Chain letters illegal warn of big commissions and losses
Assistant attorney general Julian Garrett notes chain letters violate state lottery and postal laws. He cites Iowa's early supreme court ruling against a company, multiple lawsuits, and bankruptcy for Glenn Turner. The article explains variations from pamphlets to pyramid schemes, advising disposal and reporting to postal authorities.
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Julian Garrett
Consumer Protection Division
Garrett
Iowa
Supreme Court
Glenn Turner
Koscot
Orlando
Fla
Attorney General’s Office
December grocery prices push market basket up 11.7 percent
The AP market basket survey shows 14 commonly bought items rose 2.3 percent in December, raising the annual grocery inflation to 11.7 percent. Sugar eggs and frozen orange juice drove the December rise with coffee excluded from the calculations.
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Associated Press
New York
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Florida
William Cathcart
Puppet Show Seats for Harry the Wonder Horse
Seats remain for 4 15 performances of Harry the Wonder Horse a puppet show sponsored by the Junior League at McKinley Junior High auditorium. Shows run next Monday through Friday admission free. reservations with Julie Coppock at 364 2084.
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Harry
Wonder Horse
Junior League
McKinley Junior High School
Julie Coppock
Removing mattress stains and old canned goods safety tips
A consumer Q and A lists methods for treating mattress stains with detergent paste and cool water, warning old blood or rust stains may persist. It also advises inspecting canned foods for bulging lids or leaks before opening, noting nutrient loss at room temperature and higher. It covers removing masking tape from windows using alcohol or turpentine and a razor blade with care.
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B.G
Sigourney
F.M. Corning
Dyeing Bra Struggles and Colorful Patch Supply
Reader asks how to dye polyester areas like bras to tan skin tones. Mary Lou suggests rinsing in tea as an old-fashioned tinting method. The second note advertises The Sewing Corner's leather elbow patches sold with holes, plus other sewing notions and prices.
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Marylou
S.G
Hingham, Mont
M.G
14Th Ave
Whitestone
N.Y
Kleinert
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Coe College
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Indianapolis
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Anderson & Leeming
United Feature Syndicate. Inc
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