Cotton Classing School Held at Caruthersville
New Madrid County Extension announces the Missouri Cotton Classing School in Caruthersville from July 22 to 27. More than 30 hours of hands on practice under expert classers. Enrollment is 5 for adults and 1 for students, with dormitory sleeping available at no extra cost. attendees should notify the County Extension Agent in Caruthersville.
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Caruthersville
Herlinger
New Madrid
Missouri Cotton Classing School
Care County Extension
Missouri
New Madrid farmers order lime aid for home gardens
New Madrid county farmers ordered 2811 tons of lime through AAA grants, announced by Earl Cambron, ACA chairman. County Agent MHerlinger noted about 2000 tons already ordered by farmers, with total lime spread this year likely between 5500 and 6000 tons. The home garden is vital, with hardy vegetables safe from frost and a list of crops and maturity ranges provided.
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New Madrid
Earl Cambron
ACA
Mherlinger
Nightingale Singing Convention at Risco
The Nightingale Singing Convention of New Madrid County will meet in the high school gymnasium at Risco on Sunday, July 14. Outstanding guests include the Dixie Four quartet from WMC Memphis, Prof. Luther G Presley of Stamps-Baxter, Pangburn Ark., The Kennsett Girls from Kennsett Ark., and many others. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Nightingale Singing Convention
New Madrid County
Risco
Dixie Four
WMC
Memphis
Luther G Presley
Stamps-Baxter Music Company
Pangburn
Ark
Kennsett Girls
Tro
Kennsett, Ark
Cotton insulation hailed as new field for lint use
Texas firm inaugurates production of chemically treated cotton insulation claimed to be flame proof and cooler than mineral insulation. U S Department of Agriculture studies support practicality. Production set at 2.5 million pounds for Texas and 0.5 million for North Carolina with 6 cent per pound payments to manufacturers.
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Taylor
Texas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
National Cotton Council
Division of Marketing
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Underground storage urged for aviation gasoline
A defense commission expert calls for underground reserves of 100 octane aviation gasoline to support national defense. Dr. Robert E. Wilson urges prompt government action to secure sufficient supply, noting high consumption and wartime losses. The division also examines boosting toluene and synthetic rubber through new petroleum-based processes. The Reconstruction Finance Corp forms a company to buy 135,000 tons of natural rubber.
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Defense Commission
Associated Press
Europe
Robert E. Wilson
Commission
United States
Wilson
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
inflated ego is drivers chief sen
A humorous look at American motorists through insurance files shows drivers who believe they are always right behind the wheel. Excerpts reveal excuses about blame, odd incidents, and misplaced pride as drivers justify mishaps and insist they were not at fault. The piece ends by urging readers to read The Herald.
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U S
128 Killed Over Holiday in U S
Nationwide Fourth of July toll tallies 128 deaths from various causes. Fireworks injuries and road accidents dominate, with Colorado and Maine reporting two fireworks fatalities and Fort Worth a nonfatal boardwalk collapse injuring 40. States list multiple fatalities from July holiday incidents.
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Associated Press
Colorado
Maine
Fort Worth
Texas
National Safety Council
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Nlinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Strawberry thinning methods for better yield in Scott County
Ella Fikuart outlines methods to thin strawberry stands after harvest. Techniques include plowing shallow furrows from row sides, furrows onto rows, disc cutting, and narrow bed practices. Emphasizes avoiding over drying soil and selecting vigorous edge plants to form stronger new rows.
Prompt pest control protects crops from insects and disease
The text notes that with timely application of one of the controls, trees, shrubs, and other plants can be safeguarded from insect pests and diseases, preventing serious difficulties.
Cotton Cushions and Mattress Making Similar Methods
Cotton serves as filling for cushions and pads with methods similar to mattress making. Cushions for window seats and studio couches are small mattresses, while cloth covered chests use lighter padding. Small chair pads vary by size but use the same process of layering, beating, and fluffing to incorporate air.
Pests to watch in roses and shrubs for season
Advice warns gardeners to monitor roses for slug damage leaves bleaching leaf rollers mildews and red spiders and to start control when buds open. Recommend dusting arsenate of lead with sulphur, or spraying for aphids, and hand destruction for leaf rollers and clematis pest.
Wildlife Conservation Interest in Scott County 1941 Plan
Leaders and 4-H Club members in Scott County discuss creating a county group to work on wildlife conservation and compete for Edward K Love Wildlife Conservation Foundation awards in 1941. The program includes a weeklong expense-paid camp at Lake of the Ozarks each September. In 1940 forty four Missouri counties participated. a first award was given to a community group in each of four 4-H districts.
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Scott County
Edward K. Love Wildlife Conservation Foundation
Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri
Icing Trick Improves Cake Gloss After Frosting
A professional tip says to warm a iced cake briefly in a hot oven with the door open. The butter in the frosting melts lightly, creating a smooth glossy finish and enhancing the cake’s appearance.
Spanish War Veterans to Meet in Sikeston
Cape Girardeau camp of Spanish American War veterans met last Sunday and planned the next gathering for August 4 in Sikeston at the armory. The women's auxiliary will be invited and a noon basket lunch will be served. F S Rice of Oran is the camp commander.
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Cape Girardeau
Sikeston
F. S. Rice
Oran
New citizen total hits 18633 in year ends June 30
Fred J. Schlotfeldt of Chicago, director of immigration, reports 18 633 aliens became American citizens in the fiscal year ended June 30. He notes the figure is higher than it has been for 10 years. A total of 12 163 aliens applied for their papers in the same period.
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Fred J. Schlotfeldt
Chicago
Associated Press
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