Thrifty German farmer and war stamps tale from Sikeston
Thirty years ago Fred Paul a German-born farmer in Sikeston bought one thousand dollars in Thrift Stamps to vent anger at the Kaiser as his seven children each bought a hundred dollars worth. Other local items note rail agent changes, a paving contract, flood damage in Dunklin county, a Southeast Missouri Press Association meeting, a Benton anti-chicken thief group formation, and Herbert Hoover's Republican nomination in Kansas City.
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Sikeston
Fred Paul
America
Germany
United States
Paul
Ing McCormick
John Deere
Dunklin County
St. Francis
Southeast Missouri Press Association
Benton
Alden Pinney
Scott County
Democrat
John J Reiss
Anti- Chicken Thief Association
Herbert Hoover
Kansas City
Wheat harvest and local obituaries in Sikeston area
Twenty five years ago on June 21 1923 Sikeston district reported unusually good wheat quality. Former County Judge W D Tomlison of Morley died in a Cape Girardeau hospital at age 65. Five passenger Chevrolet touring cars advertised at 525. Detroit. Officials searched for a former Essex man with leprosy who escaped Hot Springs pest house. Fred Bailey a farm worker and four mules were killed by lightning on the Cloverdale farm near Oran.
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Sikeston
W D Tomlison
Morley
Cape Girardeau
Detroit
Essex
Hot Springs
Ark
Fred Bailey
Cloverdale
Oran
Fifteen Years Ago Item Highlights Sikeston 1933
Fifteen years ago on June 15 1933 the Association met in Sikeston with speakers including Governor Guy Park and Missouri university figures. Paul Jones of Kennett was named head for the year. Other notes include Paul D Malone saving a child at Lake Michigan, Julian Frant’s appointment in Washington, and local farm news on English peas yields and new harvesting machinery. The Malcolm building was sold and Mrs Frank Hudson, a Morehouse teacher, died after a car crash injuries.
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Southeast Missouri Press Association
Sikeston
Guy Park
Walter Wiliams
Missour University
Frank Martin
Missouri School of Journalism
Paul Jones
Kennett
Chicago
Paul D Malone
Lake Michigan
Julian Frant
Cape Girardeau
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Washington
Hart
J. A. Blankenship and Sons
Kewanee
Malcolm
Front Street
H E Reuber
D B Waggener
Ross Young and Sons
Frank Hudson
Morehouse
Sikeston auction firm organized with R A McCord president
Ten years ago on June 16 1938 the Sikeston Auction and Loan Company Inc was organized with R A McCord as president Rev RM Talbert was in France as a member of a three man commission appointed by Governor Stark to inspect graves of Americans buried there in World War I Scott County sheriff led a crusade to end slot machines and gambling devices Mrs Glenn Matthews was honored by the Ladies Air Society of the Christian church for 12 years as president Dr G S Cannon postmaster and prominent citizen of Fornfelt died suddenly of a heart ailment Advertisements breakfast bacon 29c a pound at the Malone Theatre Errol Flynn starred in The Adventures of Robin Hood
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Sikeston Auction and Loan Company Inc
R A McCord
R .M Talbert
France
Stark
Scott County
Glenn Matthews
Ladies Air Socety
The
Christian Church
G S Cannon
Fornfelt
Malone Theatre
Errol Flynn
Robin Hood
Lightning kills eight Herefords on Sikeston farm
On the Steve Hunter farm north of Sikeston eight Hereford cattle were struck and killed by lightning. The storm disrupted duties at Hurricane Ridge where the 1-H club members led Sunday services. Sikeston residents contributed to a war relief drive with a two can collection.
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Steve Hunter
Sikeston
Hurricane Ridge
Formal Opening Draws 2500 People on June 19 1948
Twenty five hundred people attended the formal opening on June 19 1948 as reported in last year’s account.
Maryland safety engineers protect the public from store hazards
A promotional note explains Maryland safety engineers behind the scenes work to identify obscure accident causes in businesses. They protect premises, uphold business reputations, and help keep insurance premiums low. The ad targets Maryland agents with experience.
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Maryland Safety Engineers
Mary
Sikeston Sealed Bids Sought for General Hospital Property
The City of Sikeston invites sealed bids for the Sikeston General Hospital at 101 W Gladys St Sikeston Missouri. Bids due by 5:00 p.m. Saturday July 17 1948 at the City Clerk’s office. Cash terms with a $100000 certified check. Possession when Missouri Delta Hospital opens. City may reject all bids. Mayor M L Carroll.
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City of
Sikeston
Sikeston General Hospital
W. Gladys Street
Missouri
Missouri Delta Hospital
Vacation traffic dangers rise during peak travel months
The National Safety Council notes that last year during June July and August the U S saw fatalities every 16 minutes due to increased travel. It warns drivers against long daily distances to avoid speed and fatigue and to seek a safer, more restful holiday.
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United States
National Safety Council
Rio Rita at Municipal Opera June 21 27
St Louis Municipal Opera presents Rio Rita a lavish musical June 21 to 27 at 845 pm Edward Rocker and Frances Greer lead as Captain James Steward and Rita Ferguson with a cast including Tim Herbert Jack Sheehan Ollie Franks Boris Patston and Edwin Steffe The plot follows a Texas Rangers romance with a Mexican suitor and the Cinkajou mystery amid bigamy alimony and a farcical chase through the Rio Grande era.
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Kinkajou
Guy Bolton
Fred Thompson
Rocker
James Steward
Texas Rangers
Miss Greer
Rita Ferguson
Rio Grande
Tim Herbert
Chick Bean
Jack Sheehan
Ed Lovett
Comedienne
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Malone Avenue
Praine Street
Frisco
Tidd & Cole
Hutchinson
Kansas
Armstrong
E. Alalone Sikeston, MO
Jed
Maryland
Scott Insurance
Agency
Stancup
Iwspaperarchive
Ablmanag
Fathers Day
Island of
Luzon
Emini
M L Carroll
Reggio di Catabra
Messina
Web
Sikeston Herald
Municipal Opera
Allard-Matthews Insurance Agency
Center St
SA Cse
Simmons
NiewsParns
Fier
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