Precipitation in Missouri: driest years and patterns since 1831
A Farm Week study by J C Water Engineer analyzes Missouri rainfall since 1833, noting 1953 was the driest in 73 years of records and 1901's total rain was high but crops benefited less. It links droughts to crop losses, April September rain needs, and shifting underground water reserves.
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Jefferson
City
Missouri
J. C
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Alexander
Dreath
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Mo, Div. of Resources and Development
Water conservation and rural life reflections
The piece reflects on water use and conservation amid farming needs. It mentions crops cattle and population, urging prudent use to avoid waste. It recounts a family birthday and a social gathering, with names like Birdie Joe Bush and Charlie, suggesting a local community note.
Accepting Controls on 1955 Crop Drought Reported
In Washington DC the wheat growers voted to accept controls on the next crop. Results show a high percentage in favor though details are blurred. The vote tally and implications touch Secretary of Agriculture and crop guidelines. Several names and local ties appear among attendees and observers.
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D.C
Evening service and songs amid rural reflections
The account recalls Mrs. C. T. Waite, Mrs. Jodie Bass, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey visiting Cape, Charleston, and Cooper kin, with neighbors gathering for a Sunday choir. A poem laments lost church attendance, urging a return to Sunday worship as towns suffer drought and hardship, urging prayer and work aligned with faith.
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Jodie Bass
Cape Eall
Harvey
Charleston
Mr. Bass
At Cooper
Mrs.Thurman
DIELS TRDT tension Clin notes on Lake gathering
Last Tuesday at Lake a group including Sir and son Larry along with Mrs Bord Chreppeli and son Bobby Joe. Wir and G Shancy and Juay and i Side Magee and Linda Summers are listed. Mrs James Adams is on the sick list. Mrs Bil Cherry and Sylvia are with Mrs Cherrs's parents in Or ville Alabama. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Sen.
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Lake
Sir
Larry
Bord Chreppeli
Bobby Joe
G. Shancy
Juay
Magee
Linda Summers
James Adams
Bil Cherry
Dm Sylvia
Cherrs
Orville
Ala
Gilbert Sen
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Well Island
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Return TO God
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University of Missouri Animal Husbandry Department
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