Fowl pox and cabbage yellows hit Scott County farms
Scott County farmers face fowl pox reducing egg production and cold symptoms across flocks last fall. Prevention centers on pullet vaccination between 8 and 12 weeks, using chicken pox vaccine. pigeon pox vaccine is not advised for young pullets. Cabbage yellow appears in gardens, with symptoms from yellowing leaves to rotting heads. use disease-free plants, resistant varieties, and burn infected plants to contain spread.
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Scott County
Lane
Missouri College of Agriculture
Conserve Moisture by Keeping Down Weeds
The article urges shallow cultivation to destroy weed seedlings to conserve soil moisture. Weeds rob vegetables of moisture and nutrients, so early, light tillage limits root and leaf growth, allowing crops and households to benefit from preserved food and water.
County Stockmen Market Livestock at National Stock Yards
County farmers and feeders who sold livestock last week through the Producers Livestock Commission Company at National Stock Yards Illinois are listed. Gene Hirschberg Sikeston John Crawford Chaffee John P McCarty Oran Armmond Dirnberger Oran J L Buck Commerce hogs weighing 196 to 239 pounds sold at 14.20 to 14.25 dollars per cwt.
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Producers Live Stock Commission Company
National Stock Yards
Illinois
John Crawford
Chaffee
Gene Hirschberg
Sikeston
John P. McCarty
Oran
Armmold Dirnberger
J.L Buck
Weekly report of tire rationing board Benton list
Certificates for tire purchases and recaps issued by Scott county rationing board at Benton this week. Names and details include Leo Blattel Chaffee one tire one tube Loyd Etherton Oran two tubes Acie Bailey Oran two tubes R H Allen Chaffee two tubes W J Ward Sikeston two tubes Buford Carter Oran two tubes Board of Public Works Sikeston two tires and two tubes Rev Lester Bain Fornfelt three tubes W C Simpson Sikeston one tube Recaps Rev Lester F Bain Fornfelt three W C Simpson Sikeston one Frazier Hutcheson Sikeston two R W Crowe Sikeston one E P Coleman Co Sikeston no Robert Williams Chaffee one Steward Hoover Sikeston two Margaret Hamlin Sikeston three Rev H A Wynne Fornfelt four.
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Scott County Rationing Board
Benton
Leo Blattel
Chaffee
Loyd Etherton
Oran
Acie Bailey
R. H. Allen
W. J. Ward
Sikeston
Buford Carter
Board of Public Works
Lester Bain
Fornfelt
Ww. C. Simpson
Lester F. Bain
W. C. Simpson
Frazier Hutcheson
Robert Williams
Steward Hoover
Margaret Hamlin
Safety campaign for Army Air Forces directed nationwide
The War Department announced a safety program for the Army Air Forces creating 10 regional safety regions and appointing Regional Safety Directors. Lieutenant Colonel Samuel R. Harris Jr. was promoted to colonel as Director of Flying Safety. The plan emphasizes reducing accidents, noting military aviation has a low rate, with most incidents from human error rather than mechanical failure. Missouri joins the ninth region headquartered at Will Rogers Field Oklahoma City with R B Heinhart in charge, covering Iowa North and South Dakota Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and Minnesota.
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Army Air Forces
War Department
Samuel R. Harris Jr
Air Corps
United States
United States Army Air Forces
Harris
Missouri
Will Rogers Field
Oklahoma City
R. B. Heinhart
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Minnesota
Pope bans widespread horseflesh eating decree
Widespread consumption of horseflesh prompted a papal decree during the period. The binding order aimed to curb the practice amid concerns of public health and morality, reflecting church authority over secular customs.
Car Speeds Still Above Suggested 40 MPH
Jefferson City Mo June 4 From a progressive study of motor vehicle speeds on Missouri s passenger car drivers are slowing down but a slightly also that operators of light and heavy trucks and busses are not heed ing the President s suggestions for uniform lower speed limits Carl W Brown chief engineer of the Missouri Highway Department says The Presidents suggestion for a 40 mile per hour speed limit for all motor vehicles to conserve rubber and gasoline was made recently in a letter to Governor Forrest C Donnell and has received his indorsement.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Carl W. Brown
Missouri Highway Department
Forrest C. Donnell
Excursion Steamer President Visits Cape Girardeau
The Steamer President, largest all steel open deck passenger boat on the Mississippi, comes to Cape Girardeau for a moonlight excursion Wednesday June 10 under Knights of Columbus and American Legion auspices. It is the only steamer scheduled this season as Capitol remains in New Orleans. Depart Cape Girardeau at 9:00 p m. The event features Conga chains with dancers moving deck to deck to Johnny Mack's 11 piece band rhumba rhythm and novelty tunes.
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Mississippi
Cape Girardeau
Knights of Columbus
The
American Legion
Capitol
New Orleans
Johnny Mack
Mule Seeks Sugar Rations to Praises Idle Mule
In Richmond Indiana a mule owner pleaded for sugar stamps for the stubborn beast. The local rationing board denied the request noting the mule will not work without frequent rewards.
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Richmond
Ind
Before 1492 Hay Fever Was Unseen in New World
A historical note claims hay fever did not exist in the Americas before European contact, suggesting a late emergence of allergic reactions linked to new flora and urban life. It frames a broad shift in disease exposure following colonization.
Glider Pilot Training Began Across Middle West
The War Department announced a program to train Army Air Forces glider pilots in the Middle West. Men 18 to 35 with civilian pilot training may qualify after passing physicals, with vision 20 40 corrected to 20 20. Civilian pilots will enlist in the Army Air Forces reserve and start with light airplane instruction to master dead stick landings before moving to gliders.
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United States
Middle West
Army Air Forces
War Department
Air Forces Program
Civil Pilot Training Program
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Army
Washington
Navy
Civil
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
The family expresses gratitude to friends for comforting words and acts of kindness after their loss. Special thanks to Rev. E. D. Owen for his comforting words and all others who assisted. Signed by Mrs. C. H. Harms and Mrs. Sophia Edmondson.
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E. D. Owen
C. H. Harms
Sophia Edmondson
Do you want renters? Adver tise for them in The Herald
A short classified prompt inviting readers to place rental advertisements in The Herald. The message highlights opportunities to reach potential tenants through the newspaper’s listings.
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the Herald
Meetings to be Held in Missouri Civilian Defense Checks
A series of divisional meetings will begin around June 15 in Missouri to review progress of county councils of defense. Hugh Stephens, Administrator for the State Council of Defense, announced the events. General Gaylord, U S State Coordinator for Civilian Protection, chairs the national effort. The first session will be in Division Five in Jefferson City, with other meetings at division headquarters attended by local council members.
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Jefferson City
Miasouri
Hugh Stephens
State Council of Defense
United States Citizens’ de- Gaylord
General Gaylord
United States
Missouri
Stephens
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Scott County Farm Activities
Leon M. Lane
Tim
Vital
J R Paulling
University of Missour College of Agriculture
Tire Rationing Board
R W Crowe
E P. Coleman & Co
H. A Wynne
Zour Sel Insurance
Sikeston, MO
F. H. A. Loans
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Cape
Herald
Jewell Coal
Coolite
the Lair Company
Center Street
Sikeston, Missouri
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