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• On Oct. 25, 1861, the keel of the Union ironclad Monitor is laid at Greenpoint, N.Y. The ship had an unusually low profile, rising from the water only 18 inches, and had a draft of less than 11 feet so it could operate in the shallow harbors and rivers of the South.

• On Oct. 27, 1904, the New York City subway opens. The line traveled 9.1 miles through 28 stations. The subway opened to the general public that evening, and more than 100,000 people paid a nickel each to take their first ride under Manhattan.

• On Oct. 28, 1922, the first-ever cross-country broadcast of a college football game is heard. Telephone lines carried a play-by-play of the matchup -- the Chicago Maroons versus the Princeton Tigers -- from Chicago's Stagg Field to radio receivers up and down the East Coast.

• On Oct. 31, 1957, Toyota executives, hoping to saturate the American market, introduce their inexpensive Toyopet Crown sedans. The car was a flop. It could barely meet California's standards for roadworthiness, guzzled extraordinary amounts of

gas and oil, and tended to shake violently, overheat and stall with little warning.

• On Oct. 29, 1971, guitarist Duane Allman, leader of the Allman Brothers Band, is killed when he loses control of his motorcycle and drives into the side of a flatbed truck in Macon, Ga. One year later, the band's bassist died in a very similar accident just a few blocks away.

• On Oct. 26, 1984, at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif., Dr. Leonard L. Bailey performs the first baboon-to-human heart transplant, replacing a 14-day-old infant girl's defective heart with the healthy heart of a young baboon. The infant, "Baby Fae," survived the operation, but died of heart failure after 20 days.

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Q: I have four Jackie Gleason and the Honeymoon-ers comics, which were issued during the 1950s during the run of the hit TV show. I suspect they might be worth a few bucks. What do you think? -- Bill, Canan-daigua, N.Y.

A: The series was published in June and July of 1956 by DC comics. Now for the drum roll. The first in the series is valued at $1,300 by the Standard Guide to Golden Age Comics by Alex G. Malloy and Stuart W. Wells III (Krause). The second is worth $700 and the other 10 are in the $500 to $600 range.

• • •Q: I have a clock that is marked Royal Bonn. I am

more curious about the manufacturer than I am the potential value of the clock, since it is an heirloom and I have no plans to sell. -- Beth, Santa Fe, N.M.

A: I had a difficult time tracking down any informa-tion about Royal Bonn but did eventually find a few facts in Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles by Ralph and Terry Kovel (Random House Reference). Royal Bonn is the 19th and 20th century trade name used by Franz Anton Mehlem, who operated a pottery firm in Bonn, Germany, which began in 1836 and continued until 1931. According to the Kovels, the factory was purchased by Villeroy & Boch in 1921 and closed a decade later. Nine clocks are valued in Kovels’ guide ranging in price from $168 to $3,250.

• • •Q: I have a copy of “A New Gazetteer or Geographi-

cal Dictionary of North America and the West Indies” by Bishop Davenport. What is it worth? -- Marvin, Willmar, Minn.

A: The original edition of Bishop Davenport’s book was published in 1833 and has recently been reissued. In order to determine if you have a first, early or modern edition, you should contact a competent book dealer. The reprint sells for about $25.

• • •Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service,

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•It was British mathematician, historian, logician and philosopher Bertrand Russell who made the following sage observation: "Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since at least half of the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it."

• The next time you're in South Dakota, you might want to make a side trip to the town of Rosalyn. Visitors there can take a look through the International Vinegar Museum.

• Though coffee has been around for about 700 years, instant coffee was invented just more than 100 years ago, in 1906. By George Washington. Of course not ]that George Washington. The man who made coffee more convenient was from Belgium. • Albert Einstein's theories of relativity suggest that the passage of time is affected not only by acceleration (a person traveling at the speed of light, for instance, will age more slowly than someone who is stationary), but also by gravity. Scientists using ultra-precise atomic clocks have proved that people who experience a stronger gravitational pull age more quickly. What does this mean for you? If you spend your life precisely at sea level and your twin lives at 1 foot above sea level, over the course of a 79-year lifespan a difference of 90 billionths of a second will develop between your ages.


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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- John Prine once sang, "Your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore."

Not that it ever would, by the way. But it's nice to wave a flag, show your pride in your country, sing the national anthem at sporting events and participate in the process that determines the future of America.

Not even Prine would suggest that your flag decal will prevent you from getting into heaven.

Many NASCAR drivers are nice guys, which is particularly appreciated by those of us who write about stock-car racing for a living. But liking someone and thinking he (or she) is a fine driver are separate issues. Being a nice guy might even give a driver a shot at making it in NASCAR, but it won't keep him there.

It also helps to make good commercials.NASCAR fans are a sentimental lot, and they often get upset when a nice driver gets

fired. Results are what define staying power, however.For every Jimmie Johnson who worked his way up through the ranks, building career

momentum and developing into a champion, there are at least five who become relegated to the dust bin of history, leaving us occasionally to wonder whatever happened to Blake Feese or Tyler Walker or Nathan Haseleu.

There's some truth to the notion that some of them don't get much of a chance, given the current state of the economy and the utter dominance of Sprint Cup drivers who compete in the Nationwide Series because a) they are successful; b) they sell tickets and boost ratings; and c) sponsors like drivers who are successful because they tend to sell more of their products.

The Bottom Line Is Getting Higher

Does this Cup domination stunt the growth of young drivers? Almost to a man, they say no, right up to the point where they lose their rides and are relegated to the afore-mentioned dust bin of history.

But the facts say yes.Justin Allgaier, one of few Nationwide Series "specialists" (it's hard to call them

regulars when Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards and Paul Menard are "regulars," too) to win a race this year, is in danger of falling through the ever-widening cracks in the system.

Predictably, the reason is that sponsorship is running out. Allgaier, to borrow that frequent cliche of the unsettled, is "looking at options." He seemed to be the lone break-through of the season, the only young driver about whom it could conclusively be said that the future was bright.

The problem Allgaier now faces is that of finding a team strong enough, whether in Nationwide, Sprint Cup or even Camping World Truck, to provide him with a chance to shine.

It's not going to be easy.• • •

Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008. His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mail Monte at [email protected].


Justin Allgaier is one of few Nationwide Series "specialists" to win a race this season, and yet he's still in danger of falling through the widening cracks in the system. (Getty Images photo)


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• “Slow cookers make great servers for hot cider and also hot chocolate. You can keep them on warm for as long as you like, and there’s no need to reheat -- it’s always the right temperature.” -- C.B. in Minnesota

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DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I have three rescued dogs that each dig a small hole, usually with their teeth, and proceed to eat the dirt. I feed them qual-ity food, so I don't know what they're after. Is this typical behavior or are they lacking a mineral that the dirt is providing? I'm also not real happy about the holes in the lawn. I'll bet I am not the only one with this issue. -- Jeannette V., Billings Mont.

DEAR JEANNETTE: You're right, this be-havior is actually fairly common and a source of distress for a lot of dog owners. Termed "pica" -- defined by the Angell Memorial Hospital's Book of Wellness and Preventive Care for Dogs as "an abnormal desire to eat things that are indigestible" -- this behavior includes eating dirt and rocks. Some dogs will eat sticks, socks or whatever is handy.

A common form of pica is coprophagia, a fancy term for "eating poop," which many dog owners also deal with.

Pica is a symptom of obsessive-compulsive dis-order, although a nutritional deficiency also can be a cause. So the first thing to do is consult the dogs' veterinarian. The vet may ask you to bring in samples of the dogs' stool to check for worms or other problems. (Separate each dog's sample in plastic baggies labeled with their names.) Even if the vet doesn't find a physical cause, he or she may recommend you add a vitamin supplement to their diets.

You'll also need to address the obsessive-com-pulsive component. This means going outside with the dogs (or taking them out one by one for awhile). When they start digging or chewing at the ground, distract them immediately and call them over for a short spell of basic obedience training, rewarding them with either treats or praise depend-ing on your training style. You also must fill in and re-sod the small holes in the lawn.

Send your pet questions to [email protected], or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more resources at www.pawscorner.com.

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Removal of lymphatics can produce swelling of the arm, as the fluid cannot find its way back to the circulation.

Pressure from the blood pressure cuff could add to the disruption of fluid return to the circulation.

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• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I just survived pneumonia. I was told by

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• • •Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For quite some time, my right shoulder has hurt. I saw an orthopedic doctor, who says I have a tear of my rotator cuff. He suggested surgery. What do you think of surgery for this? I am scared that I could be worse off after the operation than I am now. I am only 44 and am quite active. -- K.M.

ANSWER: The rotator cuff is a band made up of the tendons of four back muscles. The tendons wrap around the topmost part of the upper arm bone, the humerus, to keep the bone in the shoulder socket. Tears of the rotator cuff are a common problem and one of the principal causes of shoulder pain. Small tears can heal on their own. Larger tears almost always require surgical correction. All surgical procedures demand respect. Something can always go wrong. Most people who have had surgery to correct a rotator cuff tear are glad they had it. By most, I mean more than 95 percent. I would not hesitate to have this surgery.

• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Five years ago, my left breast was removed

because of cancer. Some lymph nodes also were removed. The surgeon told me never to have blood pressure taken in my left arm. I haven't. Sometimes I get a funny look, but I will not allow my left arm to be used. Someone asked why I can't have my pressure taken there. I was abashed. I'm not sure why. Please tell me. -- R.M.

ANSWER: Removal of the breast and lymph nodes often disturbs lymph drainage in the involved arm. Lymph is fluid that comes from the

blood and circu-lates around tissues and cells to nourish and protect them. It makes its way back to the circulation through vessels called lymphatics.

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Every Plant Has A Story To Tella native American plant, was thought of as a good luck plant with magical qualities. For those who knew how to use it, it was said to be an excellent diving rod to find water.

The daisy has always been a symbol of innocence. Superstition has it that it was very unlucky to step on one, or worse yet, to dig up a plant—for your children would not prosper. In Elizabethan times, the juice of the daisy leaves was used as a remedy for arthritis and severe headaches. The craft of making daisy chains originated in Scotland and is still enjoyed today by children.

Gentians were grown profusely in the 18th century for wine production. Although rather uncommon in the United States today, its roots are used to make schnapps in Germany and Switzerland. King Gentius, for whom it was named, was the first to practice its medicinal use in Illyria from 180 to 167 B.C.

The Victorians had all sorts of gardening ideas. To dream of flowers in your sleep could be good news or bad depending on the flower. For example, you would embark on an exciting adventure if your dream featured columbine. A rose meant true love was nearby, while ivy meant a clinging love would befall you. Lilies meant a life of loneliness; oak, good luck; and daisies, childbirth.

You may have recognized some of these old wives tales. Some gardeners still follow the old ways. I have used beer to trap slugs many times and it does work. But I’m not sure sitting in my garden naked would go over too well in my neighborhood.

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By Doris A. Black

Garden legends and folklore abound throughout history. Before the Industrial Revolu-tion, our ancestors learned to live by their wits. Without planting calendars and weather forecasts, they had to rely on information passed down from one generation to the next, or they learned by trial and error by observing nature. Many superstitions were relied upon, but much practical wisdom was also applied helping families to survive. Living off the land meant growing your own food, and a poor harvest might mean the family wouldn’t survive through a harsh winter. Farmers learned to take their clues by watching the animals and plants around them. For example, many believed that a heavy fall crop meant a mild winter, while thin-skinned onions meant there would be a long, harsh winter.

Traditionally it was the cold hardy plants that were planted with the onset of spring. Leeks and brussels sprouts were followed by onions. One old wives tale has it that planting potatoes on a night when the skies were filled with thunder and lightning was to ensure an abundant crop. As the spring sun warmed the soil, another old garden-ing legend has it that in order to accurately determine the temperature of the soil the farmer had to sit naked on the ground. If the soil was too cold for bare skin, then it was too cold to sow seeds.

Peas love cool weather and are another one of the first vegetables to be planted in spring. In England peas were dried, boiled and eaten as pease pudding until Tudor times. Shelling peas was a time to socialize for women and it was believed that finding a pod with just one pea was good luck. But even luckier was finding a pod with nine peas—for the sheller was certain to prosper.

Many farmers believed that corn couldn’t be planted until oak leaves were the size of a squirrel’s ear. Oak trees are some of the last to bud in spring, so the corn would be planted soon after the last frost. Another old corn adage says that for a good crop, corn stalks should be “knee high by the 4th of July.”

Many early gardening practices revolved around the religious calendar. For example, the Welsh believed it was good to sow peas and beans on March 1, St. David’s Day. Legend has it that during a battle on St. David’s Day in 640 A.D. between the Saxons and the Welsh, the Welsh wore leeks on their coats so they would be able to recognize each other. As a result, they were able to win the battle by effectively fighting their enemy who spent much of the time fighting among themselves. In England, Palm Sunday was a day to clean the church and sprinkle the dust in the garden to fertilize and protect the crop that year. July 20 marks the day to plant turnips. This is the feast day of St. Margaret, patron saint of safe childbirth. The reason for planting turnips on this day has long been forgotten, but is still practiced by some gardeners.

Raising your own food involved ridding the garden of pests. One old wives tale involves washing your cat and pouring the dirty water into the garden to deter mice. Plac-ing saucers of beer or warm cabbage leaves around the garden caught slugs. In Ireland, searching for slugs was a game to young girls. If their first slug was white, their husband would certainly be blond haired. If the slug was black, the man would have dark hair.

Spiders have been the source of many superstitions. For example, if a spider tight-ened its web, rain would be forthcoming. If one touched your clothes, you’d come into money and bode to those who killed a spider for bad luck would surely follow. Home remedies involved spiders, too. A pouch of live spiders worn as a necklace was said to cure whopping cough. Spiderwebs were collected and used to stop the blood flowing from a small cut. Rolled into a ball the size of a pea, they were also eaten as medicine for those who were nervous.

It wasn’t just vegetables and insects that caught the imaginations of our ancestors, though. Flower folklore was entwined in everyday life as well. For example, goldenrod,


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