Expense and gift ethics in a mailbag column
A reader shares an expense ledger involving a stenographer and gifts, prompting hints at improper use of funds and workplace relationships. Another letter asks how to cope with unwanted gifts, arguing from a values standpoint about gratitude and self esteem. The column closes with a humor quip about orthodontia and spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
H.R
Sugar Land
Texas
Sugar
Self
Dorothy
Dotty
Indianapolis
Framed birth certificates as keepsakes spotlight
Dear Heloise suggests placing birth certificates in a Sky 7 inch frame for safekeeping and easy access. Readers share similar practices saving certificates for children and gifting framed copies when they leave home. Also includes quick tips on buttons nails trash and socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Iris Kuhr
Malta
N.Y
Do Antibiotics Affect Birth Control Pills
Dr. Donohue notes that reports of antibiotics interfering with birth control pills have circulated for years. Some antibiotics like ampicillin, tetracycline, and sulfa drugs are cited as offenders, but evidence is mixed. For safety, use backup contraception such as condoms during antibiotic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Donohue
E.B
Word Puzzle Clue Solve The Mixed Word Grid
A compact puzzle list presents a series of short clues and answers ranging from Greek letters to common phrases. It includes items like Drome, Abner, Spindle top spill, plug stopper, and various descriptors, asking solvers to fill in the blanks across a themed grid with cross references.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Friendswood
K.C
San Antonio
P.S
Bettie Moulton
Tuscola
Ruby Gardner
Houston
Paul Donohue
Donahue
P.O
Riverton
Eugene Sheffer
Spreadeagle
Capital of
South Dakota
Anything But That
Comic Costello
King Jones Sealm
Auto Ad
Gonfalon
Loony Louis
Pele
Intention
Abner
Ter
Nyc
Baby Blues
THE
Om Team
Dus
Couten
Blondie
Leroy
Garfield
Tim Danes
Beetle Bailey
Anon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!