Hundred Years Ago Dr Gorrie Invented First Ice Making Machine
A century later Sikeston offers ice at half a cent a pound as the story of Dr John Gorrie and the invention that brought artificial ice to America is recalled. From Abbeville Florida to Congress halls, his early struggle, ridicule, and ultimate legacy shaped modern cooling and food safety nationwide. The tale notes his 1950 breakthrough, his financial woes, and Florida and Smithsonian recognitions, plus the lasting impact on perishable protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gorrie
Sikeston
John Gertie
Gortic
Abbeville
Fla
Gorrie
John C Calhoun
America
Gorne
Roy
Bostonian
Florida
John Gorne
Dr. Gorrie
Statuary Hall
Capitol
United States
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
Apalachicola
Boys and Girls Week Celebrated by New Madrid Library
Berniece McCullough notes Boys and Girls Week originated by the Rotary Club in 1920 and observed from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in May. The New Madrid County Library highlights books on youth issues, aptitudes, character building, health, arts, and values to aid lifelong development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
Rotary Club of
New York
New Madrid County
Lbrary
Elizabeth Hudnut
Margaret
John Tunis
Wildcats
All American
Iron Duke
Lincoln
Cotton classification applications open for 1950 Smith-Doxey benefits
Huyt announces cotton farmers can obtain 1950 Smith-Doxey classification applications through gins, county agents, PMA offices, and the Hayti Missouri classing office. James Wardlow notes that members of organized cotton improvement groups can have cotton classified by USDA at no cost and receive free market news. Applications must be filed before August 15, 1959 to secure approval for first bale classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyt
James O Wardlow
Cotton Branch Production and Marketing Administration
US Department of Agriculture
PMA
Hayti Missouri
Wardlow
USDA
Essex High School Presents Three Little Sisters Play
The Essex senior class will present the play Three Little Sisters tomorrow evening in the high school auditorium. A junior senior banquet is set for May 12 to promote love of country and civic duties. The library offers citizenship books to help boys and girls become informed citizens. reading supplements life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex High School
Governor Reports from Jefferson City Missouris Governor Speaks
Jefferson City May 3 Governor reports at the mansion after a PEO banquet with 700 guests. He notes Missouri capitals host conventions weekly and expects the Missouri Press Association meeting next November. He cites Kansas City police board calls for resignations and vows strict law enforcement, plus savings and loan data show 60 percent of home loans from S&L institutions aiding GI housing while new construction outpaces last year.
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Jefferson City
Smith
Kansas City
Wana
Missouri
Savings and Loan
State Division of Savings and Loan Supervision
Agencies Plan Pemiscot County Rural Organization Meeting
Representatives of agencies serving Pemiscot County rural residents will gather at Caruthersville courthouse tonight to organize a Through organization. Agencies include Health Office Farm Bureau Soil Conservation Service Farmers Home Administration McArk Power Co State Employment Service Veterans On the Farm training and the county extension agent's office.
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Pemiscot County
Caruthersville
Health Office
Farm Bureau
Soil Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administrator
McArk Power Co
State Employment Service
Veterans On-the- Farm
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Lhelphlel
Berniece McCullough
Xantune
Rvmalurbe
Whiteway
Tanner Street
Sikestor
Nic
B. W. Gunn
ESSEX
By Forrest) Smith
The
Missouri Press Association
Firestone
Firestone de
Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet Co
Cuvier Center and
Scott Sts
Sikeston, Mo
Buick
Four-Way
Fisher
Roadmaster
Ture
J Taylor
W. Center
Wis
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