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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
2
The Historical Society owns copies of old Missouri books for most counties but lacks some southern and southeastern areas where illustrated atlases are needed. The Society urges Missourians to locate atlases of this sort, highlighting their historical value.
Mississippi county farmers pursue reduced hand labor and higher yields with new planting methods. Dinitro sprayed in 15 inch bands on J L Crevidence farm and on BK L Browns land. Demo plots test 25 to 100 pounds nitrogen per acre and a sodium compound new to the county. Cross plowing 600 acres aims to cut chopping. Hill dropping seed with check row planters tested at multiple sites. 100 Bushel Corn Club enrollment extended to May 15 with target 300 applications. Emphasis on soil tests and proper plant spacing for full fertilizer value. Johnson grass eradication through three years of continuous wheat, postharvest tillage, and border weed control shown successful. Balanced Farming Association planned for another year with local agent and farmer members funding via dues and business contributions.
The State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia preserves old county atlases from the 1870s to about 1900. These illustrated volumes map property lines owners roads timber houses and mines, and include biographic views of farms towns and county officers. Biographies note Civil War loyalties, Union or Confederate.
Jefferson City Missouri Special Missouri Shows You the Travel Guide to the State is now published by the Missouri Recreation Association with president Charles B Gillespie stating it offers a service to visitors. The illustrated guide lists more than five hundred resorts hotels and motels with accommodations and prices and includes listings from all fifteen recreation areas. It also provides information on things to see and do in Missouri. Single copies are available free by writing to Box 267 Jefferson City Missouri.
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