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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
2
Theodore Hoppe farms a 15 acre field and harvested 16 bushels of wheat per acre last summer totaling 240 bushels at 106 dollars per bushel. From the same field he had 1100 pounds of lespedeza seed at 0.50 per 100 pounds, yielding high income and an overall average of 71.72 dollars per acre. Other Sikeston district fields showed similar yields.
In 1940 fewer tularemia cases were reported to the State Board of Health than in 1939 and a further decline is indicated. Dr James Stewart urges Missourians to avoid carelessness when handling wild rabbits and to follow simple precautions. Do not touch rabbits with bare hands. wear rubber gloves though bones can pierce gloves. Cook wild game thoroughly, especially rabbits, until no red juice remains near the bone. Wash hands with soap and water after handling rabbits and disinfectants are recommended. Do not use a sick rabbit for food. rabbits appearing slug fish in the field may have the disease and should not be handled.
Evin Burke Scott county AAA chairman reports early canvass results show unprecedented 1942 signup expectations with about 95 percent pledged. He cites revised AAA rules allowing more secondary feed crops and continued adjustments to wheat corn and cotton. Farmers must plant within allotments and keep 20 percent in soil conserving crops.
University of Missouri expert urges farmers to repair and preserve usable equipment due to steel shortages and labor declines. Emphasizes early purchase of repair parts, local shop repairs, and modern welding to extend life of machines amid defense-demand delays. Keep common mower and guard parts on hand to prevent harvest delays.
A defense bond quiz explains how Americans express gratitude by purchasing Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Stores focus on 10 cent and 25 cent stamps to maximize participation, with 50 cent to $5 stamps also sold. stamps of all denominations are available at post offices and banks or saving institutions.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs measures detailing a fixed price per ounce for silver across the United States. The policy aims to stabilize markets and guide mining and trade during the era.
A Vanduser recreational center bingo night last Thursday crowned J. B Stacy and Miss Jean Mason for the highest number of games won. Supervisors Mrs. Dora Lee Cravens and Henry Umage oversaw the event while outdoor recreation programs such as basketball boxing and softball generated local interest.
Farmers in New Madrid County report strong gains from fall-sown small grain pasturing without grain feeding. Agronomist Charles F. Costigan notes soil conservation benefits and ties to Food-for-Freedom. Caution advised to avoid overgrazing and overly wet fields, but profits often exceed row crops.
A report notes that boys aged ten are operating tractors on farms across England. It highlights concerns over safety and training, and questions whether regulations adequately protect child workers while acknowledging rural labor needs.
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