Dear Abby Letters on plastic surgery and tardiness
A reader asks about facelift hospital stay duration and longevity for a 45 year old. Various letters discuss a cosmetic query, dress envy at a club, and a friend’s chronic lateness with blunt, practical guidance.
Egyptians Celebrate New Year Cards Since Sixth Century
New Year card exchange dates to ancient Egypt with gifts and notes accompanying messages. Researchers note that tombs reveal attached personal messages on New Year gifts. The earliest holiday card appeared as a woodcut from Alexandria promising good years and God’s love as reward.
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Dear Polly Advice on Baby Sleeping and Discipline
A reader offers parenting tips for moving a baby from bed to crib, suggesting gentle lifting and timed crying it out as the baby’s cries are timed to 5 10 and 15 minutes. The letter warns caregivers to distinguish sick cries from bedtime cries and mentions using baths and carriage rides to soothe. The writer cites doctor guidance and notes potential colic or discomfort as possible causes.
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Larry
Folly
Sandra
Queen Elizabeth pay rise urged by parliamentary panel
A parliamentary committee headed by Anthony Barber urged increasing Queen Elizabeth's annual pay from 1.187 million to 2.45 million dollars, a raise of about 106 percent. The panel also proposed higher sums for Prince Philip and other royals, noting royal assets belong to the crown not the queen personally.
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Mikes
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Carrie Nation Sells Hatchet Replicas in Senate Gallery
Carrie Nation, famed prohibitionist, attempted to hawk replica hatchets in the Senate gallery as part of a publicity stunt illustrating her anti alcohol crusade. The episode drew attention to her ongoing Temperance movement activities.
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Carrie Nation
Senate
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