Society Columnists

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pair up contract, ‘Dead at 17’

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: You recently printed a “Contract for Drivers,” by


HELOISE: She bakes birdseed to kill the germs

Dear Heloise: Years ago, a friend said to put birdseed in the oven for 30 minutes at a low


HELOISE: Hints may help you to avoid a tragedy

Dear Heloise: I just heard a story of another infant forgotten and left in a parked car all day,


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Family’s bigotry poses a problem

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a white male and have fallen in love with an


HELOISE: Samples add nice scent to old books

Dear Heloise: I use the perfume samples in magazines for bookmarks. I cut down the length of the


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Getting informed about herpes

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Would you please give your readers some


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Elderly mother’s comments are rude

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mother is in her late 80s and is becoming


HELOISE: Pancakes go from frozen to fresh again

Dear Heloise: My husband makes pancakes and waffles for the household. We always have a few left


HELOISE: Ask doctor before stopping your meds

Dear Heloise: As a nurse, I have become very concerned about lawyers advertising lawsuits against


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Marriage is getting worse, not better

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been with my husband for more than 25


HELOISE: Keep list of library books to avoid fees

Dear Heloise: My husband and I are both avid readers and get a lot of books from the library. I keep


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Stepkids will needs extra love from her

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: When I married my husband, I suddenly became a full-


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Medical history is vital for teen

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My daughter will soon be 16. Her father and I never


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Tobacco pushing still hooks teenagers

Dear Annie: Adults are supposed to set a good example, but I can’t go anywhere without seeing adults


HELOISE: Want a pet? Consider a fun-loving hedgehog

Dear Readers: Have you ever considered getting a hedgehog as a pet? These adorable, pleasant-