Sound-Off and Sales Psychology in Print
Dr Crane argues readers should freely air views on the Houston Post sound-off page. He cites editors who stoke debate, warns against misposting letters, and promotes using objections as sales opportunities. He advertises his booklet Modern Sales Psychology for 20 cents.
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Northwestern University
Today In History October 11 highlights across centuries
On this date Benedict Arnold’s colonial forces were defeated in the first official naval battle of the Revolution off Valcour Island. The world saw the first steam ferry line between New York City and Hoboken in 1811. Other notes include a 1939 trade treaty between Britain and the Soviets and 1941 Moscow evacuations as Nazi advances continued.
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Ann Landers on words and moral guidance
Readers debate semantics of terrible and awfully while Ann Landers clarifies usage and urges responsible behavior. Letters touch grammar advice, teen pregnancy, and social etiquette in a period voice.
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Ann Landers
Heloise Tips Brighten Porcelain Sink With Bleach Spray
Hints from Heloise share a simple bleach spray technique to keep a white porcelain sink spotless. The method avoids direct hand contact, reduces scrubbing time, and suggests safe spray use in a labeled bottle away from children. Other tips include hamper organization and small kitchen hacks from readers.
Crossword Clue Set Reflects Puzzle Theme
A reader presents a compact clue list for a crossword puzzle including items such as weapon, charged atom, time of life, round protuberance, mimic, child’s, beverages, poker stake, Japanese sash, and praise. The notes suggest typical cryptic or straight definitions for each entry.
Smart Repurposing of Household Items
Helen Hartman shares how she repurposes a metal thread box and a two shelf fishing tackle box to organize sewing supplies. The painted box sits by her sewing machine with colored thread grouped by shade and easy visibility.
Figuring Division Of Unseen Cards In Bridge
North and East read the unseen cards to predict declarer’s hand. The article explains defender reasoning from bidding and partner signals, using a spade lead and a king of clubs finesse to force declarer to lose exactly eight tricks.
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