The Mornin' Mail is published daily Monday, July 6, 1998 Volume VI, Number 268

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Did Ya Know
... The Carthage Municipal Pool will be offering Swim Lessons from July 6th to August 14th. The 30 minute lessons have been scheduled for morning or evening classes. Each block of six lessons will cover the necessary skills to complete the level taught in the block. Each participant who successfully completes the requirements for a level will receive a certificate.

today's laugh

Critic: The picture of the horse is good, but where is the wagon?

Artist: Oh, the horse will draw that.

 

Auctioneer: What am I offered for this beautiful bust of Robert Burns

Man in Crowd: That ain't Burns. . . that's Shakespeare.

Auctioneer: Well folks, the joke's on me. That shows what I know about the Bible.

 

So you really think your memory is improving under treatment. You remember things now?

Well, not exactly, but I have progressed so far that I can frequently remember that I have forgotten something, if I could only remember what it is.

Freshman (finishing a letter): I'd like to send you that five that I owe you, but I've already sealed the letter

1898
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Whitsett's Work Done.

Sends Nine Recruits Out Tonight and Will Return Himself Tomorrow.

Capt. Whitsett today secured the last of his 113 men for the Fifth Missouri regiment at Chickamauga, and will send the squad of nine men, with three sergeants and one corporal, to Camp Thomas tonight. Sergt. Elliot, of Carthage, will be one of the number.

The recruits are: James Donahue, a clerk at the Commercial hotel; Chas. R. Magee, Wm. Phillips, and Henry W. Rogers, of Carthage; Charles and Joseph Bell, of Stanton; Charles V. Everett; of Carterville; James E. Finton, of Rolla, and Samuel P. Frost, of Cagle, Mo. They leave on the 7:13 Missouri Pacific train tonight.

Capt. Whitsett will remain in Carthage till tomorrow to see his mother, who is expected home tonight from the woman's convention at Denver.

  Today's Feature

Precious Moments Week.

The Victorian Era is being brought back to life for guests taking advantage of a very special Wedding Island tour at the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Missouri July 5th through the 12th.

Those touring the island will be guided around the island by Victorian ladies and gentlemen. They will see the remarkable Wedding Island Mansion with its magnificent marble ballroom floor, unique one-of-a-kind furnishing and exquisite parlor. Preparations for a Victorian Wedding will be taking place, and those making the tour will be invited guests to the wedding.

The finest Victorian fashion and Victorian tradition will all be part of the ceremony held in the completely restored 1890's church. Visitors will also see preparations for the bride being made in the Brides House and tour the stunning gardens on the island.

Precious Moments week turns international in the Chapel Visitors Center as each day offers guests a different international buffet. Four star Chef Juanito has planned recipes sure to tempt even the most traveled




 

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Used ta have a dog that would start shakin' all over and hide behind the couch whenever it started to thunder. No talkin' to that dog. Just wouldn't listen.

No matter how calm we spoke, or how much we petted that dog, it wouldn't move from it's security furniture.

I don't suppose it really hurt anything that the dog was so fearful of a rumble or two. There was somethin' that made us kids want to get the dog to face the thunder.

'Course we were prob'ly lucky not to be struck down by lightnin' durin' some of our adventures durin' rain storms.

I suppose now there would be some dog shrink tellin' us that we could somehow work the animal through its fears and make it a more functional pet. The dog lived a normal and healthy life. Sometimes you just have to let shakin' dogs lay.

This is some fact, but mostly

Just Jake Talkin'

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Weekly Column

The Super Handyman

by Al Carrell and Kelly Carrell

Dear Al & Kelly: I have a typical picket fence around my yard. Ours is a bug yard, so painting the fence is quite a chore. I've tried different techniques over the years but have found only one really fast way to do it. I use a smaller roller, one that is the same width as the pickets. It holds the paint well and doesn't drip too much, and I usually can get each picket with one swipe of the roller. It is less wasteful and faster, not to mention neater than a brush.

SUPER HINT: When taking family trips, carry a large coffee can with you for garbage. You can seal the lid and it's easy to empty and clean after the trip.

Changing your car's oil yourself can save you money, compared with having a garage do it for you. Doing it yourself also gives you an excellent opportunity to examine other components of the car. You might notice parts that need repairing or adjusting, things that you otherwise might miss.

An oil change involves just a few simple steps, including replacing the oil filter. One thing that gives some people fits is the filter wrench, which sometimes slips and can be hard to use properly. One way to get a better grip on the filter is to glue a piece of sandpaper to the inside of the wrench.

The sandpaper can help the wrench grab the old filter as you unscrew it. Don't use the wrench to install the new filter, however, use your hand.

Here's another tip: avoid spillage from the old filter by slipping a plastic bag over it before removing it.

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