Malaria's Spread and Decline in Missouri's Early Days
In Missouri between 1805 and 1815 malaria swept with waves of epidemics until the 1870s, shaping daily life from ministers to justices. Treatments ranged from bloodletting to quinine, long before the disease’s parasite and mosquito carrier were known, and decline followed steady settlement and drainage efforts.
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Justices of the Peace
Missouri
Louisiana
France
Salime
John Sappigton
It's A Losing Fight for Our Highways
Engineer Charles M Upham warns that post war highway construction lags behind vehicle growth. Labor Day 1949 sets a grim record with 374 highway deaths and 30 million vehicles on the roads, far exceeding 1948 levels. He warns of underprepared roads, uneven state funding, and rising vehicle registrations. He urges citizens to boost effort and modernization to reduce deaths and injuries.
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National Safety Council
United States
Bureau of Public Roads
Farmers Warned To Watch For Swine Flu
Kansas City reports the swine flu season arrival with warnings from the American Foundation for Animal Health. Noting potential losses, the bulletin urges farmers to remove unsanitary straw and debris to prevent spread as symptoms include loss of appetite coughing and watery eye discharge.
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Kansas City
American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Governor proposes higher highway fees for trucks in Missouri
Governor calls for revision of bus and truck laws to curb heavy truck damage to highways. He cites reciprocity with 19 states costing Missouri millions and argues big tractors pay too little in PSC fees while axle loads rise. State surveys show higher maintenance costs on routes with heavy truck use. He plans to study revenue options to fund road improvements during his term.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Highway Department
Phelps County
Rolla
Public Service Commission
Kansas
Hours Announced for New Madrid Library
The New Madrid County Library headquarters will be open daily except Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and from 12:30 p.m. to ? p.m. Residents in towns with tax supported libraries may use the county library at 206 Main Street for a $1 registration valid for one year. Telephone and mail service are available. library pays outbound postage while patrons pay return postage.
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New Madrid County
Main Street
New Madrid
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State Historical Society of Missouri
Columbia
Floyd C Shoemaker
Highway Authority
Charles M Upham
American Road Builders Association
Mt Authonty
Coca-Cola Company
Sekeston Coca-Cola Bottling CO
Cota-Cole Company
PTL
al At
Greyhound
States
Canada
Mexico
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
Nashville
Birmingham
Ala
Chattanooga
Union Bus Depot
Mo.Pac. Bldg
Go Greyhound
Forrest Smith
G.I Loans
Scott Insurance Agency
Police
Sikeston
E. Malone Ave
Sikeston, Missouri
Sith
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