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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
11
Progress on farms tracks industry gains as wartime productivity surges. The piece notes 434 million more workers would be needed to match wartime totals, then shifts to farmer benefits with one worker now producing for 13 people, up from nine in 1920 and three a century earlier. It highlights rising farm cash assets, reduced debts, more life insurance, and mechanization eliminating much toil.
Cape Girardeau Mo July 7 in a single 12 hour Aug 5 period the Hope Bros farm near Pocahontas 17 miles north of Cape Girardeau on Highway 25 will gain thousands in value as terraces concrete dams stock ponds and other soil conserving works are added by Soil Conservation Service technicians from eastern Missouri and southern Illinois Wildlife and forestry experts will mark cover crops and harvest trees while a public address system guides thousands of spectators to watch sweeping changes on the 380 acre tract first patented in 1821 the event showcases modern farming practices reducing horse and mule labor and boosting crop production with terraces ponds and new fieldworkسماء
County Extension Agent Herbert Rolf outlines hog care as prices rise. Proper worm treatment uses sodium fluoride mixed into dry feed, thoroughly blended and fed for one day, with careful weighing and space for pigs to eat.
Murray Klein, a leading district farmer, praises spraying cattle with DDT last month. Despite heavy rains, flies are few and feed costs drop due to increased comfort. Klein plans periodic sprays as flies return, and credits Wade Tucker for applying to about 300 head. He urges others to adopt fly control at homes and farms.
Scott County farmers participate in the Agricultural Conservation Program with ACP committees guiding soil and water conservation across the United States. Main practices include liming fertilization ditching and terracing with technical support and shared costs.
Prevent worms by following a strict sanitation program and keeping the product away from individuals who might misuse it.
Arline Avery, chair of the State Advisory Committee of the Extension Service, will attend a two day meeting of the committee at Columbia on July 18 and 20. The committee, representing various state regions, meets semi annually to advise the Extension Service on Balanced Farming 4-H Club work and rural health. Avery, who has chaired the committee since last year, invites discussion of Extension programs before he leaves. He spoke to the Home Economics Council at the Court House in New Madrid on June 29 about the committee’s activities.
Dr R M James of Missouri Division of Health warns that while DDT reduced fires in some communities, continuous warfare against flies is essential as these pests carry infections. The article notes the ubiquitous buzz and danger posed by houseflies and urges ongoing control measures.
The text links disease spread to filth and flies, urging regular cleanup, covered garbage, fly proof privies, proper sewers, and trash removal. It notes disease peaks like influenza and infantile paralysis and mentions window screening and DDT as precautions, stressing root causes and wide community action.
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