Farmer digs for money in ginseng boom
In DePauw Indiana Vernon Doc Lofton a Hamilton County farmer harvests ginseng roots to pay off an $11,000 barn. He notes ginseng sold for about 60 dollars a pound in 1975 and hopes higher prices this year will cover his barn payments of 809 dollars annually.
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Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Full of Shocks and Names
A collection of reader letters to Dear Ann Landers covers marital infidelity questions for older men, a name-change tale from Anita Anutta, and a remorseful dog owner seeking forgiveness. The column ends with guidance urging responsibility and practical action.
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Husband uses shortening to cut panel outlet hole
A reader recounts a clever shortcut by her husband while mounting living room paneling. He removes the outlet plate and rubs shortening around the outlet face to ease cutting the panel to fit the electrical box.
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Insurance officials cite car part costs driving Indiana rates
Indiana Insurance Commissioner cites a 64 percent rise in new car part prices as a key driver of higher automobile collision premiums. He notes parts bought only at franchised dealers raise costs for independent body shops and questions if manufacturers could supply directly. He warns many motorists with deductibles of 50 to 100 dollars may see higher outlays.
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