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Friday, November 12, 2004 Volume XIII, Number 104

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... A flag burning ceremony will be held at the V.F.W. Post Home at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 12th. The Am Legion and V.F.W. will held a joint ceremony. The public is invited to attend and if you have a flag that needs to be retired, bring it along.

Did Ya Know?... Carthage Business and Professional Women will hold a yard sale at 17988 Gum Rd Saturday November 13 7:00am till ???

Did Ya Know?... A blood drive will be held at the Church of the Nazarene 2000 Grand on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Did Ya Know?... Carthage Area United Way, Inc. cordially invites you to attend the Final Report Luncheon for this year’s campaign, Nov. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. at McCune-Brooks Hospital Cafeteria, 627 W. Centennial, Carthage.

today's laugh

Professor: "Can you tell me anything about the great chemists of the 17th century?"
Student: "They’re all dead, sir."

"Haven’t I seen you before?" asked the judge.
"Maybe," replied the tailor. "So many men owe me money I can’t remember all their faces."

1904
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Labor Meeting Last Night.

F.J. Weber of Milwuakee, Wis. and Robert Askew of Ishpeming, Mich., general organizers of the American Federation of Labor, spoke at the labor meeting advertised for last night at the armory. Preceding the meeting the band turned out and played on the square and then marched to the armory and played again, but an audience did not materialize and not more than a couple of dozen men gathered around the stove.

The speakers are employed by the Federation to hold meetings as well as organize lodges wherever they go.

They made rather earnest addresses which were heard with close attention. They spoke along the line which all labor organizers adopt, urging combined effort. They stated that they had organized twenty unions in Joplin and that at a meeting at Webb City tonight they will organize one or more.

 

Today's Feature
Festival of Thanks.

News Release

In celebration of the fall season with Thanksgiving just around the corner Precious Moments Park will be holding a "Festival of Thanks" this Saturday, November 13th.

From children’s "Thankful Tree Crafts", fall treats, special musical guests, hayrides, and even sack races. All activities are free to Precious Moments Park guests this Saturday (excluding fall treats).

Special musical guests will include; Southern Exposure (MSSU Show Choir), Duke Mason, and Webb City’s Junior High School Choir. Children may make a "Thankful Tree Craft" in which they may express what they are thankful for as well as participate in an old fashioned gunny sack race complete with prizes awarded to the winners. All guests may choose to take a hayride pulled by a tractor trailer or the shuttle service for transportation while on property. The Salvation Army and Precious Moments Park are cosponsoring a canned food drive throughout the season. Each guest who brings a can good will receive attraction passes at the discounted group rate.
Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'
My jeans were always too long legged for me as a kid. At the time it wasn’t that unusual to see jeans "rolled up." I don’t know if that was just the way they were made or if mothers just bought jeans with long legs so us kids could grow into ‘em.

At some point in time havin’ a cuff on your Levi’s or Wranglers became out of style and those of us who still had long legged jeans discovered you could turn the extra length up inside the leg. After a while even ironin’ the leg helped to keep the excess in place. That fit well with rollin’ up a long sleeve shirt to the elbow. No cuff on the pants and extra cuff on the shirt.

I’m hearin’ that the bare mid-drift is out (pun?) this year. Preppy is back and less skin is in. Who decides this stuff? Must not be a guy in a blue suit.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Oak Street Health & Herbs

 Weekly Column

Natural Nutrition

By Mari An Willis

This time of the year the immune system really gets put to the test. The following list of herbs has been traditionally used to protect and bolster the immune system.

Rose Hips is an herb rich in vitamins and minerals. It can be taken daily as a vitamin C and A supplement. It also contains bioflavonoids which enhance the benefits of vitamin C.

Echinacea stimulates the immune response increasing the body’s ability to resist infection. It helps improve lymphatic filtration and drainage and helps remove toxins from the blood. It is considered to be an excellent blood cleanser. Echinacea contains vitamins A, E, and C. It is high in minerals and is a natural mild antibiotic.

Catnip helps with fatigue and can help improve circulation. It helps with aches and pains, upset stomach and the flu.

Kelp is a good promoter of glandular health. It has a beneficial effect on many disorders of the body. It is called a sustainer of the nervous system and brain. Kelp contains nearly 30 minerals.

Mullein has the ability to loosen mucus and move it out of the body. It is valuable for lung problems as it nourishes as well as straightens. The hot tea helps when applied as a poultice to a sore throat.

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