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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1956
Page
5
A bridge column discusses a single hand where misuse of a known card rule led to a failed contract. The narrative centers on players Mr Abel Mr Champion and Mr Dale, detailing spade and club maneuvers and defensive reactions that balanced the play and thwarted declarer plans.
A detailed, period style exploration of bridge play and lead strategies. It discusses force balance on a lever, card lead decisions, the Rule of Eleven, and specific hands including spades and clubs. Names Abel Champion Date appear within a long narrative about correct and incorrect leads and outcomes.
The text offers quick home advice on keeping potted plants watered while away by stacking bricks in a tub with water, plus signs of strawberry ripeness describing firm bright red fruit with no green parts, and a method to sharpen a sewing machine needle by running it through fine sandpaper until sharp.
A reader asks how to handle a breakup with Doug. Elizabeth Woodward advises resisting meddling and letting him live his own life, as waiting for him back is a waste of time. The letter emphasizes independence, dating others, and avoiding claims on his choices.
Sega Smith outlines chrysanthemum care noting they are heavy feeders requiring fertilizer every two weeks until color appears, then weekly with liquid fertilizer during blooming season. Stake and tie each plant to prevent toppling as blooms grow, and provide sturdy support to avoid plants lying on the ground.
A fragmented domestic snippet discusses shellac on hardwood floors after removing slaving from floors, tanning rags regularly to wear evenly, and using milk to absorb ink stains from handkerchiefs. It also notes a statistical claim that public health cases and deaths declined in 195% due to a mass population program and mentions a price of 40¢.
Local ad highlights linoleum offered at 2.49 dollars per yard with follow up reductions to 1.39 dollars per yard and cents per yard, including an unknown quantity 659q near the display. The fragment suggests a clearance focused on flooring materials offered by a merchant.
A satirical piece titled Try and Stop Me presents a garbled limerick about waiters, a famous athletic elixir, and a private date at a late hour. The narrator, Terence O Shanmessy from Lummerick, claims a flawed chorus and a choir boss begging to turn to the light.
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