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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1971

Page

7

Polly and Polly One Cold Day In The Recliner

A child enjoys a warm recliner after shoveling snow. another girl copies the idea with her feet in a hair dryer bonnet. A reader asks how to mark quilt blocks so markings do not show when finished. Florence and Annie share needle and baste methods to hide designs and transfer patterns without visible marks. Ginda notes practical uses for under beds to hide junk.

Polly Joyce J. H Florence Annie

Polly’s Problem Dear Polly

Readers pose two questions. Shirley seeks help shortening a crocheted dress without unthreading yarn. A working housewife shares a time saving bathroom cleaning routine ending with soaking in bath oil.

Polly Shirley

Polly Advice And Handy Household Hacks

A Polly column offers home care tips from readers. A note describes using dishwashing liquid and scouring powder for tough hands care, followed by warm water rinse and lotion. Another tip suggests tucking a paper clip under a tape roll edge for easy access when wrapping packages.

Polly Emma

Sticky vinyl folding door query from Mrs W S

Dear Polly T readers offer cleaning tips for a vinyl folding door that has become sticky. Lint clings to it and washing with soap and water fails. Suggestions welcome to restore smooth operation and remove residue.

Polly

Dear Polly Advice on reusing dresser drawers for storage

A reader suggests keeping shallow drawers when disposing of a dresser. The drawers fit under a bed and offer extra storage space. The note adds guidance to align knobs toward a specific orientation.

Polly

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