Sophian Farm Sold to Risco Man
The Sophian Plantation, a 992 acre livestock farm three miles west of Dexter, was sold to J. R. Sittner of Risco last week. Real estate broker R. D. Clayton of Sikeston promoted the deal, following a May sale to Fred H. Cook of Moberly who profited on the Ing farm. Col R. M. Mears of Memphis acted as auctioneer in a prior large sale there. Sittner, a cotton farmer, operates acreage in New Madrid county for W. S. Edwards and the BE. B. G. Land Co. Clayton boasts of his sales reach in Southeast Missouri and his mule business.
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Sophian
Dexter
J. R. Sittner
Risco
R. D. Clayton
Sikeston
Sophan
Fred H. Cook
Moberly
Ing
Sittner
Clayton
Col. R. M. Mears
Memphis
W. S. Edwards
BE. B. G. Land Company
New Madrid County
Missouri
Poplar Bluff Considers Canceling The Ozarks Jubilee
The Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce weighs cancelling the Ozarks Jubilee in 1942. John H. Wolpers, industrial committee chair and Daily American Republic publisher, cites wartime strain and cites New Orleans Mardi Gras and Memphis Cotton Carnival cancellations as precedent for halting Jubilee.
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Ozarks
Poplar Bluff
Capitol Lights Dimmed for Air Raid Precautions
The Missouri Capitol lights are mostly dark at night to reduce visibility to attackers, except a single light in the dome and surrounding grounds remain lit. Governor Donnell explains the Board of Permanent Seat of Government decided not to wreck the grounds to further minimize visibility.
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Jefferson City
State Capitol
Capitol Dome
Capitol
Donnell
Board of Permanent Seat of Government
Navy relaxes physical standards for enlistment
The Navy Department announced a relaxation of enlistment standards for the U S Navy and Naval Reserve. Many men previously rejected for minor physical defects will be encouraged to reapply for enlistment for the duration of the emergency. The department urged informing young men barred previously to seize the modification.
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U. S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Regular Navy
Navy
Waste Paper Conservation Drive urged by Leon Henderson
Leon Henderson, administrator of the Office of Price Administration, asks state governors to press waste paper conservation as a war measure. He urges institutions to stop burning waste paper, authorities to boost the drive, officials to promote conservation publicly, and charities and dealers to increase waste paper collection.
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Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Henderson
Conserve Holiday Wrappings Urges Rosenwald Aid
Lessing J. Rosenwald of the Bureau of Industrial Conservation at APM called for shoppers and retailers to economize on gift boxes tissue and wrapping paper during the busy season. He urged educating employees and customers to reduce usage to conserve materials for civilian and war needs.
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Lessing J. Rosenwald
Bureau of Industrial Conservation of
APM
Rosenwald
Home Canning Meats and Fire Safe Christmas Tree Treatment
The article explains home canning of meats including tenderloin sausage and various offal, stressing using healthy animals, chilling the carcass, and hot pack processing with salt only. It also covers fire retardant treatment of Christmas trees with ammonium sulfate and instructions on rendering leaf lard separate from other fats for longer shelf life.
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Scott County
Dangers of Driving Increase With Winter
Jefferson City warns winter driving dangers due to inadequate traction and obscured vision. Missouri Highway Department urges conserving cars, reducing speed, and avoiding quick stops. Chief Engineer Brown notes road crews will stay diligent but driver cooperation is essential for safety and winter readiness. Chains on ice greatly improve safety. tire pressure changes can raise skid risk and tire failure.
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Jefferson City
Highway Department
Carl W. Brown
Missouri Highway Department
Safe Rendering of Fat in a Kettle
The guide explains heating a kettle over a moderate fire to avoid slow rendering. Do not fill it too full to prevent boiling over and fat contact with the flame, ensuring safe operation.
Winter Driving Safety Rules and Vehicle Equipment
Road safety guidance covers wipers and defrosters, headlights and bulbs, and driving at reduced speeds on icy surfaces. Maintain safe headway, avoid crowding, and use chains on snow or ice to reduce stopping distance, while recognizing chains do not restore dry pavement speeds.
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Risco Man
Capitol Dark
Ewspaper Arlaive
God
Daniel Webster
Ella Fikuart
THE
Sikeston Herald
Maryland
Sikeston, MO
Bob
Tyrone, Mer
New Madrid St. — Sikeston, Mo
Sewey
TOSK
Lionel
Chrome
MAMA
Sleeping Eyes
Bonnet
Trike
Gac
Western Flyer
Vinge
Nasketball
Gileath
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