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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1960
Page
6
A reader asks to solve a puzzle column titled Puzzle Lane involving CROSSWORD clues, wordplay on a writing surface and a beheading sequence, and a word triangle based on FARMERS. It notes Puzzle Pete’s claimed 11 R words and lists wordplay steps and clues for the second word triangle.
Sponge divers known as hookers gather sponges from Florida’s offshore grounds. They work weeks at sea, using shallow skin diving or deep water suits with air supplied from the surface. After lifting, sponges are cleaned. even after removal they feed the spot and new sponges grow.
A simple home activity describes building a chemical garden using coal pieces as a base, glue, and twigs as trees. Layer a slow pour of a mixture of salt water blueing ammonia over the coal, add food coloring, and watch colored crystal formations bloom in hours.
Readers named Kathy Kubala David Young Barbara Foster Peggy Ann Zarzychi Larry Cooley Randall Locke Betty Jean Taylor Amy Tokuaki Ronnie Anthony Andrea Panighetti Dale Laughlin Paulette Graczyk James Miller Janet Purkey seek pen pals. Readers may send name and address to Captain Hal per the paper.
A list of several youths with ages and partial addresses from Ohio towns including Barberton Mogadore Cuyahoga Falls Akron Mansfield and Akron 11 with ages from 8 to 11. one entry shows an invalid age field. Additional names include Lynn Mass Cecorburg Vis and Mary area details.
Outdoor Life describes a creature found in timbered mountains worldwide, about the size of a rat. The pack rat collects shiny objects such as tin or glass and leaves a small item in exchange, sometimes a pine cone, twig, or stone, as part of its peculiar habit.
Henry H. Graham recalls a camping incident where a pack rat in evergreen country swapped a missing mirror for a rock and other trinkets. He warns that valuables can vanish in pack rat country and advises extra care keeping sparkling items safe.
A vivid profile of the scissor-tailed flycatcher, a Texas native noted for aerial stunts and a long forked tail. The bird hunts on the wing, attacks intruders in defense of eggs, and perches near open fields to seize beetles and grasshoppers.
In a reader letter, Mr Info says a ten year old boy’s large appetite is normal and will increase around ages 13 or 14. The advice encourages patience and notes parental teasing as positive. Another reader asks about sleeping over at a girlfriend’s home and the advice supports staying with the host family setup and that bedding should be sufficient for a single guest.
A bright morning and a kind smile set a hopeful tone. After school, small tasks and shared moments with family make the day glad. A kiss from Mom and a prayer with Dad frame everyday happiness.
A short tale explains how the Earl of Sandwich started the sandwich by placing meat between bread. The idea spread as friends adopted the habit, and today people worldwide enjoy sandwiches of various sizes on work, school, and picnics.
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