Lantern lover downsizes large railroad collection
Rudolph and Nell Rudolph moved from North Carolina to a 600 foot driveway downsizing their lantern and railroad lantern collection. He recalls collecting lanterns from Diebold and rail yard past, keeping usable pieces and gifting most others after downsizing to a patio home overlooking the Black River with winter waterfalls and nearby Christmas houses.
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Elyria
Ne. N.C
Rudolph
N.C
Diesiz
Akron
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Dad
Diebold
North Carolina
Nell
Stay Active in Assisted Living Notes From a Nursing Home
Stewart Elliott, a nursing home resident in Evansville Indiana, argues that activities staff are vital to mental health and quality of life. He praises church programs, games, and entertainment, urging residents to join events, meet peers, and stay mentally engaged despite illness or bed rest. He notes strong faith helps, and recalls WWII saying there are no atheists in foxholes.
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Stewart Elliott
Evansville
Courier and Press
Ind
Cousinly Snub Spurs Family Tension and Advice
Dear Left advises the writer to address hurt feelings directly with the cousin and accept that family conflicts may need internal resolution. The piece notes the writer’s right to invite their own relatives while encouraging honesty about being hurt, and suggests avoiding imposing decisions on others in the family.
Dear Amy Debates Doggy Fear and Neighborhood Etiquette
A suburban neighborhood discusses how to handle a neighbor's fear of dogs. A child who avoids playing outside due to dogs fears exclusion, while others debate adjusting their pets or social plans. The advice urges supportive help for the boy and considerate accommodation from neighbors.
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Amy
Dear Abby Note On Bus Stop Rules Across States
Virginia reader Alice Tew notes laws vary by state and that drivers are not universally required to stop for red flashing school buses on divided highways. Lt Chris West confirms Oklahoma statute misinterpreted and cites safety guidance from the Oklahoma Department of Education on bus stop placement away from divided medians.
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Ohio
Abby
Oklahoma
Virginia
Alice
Fairfax
Illinois
Washington
Georgia
Pennsylvania
California
Oklahoma Department of Education
Chris West
Public Infor
Stop signs apply to all traffic say Dear Abby
Oklahoma reader warns that children on bicycles disobeying stop signs risk injury or death. Dear Abby confirms stop rules apply to everyone and urges parents and schools to reinforce safety repeatedly.
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Abby
Oklahoma
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