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To Your Good Health by Paul G. Donohue, M D

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I say you can have shingles pain without having the skin outbreak most people have. Am I correct? DEAR READER It's far from the usual thing, but it has happened If it will help settle your Iki, here's the medical name for it zoster sine herpete * * * DEAR DR. DONOHUE: 1 have read recently about polymyalgia rheumatica and seem to have it. How is it confirmed? I have morning pains that seem centered in the shoulders and hips. I also suffer the deep fatigue. I am 56 and otherwise healthy. Your comments would be greatly appreciated. DEAR READER You seem to be in the age ballpark for polymyalgia rheumatica and your symptoms do seem to match classical ones Mom ing symptoms are characteristic of polymyalgia rheumatica Your family doctor can evaluate your symptoms and do the key test, the one to measure your blood sed rate A high sed rate, along with your other signs and symptoms, would confirm polymyalgia rheumatica Treatment usually involves cortisone. which brings the inflammation down and with it the high sed rate For more information, see the polymyalgia rheumatica booklet I'm sending you Others who want this booklet can order a copv bv writing: Dr. Donohue - No. 4S-WS, Bo* 5539. Riverton, NJ. 08077 -5539. Enclose S 3 and a selfaddressed, stamped (52 cents) No. 10 envelope. C 19*34 by King Feature* Synd On September 16, 1620, Puritan separatists from the Church of England left Plymouth. England, on the Mayflower bound for the New World September 18, 1759, on this day during the French and Indian War. the British captured Quebec in battles in which both French General Montcalm and British General W’olfe were killed September 14, 1786. a meeting of delegates from live states in Annapolis, Md , ended, the delegates had asked Congress to call a convention in Philadelphia for the purpose of writing a practical

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constitution for the 13 states September 17,1787, a Constitution was adopted by the delegates to the Con stitutional convention in Philadelphia September 12, 1814, the Maryland militia stopped the British from advancing beyond Washington, DC.... September 1314, 1814, the British bombarded Ft McHenry in Baltimore in a battle which lasted for 25 hours and which the British ultimately lost, watching from a ship in the nearby harbor, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the words to the "Star Spangled Banner" September 14, 1901, President William McKinley died from a gunshot wound he received on September 6, the assassin was Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist September 17, 1911, CP Rodgers began the first transcontinental flight from New York, bound for Pasadena September 16, 1920, a bomb exploded on Wall Street, killing 30 people and injuring 100 and causing $2 million worth of damage September 14, 1940, the first peacetime draft was approved September 15, 1950, U.S forces landed at Inchon September 15,1959, Soviet Premier Khrushchev paid an unprecedented visit to the United States September 17, 1960, mobs at tacked the U.S. embassy in Panama in a dispute over the flying of both U.S and Panamanian flags ... September 17, 1986, the U.S Senate confirmed President Reagan's nominees to the Supreme Court William Rehnquist as chief justice and Antonin Scalia as associate justice September 16, 1991, the cast against Oliver North was terminated and all charges were dropped

Sports Quiz by Larry Duncan

1 What city in the United States was the first to have a team in the NH L 9 2 Who was victorious over Sugai Ray Leonard in “The Brawl in Montreal”'’ 3 Whai is raced in the “Tour de France"'’ 4 Who was disqualified tor cheat ing in 1980's Boston Marathon'’ 5 What baseball player was in the most games for the New York Yankees’ 6 How many sleds is each country allowed to enter in the four man Olympic bobsled event'’ 7 What two pins is the pocket be tween for a bow ler who is right handed 9 8 Who established the Harlem Globetrotters in 1927'* I Boston (Bruins), 2 Roberto Duran, 3 bicycles, 4 Rosie Ruiz, 5 Mickey Mantle, 6 2,7 1 and 3. 8 Abraham Saperstein ©1994 by King Features Synd

Household Help by John Amantea

Q. I own a modest single-family home and am in the process of finishing the entire basement. The square footage of the basement is quite small (about 600 square feet) and nicely tailored. I am now planning to install carpet in the family room where family and friends can entertain. The basement is below grade level, which raises my question of a rug installation. What are the necessary steps I must follow to successfully install my carpet? A A finished basement can turn a gray walled and cement floor dwelling into a secondary living and party area Installing a carpet will only enhance that and make the room very cozy Before you lay the rug on that cold concrete, you must follow several important steps Make sure the foundation does not leak water or create condensation Although you didn't mention any water problems, there is always that potential for trouble One method of damp proofing and waterproofing is to install polyethylene sheeting on the floor Generally, a 3mm thickness is ade quate to lay on the concrete slab If you buy this product in a roll, just spread it out and either measure or just cut it from wall to wall Applying small tabs of two sided sticky tape will keep the comers from flip ping up If any moisture problems do arise, this will prevent dampness rising to the surface Presuming your family room is basically square and free of such obstacles as a furnace and/or hotwater heater, you are ready to begin the actual carpet installation The next step is to prepare the installation of exterior plywood panels or flooring This may seem expensive but you'll be mistaken If you don't take this step, sou’ll have a

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cold fliK>r and mav [n>s ibly damage thecaqiet It’sal > imperative tosur face the masonry nail you use to secure the plyw<xxl The final step is to install tackless strips along the entire perimeter of the room These strips are so named because they replace (he old method of nailing through the carpeting Padding is installed beneath all types of carpeting, except those with a cushion back The rest of the |ob is the actual laying down of the carpet over the padding # * ♦ Send Household Help questions to John Amantea, King Features Weekly Service, 2J5 East 45th Street, New York, N.Y.10017. IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRIG For hundreds of years, fortune tellers have tried to tell the future bv reading the leaves in the bottom of a cup of tea It has always been con sidered good fortune to find a whole leaf unfolded in the cup In mid-19th-century America, white ironstone china was popular for everyday use It was made in England after 1813 and decorated m many ways, including a tea leaf design that became popular by the 1850 s The original pattern, depict ing a sprig with three leaves and a bud, was painted on the dishes m copper luster and later tn brown glaze The shape of the dishes v aned, as did the drawing of the leaves At least 50 companies in England and the United States made the pat tern Look for the variations, some may have up to five leaves, which vary in shape from saw toothed to smooth There are also ironstone pat terns that use the silhouette of a leaf or flower Collectors try to assemble sets of matching and near matching ironstone dishes w ith the tea leaf pat tem Perhaps a full unfolded leaf on

the china is as lucky as a real leaf m the cup * * * Q. W hat is Chinese Export silver? I saw a tea set in a shop that had huge American eagles as part of the design. The dealer told me it had been made in China and was very old. A Sliver has been made in the Orient for customers in the United Stales and Europe tor more than WK) years During the initial jmtkxl of trading (1680 1842), sailing ships from Europe carried back ceramics, furniture, textiles, silver, jointings and prints, and other items made specifically tor the European m irket The designs were often a blend of the Oriental and Western— tor ex ample, a chair in a Queen Anne shape with carved Oriental trim From 1842 to 1900, many more pieces were made Your silver probably dates from that period Eagles and flags were popular designs on the pieces that were made for the American market Chinese Export ware continues to be manufactured today The term "Export ware" -ignifies th.it it was made in Hong Kong or China, most likely in Guangzhou (Canton) or Shanghai It does not indicate a date, however * * • HP: If you receive a package of glass antiques during cold weather, let it sit inside for a few hours before you unpack it. Ihe glass must return to room temperature slowly or it may crack. NEW! Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price List. 1994 edition. Your antiques are worth money. Learn 50.(MW) up-to-date prices for over 500 categories of antiques and collectibles. Hundreds of factory histories, illustrations and tips for care of your collection. At your bookstore or send SI4 plus $3 postage to Price Book, Bo* 22900, Beachwood, Ohio 44122. C 1994 by King Synd

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