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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
6
In a reader tip, a first grade teacher solves a common kid problem by turning a clean half gallon milk carton into a cage. Cut away two sides leaving top and bottom connected, insert into an old nylon stocking, use the carton top as a trap door, place grass and creatures inside, then tie the stocking end to secure the critter.
A vintage style ad notes New Women’s Sizes 34 through 48 for pattern 472 with 40 inch bust size 2% yards of fabric. Prices listed for patterns and special handling plus a free pattern offer. Also promotes sewing books and a household tip for quick hand cleaning using diluted detergent in a bottle. Letter of Thought by Mrs Kosban offers practical travel cleanup idea.
Puzzle phrases include across clues and scattered solutions such as Intimidate and Inlet, with a long reader letter from Heloise about storage, marriage plans, bedding colors, and china patterns. The piece blends puzzles, unrelated word fragments, and a personal advisory note about homemaking and finding a spouse.
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