Did Ya Know... St. Ann’s Chili Dinner and Bazaar will be Thurs., Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on 1156 Grand. Serving time is 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Did Ya Know... The High School Spook House will be open Fri. and Sat. from 7 p.m. to midnight at old Myers airport.

Did Ya Know... St. John’s Annual Media Appreciation Social will be Wed., Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. John’s Conference Center. RSVP by Mon., Nov. 10 by calling 625-2261.

Did Ya Know... Friends of the Library Book Sale will be Sat., Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Carthage Public Library.

Did Ya Know... Stone’s Throw Theatre will present The Cemetery Club on Nov. 1st and 2nd. For reservations, call 358-9665.

To train a child properly, start at the bottom.

My boss reminds me of a clarinet - a wind instrument.

I just lost ten pounds. I’m on a low salary diet.

My doctor put me back on my feet. To pay his bill, I had to sell my car.

Success comes in cans, failure in can’ts.

The Woolen Mill.

A reporter interviewed Supt. A. H. Baker with the Carthage Woolen Mill relative to the business outlook of the big manufacturing establishment.

"We have been running full time since about the first of last November," said Mr. Baker, "and our prospects and trade have been steadily improving ever since, until the past few weeks when the yellow fever scourge in the south and the resulting quarantines began. Our trade is very largely in the south and we are unable to ship any goods there till the quarantine is raised. The goods are wanted and in many cases are contracted for, and we are going right ahead with our work, stacking up our product here, with the full assurance that orders for it will come with a rush as soon as frosts break up the yellow fever troubles in the south. Had it not been for the yellow fever we would undoubtedly have been running overtime before this.

Mayor Veto Halts Airport Opening.

Mayor Don Riley announced that he will veto the council bill passed Tuesday which reopens Myers Park Memorial Airport. Riley will return the bill to the Council with his objections at the next Council meeting Monday, November 10. The Council can reconsider the bill at that time. A two-thirds vote of the members is required override a veto.

"I’m disappointed, of course," said Council member Mike Harris.

Harris said by the end of the Council meeting Tuesday night it seemed that there was a willingness to act as one body on the aviation issue, but apparently that is not the case.

The airport bill passed the Council with a vote of 6 to 4.

"We need one vote to override the veto," Harris said. " I’m not really sure how we’re going to get that."

According to City Administrator Tom Short, CW&EP has been informed of the Mayor’s decision and told to take no action on the scheduled removing of the power pole at the end of the runway. No work will proceed at the airport pending the outcome of the Council meeting on November 10.

Assessor's Salary in Question.

According to a letter to the Jasper County Salary Commission from County Attorney Jim Spradling , County Assessor Jim Willis’ salary should follow the recommendations approved by the commission.

County Assessor Jim Willis currently receives 100% of the allowable compensation. He was elected last November but did not take office until September 1 of this year, after Senate Bill No. 11 dealing with the compensation of county officials went into effect on August 28, 1997.

"I'm getting just what the law says I'm supposed to get," Willis told the Mornin' Mail yesterday.

The Salary Commission met on October 22 to discuss how Senate Bill No. 11 would affect salaries for county officials taking office after that date. As a result of this meeting, a four-year phase-in plan was established to gradually raise the salaries of county officials to the maximum allowable compensation in 2002.

In 1999 salaries will increase to 85% of the allowable compensation with a 5% increase in each of the following three years.

Willis sites a letter from Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon in support of his claim to 100% of allowable compensation now.

Nixon’s letter says the opinion was issued on the matter in order to provide guidance to salary commissions in establishing the compensation of county assessors.

"In summary, the opinion concludes the county assessor is entitled to any additional compensation resulting from the enactment of Senate Bill No.11 beginning September 1, 1997," the letter concludes.

Willis is firm in his right to receive the full increase now and would dispute any reduction attempt by the Salary Commission.

"The way I see it is not to cross that bridge until you get to it," says Willis. "But I would say I'd be a damn fool to sit and do nothing about it."

I've never known anyone who could explain why a dog circles several times 'for it finally lays down. There could be a number of explanations I suppose, but it's such a common occurrence, there must be one absolute reason.

I'd have ta guess that it has somethin' to do with the instinct to not perch on some object or critter that might be harmful.

The old story of the coon dog sittin' on the porch howlin' comes ta mind.

"Somethin' out in the woods makin' that dog howl like that," asked a visitor.

"No," says the owner, "the dog just sat on a nail and is too lazy to get up."

Maybe dogs circle 'cause once they lay down, they don't want ta have ta move again. Just checkin' for nails.

I suppose even more interestin' is the fact that us humans will sit and watch an animal goin' round in circles tryin' to figure out why. Makes ya wonder who the superior species really is.

This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin'.

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Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

I just love the fall and spring of the year. This is the time for gathering what the early spring has presented.

Some herbs which are important to have stashed away for the winter colds, flue and doldrums.

Mullein: a primary lung herb, which is easily brewed into a tea. It is considered an expectorant and painkiller. The usage for lung ailments has long been established.

Boneset: one of my favorites when there are aches and pains associated with flu or the flu shot or about any other "achy" condition. It makes a fine tea or can be taken in capsules. It is said that the Native Americans used this herb for conditions relating to any "bonecrushing" condition including childbirth.

Yarrow: a very astringent herb which is not too pleasant to the palate, but is quite effective in the early stages of any cold or sore throat or flu. I like to mix it with some honey and take in small doses throughout the day. According to some herbalists it is much more effective if it is warm. It may cause one to break a sweat.

Echinacea: this beautiful purple coneflower has gotten plenty of press. It is for bolstering the immune system and quite effective in doing so. Most of the experts suggest that it be used for a few weeks and then take a rest. I have found in my years of observation that those who use it in that method get much better results. One may substitute other immune herbs for this job while resting from Echinacea.

Uva Ursi: one of the herbs for the urinary tract. It is especially beneficial for infection. I have heard many testimonials regarding the usage of this herb. In conjunction with cranberry, which has antiadherance factors, it appears to be effective in actually stopping the infection. Many gentlemen are extremely pleased with the results. Diabetics would be wise to monitor their blood sugar when using this herb as Dr. Christopher has described it as a treatment for pancreas conditions.

With the focus on alternative healing, please be aware that a responsible herbalist is not a Doctor, does not pretend to be one and may not practice diagnosis nor prescribing. As the pendulum begins to swing into balance...don’t get hit by it!!!

This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.