Missouri Led in Dye Industry story of Putnam fadeless dyes
The article chronicles E. N. Monroe of Unionville Missouri and J Hugh Elson developing Putnam fadeless dyes. From a drug clerk start to founding Monroe Drug Company the firm led American dye production after World War I, expanding from Unionville to all 48 states and international markets.
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State Historical Society of Missouri At
Columbia
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Isaac Putnam
Putnam
E. N. Monroe
Unionville
Missouri
Monroe
Lavenburg and Brasfield
J. Hugh Elson
Monroe Drug Company
Germany
United States
Quincy
Illinois
Ing
Alaska
Canada
Cuba
Porto Rico
Trinidad
Hawaiian Islands
Philippine Islands
West Indies
Central and
South America
Missouri Declared Political Battle Field in 1944 Vote
Washington attorney Simon Michelet of the Get Out The Vote club says Missouri is one of five border states that will decide the presidential election. He notes a drift since 1938 in governor, senator, and representative races, with Missouri moving toward the same battleground status as New York and Pennsylvania.
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Missouri
Simon Michelet
Washington
Michelet
Kentucky
Maryland
Oklahoma
West Virginia
New York
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
U. S.S
U. S
House of Representative
Miche- Tet
Pennsylvania
Pacific States
Federal Insurance Payrolls Cut After Liquidation Plan
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation reduced its payroll from 450 to 70 after liquidation orders in July 1843. Congress aimed to wind down the agency, which insured cotton and wheat crops, with limited funds still set aside to continue liquidation. Select Christmas cards at The Herald office. supplies are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Carl Wright
Congress
National Treasury
Herald Office
Morehouse Teachers Attend 69th Southeast Missouri Meeting
Morehouse public schools sent teachers to the 69th annual Southeast Missouri District Teachers Association session in Cape Girardeau. Highlights included an address by Mr. Kezmayer on What Lies Ahead for America.
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Morehouse
Southeast Missouri District Teachers Association
Cape Girardeau
Kezmayer
America
Vickie Ann Towery
Glenn Gay Comstock
Harry Barnett
Dorothy Twitty
Guy Owings
Willa Dean Alsup
Ellrne Crain
Bobby Landers
Thelma Reynolds
Gail Allbright
Dan Jackson
Niswonger
Margie Caldwell
Garland Castleberry
John Spence
Sandra Twitty
George Chafin
Charles Bates
Marilyn Crumpecker
Eli Driver
Leonard Davis
Jean Sailing
Martin Tetley
Nellie Reynolds
Bonnie Farris
Jody Stewart
Otle Oehler
Janie Chafin
Dick Craig
Seymour
Clara Jane Dilday
Boswell Bramlett
Sills
Lucille Hileman
Bobby Sullivant
Harold Hight
Kathryn Hart
Bill Craig
Supt
E Street
Nadine Owings
Bill Hester
Otis Daniels
Shirley Farris
Bobby Rash
Mary Ruth Vaughn
Byron Caldwell
Mary Massey
Jim Sanders
Missouri Institute of Aeronautics
Sikeston
Lacie Hawlans
Women factory workers favor dresses over slacks says expert
Chicago fashion notes report women on war plants are shifting from slacks to sleeveless dresses in factory settings. Eleanor P Whitaker of Du Pont advises that only safety hazards justify wearing slacks, as male workers prefer dresses in departments without risk. The piece ends with a wartime dig at Germans and Japs.
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Chicago
Eleanor P. Whitaker
Ef. I. du Pont de Nemours
Nation could combat sickness of all kinds
Dr Bailey urged a nationwide health campaign to curb sickness and accidents as war ends. He warned disease could rise with veterans return and called for government business and civic leaders to cooperate. Foot problems from shoe rationing were linked to growth, posture, and long term health, with experts predicting higher future rates.
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America
Walter I. Biiley
St. Louis
American Osteopathic Association
Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Sikeston
H. E. Reuber
B. L. McMullin
Bailey
Bayley
Wallace M. Pearson
Kirksville
Pearson
Ballard's Snow Liniment for Sprains and Bruises
Ballard's Snow Liniment offers relief from sprains bruises and sore muscles after overexertion or cold exposure. It provides comfort and is available at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
State flag designer Mary Oliver dies in Cape Girardeau
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Watking Oliver wife of the late Senator R B Oliver of Cape Girardeau died at her home there early yesterday morning at age 90 after a fractured hip. Funeral services were held at 3 pm and interment was in Lorimer Mausoleum. Oliver designed the official Missouri state flag with Mary Kochutsky and Edith McParland assisting. Notable visitors to her home included William Jennings Bryan and about a dozen Missouri governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Watking Oliver
R. B Oliver
Cape Girardeau
Oliver
Lorimer
Missouri
Mary Kochutsky
Edith McParland
Oliver Home
William Jennings Bryan
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Morehouse School News
Sikeston Ball Park
North
Snow Liniment
Scott County Abstract Company
Benton, Mo
Harris D. Rogers
Scott County
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