No Room for the Camel in Sikeston City Hall
An opinion piece argues the State Board of Health should not occupy the entire upper floor of Sikeston City Hall for a laboratory and require a city clerk. It warns the city cannot afford such space and highlights the WPA weaving room employing local women, urging the state to pay for its own quarters.
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City Council
State Board of Health
Herald
City Hall
City of
State of
Missouri
Sikeston
Board of Health Laboratory
WPA
Department of the State
Man With Black Eye Asked Too Often If It Is Hot
A man described by locals as the one who asked repeatedly “Is it hot enough today?” is noted in a brief incident report. The description centers on a minor altercation and derives from onlookers who recall the repeated question. Authorities are investigating the events surrounding the incident.
Meeting on Cotton Stamps and Classing in Sikeston
Cotton growers in Sikeston will meet next Tuesday to learn about Cotton Stamps a federal payout to reduce acreage. The program includes cotton classing instruction and a garment textile style revue, promising a profitable farmers gathering per The Herald.
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Sikeston
Herald
Sikeston Hires New Teachers to Fill Vacancies
The Herald notes Sikeston school board has employed new teachers to replace staff who left for higher pay elsewhere. While welcoming the newcomers, the paper cautions that long term staffing depends on competitive salaries with peer districts.
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The
Herald
Sikeston School Board
Sikeston
the Herald
Iron Mountain Station Moved For New Sikeston Depot
The old Iron Mountain station is being moved a block west this week to make room for a handsome new one. Work on the new building will begin at once. Ben Matthews, Jack Matthews, and Clyde Reed, who left Sikeston mid last month for a trip to New York and other East points, report they will soon reach Buffalo and cross Lake Erie by steamer after traveling 200 miles since July 28.
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Sikeston Herald
Iron Mountain
Ben
Jack Matthews
Clyde Reed
Sikeston
New York City
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Wells Fargo Express Adds Second Wagon for Deliveries
Due to rising business, the Wells Fargo Express office has expanded its delivery capacity by introducing a second wagon to handle the growing demand. The move enhances service coverage and speeds up parcel handling.
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Wells Fargo Express Office
New Sikeston High School Selects Roy V. Ellise as Superintendent
Twenty years ago on August 5 1921 Prof Roy V Ellise his wife and son Arden arrived in Sikeston from Troy Missouri and have taken the Dr Blanton residence at 813 North Ranney Avenue Ellise is named the new superintendent of the local high school The Scott County circuit court docket for Benton on Monday lists 21 State cases and 165 civil cases including 31 divorce suits.
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Roy V. Ellise
Arden
Sikeston
Troy
Dr. Blanton
North Ranney Avenue
Ellise
Scott County Circuit Court
Benton
Scott County Circuit Court Opens With Big Docket
Fifteen years ago on August 5 1926 the Scott County circuit court term opened with 115 criminal cases and 130 civil cases on the docket including 32 divorce suits A stadium at State College Cape Girardeau is nearing completion with funds being raised to finish payment for the work
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Scott County Circuit Court
State College
Cape Girardeau
Sikeston rainfall tops three and a half inches this week
Sikeston sees over 3.5 inches of rain since Saturday morning with yesterday reaching 91 degrees as the warmest of the week. Miss Sikeston contest entrants include Letha Scott Burdine Schroff Dorothy Walker Anita Winchester and others.
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Sikeston
Sikeston businessmen vote on Southeast Missouri Jubilee fate
Last year August 1 1940 report notes Sikeston businessmen will vote next week on whether the Southeast Missouri Jubilee will be held this year. Missouri Institute of Aeronautics building work nears completion. The season’s high reached 111 degrees on July 30 with 98 degrees daily last week and 100 on all but one day.
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Sikeston
Southeast Missouri
Missouri Institute of Aeronautics
Older City Teachers Asked to Take Leaves
In St. Louis public schools all teachers and principals aged 70 or older were asked to take voluntary leave without pay. The district, totaling 222 staff, targets those covered by the failed teachers retirement bill. Included are part time service staff earning about $1,000 annually.
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St. Louis
Homer W. Anderson
U S Japanese tensions rise after Tutuila bombing
The United States and Japan remain strained over Tokyo's expansion and the Tutuila bombing near Chungking. Japan apologized to Ambassador Grew while Wells questioned the explanation, as Tokyo allows some ships to reach American ports despite asset freezes and fears of a broader clash.
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Europe
Germany
Russia
United States
Far East
Japan
Tutuila
Chungking
China
U. S
Joseph C. Grew
Grew
Washington
Teijiro Toyoda
Sumner Wells
Yangtze River
State Department
World War Hero Alvin York Meets President Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt shook hands with Sergt. Alvin C. York of Tennessee at the White House. The meeting followed a Tennessee delegation and Gov. Prentice Cooper present. Roosevelt revealed he had seen Yorks film about his capture of 132 Germans and expressed mixed feelings about the killing. York, with wife and 15 year old Woodrow Wilson York, confirmed agreement with the sentiment.
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Roosevelt
Alvin C. York
Tennessee
York
White House
Woodrow Wilson York
Prentice Cooper
House Committee OKs Longer Service for Army Reservists
The House Military Committee endorsed a bill to extend military training service beyond 12 months for selectees guardsmen and reserve officers. The measure mirrors Senate action but adds power for the President to order longer terms. Passage remains uncertain as lawmakers trade support and opposition.
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House Military Committee
Senate Military Committee
House
May
Rep. Short
Missouri
Roosevelt
Congress
WPA District Office Moves to Cape Girardeau
The district WPA office shifts from Farmington to Cape Girardeau in the Broadway school building. About 90 to 100 employees with a $165000 payroll will work from Cape Girardeau, now overseeing 27 counties and employing around 6000 on projects. The change aligns districts toward a central area. county list includes Texas, Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Dent, Carter, Iron, Reynolds, Crawford, and more.
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Works Projects Administration
Farmington
Cape Girardeau
Col. B. M. Casteel
WPA
George B. Snider
Broadway
Snider
Texas
Howell
Oregon
Shannon
Dent
Carter
Iron
Reynolds
Crawford
Phelps
Maries
Wayne
Ripley
Butler
Washington
Madison
Bollinger
St. Francois
Ste. Genevieve
Perry
Cape Girrardeau
Scott
Stoddard
Dunklin
Pemiscot
Mississippi
New Madrid
Carnegie Quote on Criticism and Complaints
A compact Dale Carnegie maxim states that any fool can criticize condemn and complain while most do. It underscores easy fault finding versus constructive action.
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Dale Carnegie
Lyman Beecher Quote On Chasing Lies
A brief aphorism attributed to Lyman Beecher warns that pursuing a lie only strengthens it as it consumes effort and time. The saying implies prudence in chasing falsehoods and choosing to ignore them to avoid wasted energy.
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Lyman Beecher
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Ward Denman
Malone Avenue
Sikeston, Missouri
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Highway Department
John J. O’neill
St. Edward's Catholic Church
Thos. R. Woods
Coton
National Cotton Counter
District Wpa
Cape
Tars— Spence
Sikeston Heral
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