Alfalfa Seeding Tips From New Madrid Extension News
Extension agent notes that alfalfa should be seeded late August on well drained soils with good fertility. Follow soybeans after August 1, or plow before seeding when following grains. Use firm seedbeds, optional drilling, and apply lime and fertilizers as advised. Summer and fall lime applications aid future legumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Teal
A. W. Klemme
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Lime addition advised with fall alfalfa sowing
If limestone has not been applied for at least a year, drill in 600 to 1000 pounds per acre of 10-mesh limestone with the alfalfa seed this fall to ensure enough lime is available.
Pink eye in cattle linked to pollen dust and vitamin A
A.W. Uren of the Missouri College of Agriculture notes that pollen and dust irritants plus bacteria trigger conjunctival inflammation. He warns dried pastures may indicate vitamin A deficiency and recommends darkened housing and eye washes with boric acid followed by argyrol drops, with recovery in four to five days if started early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Uren
Missouri College of Agriculture
Uren
Rites for Former Morehouse Woman
Funeral services were held at Walther Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau for Mrs. Laura Harp Griffin who died of carcinoma at her sister Miss Krattie Harp's home. Interment followed at Memorial Park cemetery. She was 63 and a longtime Morehouse resident. Survivors include a son William Griffin of Cairo Illinois, sister Mrs H M Foster of Seattle and brothers Otto Harp of Quincy and Harry Harp of Blytheville. Plans for Jackson Methodism centennial begin Sept 21 with a pageant by Miss Lillian Nothdurst and Mrs James Andrews. Methodism began in the Jackson area in September 1841.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther
Cape Girardeau
Laura Harp Griffin
Krattie Harp
Don E. Schooler
Centenary Methodist Church
J. Wilson Critchlow
Memorial Park
Griffin
Jackson
Lillian Nothdurst
James Andrews
Fredericktown
Soil Building Allowance Rates for 1942 Programs
The USDA announced soil-building allowance rates for the 1942 Farm Program based largely on 1941 levels. Farmers can earn payments for approved soil-building practices and for planting within special crop allotments such as corn and wheat, with rates varying by cropland, pasture, and orchards. A separate $15 tree-planting special allowance applies, plus a $20 minimum payment. final 1942 provisions will further emphasize conservation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
Movement to Slash Bridge Toll at Cairo
More than 3,000 people joined the Association for Reduction of Bridge Tolls at Cairo. The group seeks reduced tolls on the Ohio bridge operated by the Cairo Bridge Commission, aiming to boost Cairo and regional trade amid higher charges in southern Illinois and nearby Missouri towns.
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Association For
Cairo
E. J. Walder
Ilinois
Missouri
Ohio Bridge
Cairo Bridge Commission
Kentucky
Speeding Traffic Deaths Break Record Last Year
Authorities report speeding violations led to more fatalities in the previous year than any other illegal traffic act, highlighting speed as the dominant factor in deadly crashes and prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
Growing Interest in Special Church Services
Revival meetings at the Church of Christ in Canada draw good attendance led by Evangelist Arthur Freeman of Chillicothe Missouri. Subjects include How a Secretary of the Treasury Was Converted Does the Law of Christ Authorize Instrumental Music in the Church Worship A Challenge to the Young People with services nightly at 8 o clock An all day meeting Sunday with a basket dinner at noon and a 2 15 pm service Roy Harris of the Bridge Church of Christ will preach in the afternoon. Carloads from Canalou traveled to the Bridge church last Sunday for a basket dinner and singing and Freeman preached there.
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Church of Christ In
Canada
Arthur Freeman
Chillicothe
Roy Harris
Bridge Church of Christ
Dexter
Canalou
Bridge Church
Mr. Freeman
Average cost of iron and steel to manufacturers
The article states that the average cost of iron and steel in an automobile to the manufacturer is 3 cents per pound.
Weekend travels of local residents and visitors
A roundup of relatives and friends visiting or returning home from trips and military duty. Includes Hammond visitors Mrs. Pete Smith and family, Taul and Aslin from Missouri, Parks Wilson and Ogle from nearby areas, Pete Hill from Great Lakes, Jones family from Quinton, Coppage family from Dundee, and Absheir and Honey households hosting celebrations.
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Hammond
Ind
Pete Smith
Amel D. Taul
Neil C. Aslin
University of Missouri
Columbia
Albert Parks
W. C. Wilson
J. W. Ogle
Chattanooga
Tenn
Pete Hill
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Wm. Jones
Quinton
Oklo
Orville Jones
James H. Coppage
Rachel
James and
Philp
Dundee
James Absheir
Yvonne
James W. Honey
Viola
Joyce Oliver
Gray Ridge
Ervin Taylor
George Allen
Elouise
Pasco Absheir
Bresley
J. Absheir
Canalou Baptists to Host Guest Speakers in August
Rev. I. E. Taylor district missionary will lead services at Canalou Baptist Church Sunday August 10 in pastor Oda Masters absence. On Sunday August 17 Rev A A E Ray of Sikeston will conduct both morning and evening services.
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I. E. Taylor
Baptist
Canalou Baptist Church
Oda Masters
A A. E. Ray
Sikeston
Morley News Personal Visits And Hospital Discharge
Mr and Mrs Clint Bugg of Vandyser guests of Mrs John Bugg and family. R D Clayton of Sikeston visited his father W P Clayton here last week. Floyd Hitt of Chanute Field spent weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Hitt. Mrs C W Cannon discharged from St Francis Hospital Cape Girardeau after surgery. Mrs G D Harris and daughter Peggy Lou with Mrs H D Ra
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Clint Bugg
Vandyser
John Bugg
R. D. Clayton
Sikeston
W. P. Clayton
Floyd Hitt
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Ill
John Hitt
C. W. Cannon
St. Francis Hospital
Cape Girardeau
G. D. Harris
Peggy Lou
H. D. Ra
Local visitors and arrivals noted in Sikeston area
Gains and son Harold of Sikeston visited friends here Tuesday. Emersons hosted Swaims in Cairo Sunday. Arnold Miles from Camp Robinson near Little Rock stayed with George and Mrs Miles. James Mangan and son Jimmie from St Louis visited sister Margaret Thacker. J B Kirkpatrick dismissed from Cape Girardeau hospital. Carl Taylor and children of Gary Indiana and George Clark of Seattle stayed with Marvin Taylor. R Parker and infant daughter born July 18 were discharged from Cape Girardeau hospital. Tharon Stallings to receive master’s degree from University of Missouri Friday. Beardslees hosted by Annie and Emma Beardslee. others visited. Mrs Mary Harris and Ruth Finney welcomed Mary Finney, Rachel Kerns, Mary Kerns, Norman Briggs, Bob and John McCarthy. Funeral guests for Camille Emerson included East Prairie duo D R McCollough and Justine, Mack Morgan of Hayti, Ronald Ryan family of Flat River, and Mason Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kirkpatrick
St. Francis Hospital
Cape Girardeau
Carl Taylor
Gary
Ind
Geo. Clark
Seattle
Wash
Marvin L. Taylor
R. Parker
Tharon Stallings
Sikeston
C. A. Stallings
University of Missouri At
Stanley Dixon
Fredericktown
Camille Emerson
Co. A. Stallings
Mary Harris
Ruth Finney
Mary Finney
Rachel Kerns
Mary Kerns
Norman Briggs
Chaffee
Bob and
John McCarthy
St Louis
D. R. McCollough
East Prairie
Justine McCollough
Memphis
Mack Morgan
Hayti
Ronald Ryan
Flat River
Mason Emerson
One in Seven US Workers Employed in Motor Transport
National Automobile Dealers Association statistics show that about one seventh of all employed Americans work in some form of motor transport. The finding highlights the sector's scale and job impact across the United States.
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National Automobile Dealers’ Association
United States
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