Dear Anne Hirst I am torn between love and money
A reader writes to CROSSROADS seeking guidance on leaving her gambler husband for a former lover who promises happiness if she is free. The adviser warns that wealth cannot justify loyalty and notes that a gambler rarely changes, urging reflection on values and long-term consequences.
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Anne Hirst
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Winter Lingers In Canada As Toronto Subway Flies By
In this column the author muses on lingering winter, longer days, and farm tasks. It notes Toronto’s subway operation exciting residents, then shifts to personal anecdotes about a mystery parcel, a Mrs X clue, postal rate hike debates, and tips to cope with higher stamps while preserving neighborly courtesy.
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How Can I Remove Iodine Stains Quickly
A reader asks about stain removal and quick drying tips. Finely shaved soap and cold water can lift iodine stains after a few hours. Separating washed stockings helps them dry faster. Parsley cuts best after washing in warm water.
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Belilee
Bread Dough for Yeast Buns in Historical Recipe Style
Recipe fragment describes mixing twice 2 cents worth of yeast, once sifted bread flour, mace, and warm liquid to form a soft dough. After first rise punch down, drop spoonfuls into greased muffin pans, let rise again, then bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes yields about 20 buns.
Drawing threads in hemstitching and finishing
A method asks rubbing warm fabric with vinegar dipped cloth to draw threads. A second technique suggests scrubbing with a wet brush rubbed over soap to ease thread drawing.
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