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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1961
Page
18
Mercury is the solar system’s smallest major planet with a 88 day year and day, extreme heat up to 750 degrees and near zero temps on its dark side. It orbits 36 miles per second, lies 36 million miles from the sun on average, and shows no life due to harsh conditions.
Guess how many from eight short clues end with R. Buck, Doe and Fawn belong to this group. Polar, Brown and Grizzly belong to another. A striped cat like creature, furred and a good swimmer, a dam builder, a burrower, and dog breeds such as fox, Boston and wire-haired complete the list.
Simple method to preserve leather goods. rub a small amount of castor oil on a clean cloth and apply lightly to belts wallets book covers and other leather items. Do this every 10 days to two weeks for best condition and soft feel.
The column reveals six hidden items linked to Michigan. Lansing is stated as the capital. The second word is an abbreviation for gallon, the third is a city in Italy, the fifth refers to cuts of meat, and the sixth is an abbreviation for answer. Read the backward hints to complete the diamond.
Puzzle Pete struggles with a garbled line about Michigan and lakes. The excerpt mentions four and five but lacks clear meaning or structure.
Pen pal requests printed for readers to mail name address and age to Captain Hal. Names and addresses include comma filled list from Ohio Massachusetts New York Maine and more with ages 8 to 16. Readers seek pen pals in various states and hobbies noted.
A short verse by Frances Gorman Risser describes sending a note to an aunt with a four cent stamp but no message inside. The speaker regrets the missing line and the sealed incorrect letter.
Farmers contend with gorilla raids on banana crops in Africa. Straw scarecrows fail quickly. farmers rely on brass bands drums and metal noise to frighten the apes. Guns are avoided due to safety concerns though wounded gorillas pose danger. Continuous harassment is deemed safer than lethal force.
A writeup invites readers to start a hobby collecting metered mail stamps. It notes most U S mail passes through meters and many bear firm slogans. Collectors can bind envelopes, fix with hinges, swap stamps, and form clubs.
A home hangout tip suggests covering exposed insulated pipes in a room or recreation space with old sheet music. Use shellac to paste the sheets and apply a thin top coat for protection.
A playful verse narrates a parental scene about frogs invading the home from a child’s imagination. The mother and father react with humor while noting frogs in stew and salad, and a quirky note about tapioca glue. The piece blends whimsy with domestic chaos.
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