Open Letter to Hoover on Bottles Jars and Permits
L S Kent of St. Louis writes President Hoover seeking guidance under the Volstead act. He asks which bureau issues permits to grow grains and to prove products will not be used for intoxicants amid court rulings. Kent notes farmer hardships and requests timely action and fee relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Kent
St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Mr. Hoover
United States Supreme Court
Wickersham Committee
Hoover
P. S
Herbert
L. S. Kent
Laclede Street
Poultry notes on nest removal and litter care
Nests should be easy to remove to facilitate cleaning. Clean dry litter in the hen house adds greatly to the when s comfort.
Fined For Theft of Chickens
Fred Williams charged with stealing two chickens from James DeJarnett of 512 West Second Street was tried in police court Saturday morning. He was fined one dollar and, unable to pay, committed to the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Williams
James DeJarnett
West Second Street
Williams
County Dairying Report Shows Better Averages
The twelfth dairy herd improvement report by Cleo Mercer of Pettis County Herd Association notes expected gains in herd averages versus last year. Improvements include legume pasture for cows, new manure pits, and added milk houses. Top cows and owners are listed with production figures including H L Schlotzhauer’s high milk yield of 1708 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Mercer
Pettis County Herd Association
Mercer
E. B. Helman
J. A. DeJarnette
J. A. Alt
Missouri
H. L. Schlotzhauer
No. AY. AV
H. Pinkepank
J. F. Bluhm
R. W. Dow
V. Monsees
G. EB. Heck
O. H. Pinkepank
J A. DeJarnette
Gifts To Nursery Appreciated By Those In Charge
Mrs. L. EH. Edgington reports May activity at Melita Day Nursery with 40 enrolled and 24 average daily, 624 dinners and 820 lunches served plus 68 extras and 56 visitors. The association thanks recent gifts including fruit produce and a milk ticket and pleads continued public support to sustain next year’s operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nursery
Success With Poults
The wild turkey hen keeps her young turkeys quiet until they can run. She rests and covers them most of the time, aiming to imitate natural conditions. Provide green grass before the poults daily, cutting it at least once a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Why Johnnie Tries for Ten Dollars in English Class
A student asks for ten dollars to explain why he entered the English class. The tale centers on a negotiable assignment and a teacher’s response to a request framed as a payment for motivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Owens Files for Office as Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate
Oklahoma City Owens, pardoned by Governor Holloway from a year in contempt of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, filed Tuesday night as a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor. He is a current state representative from Tulsa County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
O. O. Owens
Holloway
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Owens
Tulsa County
May enter race for governorship
Dr. William G. Patton of Saint Louis, a medical staff member at Missouri Pacific Hospital and former wartime medical corps lieutenant, drew attention at the Democratic rally as a possible gubernatorial candidate. He led the Southeast Missouri Democratic League in 1920 and has long been active in Elks, Masonic lodges, and the Episcopalian community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
William G. Patton
St. Louis
Southeast Missouri Democratic League
Elks
Masonic
Patton
Business Men to Cooperate with the Rails
The Missouri Pacific Boosters Club held its monthly meeting at Association Hall in Sedalia. A committee on solicitation reported success canvassing local merchants to support the campaign to increase railroad business, continuing efforts after an outdoor mass meeting at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Boosters Club
Association Hall
West Main Street
Sedalia
Court House
M. D. Hale
R. C. Taylor
Men’s Association
J. E. Downey
Fred Anton
Machinists
Karl Larson
A. L. Gorsett
Blacksmiths
A. H. Schrader
The
Carmen
J. O. McMurdo
Sheet Metal Workers
A. L. Pringle
Leuenberger Announces Candidacy for Pettis County Clerk
S H Leuenberger a Pettis County dairyman and stock raiser announced his bid for county clerk. He lives in the county eight years and is a Republican seeking the nomination at the party primary on August 5 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Leuenberger
Pettis County
Leuenberger
Cornell Mash for Baby Chicks Eases Diet Management
Cornell University expert Prof. L. M. Hurd says a single mash fed from the first feeding to maturity replaces frequent diet changes. The program uses a fixed mash and grain mix with specific proportions, feed access rules, and supplements like cod liver oil during indoor periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
L. M. Hurd
Cornell University
Hurd
Two of Most Effective Destroyers of Vermin
The text lists vermin control methods for poultry. It describes blue ointment applied under the vent, sodium fluoride powder dusted on several parts of the hen, and perches treated with Blackleaf 40 liquid to kill lice via fumes.
Chicken Culling Timing and Benefits in Poultry Herds
The passage argues culling should begin at hatch and continue through the growing season. It states weak or crippled chicks should be killed to protect the flock, as they pose disease risks and raise rearing costs. Weak hatchlings also slow overall flock growth and maturity.
Infected Chicks Spread Disease Warns USDA Study
The USDA reports that bacillary white diarrhea or pullorum disease can spread from infected to healthy chicks in the same incubator via air, even without direct contact. Experiments at Bethseda, Maryland, showed 45 to 81 percent transmission across incubator types, with control chicks faring far better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Hubert Bunyen
W. J. Hall
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bethseda
Bureau
National Poultry Council
Drs. M. Dorset
M. A. Jull
H. Bunyen
Robert Moore Wins State Fair School Contest
Three sets of examinations conducted by County Superintendent C F Scotten at Martha Letts school produced Robert Moore of Beaman as the top winner. He will represent Pettis county at the state fair school event in August. Other examinees include Dora Benz LaMonte Bernice Winch Windsor Lucille Climings Otterville Edna Geigley Windsor Virginia Wilkerson Sedalia with certificates to be awarded to successful teachers. Robert Thistlethwaite was the sole participant in the Edison Examination for Missouri’s national rep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moore
Beaman
Pettis County
Dora Benz
LaMonte
Bernice Winch
Windsor
Lucille Climings
Otterville
Edna Geigley
Virginia Wilkerson
Sedalia
Robert Thistlethwaite
Edison
Missouri
Franzo Deville Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Franzo Deville received a two year penitentiary sentence after a Sedalia circuit court verdict. He was found guilty of stealing 140 dollars from Charles Hollingsworth. Jury included W R Monk and 11 others, with Judge Dimmitt Hoffman presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franzo Deville
Dimmitt Hoffman
Charles Hollingsworth
Sedalia
Trustee's Sale Notice of Pettis County Property
Notice that Oscar Bangert as substituted trustee will sell the real estate described in the June 1 1925 deed of trust by Joe B Ringen and Lula C Ringen to Kansas City Finance Co at public vendue in Bloomfield Missouri on June 21 1930 for cash to satisfy the secured indebtedness with interest and costs, subject to unpaid taxes. The description covers parts of Sections 15 and 22 in Township 47 North Range 22 West totaling about 194.34 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Ringen
Lula ‘C. Ringen
Recorder of Deeds
Pettis County
Missouri
Sedalia
Kansas City Finance Company
Oscar Bangert
Stoddard County Court House
Bloomfield
Carrots of All Shapes and Early Planting Tips
Carrots grow best in mellow loam and should be sown as soon as the ground can be worked. Sow early varieties like Forcing and Oxheart now, thin to 2 to 3 inches, and plant every two weeks for a steady summer supply. Modern cooking favors young carrots over mature roots.
Local Socials and Visits Highlight La Monte Route Two
Mrs George Sandes notes residents and visitors in La Monte Route Two. Families such as Carroll and Schiezer share gatherings at Marshall and Prairie View events. Local women clubs and the home economics agent Mrs Montgomery attend meetings and lead canning sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. &. Carroll
Marshall
Schiezer
Charley Whitehead
Glenn Wellmar
Frank Crawford
John Rathburn
Stella Grace Elliott
Martha Chevalier
George Landes
Route Two
Rev. Posey
la Monte Christian Church
C. E. Carroll
A. B. DeJarnette
Prairie View
Margaret Johnson
Green Ridge
Ellen Cook
Katie Scotten
William Nelson
Cole Camp
Congregational Church
C. L. Rabourn
M. Rhodes
Sedalia
Charley Wickline
Kansas City
Brownie Allen
Montgomery
Alice Aileen Rabourn
Muriel Buffon
Joe Cashman Seeks Pettis County Collector Post
Joe Cashman announces his bid for Pettis county collector of revenue. known as a longtime resident near Houstonia and manager of the livestock shipping association, he emphasizes good roads and schools, Democratic loyalty, and strong farmer and stockman support in Sedalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cashman
Pettis County
Joe
Cashman
Houstonia
Livestock Shipping Association
Sedalia
Went Ads Boost Democrat Help Wanted Push
A brief political item notes efforts by the Democrat party to secure faster assistance through targeted Went Ads campaigns. It highlights efficiency and industrious messaging as a strategy to mobilize support and resources.
Also Mentioned on This Page
WM. G. Patton
Vermin
C. F. Scotten
Martha Lett’s School
Devillo
W. R. Monk
Fred Peithman
F. W. Winston
J. W. Hurt
W. F. Kraft
George Funk
Ernest Brim
John Fowler
George Bucholz
Louis Bahner
B. F. Parker
George W. Green
Rarly Chanyenay
la Monte
George Sandes
Democrat
McLaughlin
Avy - Superior) Ambulance Service
Mr. Cashman
Democratic Party
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