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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
16
Guidance urges farmers to reduce fire risk during dry summer, noting 37 percent of farm fires from lightning and 3500 burn deaths yearly. Advice covers hay heating, silo temperatures, barn wiring, electric fences, smoking rules, and emergency water sources, aiming to save life and property through prevention.
A single electrical manufacturer cut its fractional horsepower motor varieties from 25 000 to under 4 000 as red tape relief. The U S Navy lists 271 combatant ships active including 13 carriers seven escort carriers two battleships seven heavy cruisers 13 light cruisers five anti aircraft cruisers 135 destroyers 13 destroyer escorts and 76 submarines.
A brief note highlights that Herald Want Ads cost eight small to place but deliver great outcomes. It emphasizes value and effectiveness of local classifieds for practical ads and announcements.
The article argues for Balanced Farming to boost soil improvement and self reliance. It advocates simple farmer made plans, county agent input, and incentive payments tied to a national program to maximize soil gains per federal dollar. It also supports private enterprise and farmer groups, with Extension Service aiding others.
Cape Girardeau Missouri July 19 Not one horse will be in the modern farming demonstrations on Sol Security Day at the Hope family farm Pocahontas August 5 Only in a nearby pasture if parking space is needed will animals appear Power machines will do most of the work A C Brase and Clyde D Harris Co chairmen say demonstrations include plowing pond building rotary terrace machines and wildlife conservation The contour plowing contest will involve 18 young farmers Motors sponsor the event Balanced Farming Associations now 32 in 1948 up from 1 in 1946 show the philosophy of self reliance and better farm planning with national programs tied to individual farm plans
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