Takeout Double Tactics in Bridge Play
In a 1986 bridge column by Mr. Abel the takeout double is explored as a tool to show a strong hand while not revealing suits. It discusses how to distinguish takeout from penalty doubles, the bid sequence implications, and how partner responses influence contracts and profits.
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Greener Thumbs By Doyen Smith on Shrub Propagation
Low growing shrubs can be propagated by layering. Choose a shrub with a low branch, scrape bark from the underside, and press into soil without detaching. Weigh down with a brick, keep moist, and when roots appear cut off below the rooted section. Then plant as a new specimen.
Household tips for hair lightening and fabric care
A reader suggests a borax rinse for blonde hair using a quarter dollar sized amount in a gallon of water to lift lights without damage. A note on crinkled crepe advises rompers for babies that wash easily and require no ironing. Also included is a tip that onion juice can remove rust from tableware effectively.
A Problem A Day Third plot size from two squares
Two squares measure 7 by 7 and 17 by 17. A third plot is twice as long as wide and has area equal to both plots combined. The width is the square root of the average of 49 and 289, giving 13, and the length is 26.
Cornell Crafts Liberian Law Code At Cornell Help
The Liberian Legislature adopts a new code prepared at Cornell University with $80,000 from Prof. Milton R. Kon Vitz and a team of lawyers. Financed by the U. S. Point Four program and Liberian government, the code will be a four volume set totaling about 2,000 pages when published. Also notes on evergreen tree mite control and a prompt to use the classifieds.
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Going steady and distant flirtations in mid century letters
The column discusses long distance relationships and rules for dating while apart, suggesting daily letters, sharing experiences carefully, and agreements to avoid jealousy while maintaining independence. It contrasts staying together with potential freedom and the risks of romance under travel and social pressures.
Brownie Flash Outfit Campaign Ad Seeks $900 Weekly Return
An advertisement touts a Brownie Flash Outfit promising a weekly return of 900 dollars. It mentions hour and video snapshots and camera components, with a total price of 1253 dollars including an unspecified fee. The wording is promotional and targets broad buyers.
Emergence of new wo man movie stars worries agents
A satirical piece notes the rise of fresh female screen personalities with stage names and the idea of flashy headlines. It jokes about overnight sensations found in unlikely places and a ventriloquist who talks in his sleep. The excerpt is a Bennett Cert item distributed by King Features Syndicate from 1866.
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