Gift ideas for busy moms from Kansas State experts
Kansas State University Extension specialist Marilyn Stryker advises busy moms on thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts. Ideas include travel friendly accessories such as compact umbrellas, soft luggage patterns, fabric purses, desk accessories in calicos, and personalized gift bundles aligned with mom’s hobbies like gardening or sewing.
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Saucy Bar B Que Sauce Debuts At 3i Show
Home economist Elsie Branden and Nancy Potter presented Bar B Que Sauce at the 3i Show. The crowd enjoyed the sauce, which featured catsup, lemon juice and liquid smoke among other ingredients.
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Too Much Reckless Condemnation in Media Critique
A reader rebuts scare stories linking coffee and other products to cancer, criticizing media and the FDA for overstated warnings. The columnist argues researchers differ, cites Harvard and Stanford experts, and urges balanced reporting while praising some FDA actions.
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Federal Drug Administration
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Controlling rheumatoid arthritis and coping with cancer fears
Dear reader asks about new RA cures. Expert outlines focus on inflammation control, joint mobility, drugs from aspirin to cortisone, physical therapy, rest during flare ups, gradual exercise, and possible joint replacement. Also reassures a wife after squamous cell cancer nose surgery that prognosis can be favorable with proper treatment and management.
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Dr. Donahue
M.D.P
Newborn Son Named Michael Eugene to Deken Family
John and Susan Deken announce the birth of their son at 2316 N 7th. He was born on April 24 and given the name Michael Eugene.
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Plaid sewing tips for spring and summer fashion
Kansas State University extension specialist Marilyn Stryker offers guidance for sewing plaid garments to avoid wasted fabric and poor results. Plan designs, identify dominant lines, place pattern pieces carefully, and match plaids at seamlines and key vertical and horizontal joints for attractive outcomes.
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Marilyn Stryker
Kansas State University
Stryker
All products made in U.S.A. Prices subject to change without notice.
A terse product notice stating all items are manufactured in the United States and that prices may change without prior warning, with a purchase limit of one per customer.
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