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Wednesday, July 5, 2000 Volume IX, Number 12

did ya know?


Did Ya Know?
. . .On this date in 1861 the Battle of Carthage was fought with Confederate forces being victorious. Union casualties were 44, while Confederate casualties totaled 200.


today's laugh


Two Irishmen met once, and referred to the illness of a third.
"Poor Michael Hogan! Faith, I’m afraid he’s going to die," said one.
"And why would he die?" asked the other.
"Oh, he’s got so thin! You’re thin enough, and I’m thin—but, by my sowl, Michael Hogan is thinner than both of us put together."

The insurance adjuster who had been investigating the fire turned to go.
"I came down here to find out the cause of this fire and I have done so," he remarked.
"That’s what I want to know. What caused it?" remarked the house owner.
"It’s a plain case of friction."
"What-ya-mean—friction?"
"The fire was undoubtedly caused by rubbing a three thousand dollar insurance policy on a two thousand dollar house."

Said an Irish justice to a blustering prisoner on trial; "We want nothing from you, sir, but silence, and very little of that."



1900
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

The Maiden Turn-In.

The "Three P’s" Mining company, composed of Messrs. Paulding, Prince, Post and Mooneyham, of this city, made the maiden turn-in from their Lead Hill mine last Saturday. It consisted of 2700 pounds of big lump lead. There is a lot of small lead on hand not yet cleaned up which will figure in a future turn in.

The ladies of Carthage who heard Mrs. Burger at the W.C.T.U. institute in Joplin yesterday were delighted with her. Her manners are sweet and winning, and although she has spoken in public for years, she impresses one as a young lady in looks and general appearance.

W.K. Regan and wife went to Springfield last night, and from there will go to the Chalybeate springs at Paris, in Lawrence county, to spend several weeks for the benefit of Mr. Regan’s health.



  Today's Feature


Street Projects This Year.


The City has notified Missouri Gas Energy of several street projects scheduled for the upcoming year. This notification is an attempt to coordinate any gas line cuts on those streets after repairs are completed. Although the City goes through this precaution each year, typically street cuts are still necessitated by gas line replacement.

Streets scheduled for overlay include:

Francis Street - North Francis Street from Central Avenue to High Street.

Maple Street - Maple Street from Central to 7th Street.

Hazel Avenue - Hazel Avenue from Centennial Avenue to Fairview Avenue

Ridgecrest Street - Ridgecrest Street from River Street to Pearl Street.

Lillie Drive - Lillie Drive from River Street to Pearl Street.

Wendy Lane Paving - Wendy Lane from Pearl Street to Buena Vista Avenue.

Olive Street - Olive Street from Garrison Avenue to Parsons Street.

The Carthage Street Department maintains a list of streets to be resurfaced over the next several years and works through the list as funds are made available.



Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin',

I’ve only got into poison ivy once that I know about. As a kid out huntin’, I apparently laid down in a ripe growth. It covered my stomach area.

The real battle is ta get it to stop itchin’ long enough ta let it heal. In other words, the less ya do the better off ya are.

This is of course completely opposite of the procedure for the small cuts or abrasions that kids come up with. In that instance there needs ta be an effort to clean and cover, watch for infection and spreadin’. When a cut started itchin’ a little, it was a good sign usually. Meant it was healin’ up.

Sometimes it’s not so clear whether an itch needs scratchin’ or ignorin’. Sometimes it comes down to will power or knowledge, but usually just dumb luck.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Weekly Column

Health Notes
Health & Nutrition by Judith Sheldon

PAIN RELIEVERS: There are four types of over-the-counter pain relievers: aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium. They all work, but not all of them may be what you need. Here’s a brief description of each:

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). It works by suppressing hormone-like substances that regulate body temperature, induce uterine contractions, clot blood, and regulate blood vessel constriction.

That’s why it’s usually helpful for fever, menstrual cramps, headache pain, muscle pills and minor arthritis. Aspirin is not recommended for people with gastrointestinal problems, ulcers, uncontrolled hypertension, liver or kidney disease or bleeding disorders.

Acetaminophen. Also relieves moderate pain and fever, probably by acting on nerve endings to suppress pain. It’s an alternative for those who cannot tolerate aspirin.

Ibuprofen and naproxen sodium both work like aspirin, but are stronger. Anyone with the same problems that can be affected by aspirin, should avoid those two drugs as well.

Although these pain killers are sold over the counter, it’s a good idea to keep intake to 10 days or less. If symptoms persist, see your doctor.

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