Thirty Years Ago Purebred Swine Sales Shine in Sikeston District
Thirty years ago farmers in the Sikeston district pursued purebred Poland China hog production. Harper & Wallace of Bertrang held a large sale selling 38 sows and gifts with top price paid by S. B. Hardwock of Bertrand at 3515 for a sow. CC Bruton paid 500 for a sow and 4 for two more. Total sale for 38 hogs reached 10815. Jos J Seyer sold 94 Poland Chinas at Boone with top price 510 for one hog. Tillman Anderson and McMullin Brothers led other early sales. L Harrison of Bunceton served as chief auctioneer.
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Sikeston
Harper & Wallace
Bertrang
Poland
Chinea
S. B. Hardwock
Bertrand
CC. F. Bruton
Jos. J. Seyer
Buelion
Tillman Anderson
Commerce
McMullin Brothers
Lokeston
Caias
Sikeston area braces for tobacco ban in sports
After a spe Gelander issued by Superintendent Roy V Elise and Coach Leland P Linfe, Sikeston Belt school athletes must refrain from tobacco during Smaining or face removal from events. Officials in St Louis discuss preventing a repeat of the 1939 sharecropper exodus and easing district fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy V. Elise
Leland P. Linfe
Sikeston Belt
Sikeston
S@remer
John Inman
Befef. Schorle
Fred Schorle
J. E. Cook
Mrefreesboro
Tenn
Farler
Cam
Springfield
Etsce
St. Louis
Memphis
Sam A. Baker
Misouri
Caruthersville
Harry E. Dudley
Missouri
Lloyd C. Stark
Deadline to Begin GI Bill Training in Sikeston Region
War era veterans in Sikeston area should start training under the GI Bill by July 25 1951 or four years after discharge for certain veterans per Public Law 16. Disabled veterans may begin anytime, with completion deadlines applying accordingly per Veterans Administration Cape Girardeau office.
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George E. Sevbold
Veterans Administration Office
Cape Girardeau
Sevbold
Polio Efforts in Missouri Face Financial Strain
Missouri polio research shows optimism with 68 studies funded by March of Dimes totaling 10.95 million dollars and a vaccine goal. Preparedness is solid nationwide, but 1949 costs and epidemic aid deficits strain funds. Missouri, 10th in cases, faced 434k national aid and may need a nationwide drive to sustain care into 1950. State Chairman Hamer B. Rainey calls for a 1950 fundraising push.
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March of Dimes
National Foundation
Missouri
Treasuries
National
De Soto Reveals New Car Model With Wide Redesign
De Soto announces a brand new model shown publicly January 10 by Sikeston Tractor and Implements and De Soto Plymouth dealers. The car features a longer lower wider exterior, larger rear window and redesigned rear fenders, a deeper bumper, integrated lights, new grille, crest medallion, and a sculpted hood bust of Hernando De Soto. Interior upgrades include a metallic instrument panel, larger ash tray, new steering wheels, redesigned dome light, improved upholstery, and a stronger 12 inch brake system. The engine remains 112 horsepower with Tip-Toe Hydraulic shift and Fluid Drive. Eleven body styles, new colors, and standard Super-Cushion tires accompany production plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soto
Sikeston Tractor and Implement Company
de Soto-Plymouth
Reflexite
Hernando de Soto
Half a Billion Fire Loss in Ten Months 1949
National Fire Underwriters estimates total US property and resource losses at 547.141 million in the first ten months of 1949, 7 percent below the same period in 1948. Full year 1948 losses reached 715.074 million. October saw five losses, down 5.7 percent from October 1948, while Fire Prevention Week prompted widespread safety inspections. Eagle Stamps on all cash purchases during January Sale Lair's.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
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New Orleans
U.S
MacArthur
Luzon
Congress
Alexander Hamil
Alfred Fuller
Roosevelt
Churchill
Missouri Pacific
Ma Inne Avenue
Ruben Pleman
Harold Settles
Albert Lowe
Highway 61
Mainme
Gay
Ginger Rodgers
Astire
Wstric
R. L. Furry
IA. Tsoh
Woitker
Ros Brather
Deseo
National Girard
Parvin S. Lavender
Cotton Club
Mary
Peter Hobbs
Sunset
Charles
James
William E. Turner
Luxembourg
James L. Kissack
Germany
War Department
Canre
the National Picture
Hamer B. Rainey
America
Lair’s
Herald
Powell Insurance Agency
Sikeston, Mo
G. I. Loans
Scott Insurance Agency
Irs
Desoto Am
Plymouth
Sikeston Tractor & Implement Company
Kingshighway
Sikeston, Missouri
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