Tractor Push Rakes Mounting Guide from Missouri Expert
University of Missouri horticulture expert Mack M. Jones explains a tractor push rake setup for hay making. The guide covers heavy push arms, hinge connections, a front cross-member, stirrups to control motion, and proper ground clearance. Push rakes handle short hauls, push loads with teeth down, and cost less than heavier transport rakes while simplifying construction.
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Mack M. Jones
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Peach Crop Promises Good Yield at Sikeston Orchard
The Sikeston orchard of P. J. Ponder east of town shows a strong potential harvest this season after purchase from J. J. Reiss last September. The ten acre site holds eight hundred Elberta and Hale trees, indicating healthy production prospects.
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P. J. Ponder
Sikeston
J. J. Reiss
Hale
Stockard names deputy in Missouri appointment
C Arch Bay of Springfield named Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner in Jefferson City to succeed W C Johnson a Democrat Secretary of State Gregory Stockard announced the appointment effective Monday The World War I note mentions 15 French dogs decorated with gold collars for distinguished service at the front
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Stockard
Jefferson City
C. Arch Bay
Springfield
W. C. Johnson
Gregory Stockard
Bay
Farmers Urged to Watch Ration Points Collected
Farmers who sell large portions of beef to consumers must consult the trade point values for red points to collect. The rate on large cuts was reduced to offset lowered consumer point values this month. A complete beef trade point list appears with the consumer chart. copies available from the OPA District Office or local War Price and Rationing Board. No points required for veal lamb mutton or pork.
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OPA
War Price and Rationing Board
Ration Certificates Issued For Heating Stoves
Local War Price and Rationing Boards may now issue ration certificates for coal and wood heating stoves to eligible applicants without regard to quota restrictions. An eligible applicant is one with no stove to heat space or a stove beyond repair. Rationing on stoves began nationwide on August 24, 1943.
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Office of Price Administration
New sugar stamp to be good on June 16
The 5 pound sugar stamp 32 in War Ration Book Four becomes valid on June 16 for household sugar purchases. Distribution continues at the previous rate of five pounds per person, with redoubled efforts to reach consumers over two and a half months.
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Office of Price Administration
New Thunderbolt Doubles Range and Speed
Republic Aviation announces a new P-47 Thunderbolt model with water injection adding horsepower for emergency use, and internal fuel capacity increasing range. The aircraft is bigger and faster with eight .50 cal guns and wing tanks for escort missions, while secrecy remains.
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New York
Republica Aviation Corporation
Hitler
Thunderbolt
Local Notes From Bertrand and Nearby Areas
Miss Hattie Golightly of Lamar Missouri visits her sister Mrs Tom Lett here. Mr and Mrs Doc Jones are the parents of Wanda Kay born Sunday May 28. Mrs Ancel Patrick Joella Patrick Mrs Frank Elliott Mrs Charles Rushing and Mrs Glenn Ault visited Mrs Herbert Rushing and family in Cairo Sunday. Morris Wright nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Sam Moit was bitten on his arm by a snake last Saturday morning while picking berries. Sgt Lester Clayton visited his mother Mrs Myrtie Clayton here last week while en route from Camp Hood Texas to Camp Rucker Alabama.
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Hattie Golightly
Lamar
Tom Lett
Doc, Jones
Wanda Kay
Ancel Patrick
Joella Patrick
Frank Elliott
Charles Rushing
Glenn Ault
Herbert Rushing
Cairo
Morris Wright
Sam Moit
Sgt
Lester Clayton
Myrtie Clayton
Camp Hood
Texas
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Sikeston Board Explains Keeping School Tax at $1.80
Secretary R H E Bailey of the Board of Education cites 50 percent enrollment rise over seven years and a 33 percent salaries increase over three years as reasons the school tax rate cannot be reduced despite calls. He notes increased assessed valuation and state funds, and lists board members Lee Bowman, R E Bailey, Jos L Matthews, C D Matthews 3d, T A Roberts, W H Sikes, J Wm Foley, and R A McCord.
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Sikeston
R. H E. Bailey
Board of Education
Lee Bowman
R. E. Bailey
Jos. L. Matthews
C. D. Matthews 3d
T. A. Roberts
W. H. Sikes
J. Wm. Foley
R. A. McCord
Hornersville Opens Community Canning Kitchen
Hor nersville launches a new public canning kitchen with an 8 o'clock start and a newly installed boiler and boiler room. The public may visit after 8 to have their fruit and vegetables packed by noon. Mrs E C Masden directs the kitchen with Nelson C Tinnin serving as supervisor.
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Hornersville
E. C. Masden
Nelson C. Tinnin
Campbell Child Shot While Reaching For Gun
Jerry Campbell Dalton, 3 year old son of Mr and Mrs Claud Dalton of Campbell, was shot in the shoulder Friday afternoon while trying to take a gun from another boy. The other boy was held blameless.
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Campbell
Jerry
Claud Dalton
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