Hermann Jaeger and the Ozark Grapevines Save European Wine
The article profiles Hermann Jaeger, Newton County grape grower and pioneer, whose Ozark vines and post oak stock helped revive European vineyards. It notes his experiments, many varieties, and his quiet teaching approach, plus his mysterious disappearance in 1895 near Joplin.
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Hermann Jaeger
Ozark
Europe
Monsieur Jaeger
Newton County
Virginia
Jaeger
George Washington Carver
Diamond Grove
Carver
Shirley Graham
George D. Lipscomb
Granby
Indian Territory
Texas
Switzerland
Grape Culturist
St. Louis
Missouri
New Switzerland
Joplin
Farmers and Tax Hurdles Under 1949 Income Rules
Farmers and other federal income taxpayers are advised that those earning at least two thirds of income from farming and totaling $600 or more may postpone filing the 1949 calendar year Declaration of Estimated Tax until January 15 1950 or file a full 1040 return by January 31 1950 with full tax payment. Others must file amended or new declarations or a 1040 by January 15 1950. Deputy collectors will assist in Scott county towns on specified dates with no charge. Court House Benton January 3 City Hall Chaffee January 4 City Hall Fornfelt January 5 Post Office Sikeston January 12. Also notes on tax banks and a Missouri forestry remark by State Forester George O White about a severe fall season testing efficiency for spring.
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Internal Revenue
Scott County
Court House
Benton
Chaffee
Fornfelt
Sikeston
St. Louis
Forest fires kept well under control in Missouri districts
In one of the driest Novembers on record, foresters in Missouri’s Conservation Commission nine cooperative districts fought 627 fires across six million protected acres. Fires burned 8,127 acres as rainfall remained under half an inch on most districts, yet winds and dry conditions did not escalate losses.
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Jefferson City
The
Conservation Commission
Legion Seeks Post Christmas Toys for European Children
The American Legion launches TOT a Tide of Toys to collect good new toys from U S children for European kids after Christmas. Commander George N Craig urges 17 300 posts to start after Christmas and finish by Jan 1.
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American Legion
United States
Europe
Legion
George N. Craig
Craig
Atlantic
Lair's Heaters and Ranges Headquarters
Headquarters for heaters and ranges. See our complete stock at Lair's with a full selection of heating and cooking appliances.
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Lair’s
Santa Claus to Ride MP Trains on Christmas Eve
Santa Claus will visit Missouri Pacific passenger trains December 24 delivering toys to children aboard trains including the Texas Eagle Colorado Eagle Missouri River Eagle Sunshine Special Missourian and Ozarker all on the holiday run.
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Santa Claus
Missouri Pacific
Santa
Texas Eagles
Colorado Eagle
Intoxicating Liquor Raises Holiday Traffic Risks
Jefferson City report cites W A Schien of Missouri Bus and Truck Assoc saying intoxicated drivers are 55 times more likely to be hurt in an accident. The American Trucking Association highlights safe driving under a Holiday Hazards theme urging defensive driving during the season.
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Jefferson City
W. A. Schien
Missouri Bus and Truck Association
Schien
Missouri Pacific Lines Train Services Expanded
North Pole along with the Valley Eagle Southerner Hot Springs Special and the Royal Gorge and other passenger trains operate across Missouri Pacific Lines from St. Louis and Omaha to Kansas City Pueblo and extend south to Louisiana and Texas cities.
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North Pole
Valley Eagle
Southerner
Hot Springs
Royal Gorge
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Pueblo
Louisiana
Texas Cities
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State Historical Society of Missouri At
Columbia
Floyd C. Shoemaker
France
George O. White
Heworth
Lewis Sales Company
Scott
Mississippi
New Madrid
Stoddard Counties
Sikeston, Missouri
Crista Mom
American Trucking Association
Simmons Beauty Rest
Scott Insurance Agency
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