Dear Abby column letters on eggs pets weddings and manners
A reprint of Abigails Dear Abby Q&A includes a duck egg mix up from a farmer, debate over leaving money to pets with a hospital and church inheritance, a San Mateo mom seeking guidance on neighborhood kids, a man who suspects an ulterior motive at a divorcee cocktail party, and a note about gifts for a second marriage. Abby declines the animal inheritance law and offers practical dating etiquette advice.
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Abby
San Mateo
Ron
Gossip and royal mistresses in 1800s history
Betty Kelen, educated in England and at Radcliffe, writes of court life and backstairs gossip. The piece notes mistresses as a historic staple, citing Lola Montez and Ludwig I of Bavaria, who allegedly used influence while Ludwig quips to a disapproving bishop to stick with his Lola.
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Betty Kelen
England
Radcliffe
Connecticut
Emery Kelen
Lola Montez
Ludwig I of
Bavaria
Ludwig
Lola
The Time Between the Wars and The Mistresses Reviewed
Reviews of New Books cover The Time Between the Wars edited by Lewis Gannett noting Hoover era ideas and public figures like Lindbergh Brandeis Baruch Capone and Dewey quips while The Mistresses by Betty Kelen is a well prepared but less sexy historical volume about nineteenth century royal companions with vivid era personalities and social context.
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Lewis Gannett
Col. Lindbergh
Justice Brandeis
Bernard Baruch
al Capone
Huey Long
Dorothy Parker
Alice Longworth
Will Rogers
Mrs. Longworth
Thomas Dewey
Storing Wedding Gown Tips from National Institute of Drycleaning
New York advice warns that non vacuum sealed plastic storage can cause sweat moisture and mildew in gowns when temperatures fluctuate. Gowns should be aired periodically to remove moisture and relieve folds.
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New York
Tif
National Institute of Drycleaning
The Legend of the Seventh Virgin reviewed in Cornwall setting
Victoria Holt crafts a suspenseful mystery about Kerensa Carlee a cottage girl in Cornwall who dreams of access to the St Larnstons estate. The legend of six stones a dancing moonlitnuance and a seventh nun entombed behind walls frames her ascent from servant girl to lady within a convent Legends and ambitions mingle in a palatable tale suitable for readers seeking intrigue.
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Victoria Holt
Kerensa Carlee
Cornwall
St. Larnstons
Kerensa
Carrie
Durable Press Treatment Can Be Cause of Itch
New York reader reports waking with itching from new durable press pajamas. National Institute of Drycleaning labs found acid catalyst in finishes can irritate skin and form formaldehyde. Wash garment before wear to remove irritant. one wash may suffice, though itching can persist after drycleaning.
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New York
National Institute of Dry Cleaning
Institute
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