Polly's Pointers in Polly's Pointers column tips
Homemaking hints from readers cover cleaning brass with alcohol and baking soda, drying pants on hooks, using silver polish for scorched irons, family news envelopes for sharing notices, powder in gloves to absorb moisture, knotting mop strings, and coat hanger vases to secure cemetery bouquets. Readers are invited to submit ideas for a chance at a silver dollar if used.
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Dear Kathy Privacy in a Teen Bedroom Door Debate
A 15 year old asks if she may have a private room. The adviser notes that extremes on both sides are unhealthy. Privacy is needed for study and dressing but not a permanent closed door. Families should balance independence with openness and stay connected.
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Erskine Johnson in Hollywood by Fess Parker
Hollywood writer Fess Parker reflects on Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and its creator Senator and image. He notes the show leaves Washington yet travels abroad, shaping American perception in Europe, Latin America and Japan. The piece blends humor with politics and media critique.
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South's bold five diamonds stuns West in bold sacrifice
In a nonvulnerable five diamond bid South sacrifices against a likely heart game. West doubles and leads hearts. South uses careful discard and ruffing to set up clubs and diamonds, forcing West into a doomed position. The play sequence centers on South's club ruffing and the final club to queen.
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Opposites Across Puzzle Clues
A compact clue list with opposites and related terms across forty points. Includes entries for antithetical pairs like cold and hot and terms such as ardent affection and stream in France, plus notes on places and letters that fit a themed crossword grid.
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Bridge problem: doubled 34 with spades and clubs
South holds 44 YK I97 AQ86 AK743. Double asks partner to bid if possible. West passes and partner bids four clubs. Decide the optimal call now.
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Get Yours Now From The Herald Bridge Books
The Herald lists Jacoby's latest bridge book available for 50 cents in the paper shop or 60 cents by mail.
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