Last Words of Farragut and Lee Salute a Century On
A brief note recalls the final utterances of Admiral Farragut and General Lee in 1870. Farragut at Portsmouth naval yard whispered this is the last time I shall ever tread the deck of a man of war while Lee, dying weeks later, spoke Tell Hill he must come up to guide troops.
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Patchwork jeans and home organization tips from Heloise
Readers share thrift minded hacks from 1970. A mother patches knees with crease matched patches ironed on to keep jeans neat. Other tips include using a pizza cutter for fudge, a broom holder from a soda case, pants kept creased in drawers, and jars stored with lids side down for visibility.
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