Be picky In choosing a Realtor
A letter responding to a warning against unscrupulous real estate agents. The writer defends realtors as diligent, describing thorough inspections and specialist checks. Cites widespread support from readers and urges against painting all agents with the same brush. A separate note shares a teenager’s emotional impact of a hostile mother and a lack of open dialogue in family life.
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Ann
Sheboygan
Dear Conn and Teen: Lessons in Addiction and Family Healing
The column shares how intergenerational resentment shapes parenting and notes marijuana’s addictive potential especially for teens. It urges recognizing a mother as a victim of her mother and stresses counseling and awareness to prevent passing hurt to children.
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Ann
Manhasset
Ticks and Tickborne Diseases Warn in Southern Illinois
Public health notice explains ticks bite silently and carry RMSF and Lyme disease risk. RMSF cases cluster along the Eastern seaboard but awareness is needed for rural area residents, hikers, and campers. Emphasizes routine body checks, especially scalp and neck, and careful tick removal to avoid leaving parts behind.
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Illinois
Seaboard
Cape Cod
Tick removal and protection advice for bites
Practical guidance on removing ticks safely and reducing bites. Advice covers petroleum jelly, peanut butter, gentle pressure, flipping, heat, and avoiding flames. Post removal cleansing, hand washing, and physician consultation for fever or rash. Preventive steps include snug clothing, tucking pants, and regular checks.
Rural Singles of America links rural singles in Minnesota and beyond
MANKATO Minnesota AP A farmer Budde started Rural Singles of America offering two editions listing rural singles for 20 dollars with ads showing personal details and contact info. The service now lists 150 singles across regions, citing gender imbalances and demand among rural people seeking companionship.
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Mankato
Minn
Dean Budde
America
Udde
Budde
Minnesota
Howard
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Colorado
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Greeting cards reflect changing American life says official
An AP report notes rising divorce rates and evolving family structures push greeting card makers to expand offerings. Marianne McDermott of the Greeting Card Association cites more cards for second marriages single parents and step-parents especially for Mother’s and Father’s days. Business cards lines for promotions vacations and client relations also grow as firms seek personal yet professional messages.
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Marianne McDermott
Greeting Card Association
Ms. McDermott
Area cards keep up with the times
Modern greeting cards reflect shifting social norms and risqué humor. SIUC bookstore staff note changes appeal to career women and college audiences. Hallmark, Recycled Paper, and local shops report more humorous and explicit designs, with blank cards growing in popularity for personal messages.
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Maureen Cavanagh
Southern Illinoisan
Deborah Whittington
SIUC
Hallmark
America
Whittington
The Stepfamily Spotlight in Cosmopolitan View
A Cosmo article argues stepfamilies may become dominant in America while new stepmothers face jealousy and loyalty conflicts. Psychologists warn children resist ties to the ex-spouse, and a supportive husband aids adjustment. stepmothers gain rights and potential rewards in half-owned households.
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Bonnie Maslin
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