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If the entire surface is cloudy, rub with a cloth dipped in turpentine, camphorated oil, or a soft pad dipped in mayonnaise. Wipe dry at once. If this does not work, dip 000 steel wool in oil-linseed, olive, mineral, or lemon; rub wood gently with the grain. For deep spots use a drop of ammonia on a damp cloth. Wipe dry at once. After spots are removed, apply polish, wax, or oil.

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Filed Under: Disaster Response, Disaster Relief, Disaster Recovery April 14, 2023

EGYPT, Miss. -- On hot days, Robert Thompson’s beef cows used to retreat to a cluster of trees in the middle of his pasture for shade.

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Disaster Response, Mental Health First Aid April 3, 2023

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- After natural disasters, food and shelter are prioritized well above mental health, but ignoring emotional distress can lead to serious physical health conditions.

Filed Under: CERT, Disaster Response November 4, 2022

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A Mississippi State University Extension program coordinator will serve as chair of the Extension Disaster Education Network, EDEN, for a two-year term.

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