Masters Pulls Off Stunning Bridge Comeback
In a tense hand from a bridge column, Easley Blackwood’s five spades to the jack ten set up a dramatic sequence. Mr Masters, facing Mr Muzzy, used precise play to win 10 tricks despite two likely losers in clubs and at least one in trump, aided by a clever ruff and timing that left Muzzy puzzled and Abel quick with the summary remark that it was a lousy double.
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Mr. Muzzy
Mr. Masters
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Mr. Abel
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Practical Home Remedies From a 19th Century Guide
A reader asks how to stop eyes watering in windy weather and receives a boracic acid solution recommendation. Another inquiry covers quinces storage in a barrel with water to keep them fresh through winter. A third asks about protecting blankets from frequent laundering and suggests sewing thin muslin to the top portion to reduce cleaning costs.
Greener Thumbs finds low yard spots after rain
After heavy rain use water as a level test to locate and mark low spots in the yard. Once water soaks in, fill with soil. Addressing wet feet in plants protects garden health.
Police ratio in large US cities 1.46 per thousand
A recent survey finds that all American cities over 10 000 population average 1.46 policemen per 1 000 residents. Traffic duty personnel range from New York City's 2 253 traffic policemen to a single patrolman in nine cities.
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Chicago
New York City
Problem A Day watches race against time
Bob and Bill start at noon. Bob loses two minutes every three hours while Bill gains twenty minutes per day. They become half an hour apart at a certain true time. With adjusted rates of 23 minutes per hour loss for Bob and 5/6 minute per hour gain for Bill, the time after noon yesterday to reach half an hour apart is 20 hours.
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Playhouse
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Hoosier Playhouse
Highway Patrol
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Almost Too Easy: A Girl Seeks Attention From Boys
The piece urges women to slow their pursuit and let boys chase. It advises against constant visibility at the local bar after school, calls for less intrusive stalking, and argues that being pursued makes a girl more desirable. The narrator condemns pressuring boys and promotes waiting for mutual interest.
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