Scott County Farm Activities and Tree Planting Incentives
Scott County farmers have ordered 12 000 trees to date from the Extension Office for plack locus and hardy catalpa species. Eligible farms may earn a 415.00 soil building allowance by planting 2 acres of trees, while corn loan offers 61 cents per bushel for those staying within 1940 allotments, with loans available through September 30, 1941. Corn will be stored on farms in cribs and inspected by supervisor Arthur Schiwitz.
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Scott County
Juanita van Horne
Sikeston
J. P. Coleman Jr
Anton Schaefer
Chaffee
Agricultural
Agriculture Conservation Office i
Arthur Schiwitz
Manure Use Boosts Scott County Crop Returns in 1940
Farmers and homemakers in Scott County report barn yard manure improves yields and soil quality. Missouri Experiment Station shows manure increases returns by 2.00 to 2.50 per ton spread, with nitrogen phosphate and potash content. Apply now and plow under to enrich next spring’s garden.
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Scott County
Scott County Extension Office
Missouri Experiment Station
Guard Young Fruit Trees From Rabbit Injury
University of Missouri horticulture expert cautions protection of young fruit trees in fall and winter from rabbits and field mice. Remove nearby weeds and grass to four feet, mound top soil four to five inches, then wrap trunks with screen wire. In early spring, push wraps up and rake soil flat to restore area.
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T. J. Talbert
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture
Pruning and Pest Precautions in Winter Gardens
Wraps extend into the soil several inches and pruning may begin this season. If young tender limbs are left on the ground, rabbits and mice may eat the bark, preferring tender shoots, especially when cold weather and snow are on the ground.
12000 Horses and Mules Bought by U S Army
The War Department disclosed that 12 832 horses and mules were bought for the remount service in the last five months as the army expands. About 7000 more horses and mules will be purchased by Christmas, with averages of 180 dollars for mules and 160 dollars for horses. Initial two month training at receiving depots follows purchase. The plan includes two cavalry divisions, a National Guard cavalry brigade, nine other regiments and 1929 officers for 42 744 men. Military authorities defend the continued use of horses, noting historic use and current mechanized support.
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Associated Press
War Department
National Guard
France
Low Countries
United States Army
Tennessee scientists spark plastic from cottonseed hulls
University of Tennessee researchers announce a low cost method to convert cottonseed hulls into a light, hard black plastic using phenol and futural. The material promises use in tile boards fountain pens electrical parts machinery and other items. Stationery gifts advertised.
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University of Tennessee
Defense program to increase employment estimate given
Isador Lubin told a House committee the defense program could create 6 million jobs by Christmas 1941. He said 4 million would work in defense industries and 2 million in goods production for those workers, with Lubin serving as labor statistics commissioner and defense commission adviser.
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House
Isador Lubin
Labor Statistics
Lubin
Defense Commission
No surplus in wool in U S textile supply
The article notes wool is not surplus and must be imported. It cites 472,000 wool producers and over 52 million sheep, with 360 million pounds of shorn wool yearly 1929–38 and 54–67 million pounds of pulled wool. Texas leads wool output, loin of fine wools westward, mohair 10–20 million pounds annually, and Sept imports total 21.8 million pounds. Nine months to Sept 1940 imports reached 235.7 million pounds valued at $56.6 million.
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United States
Rocky Mountain
Pacific States
Texas
Rocky Mountain States
John Deere Day Movie Program At Sikeston Dec 17
John Deere Day at Sikeston Tractor and Implement Co offers free admission for farmers and families. Ernest Hedden invites farmers, wives, and farm boys to the 10:30 a.m. show and 7 p.m. night performance of Melody Comes to Town plus four new talking pictures including The Road to Happiness and The Sheppards Take a Vacation. Tickets by request at the store. night show free.
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Melody
Sikeston Tractor and Implement Company
Ernest Hedden
John Deere
Hedden
Lovely Jean Parker
Jackie Moran
Edward McWade
Sarah Padden
Joe Brown Jr
Natalie Moorhead
Frank Faylen
Charles Phipps
Roscoe Ates
Piness
John
Claire Blane
Sheppards
Sikeston Tractor and Implement Co
Motors for Sweden Armed Forces Dominate Sales
Practically all motorcycles sold in Sweden this year went to the Swedish armed forces. In Italy buyers must announce heating needs in advance to obtain coal. Finnish workers demand wage increases matching living cost rises.
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Sweden
Italy
Finland
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Scott County Farm Activities
Leon M. Lane
Bailey & Bailey
Attorneys-at-Law
McCoy-Tanner Bldg
Sikeston, MO
George W. Kirk
Applegate Bldg
Phone
Robert A. Dempster
McCoy-Tanner Building
ER. J. Menstedt
Front Street
Merlin G. Anderson
Derris-Malcolm
A. Dunaway
McCoy-Tanner
Denistry
DR. Wandy Smith
Applegate
Telephone 3
Sikiston, MO
B. L. McMullin
Porgy
Stalhcup
Sikieston
Wh. mL. Sisson
Ghiropractor
Mercy
Optometry
DR. W. ML Sidwell Optometrist
Goa Sikeston, MO
Welsh Mortuary
Johnson Funeral Directors
Commodity Credit Corporation
U. 8S. Army
ENTO
The
Herald
Clark & Daily Farm
Oran
Hope School House
Jersey
McCormick
John Deere Van-Brunt
Oliver
Singer
Mrs. AL
Paul P. H
Hollywood
Mette
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