Dear Ann Landers readers share odd uses of family items
A collection of letters reveals humorous and heartfelt mishaps and views. A Spokane wife recalls her maid of honor gift turned joke when her husband used silver tongs to dispose of a dead squirrel. A California reader praises flexibility in marriage, while an EMT from Memphis pushes back on calling responders ambulance drivers.
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Ann Landers
Dirk
Ann
Spokane
Wash
Ted
California
J.D
Lafayette
Memphis
Tenn
Treat baby formula stains quickly Dear Heloise
Reader asks how to remove formula stains from clothing. Steps include soaking in cold water then using enzyme pre soak or pre-wash spray. For white chlorine bleach friendly fabrics, a mix of chlorine bleach dishwasher detergent and hot water soaks 30 minutes, repeat if needed. Also includes lint trap tip and decorative lid idea.
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Heloise
Karen L. Campbell
Strasburg
Can Vitamin B12 Pills Replace Shots for Deficiency
Dr Paul Donohue explains that intrinsic factor from the stomach is needed to absorb B12. After stomach removal, injections bypass this. In North America shots remain standard, but large daily oral doses 1000-2000 micrograms can work, nasal gel alternatives exist if pills fall short.
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DR. Donohue
S.M
North America
Sweden
CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across and Down
Crossword puzzle clues and wordplay list with across and down entries, names, numbers, and abbreviations from a puzzle page. Includes references to actors, characters, and linguistic hints across many categories.
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Eugene Sheffer
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New London
San Antonio
Paul Donohue
Oklahoma Oif
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Pinnacle
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Vanessa Sister
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Eve
Nyc
Dilbert
April
Nigel
Tara
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Leroy
Cook
Garfield
Ellen
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Ron
Ouch
Pitcher
Baby Blues
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