Early Hunters Found Wild Life Plentiful in Missouri
Compiled by the State Historical Society of Missouri at Columbia Floyd C. Shoemaker secretary with the hunting season in full swing Missouri riflemen enjoy a sport dating to pioneer days. Accounts from 1820 to 1874 recount bear deer panther wild geese pigeons foxes otter and a grand wolf hunt showing how wildlife and early hunting shaped Missouri's frontier history.
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Pioneer
Missouri
The
State Historial Society of Missour
Columbia
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Boon'’s Lick
St. Louis Missouri
Peter Schultz
Scultz2
Schultz
Boonvile Misouri Register
Missouri River
Hannibal Journal
Western Union
New London
Ralls County
Liberty Tribune
Henry Dejarnett
Audrain County
Monticello
Lewis County
Glasgow
Carroll County
Jefferson City
Missouri State Times
Howard County
Boots Creek
Cass County
Boonville
Marines Seek Men In Sikeston Next Week
Representatives from the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in St. Louis will interview young men ages 17 to 30 at the Sikeston post office on December 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will provide information on enlistment terms of four years or for the National Emergency duration and outline the path from local recruit screening in Sikeston to final examination in St. Louis and then six weeks of recruit training in San Diego.
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Marine Corps
St. Louis
Sikeston
Marine Corps Reserve
St. Lous
Marines
San Diego
Cal
Honest Eyes Reveal Not Truthful Minds
The quote notes that eye contact does not prove honesty. It suggests criminals can look straight at you while sincere people may be nervous and shifty. The idea contrasts appearance with truth in judgment.
Farmers pledge to enlarge food production in New Madrid
New Madrid county Triple-A reports show farmers pledging to boost milk output by 21 percent in 1942 with 942 more cows than 1941, egg production up 38 percent, 287000 additional dozen eggs, hogs slaughtered 25000 head above 1941, and 200 extra acres for gardens. State and federal officials will review data, aiming to exceed 1941 levels under the Food for Freedom program.
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New Madrid County
Columbia
Washington
Cambron
New Madrid
State Defense Board
Nela Park Study Finds Red Light Cuts Fog Better
Researchers at Nela Park Ohio compare fog penetration. Red rays show superior fog penetration to yellow sodium lamp light, indicating red light is more effective in reducing fog density than yellow tungsten light.
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Nela Park
Ohio
High Speeds Wasteful for Cars in Missouri Study
Missouri surveys and Iowa State notes show driving at 65 mph uses over 30 percent more gasoline than 40 mph. At higher speeds oil wear rises sharply, tire wear doubles, and air resistance drives up fuel needs. Proper driving and regulations can conserve gasoline and reduce accidents while aiding national defense.
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DODGE
Kellett Motor Company
Brehive
Sikeston, MO
Carl Cambron
Wickard
Mt Arastmas
Huh
Goodrich
Flaming Youth
A &. F. Goodrich
B.F. Goodrich
Ventola Radios
Eavert
Santa
Buckeye
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown
Santis
P. J. Schlosser
Sikeston Hatchery
Firat
Jae WA
Sikeston Herald
Herald
the Herald
R. A. Moyer
Iowa Experiment
Moyer
Odvs
United States
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