Mower Repair Tips From Cobden Family Team
In Cobden, Allen Crowell and his son Collin Crowell offer expert advice for summer mower care. They urge disconnecting the spark plug before maintenance, refreshing fuel, checking the spark plug, cleaning the underside, inspecting the blade, tightening bolts, checking the starter rope, cleaning or replacing filters, lubricating bearings, and changing engine oil after five hours of use to prevent breakdowns during a hectic mowing season.
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Ken Burzynski
Southern Illinoisan
Allen Crowell
Cobden
Collin Crowell
Crowells
Peak season safety tips for lawnmowers and ladders
Insurance Information Institute warns nearly one million people seek emergency care yearly for injuries from lawnmowers ladders and stairs. Practical tips urge keeping blades clear of hands ensuring blades are stopped before cleaning children and pets kept away from mowers, securing ladders and replacing worn parts, avoiding wet conditions, and mindful use of chemicals and footwear.
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Uddenly
Insurance Information Institute
Dear Ann letter on toilet seat and snoring memories
A reader laments lost husband and asks why spouses should not complain about toilet seats or snoring. Another letter defends affectionate greetings while another cautions against forced kissing. The columnist notes these letters educate readers and offers balanced guidance on tact and affection.
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Ann
California
Dear Ann Reader Suggests Owl National Emblem
A reader proposes replacing the eagle with the owl as the national emblem to symbolize wisdom. The columnist responds that the eagle also embodies size grace and keen vision, desirable traits in today’s world, suggesting the idea has only partial merit.
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Ann
America
O.P
Ground control to Uncle Sam and the space race
A collage of 1950s to 1980s science notes recounts U S efforts in space education and research. It notes Reagan era Young Astronauts aims to boost math and science, plus Rochester laser fusion work with KDP crystals. It ends by linking gout, taxes, and historic events to continuing public policy debates.
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United States
National Science Foundation
U.S.S.R
Reagan
U.S
Young Astronaut Council
N.W
Washington, D.C
University of Rochester
Laboratory
Arthritis Foundation
William Pitt
Pitt
Boston
Insect stings and bites warn of serious allergic reactions
A health advisory outlines sting dangers from bees wasps hornets and yellow jackets with potential fatal anaphylaxis. It gives first aid tips to remove stingers cold compress avoid squeezing the stinger and seek medical help for signs of reaction. Mosquito risks and preventive measures with repellents clothing and water management are also covered. Chris Berkowitz of SIU Carbondale Wellness Center is cited.
Nursing home watchdog calls for reform in industry
Cleveland Heights based advocate Mary Adelaide Mendelson, after two decades studying nursing home abuse, says government struggles to write effective laws, funding to reimburse facilities remains unclear, and abuse questions persist despite reforms. She cites political influence of operators and ongoing understaffing and untrained aides.
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Cleveland Heights
Ohio
Mary Adelaide Mendelson
Ms. Mendelson
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Des Moines
Kisser
Uncle Sam
F.Y.1
By Liese Zebrun
Mos
Quitoes
Chris Berkowitz
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Weill
Nursing Home
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