Finding treasures amid garage sale trash and junk
Antiques dealers insist garage sales can yield hidden value. Experts like Stuart Whitehurst of Skinner Inc. cite affordable items such as padlocks and early photos that resell for hundreds or more. Larry and Carol Wenzel of Ambiance Antiques in Bergenfield say provenance via a story can boost value, with unsigned pieces still potentially desirable.
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Catherine Holahan
Hackensack
N.J
Stuart Whitehurst
Skinner Inc
Boston
PBS
Antiques Roadshow
Whitehurst
Larry
Carol Wenzel
Bergenfield
Alcatraz Prison
Carol
Calendar of events in Cedar Rapids and beyond
Community calendar items list events in Cedar Rapids Elkader Iowa City and surrounding areas. Activities include fairs, pageants, fundraisers, markets, library programs, tastings and city meetings with times and locations.
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Mannty
the Gazette
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Willow Creek Park
Iowa City
Iowa City Public Library
S. Linn St
Beems Auditorium
Cedar Rapids Public Library
First St
Old Cherry Hill Park
Cedar-Rapids.org
Jeff Andrews
Central Park
Washington
Iowa
the Drellingers
Chauncey Swan Park
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Sharing Intimates Sparks in Long Marriage
Dear Abby answers readers on two topics. A wife describes her 30 year marriage where her husband enjoys cross dressing and they report improved sex life after shopping together for panties and nightgowns. Abby notes the husband is a transvestite and urges acceptance. A divorced mother proposes an unconventional living arrangement with ex husband and his wife to co parent and live together for their two children. Abby questions feasibility and cautions about introducing another man.
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Abby
Florida
L.C
Missouri
S.C
Understanding Fatty Liver Causes and Treatments
Dr Donohue explains non alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to overweight high triglycerides diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Weight loss lowers liver fat while diet medicines and sometimes biopsy assess damage and guide care. Alcohol avoidance is required for all fatty liver conditions.
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North America
Toffee Cookies Bite the Dust
Heloise explains readers questioned her mother’s Toffee Cookies recipe retesting the dough with water and fats. She notes bacon fat fell out of favor and plans to retire the recipe from the column.
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King Features Syndicate
Heloise
So Many Wrinkle Creams Do Any Really Work
Skeptical writes about wrinkle creams and asks if any work. The adviser praises EBS Facial Dream claiming antioxidants and hydrators reduce wrinkles and crow's feet, cites testimonials and a toll free number, and suggests buying at JCPenney with additional age spot products.
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Donna
Skeptical
Sacramento
EBS
Oregon
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Dennis the Menace
Dude
Arleene Kobra Lincoln
Ad.com
Collectibles
Vensack
Clark Gable
Joan Crawford
Clayton County
Elkader
OUT & About
Old Creamery Theatre
Price Creek
Amana
Oldcreamery.com
Farmers Markets
Noetridge Farmers Market
Collins Road
Council Street
Marion Farmers Market
East End
Seventh Ave
Hiawatha Farmers Market
Guthridge Park
Iowa City Farmers Market
Chauncey Swan
Dear Abby
P.O. Box
Los Angeles
Dr. Donohue
Orlando
Paul
Heloise.com
DaNy Nonm
Ebs.com
Jcpenney
Heldfond
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