Crockpot Toe Tale Sparks Mailbag Outcry
Readers respond to Ann Landers on a man soaking a toe in a crockpot and other odd domestic habits. The letters mix humor and shock as correspondents share bizarre stories from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, illustrating household chaos and stubborn stances.
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Ann Landers
Stockton
Calif
Ann
Philadelphia
Garrett
Ind
Riverside
West Palm Beach
Fla
Atlanta
Chicago
Indianapolis
Davis
P.S
The
Humane Society
Little red wagon boosts home hauling tasks
Heloise readers share tips on using a child's red wagon for transport around the home, from moving water to garden debris and crafts. Suggestions include thrift buys, repainting, and repurposing a plastic pool as a dog bath. Readers are invited to submit tips to Heloise.
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Heloise
Carolyn Kolpin
Eula
Texas
Buttons
Shirley B
Ft. Myers
Fla
Understanding eccentric contractions in muscle growth
Dr. Donohue explains two muscle contraction types concentric and eccentric. Concentric shortens against gravity as in a chin up. Eccentric lengthens while resisting the descent, taxing muscles more and building bigger size. For max gains, slowly lower the weight to start position. Readers may write to River ton NJ column.
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DR. Donohue
J.J
Donahue
P.O
Riverton
Crossworlds and Clues From a Eugene Sheffer Crossword Puzzle
A compact puzzle list cites clues and answers across a Sheffer style grid. Highlights include mouse's predator, Herman Wouk subject, and Wheel of Fortune purchase with related downs and across entries.
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Mouse
Predator
Handford
Herman Wouk
Congregational Cry
Bobbsey Twin
Wheel of Fortune
Purchase
Eye (Sp
Laws
D.C. Group
Aegean Island
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