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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
5
New Madrid County Extension reports on home canning and egg usage with tips for cleanliness and storage. It notes creosote oil for chinch bug control at 10 cents per gallon and advises farmers on using it, plus grasshopper issues and control guidance from the county extension office.
The county reports no central mixing station yet and each farmer must prepare bait. Two formulas given use bran with Paris green or sodium arsenite plus water molasses, with clear steps to dry mix, add liquids, and thoroughly blend. Warnings emphasize poisons are deadly, keep away from children, wear gloves, and keep bait out of livestock reach.
The County Agent urges farmers to plant proven Missouri varieties Clarkan Missouri Early Premium and Falcaster. Clarkan is hardy and winter resistant, Missouri Early Premium ripens 10 to 12 days earlier and suits rotations. Falcaster yields well across soils. Do not grow Kawvale or Coker, both not recommended or risky for winter hardiness.
The County 4-H Club Council met at Catron Cafe on June 29 with 27 leaders to plan events for the county 4-H program. Camp is set for Arcadia July 17 to 20 with 33 members attending, and County Achievement will be August 19 at Risco featuring livestock judging and cotton classing contests.
The County Agent appeals for farm workers to assist in harvesting northern Missouri crops for two months. Transportation, meals, and lodging are provided. Applicants should contact the County Agent or Farm Labor Assistant at the courthouse in New Madrid to arrange work during July and August.
Bert Femmer secretary treasurer of the New Madrid County ACA says several 1943 payment applications in the Triple A office lack applicant signatures. The forms were mailed to last known addresses and residents with updated addresses are urged to notify the ACA office in New Madrid.
In Frankfort Indiana the man of the hour is 87 year old railroad employee Dewey Bricker. Bricker is noted for a curious claim about a grasshopper species from South America measuring four inches in length with a wingspan near twelve inches.
The Slicker war era in Missouri, from 1840 to 1842, centered on the Turk Jones vendetta. Key figures include Tom Turk and Ise Hobbs with the Jones and Turk brothers. violence, indictments, and militia involvement marked the feud. The conflict ended amid cycles of killings, escapes, and evolving rivalries, concluding with Ise Hobbs’s death and Tom Turk's demise.
The Tin Pan Alley tune Dont Change Horses by Al Hoffman Mitton Drake and Jerry Livingston is banned by NBC CBS ABC Mutual for election implications as Republican convention opens in Chicago. The networks issued the ban in advance after the authors had broadcast the novelty number several times last week.
Figures from the Missouri State Highway Department Safety Bureau show rising crashes and deaths. In April there were 181 accidents on state highways causing 22 deaths and 202 injured, compared with 126 accidents, 10 deaths, and 123 injuries a year earlier. For January through April, 726 accidents caused 86 deaths and 759 injuries, up from 565 accidents with 60 deaths and 493 injuries. No reason given for the year over year rise.
If there are signs of rust on refrigerator shelves wash them with a mild scouring powder and hot water. Dry thoroughly with a soft clean cloth and apply a thin coat of hot melted paraffin. This method helps inhibit further rusting and preserves shelf integrity.
A historical note describes making a suntan oil by mixing one cup vinegar, one cup olive oil, and one teaspoon iodine. It adds that black tea can substitute iodine for allergy, implying a simple topical blend with no cooking.
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