Tulip trouble and green thumb tips from weed to bloom
Last year tulips suffered fungal burn from Botrytis fireblight amid cool wet weather. Captan dusting on foliage and buds advised. overcrowding also kills blooms. Daffodils share these issues. keep foliage covered with Captan. Lettuce varieties Buttercrunch Matchless and Deer Tongue praised for flavor and heat tolerance. Hydrangea advice warns winterkill. best to grow indoors, then move outside for early summer blooms.
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Green Thumb
Green Thumb Clinic
Should a One-Year-Old Have a Family Dog
Dr William G Crook advises cautious approval for a baby to gain a puppy. A longtime family collie friend recalls gentle, well trained dogs easing tensions with children. Diseases from dogs exist but are not common, vaccination and worming reduce risk. waiting until Johnny is about three aids training and safety.
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Nancy
Johnny
Bridge Hands By Jacoby opening lead reveal
Bridge column presents a hand from Jacoby with four spades and no half measures. The auction shows West North East South with 2NT overcall and final pass. Opening lead is marked but the line ends incomplete with no contract complete.
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Jim
South
Oswald
West
Kept From Slipping Sweet Pea Vines
When a sweet pea vine becomes heavy the tendrils slip from string. Use selvage strips tied into a cord and strung from a wire to provide a rough surface for the tendrils to grip, preventing slipping and supporting the vine.
Family Scrapbook lesson on dummy play and language learning
Oswald and Jim discuss a bridge dummy play lesson and a child’s early foreign language exposure. The dialogue moves from bridge strategy to a note on the value of teaching conversational French and Spanish to Brownie and Scout groups, highlighting the benefits of early language learning and exposure to other tongues.
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Oswald
Witt
Otto J
United States
Wardrobe Hints For Travel To The Middle East
This guide advises planning a central color scheme to reduce luggage and emphasizes fashion alongside comfort for Middle East travel. It covers seasons April to November, clothing choices from spring jackets to wool for fall, rain gear for winter, and cautions about modest dress on city streets. It also recommends footwear for rugged terrain and sun protection for desert heat.
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Paris
America
Screeching Colors Gain Favor in Spring Fashion
The spring fashion notes celebrate vivid color combinations described as screeching colors, especially in print dresses and stripes. Plaids return in bright and subtle tones including a yellow plaid tweed suit and sky blue plaid, with white remaining popular for daywear and white dresses featuring varied sleeve lengths.
Brown Sets Pace in Fashion Record Pace
Brown breaks fashion pace as summer styling rises. White pairs best, but versatile colors match with Brown.
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Brown
Slender platforms define spring shoe trends this year
Fashion notes from Paris highlight slender platforms as the standout spring shoe trend. The season showcases a bubbling pace in global footwear with these airy heels dominating runways and storefronts.
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Shoe News of
Paris
Newest Handbags Richly Textured in Spring Fashion
Fashion notes a new handbag trend with richly textured materials. The item is described as small on the outside yet spacious inside, offering a stylish accent for the spring wardrobe.
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Fashion
Toothbrush Handle Repurposed as Bodkin for Curtains
A cleaning tip describes saving the hollow handle of a used toothbrush with a cut end. Cut three inches from the handle to create a bodkin for threading cord through freshly washed and ironed curtains.
Grooming tips for bad breath and portable mouthwash
A reader from Omaha asks about persistent morning taste and mint use. The reply suggests two practical fixes: carry a collapsible toothbrush for post lunch brushing and keep a tiny bottle of concentrated mouthwash in the handbag. Aims to boost confidence without chewing gum or extra mints.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Houston
Texas
Lamps that Water Themselves and Easy Outfit for Sports Fans
Lamps with plantings at their base are lovely but hard to water. A syringe tube under the shade directs water to the bulb with little effort. A bouncy sportsminded outfit features a long slimming torso, pleated skirt, matching panties, and a price tag of 142 dollars. Orders to Sue Burnett, The Troy Record, 1150 Ave. of Americas, New York, 10036, with coins and mailing costs. 1967 Spring and Summer Basic Fashion catalog available for 50 cents.
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Troy Record
Ave. of Americas
New York
N.Y
Mod fashion craze grips high school and college crowds
The nostalgic mod style from London continues to influence spring collections for students and young professionals. Khaki dacron-cotton shifts paired with checks, bright ready-to-wear lines, and European imports from England France Italy Spain showcase patterns, shapes, and colors suited to budgets. A standout rain or sun ensemble features a raisin colored coat with a chain belt and a sleeveless white dress beneath.
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Paris
England
France
Italy
Spain
United States
Grass Clippings Used For Mulch
Grass clippings should be saved and dried thoroughly before use as mulch for plants. Thick layers generate heat turn slimy and emit a bad odor. Spread them thin and dry prior to scattering to prevent smell and decay.
Ice Cream Stain Removal for Cotton Fabrics
Instructional note on removing ice cream stains from cotton fabrics. Sponge spots with cool or lukewarm water, then wash as usual in hot suds and rinse thoroughly. Provides a step by step method with emphasis on effective stain lifting.
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William G. Crook, M.D
Diadiem
Reed & Barton
SIM & CO
Breedway
St. Troy
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Ly Fashion
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Jacoby
Eddie Kantar
Los Angeles
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Gail
Pam
Celeste
Creative
Troy
SUDS
Denby
River Street
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