Scott County Farm News Highlights Gardening and Land Purchase Tips
County agents announce the value of home gardens averaging 155 dollars per family on one third acre with per acre income around 465 dollars. They promote a Benton garden meeting January 31 with Clyde Cunningham and 4-H leaders, and a February farm machinery meeting in Benton. Also discussed are land price doubles since 1940, advice on buying farms, and safety gear for farm equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. Stroup
Edith Birk
Charleston
Lester Martin
Commerce Route 1
Martin
Benton
Circuit Court Room
Missouri College of Agriculture
Tom B Stroup
Frank Muller
University of Missouri
Missouri
Farmers buy more tractors and use hours rise
Farmers have increased tractor purchases in recent years and overall annual usage per machine has risen. In 1947 US Department of Agriculture data show tractors averaged 582 hours per year, about 100 hours more than 1940 and 210 hours more than 1920 or 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Department of Agriculture
Ani Iveran
Dr London’s Prescription Relief Ad
An old advertisement from Rockdale Tennessee touts Dr London’s Prescription as a remedy for upset stomach acidity constipation and digestion issues. It claims many ulcer sufferers find relief and urges readers to try the formula now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windrow
Rockdale
Tennessee
DR London
London
New Madrid County 4 H Recreation Night Draws 150 Plus
Over 150 4 H members parents and leaders attended a Benton community building recreation night to train clubs in group games relays and square dancing. The Benton 4 H club ran refreshments to raise funds for a Wappapella camp. A second meeting is planned for early February or March. Herbert Rolf County Extension Agent and others note an orchard planning meeting January 31 featuring William Martin horticulture specialist. Recommendations cover pruning fertilizing and spraying. Chlordane home use guidance is provided for cockroach control along with hints on spray coverage and safety. Seedlings multiflora roses and forest trees are offered through February with delivery in season. roses provide fencing wildlife cover and windbreaks while trees aid timber restoration and gully control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Lester O Akens
Benton 4-H Club
Wappapella
New Madrid
William Martin
Missouri College of Agriculture
Herbert Rolf
Missouri Conservation Commission
L. E McCormick
Missour College of Agriculture
McCormick
Aiso
Missour
Insurance Dividends Payable for National Service Life Insurance
Special dividends apply to all National Service Life Insurance certificates in force for three months or longer. Payments started January 16 and cover only periods premiums were paid. World War II veterans with pending applications should file a new duplicate if not acknowledged. About 400,000 veterans have died since GI insurance began. bereaved beneficiaries share dividends automatically. Inform The Herald of any visitors by calling 74 or 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E Seybold
Cape Guirardeam
Veterans Administration Office
Washington VA
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Lorene Hubbard
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Kermit McMillan
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Wilson Loehlig
Albert Loehlig
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Bennett Commer
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