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Wednesday, November 22, 2000 Volume IX, Number 111

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?. . .Trash collectors will observe the Thanksgiving Holiday this Thursday, November 23, 2000. Thursday’s collection will be picked up on Friday, and Friday’s will be picked up on Saturday. Normal service will resume next week.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Public Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 22 and remain closed on Thurs., Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Did Ya Know?. . .On this date in 1817 the First Christian Church in Missouri was organized in Howard County.

today's laugh

Poet- "Burglars broke into my house last night."
Friend- "Yes? what happened?"
Poet- "They searched through every room, then left a $5 bill on my bureau."

Visitor- "And what are you going to do when you grow up dear?"
Joshua- "I’m going to raise mint."
Visitor- "Mint?"
Joshua- "Yes, that’s where Daddy says all our money comes from."

"Think o’ poor old ‘Arry bein’ sent to jail! One o’ the fastest working burglars in the game."
"Ah, well, he’s takin’ his time now."


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

His Brother is Dying.

J. L. Pentzer, the popular clerk in Wells’ drug store, left this morning for the bedside of his brother, J. W. Pentzer, who is dying of consumption at his home in Wilton, Ia.

What a Dollar Would Do.

It has been figured that the earning power of a dollar is greater than the earning power of a man.

If a man were to work every day, getting a dollar a day for each working day and live for 400 years, never taking a vacation and never having a sick spell that would force him to knock off from work, at the end of four hundred years he will have earned $135,200, while a dollar put out at ten per cent, and the interest compounded every six months would amount in the course of 400 years to some $333,000,000,000.
—Exchange.

  Today's Feature

No Action On Sunday Sales.

The City Council Public Works Committee failed to muster a quorum for its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting was held at City Hall due to the expected citizen participation. The agenda included a discussion concerning sales of alcoholic beverages by restaurants on Sundays and the extension hours for sale of packaged alcohol on Sundays.

Although no official meeting took place, six Council members were in attendance and opportunity was given to about a half dozen citizens in attendance wishing to speak to the subject.

City Attorney David Mouton clarified State regulations concerning Sunday sales. His general opinion was that the City could regulate such activities, but could not prohibit what the State allows.

The City currently has no license or specific regulations on the books for sale by the drink other than acknowledging the State regulations. A draft ordinance that basically mirrors the State’s legislation and provides for City licenses and fees was requested of Mouton. The Committee will meet next on December 18 for discussion of the matter.



Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin',

Prob’ly the best thing ta come outa the ongoin’ question of who will be the next President is the humor it is generatin’ over the country. Nothin’ like a good laugh ever now and then to put things in perspective.

‘Sides the cartoons in the various newspapers, there has been a fair amount of faxes and email jokes movin’ through the nation. Several variations of ballot samples have shown up depictin’ the way it shoulda been done.

‘Course various stories of other situations that might require a "recount" have become so common they are now high on the groaner scale.

I’m guessin’ that even the half of the country that didn’t vote is gettin’ involved in this discussion.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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PRIME TIME WITH KIDS

by Donna Erickson

Let your children help prepare for the Thanksgiving Day celebration by making "pumpkin tree" place favors using mini pumpkins, sticks and cutout paper leaves. Not only will each tiny arrangement add a charming touch to the table, but guests will enjoy taking them home as a keepsake of a memorable day.

Here’s how to make a place favor. Poke two or three small bare branches into the top center of a mini pumpkin. (If the pumpkin is too hard, hammer a thin nail into the pumpkin and remove. Repeat to create several holes for the branches. Glue branches in place.) Glue small nature finds to the pumpkin or branches such as pine cones, berries, moss, or pods.

Meanwhile, cut out a 2-by-3-inch leaf shape from colored construction paper. Use a real leaf or a leaf-shaped cookie cutter for a pattern. Print the name of a guest or family member in bold letters on the paper leaf. Punch a hole in the leaf, attach a ribbon or string, and hang the leaf from one of the branches. Make a pumpkin tree for each place setting and cut out a basketful of paper leaves.

As guests arrive at your home, give each person several paper leaves and a pen. Ask everyone to write short Thanksgiving statements showing appreciation for people present at the gathering. For example, "I am thankful for Grandma’s apple pie" or "I’m thankful Uncle John writes me letters," etc.

Hang the leaves on the branches of the appropriate Thanksgiving trees. The added leaves will complete the place favors in time for the feast. Once the meal begins, have everyone at the table share the messages on their trees.

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