Why clothing sizes add a W to numbers
A reader questions why plus sizes use a W suffix and laments stigma. Ann Landers explains that the W stands for Women, distinguishing from petites and juniors, not a judgment on body shape. A second letter shares remorse over drunk driving and vows to avoid alcohol, hoping to reduce harm. A humorous note about a name pun closes the column.
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Dear Ann Landers
Ann
St. Louis
Ann Landers
Alcohol cleans iron with rubbing alcohol and steel wool
Dear Heloise suggests cleaning an iron soleplate with rubbing alcohol to remove starch buildup, followed by buffing with extra fine steel wool for nonstick surfaces. For nonstick models, follow the care manual or call a toll free number. Consider iron cleaner as a quick alternative from grocery stores.
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Heloise
A. Jursik
Akron
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Chronic hives in a 73 year old woman may respond to H. pylori link
Dr Donohue explains chronic urticaria lasts six weeks or more and urges seeking a cause, noting antihistamines such as Zyrtec or Allegra can reduce itching. He mentions nifedipine may interfere with histamine release and that treating H. pylori with antibiotics and acid-reducing drugs has helped some patients. Chronic urticaria often resolves after two to five years.
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Crossword Clue Fill In The Blanks
A compact puzzle entry with scattered clues across grid positions. It lists numbered hints such as a five letter villain phrase and a Scandinavian capital, plus compact definitions like simile center and ground breaker.
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Word fragments yield a French phrase puzzle card
A compact word puzzle item lists numbered clues such as Chemin de and Rue de la with fragments like 34 35 36 37 seen, plus hints including Mala swan and Orinoco Flaw singer, suggesting a multilingual crossword style puzzle drawn from letters and phrases.
Let s Make a Deal Theme Sparks A World War II Movie Hint
A fragmented list blends trivia like Lets Make a Deal and a World War II film with items such as Kiss from a Rose and Jane parts, plus scattered clues including Rose s protection and a parlor piece. The jumble hints at a puzzle style rotation lasting about thirty minutes with various referenced terms.
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