Dear Heloise and Readers on Household Hacks
Hints cover use of cereal boxes as drawer dividers, a syrup recipe to stiffen crocheted doilies, single cup coffee in a full pot myth, and Dr Donohue on back pain. The letter from Lois Echard outlines a starch syrup method while Allison Addison shares vanity drawer organization tips and Phyllis Ullman notes coffee brewing confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Allison
Addison
Texas
Phyllis Ullman
Seattle
Wash
Helium balloon hazard and heartfelt reader notes
Dear Ann Landers explains that inhaling helium from balloons is usually harmless in small amounts but can cause serious harm from tanks or prolonged use. The column also shares a heartwarming thank you from Janet in N C about soldiers and a budding marriage, plus a note of gratitude to a postman and a quip about income tax transforming liars into golfers.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Florida
Earl Siegal
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Benjamin Emanuel
Chicago
Persian Gulf
Janet
N.C
U.S
Russell
Jeannette Wein
Forest Hills
N.Y
CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across and Down Clues
A crossword puzzle page by Eugene Sheffer with across and down clues. Entries include television and music references such as Hud Oscar winner and McEntire. The grid spans diverse wordplay from public figures to places and common phrases.
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Calif
Singer McEntire
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lois Echard
Genoa City
Wis
Eloise
Keato
Billy
Blondie
Cee
Tee
Ag DE
You
Garfield
Boson One
Eetle Bailey
Beetle
Calvin and Hobbes
Sola Atinat
Mrs
Tim Clovia
He’ Raontedl G
Pon
The
Police
Paul Donohue
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Eugene Sheffer
Eventual Sure
Claiborne
Fashion
Coventry
Central Line
Gallet
La-La
Claus
Bolivia
Nyc
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