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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1944

Page

2

Rationed Farm Machines Reduced in New Madrid County

New Madrid County Farm Machinery Rationing Committee chair Guy Calvin announces that rationed farm machinery items have dropped from thirty one to nineteen by July 30. Quotas for each type, including planters, grain drills, manure spreaders, mowers, corn binders and more, were exhausted in 1944 with several types receiving increases due to committee appeals.

Guy Calvin New Madrid ACA Lana Calvin

National Farm Safety Week urged during wartime drive

The National Safety Council cites Farm losses in 1943 and wartime deaths to urge nationwide observance of National Farm Safety Week from July 23 to 29. Presidents Proclamation and support from Wickard Jones and key agricultural leaders emphasize preventing accidents to boost food production and morale during the war.

Chicago America National Safety Council Claude R. Wickard Marvin H. Jones Jones War Food Administration Wickard United States Department of Agriculture Edward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation A. S. Goss The National Grange James G. Patton National Farmers Union

MANY USES FOUND FOR NAIL LACQUER

A colorless nail polish serves as a versatile household helper. It protects metal trim on purses belts and cases from tarnish and can be applied with a larger brush for smoother results. It restores luster to buttons protects wooden and chipped enamel surfaces and shields dishware racks switch plates labels and bottle labels from wear and grime.

What is Penicillin

The text describes penicillin as a powder derived from green mold resembling mold on bread. It states penicillin is used in battle area hospitals, dissolved in water, and presented as a champion against infection though not a universal cure.

Battle Area

Bloodier War Bonds Push Urged by Home Front

The call echoes that a dangerous job continues and the home front must keep buying War Bonds. Do not ease up until the mission is finished, as common sense supports the need for ongoing financial support.

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