Amusing Bible Test Outs Now History Gaffe Roundup
A reader letter quotes a Vancouver Sun Bible knowledge test full of errors with names like Noah and Joan of Ark and misdated events. The piece riffs on historical and biblical misstatements in a humorous, period tone.
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Ann Landers
Vancouver Sun
Chicago
Noah
Joan of Ark
Cleaning tips from Dear Heloise and storage advice
A reader from Grass Valley California suggests tile grout cleaning with half chlorine bleach and half water or undiluted 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, both applied with an old toothbrush and rinsed after five minutes. Also notes commercial tile cleaners as option. Another reader from Schenectady New York explains storing a garden hose by winding it inside a basket for a compact, centralized setup with the sprinkler can placed in the center. A third tip from Red Oak Texas recommends cutting steel wool pads with kitchen shears into four pieces to reduce rust and waste while cleaning.
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Heloise
Gerald Ropkin
Grass Valley
Calif
Mary Loesch
Schenectady
N.Y
Anita Haake
Red Oak
Texas
Epididymitis suspected in left testicular pain case
Reader eighty six or older reports severe left testicle pain with ultrasound ruling out tumor or hernia. Doctor suggests epididymitis, an infection, likely treated with Floxin and supportive care. Guidance includes time for antibiotics to work, athletic supporter, and mild pain reliever.
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DR. Donohue
Nevada
D.V.M
Federal
Centers For Disease Control
CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across and Down
The puzzle features clues and theme entries from the Eugene Sheffer crossword, with an across and down grid of items like Ames and Asner and various wordplay hints, including references to classic names, numbers, and phrases. The page shows a busy crossword layout with numbered clues and cryptic style hints, typical of a daily syndicated puzzle.
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Lot
Moses
Joshua
Geritel
Jesus
Mary
Salome
Harrod
Paul
David
Finkelsteins
Beltsville, Md
Middlesex
N.J
Eugene Sheffer
Ames
Asner
Dell
Ohio
Phil
Smith
Sun Devils
Harrow
ATH
Burg
Loseys
A. Sonny Ag
Nyc
Dilbert
Ene RR Re
sTiMes Ae
THE
Blondie
Loretta
Meg
Fron
Laren
Ine
Ake
Garfield
Jon
Beetle Bailey
Alice
Executive Review Committee
Tgal
T Executive Review Committee
Dorit