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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
2
Early morning checks reveal leaf and stalk cutting damage. Control measures recommended due to late season. Use 2 pounds of toxaphene per acre in a 10-12 inch band over the row. Fan type stray nozzles are effective for band treatment.
After World War II chemists developed formulas to protect garden plants from insects and diseases without harming them. Three main options malathion methoxychlor and captan cover most problems and can be combined into a single dust or spray.
Henry DeCarlo named Assistant County Agent for New Madrid, to assist Delta and Portageville Vegetable Producers Associations. Based in New Madrid Extension Office, he brings horticulture degree from Missouri and crop experience. Allen Antle will also assist area producers, with emphasis on vegetable production problems.
Wet weather delaying corn planting in Scott County means nitrogen can boost yields. Two pounds per bushel applies to both early and late plantings, with side dressing possible after emergence. Choice of material and application depth affect results, while calcium phosphorus and potash remain essential.
The U S Department of Agriculture sets minimum sale prices for CCC owned soybeans after May 31 1957. Minimum price equals market price or 1956 basic loan rate for Grade No 2 soybeans plus 5 cents per bushel and 14 percent carrying charges per month.
The idea that an all powerful fate overrules human affairs appears in varied forms within nearly every religious tradition. The statement highlights a common philosophical thread about divine control versus human agency across belief systems.
Missouri farmers will receive more than 3 million dollars in Conservation Reserve payments this year. Contracts cover 74 321 acres in the Soil Bank Reserve, with 3 184 012 dollars in total payments including 2 823 585 dollars in practice payments and 630 427 dollars in annual contract payments. Nationally about 7 million acres are contracted and total payments reach around 112 million dollars this year.
A historical note traces the Bessemer process from its birth during a booming U S economy to its rise in the late 19th century. It cites peak output in 1900 and the later shift to open hearth and electric furnaces, with the Bessemer method dwindling to about three percent.
Scott County field guidance urges late planting or slow emergence corn to receive nitrogen boosts. Two pounds per bushel rule applies, with surface nitrogen needing rain to reach roots while deep forms work immediately. Emphasizes balanced fertilization with calcium phosphorus and potash for best results.
A Lilbourn Methodist Church ceremony united Martha Jean Hubbard and William D Stewart amid palms and gladioli. The bride, daughter of Ralph Hubbard, wore a lace tulle gown with portrait neckline and bouffant skirt. a pearl necklace and fingertip veil completed the ensemble. The couple wed with Rev Robert Hemmerla officiating. reception details follow.
Scott County Farm Bureau will hold its first annual Strawberry Festival on June 23 at the Benton Community Building at 2:00 p m. Free ice cream and strawberries will be served. bring a spoon and cookies. H E Slusher Missouri Farm Bureau President will speak. James Urhahn will sing. Neighbors expect up to 400 attendees as the event aims to become an annual affair.
A fragment notes extremely high material stress for chickens and flex. The line hints at elevated allergy or texture issues affecting poultry, suggesting concerns over feed quality and processing. No clear entities or dates are provided to specify organizations or locations.
A detailed wedding description recalls bridesmaids and attendants in matching dresses, with a reception and mint green attire. The notice follows with funeral services for George Edward Richars, 79, of Lilbourn, who died Tuesday after a life in area business and public service. Surviving relatives include two sons Kendall and Edward and a daughter Mrs Charles Shelby. The Rev. Robert Hemmerin to officiate. burial at Ponder Service.
Industry data shows the U.S. automobile sector accounts for about seven percent of the nation’s total plate glass production, reflecting its material demand. The figure highlights the scale of auto manufacturing’s impact on glass supply and pricing trends amid factory output shifts.
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