Gem of the Day sparks reader backlash and reminiscences
A reader column recalls a Will Rogers misattribution and a Will Rogers quote controversy. Letters from readers recount arithmetic mistakes about dates, discuss remarriage after a spouse’s death, and thank a columnist for guidance. The piece also notes Yogi Berra quips and a late arrival joke.
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P.S
Ann
Will Rogers
Baldwin
N.Y
San Antonio
Wiley Post
Langley
British Columbia
Salt Mines
Chicago
R&r Magazine
Yogi Berra
Snack packing and DIY tips from Heloise readers
Travel tips urge packing a snack kit for flights with cheese crackers granola bars trail mix fruit chips and water. Readers share creative uses for empty tall potato chip cans including storage for cookies spaghetti coins and yarn and suggest a spoon on pens to curb misplacement in offices.
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Heloise
Dry mouth causes and treatments in medical Q&A
Dear reader explains that dry mouth threatens nutrition and dental health. Medications such as diuretics and antidepressants reduce saliva. Sjogren's syndrome and other illnesses attack salivary glands. Treat underlying cause if possible, or keep mouth moist with water, artificial saliva, sugarless gum, and possible Salagen.
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DR. Donohue
N.M
Word Puzzle Clues and Answers From Mysterious Page
A compact set of crossword style clues and answers includes names like Annable Lee and Pinkett Smith, with references to places such as Gulf sultanate and Utah national, plus notes on dates and measurement units. The fragment hints at a mixed crossword style grid with across and down entries, several proper nouns, and scattered abbreviations.
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Ann Landers
Seattle Post- Intelligencer
Pittsburgh
Seattle
Airlines
Bly
Bernadette Charlegan
Pueblo
Cole
Dennis Dunham
la Porte
Texas
Paul Donohue
Annabe Lee
Pinkett- Smith
Verve
Owl's Perch
Rutherland
Baltimore
Rocky Newspeak
Julu's Island
Utah National
Tong
Rotary Bhanna
Ais
Nyc
Betts
the Family
Barry
Blondie
T. Limo
A Wealim
Fata
Garfield
Waent
Teppy Bears
Beetle Bailey
Baby Blues
Nerem
Lei
Bocfriend
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