Large Cardboard Drums Make Handy Storage
Household tips from Heloise readers cover repurposing tall cardboard drums as storage with circular covers and lamp on top, inexpensive curtain tiebacks from gold-link chains, a cozy indoors camping meal with kids, and simple kitchen hacks such as double-waxed sheet method for crisp cookies and nail polish as a sewing thimble shield. The letter-writers include Mrs. D.W.H. Mrs. Vaughn and Mrs. Glenn Koplitz, with Elaine Kopil and Bonita Jones also contributing ideas.
Buck-Passing as America’s Number One Sport
In a satirical column, Arthur G. argues that humans unfairly blame animals for moral failures. He cites hunting, animal extinction, and sexualizing animals to illustrate how people pass responsibility, noting buck-passing as a defining American habit.
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Arthur G
Dr. Crane
Arthur
Adam
Garden of Eden
Eve
Abraham
Isaac
America
Ann Landers advice column to modern temptations
A reader questions whether to return a girlfriend’s three strand pearl necklace or keep it as a gift. Ann Landers counsels giving the necklace to the husband and offering a wary alibi to avoid scandal. The page also includes parents’ clash over alone time and a nurse’s caution about excessive jewelry during medical visits.
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Ann Landers
Dauhter
Ronda
Wong
Mrs. America
Defensive Strategy For A Bridge Four Spades Challenge
West must defend four spades after a 4 hearts doubled auction. Lead the 10 of diamonds and follow with the trumping scenario. By guessing declarer's unknown cards and cashing the ace of hearts before the fourth diamond, West aims to beat the contract for 300 points rather than 100.
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Declarer
South
Insurance as Cheap Protection Against Major Loss
The statement urges securing adequate insurance to guard hard earned gains, arguing it is the most cost effective defense against substantial financial damage from unforeseen events. Regular premiums offset potential ruin by unforeseen incidents, making insurance a prudent safeguard.
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Heloise
Baby
Glenn Koplitz
Oscar
Karl Nelson
Bonita Jones
Elaine Kopil
George Crane
Dolly
Ann
R.N.G.G
R.N
Emily
Santa Claus
B. Jay Becker
North Dealer
Wists Waite
American Express
Lohe Bal
Savings and Soa
Central
S. Breiel Blvd
Association
Reykjavik
Iceland
Insurance Agency
Gordon A. Doty
Franklin A. White
DIAL
France
N. Main St
Monroe
Culligan
Meodel
Culligan Water
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