Boy I used ta wear ball caps. For a while there was the crisp bend on the bill on each side ta form little blinder type flaps.

For a while a single crisp bend right in the middle, formin’ an upside down v in the bill. Sometime in there was the bill just gently curved, pretty much the way ya usually buy ‘em. The last I remember the bill would be curved in a tight arch that almost formed a tube with the cap pulled down tight on the head. ‘Course dependin’ on the activities, workin’ on a tractor, down at the soda shop, or actually on occasion playin’ ball, the cap would be cocked in a different angle on the head. All in all the ball cap is a versatile accessory as well as a social statement. Guess I just don’t have near as much to say as I used to.

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Just Jake Talkin’

THIS IS A HAMMER

By Samantha Mazzotta

Kill Weeds in Lawn Without Harming Grass

Q: We’ve had a lot of rain in the Northeast this summer, and my lawn is just overgrown and full of weeds because it’s been too wet to mow or treat. I usually don’t have a weed problem and just tear out individual weeds by hand. How can I get rid of these without tearing up the lawn? -- Frank in Amherst, N.H.

A: Because the weed problem is so widespread, you probably need to use a chemical herbicide to kill the weeds without harming the grass. Excessive use of herbicides and fertilizers presents a danger to the ecology, so it’s important to use the right kind of herbicide in the correct amount.

Gather a few samples of the weeds in your yard, one each if there are different types of weeds. Take them to a garden or landscaping center and have a professional identify the weeds and recommend the type of herbicide to purchase.

Mow the lawn first, two or three days before applying, and water. This plumps up the weeds a bit so they’ll be more vulnerable.

On a clear, not-too-windy day (and ideally, the first of a stretch of non-rainy days), apply the herbicide using a sprayer. Spray individual weeds if possible, pointing the nozzle directly at the base of the plant. Wear gloves and goggles for safety and keep children and pets out of the area.

It may take a week for the herbicide to work, and rain or watering will dilute the application. Hence the need for a few rain-free days. Once the weeds have died off, rake the entire lawn to remove the debris and allow new grass to fill in.

HOME TIP: After reseeding a bare or muddy spot on the lawn, scatter straw or grass clippings over the spot to protect the seeds.