Scott County Farm Activities Reported by County Agent Caldwell
Scott County farm activities note strong response from farm women to food preservation work led by Mrs Mildred Jackson with meetings at Graysboro and Diehlstadt. The report lists recent St Louis Producers sales amounts and weights, upcoming cattle Bangs testing by Dr Tives Maize, grasshopper outbreaks and poison bait guidance, and a discussion on lespedera and lime improving corn yields at Diehlstadt and Sikeston fields.
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Scott County
Mildred Jackson
Benton
Jackson
Graysboro
E C Ross
Diehistadt
Diehlstadt
Thomas Walker
Reecie Joyce
Bertrand
St. Louis
National Stock Yards
Illinois
R. F. Steck
Andy Robert
R. S. Tetley
Sikeston
Arthur Vetter
Clarence William
Tives T. Maize
Caldwell
Lespedera
Floyd Dennis
Dennis
Lespedeza
Jespedeza
Care to prevent spoilage of meat in hot weather
Modern guidance stresses vigilant meat care to reduce spoilage in summer. Emphasizes refrigeration, never refreezing thawed meat, storing leftovers in the coldest fridge area, and using variety meats within 24 hours or cook and refrigerate promptly. Also advises reading can labels and treating smoked meats like fresh, keeping them cold and served soon after purchase.
Bill for Use of Live Duck Decoys Introduced
Senator Bennett Clark of Missouri and Senator Scott Lucas of Illinois introduced a bill to allow the use of up to six live duck decoys in front of blinds. The Interior Secretary would issue permits. violations would revoke permits. Clark argued relaxed regulations are needed to harvest the annual surplus while protecting breeding stocks.
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Washington, D. C
Bennett Clark
Missouri
Senate Committee On Conservation of Wildlife Resources
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Secretary of the Interior
Clark
Convention of Conservation Officials
Polish Windows with Crumpled Newspaper Technique
A historical note highlights washing windows with crumpled newspapers for shine. It also includes eye anatomy stating the lens diameter near one third of an inch, thickness about one eighth inch at rest, and about one seventh inch when stretched for accommodation.
Fraternity of the Wooden Leg forms worldwide aid group
Augusta Weaver leads The Fraternity of the Wooden Leg Inc an international brotherhood aiding amputees. Members include Doolittle Tokyo raider Ted Lawson and Lieut Richard Wood son of Lord Halifax. Beverly Ann McGrew is the youngest member and Joseph Wars is among the oldest. The group publishes Courage in East St. Louis and encourages practical support over despair.
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Sapulra
Okla
Doollittle
Tokyo
Britain
Lord Halifax
The
Wooden Leg, Inc
England
Ireland
Canada
British Columbia
Shanghai
Courage
East St. Louis
Paul J. Campbell
Beverly Ann McGrew
Bremerton
Wash
Beverly Ann
Joseph
Lord Halifax’ Son
Michael J. Scott
St. Louis
Texas
Fraternity
Weaver
Sarah
Sarah Bernhardt
Pauls aid inspires a sense of belonging in Weaver
Miss Weaver recalls Paul as a guiding influence, noting he was right about the value of fellowship. She describes grasping the phrase and holding on for dear life, feeling less alone and hoping her experience would ease the path for others.
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Tulsa World
Augusta Weaver
Tulsa
Paul
Miss Weaver
Sells sow that paid a thousand dollars
Ten year old Helen Leonard of Lacoma Missouri sold a sow that drought era prospects and scarce feed helped turn into about 1000 dollars profit. Her grandfather A H Leonard bought a tiny pig for 15 cents which she cared for. The sow produced 17 pigs in the last litter and Helen still has 14 hogs. Her four brothers serve overseas and she assists her aged grandfather on a 250 acre farm.
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Lacoma
Helen Leonard
Helen
A. H. Leonard
No Soaking Needed For Canning Foods
Guidance on prepping foods for canning warns against soaking to avoid sogginess and flavor loss. Wash thoroughly with fresh cold water, changing it as needed. Scrub root vegetables with a brush to remove dirt while preserving vitamins.
Salt in Water Eases Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs
A kitchen tip notes adding salt to the water used for boiling eggs helps firm the shell, making shells harder and more brittle and easier to remove after cooking.
You Can Believe What You Read in The Herald
A compact notice reflects on trust in the Herald as a source of local news and community updates. The line hints at reader perceptions of accuracy and reliability without detailing specific events or individuals.
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The
Herald
Keep Nails Strong With White Iodine Application
Advice suggests painting nails twice daily using white iodine as if nail polish to maintain nails healthy and strong.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott County Farm Activities
Jos. C. Caldwell
Farm Bureau
Trey
Ford
Ford Tractor
West Malone Sikeston, Missouri
Gray Ridge
Mais
Southeast Missouri Telephone Company
I. Ua
Res
U.S
Sherwin-Williams
America
Sikeston Paint
Center Street
Sikeston, MO
Kem-Tone Headquarters
Sherwin-Williams Paints
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