Farmers to Vote On Cotton Quotas Referendum Dec 13
A statewide referendum for cotton farmers to approve marketing quotas for the 1942 crop will be held Saturday December 13. Voting is 8 am to 5 pm at township polling places under the County Agricultural Committee with secret ballots. Approval by two thirds of voters is required. quotas, if approved, will be the fifth year of use. Eligible voters include sharecroppers tenants and landlords sharing in 1941 cotton proceeds. Overplanting beyond 1942 allotments incurs penalties on excess sales. Polling sites listed by township and location.
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County Agricultural Committee
Farmers Plan to Collect Scrap Iron in New Madrid
The New Madrid County Defense Board met Tuesday at the ACA office to draft preliminary plans for gathering scrap iron and steel from farmers. Earl Cambron, chairman, said a township committee would push farmers to market scrap through dealers, with all scrap needed for national defense. He urged cooperation and noted a forthcoming school to repair farm machinery.
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New Madrid County
U. S. Department of Agriculture Defense Board
Sesson
ACA
Madrid County
Earl Cambron
New Madrid
Cambron
Housing of Implements Doubly Important Now
University of Missouri expert M M Jones urges farmers to house and maintain machinery, noting better longevity and fewer breakdowns when stored properly. With looming parts shortages, conduct a pre season check and note repairs on tags to ensure machines are ready for use. A simple farm shop setup suffices for many repairs, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
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M. M. Jones
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Southern Cos constellation visible from US southernmost points
The Southern Cos constellation is visible only at the United States southernmost points. Due to the earth's axial wobble it will, at a future date, be seen as far north as Quebec, Canada.
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Plenty of Jobs Ahead Says Farm Bureau in New Madrid
Arline Avery, president of New Madrid County Farm Bureau, lauds Farm Bureau gains from the 85 percent parity loan bill and the Steagall Bill, but warns major work remains to strengthen farm organization. He cites persistent goals: permanent panty, low interest rates, REA service, agency support, guarded extension service, rural health and schools, tax representation, cooperative defense, and prairie-area farm policy. A membership drive began December 2 with strong prospects.
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Arline Avery
New Madrid County Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
Steagall
Avery
AAA
REA
FSA
FCA
New Madad County
Food Inventory Nearing Completion in Communities
Leaders from all communities sent to the Extension office food inventory surveys among farm families about home production and use of milk eggs meat vegetables and fruits. Enrollment cards numbered in the hundreds have been signed and returned, with potential Food for Home and Defense Program enrollment exceeding 2000 families, county agent Teal notes.
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Extension Office
Food For Home and Defense
Teal
Primestill Mission Highlights Farm Students’ Work
Primestill at Bokerton and Lilbourn’s vocational agriculture students, under supervisor Enoch Tolleson, participated in hands on projects. The program aimed to teach practical farming skills and student leadership through community agriculture tasks.
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Bokerton
Lilbourn
Enoch Tolleson
Meat Demonstration in Bokerton Neighborhood
A pork cutting, curing and canning demonstration was held for forty farm people meat leaders and FSA supervisors at Oscar Quick's home west of Bodkerton. County Agent Teal used a 200 pound hog, killed the day before, for cutting and curing. Miss Anne Sillers showed sausage and meat canning to women. Further demonstrations will be held across the county in December and January for accessibility to meat leaders from all communities.
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FSA
Oscar Quick
Bodkerton
Teal
Anne Sillers
Farm Bureau Membership Campaign Under Way
Farm Bureau members report strong early sign ups as solicitors push for greater enrollment. Leaders W E Hannock Co O Hawkins head the northern drive across several townships to beat Bert Femmer Harold Sloas southern side in a contest running to December 22. A January celebration awaits the winner. Also, a metal Honor Plaque for New Madrid County Farm Bureau’s largest 1941 membership increase is displayed at the office.
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Arnine Avery
W. E Hannock
Co. O. Hawkins
West
Big Prairie
Hough
St. John
New Madrid
Lewis Township
Bert Femmer
Harold Sloas
New Madrid County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for January Eight
The New Madrid County Farm Bureau schedules its annual meeting for Thursday January 8. Officers executive committee and board members will be elected. The board comprises officers and two additional members a man and a woman from the farming community.
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New Madrd County Farm Bureau
Lilbourn Colony Plans 4-H Clubs for Youth
Lilbourn Colony Labor Home moves to form four H clubs with boys focusing on gardening and girls pursuing project work as part of youth development efforts.
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Lilbourn Colony Labor Home
Parachutist William Schultz Injured in Fall
Olympia Washington report says 26 year old William Schultz, a veteran barnstormer who began parachute jumps at 14, sustained a fractured skull in a fall from a height while performing a stunt. He previously cleaned windows on tall buildings without a safety belt.
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Olympia
Wash
William Schultz
Texas Hit by Go Ne from Straight South Core Phrase
A terse line suggests moving toward Texas by a northerly or southern route from a central point. The text reads as fragmented directions with unclear destinations or actions and lacks verifiable context for a full news item.
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High total in automobile accidents in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo Dec 11 Automobile accidents killed 112 persons during November the highest monthly total on record. Last November 74 were killed. Six month fatalities 934 vs 732 last year at this time. Safety Bureau Highway Department estimates year end deaths up at least 25 percent about 1024. Peak year previously 1937 with 1044 deaths on Missouri highways.
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Jefferson City
the Safety Bureau of the Highway Department
Missouri
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