Bridge Lessons and Finesse Tactics Highlighted in Column
The article walks readers through bridge finesse concepts using hands with ace queen and king jack holdings. It notes finesses are not gambles but methods to improve tricks depending on missing honors and suit breaks. A featured player, Miss Brash, demonstrates successful finessing to win five tricks despite potential losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auus
Fartt
Mr. Masters
Awhleh
Fiorts
Miss Brash
Dinmunitz
Practical Home Tips for Preserving Jars and Beds
A reader asks how to prevent jelly spills when filling jars using a gravy boat with a spout that fits many tumblers. Another tip suggests folding a blanket or sheet at the foot of the bed to keep covers in place, and lemon juice with salt plus steam helps remove stains from fabrics.
Columbus era deeds and colonial towns listed
The article notes Diego Velasquez leading an expedition to Hispaniola in 1512 and founding towns including Baracon Bayamo Santiago de Cuba Puerto Principe San Juan de los Remedios Sanct Spiritus and Trinidad with further settlement at San Cristobal. Danish consuls were invited to meet in Copenhagen.
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Wavana
Cuba
Legan
Christopher Columbus
Diego
la Espanola
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Diego Velasquez
Velasquez
Baracon
Bayamo
Santiago de Guha
Puerto Principe
San Juan de Los Remedios
Sanct Spiritus
Trinidad
San Cristobal
Hawit
Vacation Time Advice From a Distant Voice
A reader story advises taking vacation time with friends while keeping loyalty to a steady partner. The speaker counsels avoiding overcommitment, staying casual, and resisting pressure from a wandering vacation romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romente
Double Take
Melvin responds to a call to hurry, breaking previous tasks as a dramatic prompt unfolds. The scene centers on urgent instruction and immediate action amid a tense moment.
Postal Meeting Opens Global Postal Union Effort
Paris hosts the first international postal conference held in 1860 at the suggestion of President Lincoln's postmaster general Montgomery Blair. The gathering leads to the formation of the Universal Postal Union, aiming to curb chaotic postwar rules and red tape and to standardize international mail procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Burley
Abraham Lincoln
Montemery Algir
Universal Postel Union
Stop Me and the Punctilious Partner Duo
Fragmentary humor piece centered on USSEL GROUSE and his meticulous partner Howard Lindsay. Includes mock despair over letters and a private monument sale miscue at a Fifth Avenue haberdashery. Ends with spoof quotes about actors and a mentor teacher scolding spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussel Grouse
Howard Lindsay
Crouse
Fifth Avenue
Lindsay
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