Dear Abby Readers Debate Ear Piercing Rules
A teenager asks about cartilage piercing despite parental objection and the mother’s belief that visible piercings look trashy. The columnist advises respecting parental rules until adulthood and notes consequences of defying them in the family context.
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Abby
Mom
Illinois
Jumble Word Puzzle by Hoyt and Knurek
The Jumble brings a solvable scramble from David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek. Readers tackle six scrambled words then reveal a humorous pun or caption. A familiar daily brain teaser designed for quick play and light mental workout.
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Jeff Knurek
Heloise Touts Vinegar To Remove Calcium Buildup
A reader from New Braunfels Texas thanks Heloise for using straight vinegar to clear calcium deposits in a calcium rich water system. The note warns not to pour vinegar on real marble and credits dad for dismantling a shower head and soaking it in vinegar to restore water flow.
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Heloise
Wherry
New Braunfels
Texas
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Audience Q&A Row
The page presents a large crossword with numerous Across clues from Imitation to Vetoed, along with Down clues including Financial wit and Lake birds. It also features readers’ letters and tips from Heloise about vinegar cleaning, pet anecdotes, moving mishaps, candle safety, and a brief market of reader interactions.
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