Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition Thursday, September 4

On page 2: "Smart Money" columnist Bruce Williams answers letters on mortgage budgeting, how to obtain a copy of a will and transfer stock ownership. Troy Maupin has been recognized for excellent customer service by JD Power and Associates. Also stories from the Associated Press on the economy and alternate energy.

On page 3: Annie's Mailbox answers a letter from a woman whose boyfriend doesn't want the same things she does. Optimist club minutes. Jason Browning earns DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award. Also updates on Akon's trial from the Associated Press, and the Events Calendar.

On page 4: Columnist Gene Lyons writes on the "dirty tricks" performed by both political party and Argus Hamilton comments on current events.

On page 5: AP sports stories on the Royals/Athletics and Cardinals/Diamondbacks games.

On page 7: An AP commentary on Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC Wednesday night.

On page 8: AP political stories on Bush's endorsement of McCain, Fred Thompson's RNC speech and an RNC review.

On page 9: An AP writer criticizes the GOP's double standard. Also AP stories on Palin's Iraq war comments and Republican "also-rans" that are now supporting McCain.

On page 10: Comics, puzzles, "Astrograph," and Dr. Gott's advice for elephantiasis.

On page 11: Friday evening's local television listings.

On page 12: Gustav's remains drench Marshall, the Saline County Commission approves Coslet appointment and a former Blackburn woman waives extradition. Also an AP story on Columbia's denial of a parade permit for neo-Nazis.

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