Grasshoppers Threaten New Madrid County Farms
Grasshoppers are appearing in Lilbourn and Gideon with no damage yet but rising numbers. County Agent Broom urges cautious use of poison bait along ditches and fence rows, directing farmers to leave small strips of uncut land and concentrate bait in central patches to protect cotton and corn. Collaboration and careful timing aim to prevent trap damage and maximize control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
Lilbourn
Gideon
F. Nesselrodt
AW._ Matson
Broom
County Control Committee
Farm Performance Check Begins in New Madrid County
The 7938 performance check to determine compliance under the 7938 Agricultural Adjustment Act and 1958 Agricultural Conservation program started Monday, June 30, with 39 field reporters supervised by J H Spradling. Reporters mark field boundaries, record crop data, and take measurements to ensure accurate performance assessment and timely farm program reimbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
J H Spradling
Ani Anamuinatimr
Rollegy Teli
Re Orded
McConnell County
Jon Beng Dore
Coutonty Extension Offices To Close July 4
County extension and agricultural conservation offices will close on Monday July 4 due to long hours and holiday staffing. The county committee and agent note staff have worked Sundays with no time off and will observe the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coutonty
Myaumiy
Agriculrai
Five States Represented At Auction Saturday
Five states were represented by patrons of the Sikeston Auction Company here last Saturday. Besides nearby towns in Missouri Sedalia West Plains Ste Gene vieve Emden and Harti had patrons here. Also there were patrons from New Douglas Cartermile and Grand Chain. Mt. Clinton Ky Linden Jonesboro and Bradford Tenn and Blytheville Paragould Batesville and Walnut Ridge Ark. Prices paid for livestock last Saturday showed an upward trend for all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston Auction Company
Missour
Sedalia West Plains
Ste Genevieve
Emden
Harti
New Douglas
Cartermile
Grand Chain
Mt. Clinton
Linden
Jonesboro
Bradford
Tenn
Blytheville
Paragould
Batesville
Walnut Ridge
Ark
New Hamburg Soil Conservation Club Tour Practices Erosion Control
Thirteen members led by Rev Eggeman and Assistant County Agent Ed ward Dickerson toured a CCC camp in Perryville last Friday to observe soil conservation methods. They viewed terraces grassed outlets rock dams limestone applications contour cultivation strip cropping wood lot management tree planting and buffer strips on four farms and plan to adopt similar practices on their own lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hamburg
Tnp
Livestock 4-H Clubs Meet in Farmington
Four pig clubs and one dairy calf club from Scott county will attend the district 4-H judging and instruction contest at Farmington tomorrow. Each club has prepared to represent the county, aiming to provide practice in judging and to establish a sound basis for beginners in livestock study. Leaders will judge animals of interior quality across breeds, including cattle, sheep, horses, and dairy stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Farmington
Jyudze
Ll Iudszenee
Assessor Ancel Seeks Accurate Scott County Acreage
Assessor Lynn Ancel works to secure reliable crop acreage data in Scott County for the U S Department of Agriculture and farmers. Past incompleteness due to farmer hesitance hindered proper acreage allotments under national farm programs. cooperation is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Lynn Ancel
Scott County
United States Department of Agriculture
Ancel
4 H Club Members To Camp Next Friday
New Madrid county 4 H Club plans its third Arcadia summer camp revival. About 100 youths expected for four days of education, recreation, and travel with boys studying soil conservation and girls handicraft. cost likely under $5 with meals transport and judging included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
New Madrid County
Arcadia
Suirs
Broom
Kelso Farmer Uses Poison to Fight Hoppers
Lady Heier of West Kelso reports a heavy grasshopper infestation in Risatralia clover. She spread poison bran bait using sodium arsenite, mill run bran, and sawdust over the area. By Tuesday morning she estimates about 75 percent of the pests were dead. The poison and bran were provided by the Federal Government under the Federal Insect Control project through the Scott County Mixing Station at Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heier
West Kelso
Risatralia
Scott County
Benton
Conran 4-H Club Formed for Health and Sanitation
The Conran community formed a four member 4-H Club on May 7 1938 to focus on health and sanitation. The group has held four meetings and will begin demonstrations at the next meeting on July 2 reported by Mary Jean Campbell. Herald advertisers are urged to patronize local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conran
Mary Jean Campbell
Matthews Road Improvement Contract Awarded in Missouri
The Missouri State Highway Commission says Deering & Davidson of St. Louis is the low bidder for a sixth of a mile of graded earth and crushed stone on Route SN in New Madrid county, with a bridge over St John's ditch at $10,163.10. W. J. Menefee Construction of Sedalia bid $8,540.67 for 2405 miles of graded earth and gravel for route SN Sec. 1, a farm-to-market road east from Matthews. the two sections lie east of Highway 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri State Highway Commission
Deering & Davidson
St. Louis
Matthews
Missouri road funds for 1939 state aid match
Missouri will have a balance of 3,629,400 dollars available to match Federal aid for road improvement in 1939, per C W Brown chief engineer. Receipts total 22,059,000 dollars, disbursements 18,429,600 dollars, leaving the matchable balance. State share of federal aid is 4,550,000 dollars, but the total available funds will not equal the federal amount due to minor charges the U S Bureau cannot pay, so the match will not be exact 50-50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
C. W. Brown
Missouri State Highway Department
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Stoneville Tour Seeks Participants From New Madrid County
New Madrid County Extension Agent Leslie B. Broom calls for gun owners and others planning to join the Stoneville Mississippi tour July 12 to 14 to notify him. The trip includes ginning laboratories at Stoneville the Delta Experiment Station and the Stoneville Pedigreed Seed Farm with travel and hotel planning urged well in advance. Participants will depart early July 12 and return July 14 with transport and lodging arranged for maximum turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
Leslie B. Broom
Stonewe
Miss
Stoneville
Delta
Mississippi College of Agriculture
Delta and Pine Land
Champions Learn From American Boy Magazine
The American Boy Magazine features sports guidance from coaches and players across football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis and more. It showcases adventure, science, travel and fiction, with sports tips in many issues and sells for 15 cents with subscriptions at $1.50 for one year and $3.00 for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Boy Magazine
American Boy
Detroit
Mich
First Cotton Bloom Brought In By Sikeston Farmer
Grover Baker, Sikeston district farmer, delivered the season’s first cotton bloom to The Herald. The D. & P. L. 11a variety was planted on Good Friday April 15. Baker manages over 1000 acres yearly and abides by the Government crop allotment program. Matthews area farmer W. R. Binford reported the second first bloom on June 27 near Matthews. His D. & P. L. No. 11 cotton was planted April 18 and he also follows allotment rules while prioritizing corn for stock feed despite limited acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Baker
Sikeston
Herald Office
W. R. Binford
Matthews
Binford
Stallcup
First cotton bloom found at Stubblefield farm near Sikeston
H. E. Byrd owner of the farm belonging to Mrs. Jennie Stubblefield reported to The Herald office yesterday the season’s first cotton bloom. The bloom appeared on a 27-inch stalk of D. and P. L. No. 11 variety planted April 18, northeast of Sikeston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Byrd
Jennie Stubblefield
Sikeston
Herald Office
Herbine Ad Promises Relief for Constipation Symptoms
An old advertisement proclaims Herbine as a vegetable remedy for headache dizziness sour stomach biliousness nausea loss of appetite and fatigue when linked to temporary constipation. It claims no harsh mineral salts and lists a 60 cent price per bottle, available at all druggists.
Weave Determines Care Of Silk And Rayon Garments
A Missouri expert notes laundering silk and rayon depends more on weave than fiber. Neat firm weaves are usually washable, rough or creped textures dry clean. Identify fabric if fiber content isn’t listed and follow mild soap and soft water guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freids Bennett
Missouri College of Agriculture
Take Your Safety Rules With You On The Fourth
Jefferson City Mo July 4 safety warnings from State Health Commissioner Harry F Parker urge safe fireworks use and water choices Avoid speed careless handling of fireworks drinking unapproved water and long sun exposure Also advise safe picnic foods prompt medical care avoid home remedies Avoid burns from firecrackers and torpedoes which can cause lockjaw and seek doctor if needed State Highway Department cautions drive slowly and carefully Last year July 4th reported 15 deaths and 137 injuries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Harry F. Parker
Parker
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Greenville farmer breaks neck in fall from hay wagon
Leo Howard a 26 year old farmer near Greenville fell from a wagon load of hay after five weeks at work. He sought medical aid for intense neck pain and doctors found a broken neck, placing him in a cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Howard
Greenville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Telephone
Dead Animal Disposal Co
Sikeston, MO
Newspaper
CHIVE
NEW Hamburg Soil Conservation Club
4-H
Kelso Farmer
Herald
Carey Rocktex
Southeast Missouri
Stoneville Tour
The
Stubblefield Farm
Dixcel Gas
Milton Oil Company of
St Louis
Milton Company
E. D. Cox
Malone Ave
Frisco
Jeff King
Greenville Farmer
Scott County Abstract Company
Benton, Mo
Harris D. Pogers
Pate iTie
de Mec Draper Pos
Uua
Perfection Stove Company
Cnac
Lair Company
Lair Building
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!