Absent-minded husband ends affair and vacation plan dispute
Abigail advises the stay-at-home wife to demand his pledge or leave. A reader planning a camera focused Western Parks trip seeks balance between his hobby and family needs. A widow questions hostess collected costs at a party.
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Abby
Western Parks
Father
Lameness and Claudication Causes and Remedies
Medical overview explains lameness as intermittent claudication from restricted blood flow and possible calcium and magnesium shortages. It notes emotional tension, physical therapy, and, in severe cases, drugs or vascular grafts. mentions Dacron replacements and elastic stockings in treatment context.
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Abby
Buerger
Sion
South
West
Bridge by Oswald and Jacoby Send Questions to Dr Ad Delman
A note from The Gazette invites readers to send their bridge questions to Dr. Ad Delman, with Oswald and James Jacoby credited for the bridge guidance. The item reflects a syndication style query column and reader engagement.
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James Jacoby
Dr. Addelman
the Gazette
Cheese Snacks Are Nutritious and Easy Ideas
A vintage note promotes cheese snacks with simple serving ideas. It suggests pairing cheddar with crackers or apples, softening cheese with butter, layering meats with cheese, and making canapes with gruyere and liverwurst. The guide promotes variety and easy textures for family snacks.
Card play analysis sparks debate in bridge discussion
Hast held back his ace avoiding the nine block while signaling strength with the six. Jim notes the move defies a key defensive principle to signal with the highest spare card and suggests the seven should have been played. Oswald adds that West’s expertise masked the error as South won the trick.
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Jim
Oswald
West
South
Ground cover options for lawns and plant care tips
Dear Polly presents advice on using ivy pachysandra and periwinkle as lawn ground covers, with planting spacing, mulch, weed control, and watering guidance. Includes a card game anecdote and home tips about bottle cleaning and toy safety, urging readers to submit ideas to The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Polly
Ruth
South
G. Fast
Mgr
Landscape Dept
Ted
West
Jim
Dear Readers Message About Weather Friendly Nursery Advice
A Pennsylvania reader notes climate differences affect nursery guidance and urges readers to consult a local nursery for weather related variations. The reply from Polly suggests a method to clean baby bottle brushes using common household items.
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