remedies. Experts note January and February peak absences from colds while families seek rest fluids and careful hygiene amid persistent questions about over the counter medicines.
An article reviews the futility of most cold remedies, noting no product prevents or cures the common cold. It outlines placebo relief, limited value of fixed combination products, and the lone justified ingredient aspirin. Practical care includes rest, moderate decongestants, vaporizers, fluids, and comforting hot drinks.
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