Dear Polly Pointers on Velvet Art and Warm Weather Care
Mrs H S recalls a velvet picture split after cleaning and using tape on back. Estella’s fix, with shift lining and stiff card board, keeps the break discreet. A reader suggests washing corduroy, others describe a thermometer holder made from a prescription bottle with alcohol saturated cotton.
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Aggressive play in a bridge hand from Oswald and Jim Jacoby
Oswald and Jim Jacoby discuss a Eddie Kantar hand where declarer faces a choice to throw a loser on a loser at trick two. They analyze diamond early leads, potential ruffs, and how different lines affect the contract. They note a possible East West setup and contrast four spades versus five diamonds as a practical bid.
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Almanac Facts Snapshot of 1969 World Almanac
A brief World Almanac Facts feature outlines key numbers and events for 1969, highlighting notable statistics, demographics, and global topics gathered by the World Almanac team. It provides concise, period-voice data points for readers seeking quick reference.
Swift skimmer by Anne Adams pattern catalog tease
Ad previews for patterns and sewing books from Anne Adams Laura Wheeler The Austin Daily Herald list pattern numbers and sizes with prices and mailing details plus needlecraft catalogs with items like Instant Sewing and various quilting books. It invites readers to send pattern numbers names addresses and ZIP codes to receive catalogs and patterns.
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