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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1979
Page
20
Dear Polly offers practical tips for brass lamp bases that are lacquered and plated, advising against metal polish and recommending dusting with a soft cloth and paste wax, plus relacquering and replating if corrosion is severe. The column also covers stain removal for driveway oil, ink on fabrics, dishwasher sorting for silverware, and clever uses for elastic from pantyhose and socks.
A dense list of crossword clues across and down including hints like Alphabet government agent Shahs country fruit pastry and many other terse prompts. Several entries reference abbreviations foreign terms and chemistry or science related words. The puzzle blends general knowledge with wordplay and requires cross checking between across and down entries.
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