Dear Polly Pointers and Practical Household Tips
A collage of reader notes and tips offering practical advice for daily chores and etiquette. Polite fixes for shaking hands with arthritis, keeping children from fighting with nickels, marking towels, removing paint smells from glasses, reusing lipstick applicators, stair safety tips, repurposing sterilizers for corn, and a corduroy waistband hack to keep shirttails tucked in.
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Polly
Elsie
Uear
Elaine
Bridge misstep sparks discussion on Blackwood and slam bids
The column analyzes a bridge hand where North overreached with a strong hand and forgot about possible aces. It notes players’ sympathy yet urges caution, explaining Blackwood as a tool to avoid bad slams and the perils of rushing to a slam without proper signaling.
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North
Easley
West
Bridge bidding puzzle in high card mix
In a bridge hand West North East South, dealer South holds AQ87 T WKI4 O32 BKIKS. After double by West and pass by North, you, South, pass with a weak hand. The optimal action is to pass since you lack sufficient strength for a bid.
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West
Fall Fashion and Beauty Trends Highlight Subtle Color Shifts
The piece notes fall makeup avoiding heavy 1940s looks, favoring vibrant yet subtle color. It cites mono chromatic eye color, mascara in blues greens greys and plums, diverse blush shades, pastel eye tones, and lightweight application for a lifted glow. It also covers skin care tips like moisturizing and refrigeration to preserve products.
Dear Polly Reader Seeks Bottle Reuse Donation Ideas
A reader asks for practical uses or organizations that would take donated gallon plastic water bottles. She notes about 100 bottles stored under her house and seeks suggestions for repurposing or charitable donation options.
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Polly
Susan
Request to Send Dollar for Jacoby Modern Book
A reader asks to mail one dollar for the Jacoby Modern book to the newspaper’s address at P O Box 489 Radio City Station New York New York 10019. The note specifies sending to Win at Bridge c/o this paper.
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Midtown Station
New York
N.Y
Jacoby
Bridge
P.O
Radio City
Birthday Astrology for Virgo to Leo Today
Virgo to Leo daily horoscope segment presents personality insights for born today individuals and a series of September 13 zodiac readings. It outlines moderation in life and friendship, then provides sign by sign guidance from Virgo to Leo with notes on mood, decisions, and personal growth.
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
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California
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Germany
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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SOUTH
H&r Block
Stella
VIRGO
Capricorn
Hugh Davies
Pharmacist
Constellation
V.V. Shopping
Northside
Teleprompter
F.C
Channel 7
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