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Wednesday, January 14, 2009, Volume XVII, Number 145

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... American Legion & Auxiliary meets this coming Thursday night Jan 15th at 7pm on the second floor of the Memorial Hall.

DAV & Auxiliary meets next Tuesday night Jan 20th at 7pm on the second floor of the Memorial Hall.

Did Ya Know?... On February 7, 2009, Magic Moments will be hosting the 8th Annual Bowling Round Up to benefit people with special needs in the 4 States. The bowler that raises the most money for Magic Moments will win a 31.5" Flat Panel Television. Call 417 325-4490

Did Ya Know?... "Private Pesticide Applicator Training" will be held in Carthage on Wednesday, January 28th at the MU Extension office located in the Courthouse beginning at 1 p.m

today's laugh

Bumper Stickers.

Where there’s a will...I want to be on it.

It’s lonely at the top, but you eat better.

Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.

Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

Be nice to your kids...They will pick out your nursing home.

1909
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

The Blow Cost Him $8.50.

Mr. Anderson, The Kansas City commission man who knocked John Ramsay down in front of the express office yesterday while disputing over strawberry shipments, was arrested and fined $8.50 in police court. He promptly paid his fine and was released.

W. E. Hufft, a barber at Ed Murdock’s shop, is mourning the loss of his intelligent dog "Sport," and thinks the animal must have been stolen. The dog started home Wednesday morning from the shop with the mail and has not been seen since. He is part spaniel but looks like a setter and is liver and white in color with long hair. His master offers a liberal reward for his return.

P. N. Morrison, 23, and Mary L. Brown, 16, both of Carthage, were today licensed to wed.

 

Today's Feature

Tax on Agenda.

The agenda for last night’s City Council included the first reading of Council bill 09-05 that would authorize the calling of a municipal election April 7 to ask voters if they want a half-cent sales tax increase. The revenue from the tax would be used for economic development for the purchase and development of land to be used for an Industrial Park and a Business & Professional Park. The tax would be imposed for a period not exceeding ten years.

The City currently has a one cent general sales tax, a half-cent transportation tax, a half-cent capital improvement tax, and a three-sixteenth-cent parks and recreation tax.. The half-cent transportation tax generates approximately $800,000 to $900,000 a year. The current total sales tax within the City is 7.388 percent. This includes state, county and local taxes.

April 7 is also the date for the City Council elections so there will be no extra charge for putting this issue on the ballot.

The special election to be held February 3 concerning the annexation of Southwind acres is estimated to cost the City about $4,300.

Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'

A neighbor’s got a friendly little dog. The other day, the daughter walked in the house after not bein’ around for a few weeks. She was wearin’ sunglasses and a hat of sorts.

The dog went ta growlin’ and barkin’, and the neighbor came rushin’ to the kitchen to see the problem. After a moment of calmin’ down the dog, it returned to its oversized puppy self, lickin’ the daughter’s hand and wantin’ to play.

The owner was a little surprised at the action, but felt it was a good sign. If a stranger did happen in, the dog would give a loud welcome and warn the family.

I suppose a good bark, even when it’s used mainly to draw attention, does have it’s place. It’s surely better than whimpin’ off to a corner to hide.

This is some fact, but mainly, Just Jake Talkin’.

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Here's a Tip.

A neighbor’s got a friendly little dog. The other day, the daughter walked in the house after not bein’ around for a few weeks. She was wearin’ sunglasses and a hat of sorts.

The dog went ta growlin’ and barkin’, and the neighbor came rushin’ to the kitchen to see the problem. After a moment of calmin’ down the dog, it returned to its oversized puppy self, lickin’ the daughter’s hand and wantin’ to play.

The owner was a little surprised at the action, but felt it was a good sign. If a stranger did happen in, the dog would give a loud welcome and warn the family.

I suppose a good bark, even when it’s used mainly to draw attention, does have it’s place. It’s surely better than whimpin’ off to a corner to hide.

This is some fact, but mainly, Just Jake Talkin’.

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