Mornin' Mail

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Friday, January 20, 2006 Volume XIV, Number 150

Did Ya Know?... The Carthage Lions Club is holding its Annual Pancake Feed January 28 at Carthage Memorial Hall. Advance tickets $3.25 or $3.50 at the door.

Did Ya Know?. . .Jasper County Employees are having a Chili Supper Jan. 20, 2006 for Relay For Life at the First Christian Church Lighthouse from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The needed donation per person is $4.50. Chili, drink and dessert will be served, also chili dogs. They will also sell in bulk. All proceeds go to Relay For Life.

Did Ya Know?... The Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard Street is holding a Pancake Supper Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 5-7 p.m. Adults - $4, Children (under 12) - $2. Sponsored by St. Joseph Society Grace Church.

today's laugh

We did some remodeling, and the workmen had an attitude. The painter came, and I asked, "Could you fill in some of these holes before you start, please?" He said, "Lady, I don’t spackle, I don’t sand. I just paint." Then the exterminator came in. I said, "Kill the painter."

If joggers could jog at the speed of sound, would they still be able to hear their Walkmans? - Jeff Marder

Spent the afternoon listening to self-improvement tapes. Now I’m feeling a little inadequate because I don’t have the CDs. - Dennis Miller

1906
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Twenty-Years Ago.

An Old Gavel Recalls a Local Temperance Society Which Existed in 1885.

A temperance society called the "Sons of Temperance" that flourished in Carthage 20 years ago is recalled by the presentation to the local W.C.T.U. of a gavel which was used by this old time organization.

While in Carytown recently Mrs. E.W. Newton visited Mrs. May Swing Matthews who lived in Carthage years ago and whose husband was once principal of the schools here. Mrs. Matthews gave Mrs. Newton this old gavel and a list of the members of the old society. She had found them among some of her old keepsakes. At the last meeting of the W.C.T.U. of which Mrs. Newton is a prominent member, she gave the gavel to the union and it will be used in the meetings.

The list of names also becomes the property of the union and will be kept among the organizations most cherishable records.

Many have almost forgotten that the "Sons of Temperance" ever existed. It was a national organization with chapters in nearly all towns. The members took the abstinence pledge and contributed towards a fund used to promote the cause of temperance. In Carthage the society was of some political significance. In this respect its object was to keep the two parties from mixing in what was called "saloon politics." It appears that Carthage at that time had a saloon ring which had a considerable following and cut no small figure in local politics. The "Sons of Temperance" endeavor to get the voters to remain loyal to the old parties and put down the ring. That the old saloon ring was finally broken was due in large part to the work of this society.

Today's Feature

Potential Changes to Fees.

The City Council Public Works Department reviewed permit fees for at the last meeting. Public Works Director Chad Wampler informed the committee that the department is looking at compiling a comprehensive list of fees with possible modifications.

The list will potentially be updated with prices based on the amount of paperwork and man-hours required to complete each inspection. Wampler showed the committee differences in pricing for permits comparing a Springfield, MO list and the current Carthage list.

Nothing was decided upon by the committee but members agreed to consider the potential changes for further discussion at the next meeting.

The bids for the River to Pearl drainage ditch phase III were also brought to the committee for consideration. A motion was approved to recommend to Council a bid from G & G Construction of Carthage in the amount of $175,695.00.

This item will be presented to Council in the next regular meeting which is to be held Tuesday, January 24.

Stench Report:
Thursday,
1/19/06

No Stench Detected

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin'
Boomerang. Don’t know for sure, but I’ve always understood they originated in Australia. As kids, my neighbor and I fashioned these primitive, yet somehow sophisticated tools and learned to actually get ‘em to fly back within a respectable distance.

I suppose with enough practice ya might even be able to bring down a meal or two, but we never got that hungry. We were in it for the sport. I think that was also the summer we discovered sling shots. Not the kind with the fork and the inner tube rubber bands, the kind with the two strings and a piece a leather like David was usin’. Never got accurate with those either, but you could sure get some distance with a rock.

Around our neighborhood, we soon fully understood the meanin’ of "give him plenty a room."

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Natural Nutrition
By Mari An Willis

Not much new under the sun, just seems that way when it catches our own eyes. Like herbs. They have been around forever and many are just "seeing" them.

Take MACA for example. During the height of the Incan empire, legend has it that the warriors would consume maca to help them be strong and brave. It was given only during these battles as it also increased their libido. It’s reputation for enhancing strength, sexuality, fertility and anti-aging still abounds in South American countries. Although this potent plant is hard to grow outside the climate of Peru, scientists have not given up. In recent research, the hormone balancing effects are being studied. In a recent report on CNN, a news channel, it was reported that Maca La Molina to be the "natural Viagra". More research is underway.

On a recent sunny afternoon (who would think this day in January!), some friends and I visited down at George Washington Carver park. There is quite an expansion going on at the visitor center, but the walk was beautiful. In the spring they have herb walks and lots of outdoor activities for kids..such a short drive away and an inspiration for any herbalist.

* This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. References available by request. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.