In a message dated 96-10-22 01:40:10 EDT,  Gerry Visal wrote:
 
<< I bought some canning jars at an auction to sell honey in, and the
 lady had stored them with the lid rings left on, which left some rust
 stains on the glass in the lid thread area. >>
 
     Try SOS or Brillo pads, or an abrasive sponge with some soft scrub.
 
Rich Blohm, LI,  NY
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