Mornin' Mail

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Friday, December 7, 2001 Volume X, Number 122

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Chamber of Commerce will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Carthage Eye Care, 130 East Fourth (south side of square), at 10:00 a.m on Friday, December 7th, 2001.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage First Baptist Church invites the public to a free presentation of "A USO Show: Christmas in the 40’s," to be held at 7 p.m. on December 7th and 9th.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Humane Society has Mousers! Right now they have several adult cats that are a little wild. They wouldn’t make good pets, but would be great for keeping rodents out of your barn or garage. If your cat is missing call as soon as possible. For more information call 358-6402.

today's laugh

"Gimme an all-day sucker," the youngster demanded of the candy man.
He was handed one.
"Looks kind of small," remarked the youth looking at it doubtfully.
"Yeah, the days are getting shorter."

Author- "I once got ten dollars a word."
Editor- "Hmm! How was that?"
Author- "I talked back to the judge."

1901
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Struck in the Eye With Hot Iron.

James Biggs the Central avenue blacksmith, was struck in the eye with a hot piece of iron yesterday, but it is hoped is not seriously hurt. He was hammering an old file at the time making a wedge for his anvil. The hot piece of iron flew out of the tongs as he was striking it, and struck him over the eye inflicting a slight wound. The hot part of the iron barely touched the eyeball. He is laying off from work for a few days but hopes there will be no serious effects.

Going Away Surprise Party.

Miss Olive Cline, who leaves tonight for her future home at Flora, Ill., is being given a farewell surprise party this afternoon by her friends. They assembled at 5 p.m. at Mrs. Hill’s, on North Main street, where Miss Cline rooms, and each guest took her share of the refreshments. A supper is to be served at six o’clock.

	Today's Feature Hall Project Proceeds. The City Council Public Services Committee heard a report on the progress of the partial renovation of Memorial Hall this week from City Administrator Tom Short. Short asked the Committee if there was any interest in modifying the specifications for the roof. He said the contractor suggested using membrane type covering instead of the standing seam steel specified. A savings of almost $8,000 would be the main benefit, but the Committee all agreed that the steel roof would be the better buy. Short also reported that construction of the elevator shaft was proceeding slowly because the work in the basement was being completed with pick and shovel. The Committee selected a design for a walking trial that will be constructed within the Fair Acres Sports Complex. Plans call for a ten foot wide, asphalt cover trail that will be approximately one mile long. A resolution was recommended that would initiate grant requests from the Steadley Foundation and the Boylan Trust will be recommended to the full Council for approval.
	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', Although I’m not completely familiar with the circumstances surroundin’ the vehicle rammin’ the Courthouse retainin’ wall, the damage was minimal. A light pole went down and several of the blocks where I sit from time to time were dislodged. I’m guessin’ the vehicle was the loser of that confrontation. As is the case with most, I hate to see any disruption to the continuing saga of the Courthouse. But the fact is, the place is built like a brick....., er, well a rock. The craftsmanship and materials that make up the Carthage Courthouse has prevailed for over a hunderd years and will most likely make another hunderd. All caution should be used to avoid testing this structure with a vehicle, however. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
Sponsored by Oak Street health & herb	Weekly Column Natural Nutrition by Mari An Willis Estrogen is addressed by Dr. Paul Barney, M.D. as the "hormone of war and peace!" Estrogen supplementation has been extensively studied over the past fifty years, and the decision to supplement still remains controversial. The benefits seem to be many, but the risks are still very serious. Deciding that there is no black and white answer tot he situation, medical research over the past 3 years has focused on estrogen like compounds found in plants phytoestrogens. The results have been almost too good to be true. The earlier studies were mostly looking at the dramatic decrease in breast, prostate and colon cancers from the eastern or soy based diet verses the wheat based diets of Americans. The conclusions are that phyto-estrogens mainly genistein, if supplemented into the diet can provide protection for bones and heart. Dr. Barney continues to state that a preventive soy based diet would contain 40 grams of soy corresponding to 25-40 mg. of genistein. The studies with breast and prostate cancer cells were higher at 180 mg.