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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
6
A reader shares a home remedy for dog accidents on wool rugs. Wipe up excess moisture, cover the stain with salt about half an inch thick, and let dry for a day or two. Vacuum up the salt to remove all trace with no odor. The note urges testing and keeping salt on hand for future spills.
A miscellany of household advice and fashion commentary includes salt for rug cleaning, a nod to a dog lover, clock-winding anecdotes, headache bands as retro adornment, a soap trick to stop faucet leaks, and notes on shifting hemlines and garment construction reflecting 20th century style. It references Betty Schweitzer and the National Institute of Rug Cleaning.
The 12th annual Alabama Junior Miss Pageant adopts county wide winners from Jaycee clubs for entry replacing open divisions. Contestants in Birmingham on Jan 11, 1969 compete for scholarships and the title, then travel to Mobile in May for America's Junior Miss.
The guide explains beating egg whites until stiff peaks form when the beater is withdrawn. This stage makes the mixture stand upright with peaks that do not bend or move when tilted, preventing bow movement.
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