Hirsute Corpses Prompt Letter to Dear Abby
A reader complains funeral directors leave moustaches on deceased women to look lifelike and asks Abby to address the issue. Abby replies that directors aim for realism and that moustaches may appear more conspicuous in death.
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Oklahoma
P.S
Dear Abby Advice Column Snapshot
Abigail Van Buren offers readers guidance on personal relationships and social concerns in a concise syndicated column. The piece reflects midcentury values and practical, direct advice for everyday dilemmas.
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Comics and readers comment on odd home decorating choices
A letter column discusses a daughter-in-law finding clothes nailed to the floor and a reader recalling family pictures hung in a bathroom. Abby replies that decorating is personal taste and notes such galleries have been seen, urging acceptance of quirky home styles.
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Atlanta
Abby
Crossword Across Clues From a Historic Page
Readable crossword clues list includes geography coastal Maine city and Italian terms. many abbreviations and foreign words appear for various clue types. The mixed theme hints at classic puzzle vocabulary with references to publishers, calendars, and decorative terms.
Hearing aid needed for East's unseen diamonds in bridge
A bridge expert explains how misreading East's unbid diamonds changes play on a no trump game. The deal features South misfitting the heart and diamonds and South should finesse, while the daily question shows the correct bid of three no trump with 19 or 20 points in partnership. West holds the ace of hearts, and the example ends with the opening lead of two.
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West
Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Hint and Instructions
Cryptoquote daily puzzle explains substitution code where one letter stands for another. It notes A maps to three Ls and X maps to two Os, with single letters and punctuation guiding decoding. Each day uses a different cipher mapping.
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