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published every weekday except major holidays
Wednesday, December 28, 2005 Volume XIV,
Number 134
did
ya know?
Did Ya Know?... Central
Pet Care Clinic now has four loving cats that
need homes for the Holidays. All three have had
their vaccinations and have already been
neutered. These are really nice cats that deserve
a loving caring home. Get an application at
Central Pet Care Clinic, 224 West Central Ave. or
for more info call 417-358-1300.
Did Ya Know?... The
Carthage Public Library will be closed Monday,
January 2 for the New Year’s holiday.
Did Ya Know?... The
Carthage Recycling and Drop-Off Center and
Composting Lot will be closed Saturday, December
31 in observance of New Year’s Day.
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today's
laugh
The bartender was dumbfounded
when a gorilla came in and asked for a martini,
but he couldn’t think of any reason not to
serve the beast. And he was even more amazed to
find the gorilla coolly holding out a ten-dollar
bill when he returned with the drink. As he
walked up to the cash register, he decided to try
something. He rang up the sale, and handed the
animal a dollar in change. The gorilla
didn’t say anything - he just sat there
sipping his martini.
Finally, the bartender
couldn’t take it anymore. "You
know," he offered, "we don’t get
too many gorillas in here."
And the gorilla replied,
"At nine bucks a drink, I’m not
surprised."
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1905
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have
Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
Stonecutters’
Strike Ends.
Will Return to Work on
Pay Received When Strike was Ordered.
The stonecutters’
strike in Carthage is at an end. The workmen will return
to work on the same terms they were working under when
the strike was ordered.
For several weeks the men
have been holding out for an increase of pay. They
contended that higher wages were paid elsewhere and it
was nothing but right that they should receive as much
for their work in the heart of the stone industry as
cutters receive for the same work in St. Louis or Kansas
City.
The stone operators
declare they were paying the men all that their business
would justify. That they had made their contracts under
the old scale and could not fill those contracts on a
higher scale of wages. They said they were paying the men
50 cents an hour for eight hours work, furnishing them
with helpers, etc.
It is said among the
workmen who went on strike that the motion was made and
carried ordering the strike by transient stonecutters and
that the Carthage men, those owning homes and expecting
to live here, opposed it. The transients were in a
majority and although considering the strike ill advised
the Carthage men had to stick to their union.
Absolutely nothing was
gained by the strikers and they lost upward of a thousand
dollars in wages.
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Today's
Feature
More Have
Filed.
More submissions
have been made for the April 4th City election.
Those who have
filed include Jim Woestman, who is running for
Mayor; Claude Newport, who is running for 1st
Ward Council Representative; Jackie Boyer and
Cynthia Curry, who are both running for 3rd Ward
Council Representative and Tom Flanigan, who is
running for 5th Ward Council Representative.
There are a total
of 6 council positions available which include 1
position in each ward and an additional one-year
unexpired term in the first ward due to the
resignation of former first Council member Dave
Woods. Mayor Kenneth Johnson has appointed Larry
Ross to fill the position vacated by Woods until
the election.
Political signs
for candidates are allowed by City code provided
that they are not posted more than 60 days before
the election and that they are removed 5 days
after the election.
The cost to file
is $25 or candidates may also provide 25
signatures from the respective ward. The deadline
for filing is January 17 of 2006.
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Stench Report:
Tuesday,
12/27/05
Stench Reported Before Noon
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Just Jake
Talkin'
Mornin'
I’m thinkin’ havin’ another long
weekend over the New Year’s is gonna work
out pretty well. It’ll give folks a chance
to rest up after this last long weekend. The problem with long week ends is it
seems either ya idle away one day thinkin’
it’s a bonus, or there is a rush to see how
much enjoyment you can stuff into three days.
Either way, it seems they tend to wear ya out.
‘Course then there’s always the push
durin’ the short work week to get out five
days of work in only four.
I’m figurin’ on
gettin’ most of the home projects finished
up next weekend that I started over the
Thanksgivin’ weekend. It would be great to
start off the new year with a short list for the
spring. There is always that life-long goal of
not havin’ a list, but I don’t think
I’ll live that long.
This is some fact, but mostly,
Just Jake Talkin’.
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Here's
A Tip
by JoAnn Derson•
"Recycle in the new year by using wrapping
supplies to help store your holiday decorations.
The cardboard tube from gift wrap can be cut into
smaller pieces that you can wind strings of
Christmas tree or outdoor lights around. Boxes
can be used to hold ornaments or other
decorations, and ribbon and bows that are still
in good condition can be tucked away for re-use
next year." -- E.F. in Oregon
• "Resolutions are a
great idea, and, like a lot of people, last year
I resolved to exercise more often. I keep a
stationary bike in my living room, and I use it
while I watch my favorite programs on television.
It has helped me lose 8 pounds, and I feel much
better. This year, I am going to resolve to
volunteer to help others." -- I.N. in
Nebraska
• "Whenever I need to
remember to bring something with me for the next
day (e.g., my lunch, important papers, school
notes) I write it on a Post-it note and stick it
on the door leading outside. If I have the item,
I take the note down. Sometimes I write the day
of the week, if I need different things on
different days." -- A.M. in Florida
• If your brown sugar is
too hard, just put it in a bowl with a slice of
bread and pop it in the microwave. The moisture
in the bread will help soften the sugar. Stop and
stir every 10-15 seconds until it’s soft
enough to use.
• "I have drafty
windows, and not a lot of money to have them
replaced. I took a plastic shower curtain and cut
it to fit the windows. Then I secured it with
tape. It’s worked well to keep out the
drafts, and I just remove it once a week and
clean the windows with vinegar to discourage mold
and mildew. It will work until next spring,
anyway." -- P.S. in Michigan
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