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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1969

Page

8

Dear Abby Advice on High School Romance and Hippie Son

A mother seeks guidance for her 16 year old daughter who faced a breakup after her boyfriend pressed for more than she wanted. The response advises resilience and that life offers more than one losing moment, plus a note on sensitivity to friends with a hippie son, recommending not to mention him to avoid hurting them.

Abby Poly Joanie Polly Salvatore Eric

Pollys Problem Dear Polly A reader asks for home safety tips and quirky fixes

A cluttered collection of reader letters offers safety ideas and humorous solutions. Topics include child safety when traveling, marking marbles for display, using vinegar to freshen dishwashers, storing candles and flashlights for babysitters, and creative stitching to calm nerves. The tone is practical, chatty, and aimed at everyday domestic problems.

Polly Caines W. F

Loss of Hair Among Women Is Increasing

A dermatologist notes rising female hair loss and cites pills and excess male hormones as factors. Practical tips advise avoiding tight rollers and ponytails, keeping scalp clean, reducing tension, eating a balanced diet, brushing gently, and avoiding teasing to promote healthier hair growth.

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Ancient make up brushes trace to Greeks

The practice of applying makeup with brushes dates back about 2,500 years to ancient Greece. Early forms used a hare's foot set in wood as the implement.

Forecasts of illness from dream pills studied

A Soviet scientist warns that dream inducing pills may trigger serious reactions and unseen complications. After a two year study Vasili Kasatkin notes dreams could predict future symptoms but there is a lag before diagnosis, with insurance firms citing up to two months from dream to illness. Acute dysentery and bronchitis are among listed potential illnesses linked to the concept.

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Cat-suit newest pants manifestation headlines fashion shift

A fragmented fashion note describes a cat-suit as a new pants form, noting a city tailored, sports-minded era and milestones from early knitted styles to a one-piece flow. The brief mentions advertisements targeting 200,000 readers and service messaging.

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