Parade of American Troops in Paris
Capt. J. P. Rozneck US Air Forces Transport pilot sent this photo showing American troops parading the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to his wife Doris Stinnett of Sikeston. He trained at Sikeston and was stationed as an aviation cadet at the Missouri Institute of Aeronautics in winter 1943.
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Paris
Arc de Triomphe
J. P. Rozneck
United States Air Forces
Rozneck
Sikeston
Missouri Institute of Aeronautics
County Wildlife League to Hold Annual Meeting
The Scott County Wildlife League sets May 23 for its annual meeting at Sikeston Armory starting 6 30 p m Leon Lane says about 150 members exist in Scott county The league aims to improve hunting and fishing conditions with the Conservation Commission of the state All members and prospective members are invited to attend Herald Want Ads get results.
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County Wildlife League
Scott County Wildlife League
Leon Lane
League
Sikeston Armory
Scott County
Conservation Commission
Traffic deaths and injuries in 1944 documented by patrol
In 1944 the highway patrol reported 23,800 deaths and 850,000 injuries from traffic accidents. About 70,000 injured individuals suffered some permanent disability. The era notes a new sound recording device that records on celephone tape.
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United States
Turkeys set aside for armed forces under 100 percent order
The War Food Administration reinstates WFO 106 to guarantee turkey meat for U S armed forces through 1945 with a revised scope including breeder hens and late 1945 crop. The order covers a large turkey area including Missouri and parts of Virginia and West Virginia and requires set-aside slaughter by approved processors. Release rules apply for small holdings near no processor, with Missouri releases directed to Chicago offices. March lamb outlook noted as favorable and chick hatchings in Missouri reached 17.5 million. The cornea fact completes the summary.
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Turkey
U. S
War Food Administration
WFO 106
U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps
Armed Services
Missouri
Virginia
West Virginia
Dairy and Poultry Branch
iState
Midwest
Office of Marketing Services
South
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Ilinois
Prices rise for Missouri farm products in mid April
The USDA reports increased overall prices received by farmers with the general index rising from 199 to 203 for March to mid April. Crop prices led gains with truck crops up to 259 and fruit at 221, while meat animal prices rose but dairy prices fell due to heavy milk production. Cattle on feed increased vs last year and Missouri lambing areas saw favorable pasture growth and lambing ahead of schedule with marketing in line with typical timing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri
Corn Belt
Gaty Buys Bertrand Store and Building Front
John R. Gaty took charge Monday of the general mercantile business at Bertrand, buying the store and brick building from 3B. FP. Jones. The brick building was erected years ago by S. B. Hardwick. Gaty, a Bertrand resident, will devote most of his time to the business after leaving work with New Madrid County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Sikeston.
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John R. Gaty
FP. Jones
Bertrand
S. B. Hardwick
Gary
New Madrid
Colored lenses in eyeglasses since the mid sixteenth century
The article notes that colored lenses have been used in eyeglasses since the middle of the sixteenth century, tracing a long history of optical innovation and fashion. It highlights early adoption and evolving purposes from protection to enhancement.
Food burns on enamel pans cleaned by soda water
A simple cleaning method is suggested for burnt enamel pans using a solution of soda and water. The approach emphasizes effectiveness, low cost, and ease of preparation for home kitchens.
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Doris Stinnett
Herald
THE
Highway Patrol
Welton & Williams Motor Co
W. Malone Avenue
Sikeston, MO
Department of Agriculture
John K Gaty
Missouri Discount Corporation
Keith Building
Etna
Jos. A. Leslie
Cteo Eeee
Sherwin-Williams
America
Sherwin‘Williams
Just
Sikeston Paint and Wallpaper Co
Kem-Tone
Young Building
Center St
SWP Quality Paints
Sherwin-Williams Paints
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