Dear Heloise Answers Home Care Tips and Quick Fixes
A reader notes using an inverted glass pie plate as a dumpling lid to retain steam. Others suggest inexpensive curtain clips to vent rooms, adding milk to mayo for dressing, taping bags for lids, and using red food coloring in cherry pies.
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New Needlecraft Pattern 735 for Quilted Pillows
Advertisement for luxury pillow making featuring stitching options in taf fetty or cotton. Includes pattern 735 with transfer directions for two quilted pillows, mail order details to Laura Wheeler Middletown Ohio Journal Needlecraft Dept. plus handling charges. Also promotes 1962 Needlecraft Catalog with free patterns and a 25 cent request.
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Tower Bridge to be replaced with Thames tunnel plan
London officials announce replacement of Tower Bridge with a tunnel under the Thames. Transport Minister Ernest Mariples says the lifting spans obstruct traffic. The bridge near the Tower of London cost 2.8 million dollars and marked Victoria era jubilees.
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Keep Sponges Fresh by Cold Salt Water Soak
Household sponges stay fresh when soaked in cold salt water occasionally. This simple tip helps prevent odor and mildew by inhibiting bacterial growth.
Outdoor Smoke-Cooked Dinner Ideas and Weekend Turkey
The article explains smoke cooking on a patio with a portable outdoor grill and an all aluminum unit. It covers fuel in the bottom, wood smoke for flavor, and a rack with a heat retaining cover. A Sunday menu features a home smoked boat turkey with a mandarin orange pan sauce and a tangy Oriental sauce recipe for basting.
Back Pain Relief Through Simple Safety Exercises
A newspaper column outlines easy daily exercises to strengthen the back and abdomen and relieve chronic lower back pain. It stresses regular light activity, proper chair and desk setup, and medical advice before starting.
Artistic twists for summer drinks and garnishes
Summer beverages shine with simple garnishes. Prepare extra ice ahead and freeze coffee cubes for undiluted chill. Try lemon peel twists, mint sprigs, and floating fruit for visual appeal. Includes lemon strawberry and frosted fruit frappe recipes with steps and yields.
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