Blackwood On Bridge: A Practical Card Play Lesson
Bridge columnist recounts a four hearts contract where Mr Meek overcomes misgivings to execute a disciplined plan. The North hand’s two no trump rebid anchors the auction and the defense faces danger from diamond leads and a risky queen of hearts finesse.
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Double-Take Puzzle From Bob Barnes Instructions
A daily numerical puzzle yields a fortune by counting letters in a name. Subtract four if six or more, or add three if fewer than six to get a key number. Start top-left and read letters under checked figures to reveal the message.
Are You An Old Fogey A New York pamphlet warns
The New York Committee on Problems of the Aged led by Senator Thomas C Desmond publishes Are You An Old Fogey a free pamphlet on aging. It offers an Old Fogey Test and ten common mistakes that signal slowing mental attitude with age urging active service and future planning to stay independent and happy.
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Don’t Fear Aging Learn to Embrace The Day
The passage urges readers not to fear growing old and to keep learning new things. It warns that assuming past skills are all that remain limits growth and stresses that aging is unavoidable. It ends with a call to live in the present under the motto Carpe Diem, enjoy the day.
Dear Miss Woodward Advice on coaxing a lone-wolf beau
Readers seek guidance on motivating a shy partner to join social events. The column suggests coaxing him into shared activities by offering focused attention and gentle encouragement, turning exclusive moments into opportunities for bonding and gradual social comfort.
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