Polly's Pointers Dear Polly Homemaking Tips
Column of simple homemaking tips and reader ideas from Polly and contributors. Wrinkled plastic wrap straightening with warm water, quick porch cleaning with a sprinkler and broom, mitten drying on a shoe rack to save space, cutting paper edges by guiding scissors to the point, repurposing old neckties for a child, and a note inviting readers to send ideas for a silver dollar reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Ann
R. H
The
Austin Daily Herald
Modern bidding shifts from overcall strength to game potential
In a 1936 Cavendish Club hand the author contrasts old and modern bidding. West does not raise after East overcalls, but under modern methods he would raise to two spades to suggest strength and allow partner to progress to game if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavendish
West
East
State Mottoes From Across The States Puzzle
A puzzle listing state nicknames abbreviations and related clues including Hawkeye State Prairie State Beehive State and Buckeye State with various food geographic and linguistic hints across multiple numbered entries. Solutions reference state names capitals rivers and common words in a word grid style clue set.
The Mature Parent Advice on a Husband's Hot Temper
Mrs. Lawrence seeks help as her 15-year-old daughter avoids her father after a harsh insult. The columnist argues hot temper addicts cherish power, rarely regret rages, and may confess pleasure in terrorizing others. Improving family honesty is unlikely without change from the abuser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Elaine
Erskine Johnson in Hollywood guest column
Dick Van Dyke writes as a self described square reflecting on the label square in 1950s TV culture. He praises figures like Danny Thomas and Andy Griffith while defending conventional happiness and family life against antisquare dissent. He jokes about writing for Erskine Johnson and ends with a Florida Gulf Stream fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van Dyke
Hollywood
NEA
Erskine Johnson
Dullsville
Danny Thomas
Andy Griffith
Erskine
Bidding choice with three spades opened by East
In the first position South holds 44 YK I97 AQ8E6 AK743. After East opens three spades, four hearts then pass, the recommended plan is to bid five clubs. With East opening three spades, the correct action for South remains to choose five clubs, balancing risk and potential score.
Win at Bridge book offers by Oswald Jacoby
The Herald has a few more books to help you win at bridge. Jacoby's latest guide is available at the Herald for 50 cents or by mail for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Jacoby
A man over forty avoids discussing age as women over twenty one do
A brief column notes that men past forty resist revealing their age just as women over twenty one avoid discussing theirs, reflecting social restraint and privacy norms without sensational detail.
Fosse Considers Gwen Verdon Musical Vehicle
Choreographer Bob Fosse mulls an off beat musical comedy for his wife Gwen Verdon. He has thought about the theme for five years but shares few details. A dialogue collaborator and composer are yet to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen
New York
Bob Fosse
Gwen Verdon
Fosse
Also Mentioned on This Page
SOUTH
Owald Jacoby
Smith
Priscilla
Tom
Goodnek
Soliss
Rasah
Mike
State of Union
Hawkeye State
Prairie State
Hoosier State
Musteline Mammal
Autocrats
Crimson
Anathema
Gratifies
Big State
Statute
Gaelic
Bind
Sea Bird
Bellow
Chevalier
Tal
Latvia
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
MR. Gomba
Casey
Tee
Senor Tubbs
MR. Pasco
Gorry
Lima
Olson
Joint Chiefs OF Staff
Defense Department
Neatm Re. US
Porky
Whien
MR. Hartew
MR. Worth
Will
Miss Wright
Richard
Lec
TM. Roy
U.S
OFF
Muriel Lawrence
Florida Straits
Oswald Jacoby
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!