Farm Activities and Agriculture News New Madrid County
New Madrid County farmers will tour the Sikes ton Experimental Farm on September 20 from 2:00 p.m. to view hybrid corn yield tests planting date tests and mixtures, plus cotton variety yields and pasture studies. Extension agents and Field Crops professors will discuss the experiments and invite all interested. 4-H members will exhibit at the Cape Girardeau Fair September 12–17, with county office drop-off September 12. Exhibits span bread and baked goods, clothing, home furnishings, and crops, with judging contests on September 15 for livestock, vegetables, and clothing teams.
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New Madrid County
Sikeston Experimental Farm
W. R. Langford
C. V. Feaster
M. S. Zuber
Field Crops Department
Alfred Byrd
Cape Girardeau
New Madrid
Cape Girardeau Fair
Francis
Joe Hulshof
Portageville
C. G. Scott
Pharris Ridge
Arnold B. Heusser
Brown Spur
Jeanice Haubold
Marston
Sue Critchlow
Rosalie Powell
Frank Stanley
Matthews
Mary and Martha Hubbard
Delores Bailey
Cox-Baderville
Violet Pitts
East Gideon
Missouri Exhibit Promised at Memphis Fair by Local Educators
The County Extension Agents of New Madrid county and Matthews high school Vocational Agriculture instructors plan a large exhibit at the Memphis Fair from September 22 to 30. The Matthews display, 10 by 40 feet, carries the theme Education and Community Service and will be labeled Missouri in large letters above the main exhibit space.
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New Madrid County
Matthews High School
Missouri
Ginners Plan County Cotton Day With 4-H Exhibits
Members of the New Madrid County Ginners Committee Arline Avery John Brown and H R Woodside met on September 1 to promote cotton improvement efforts. They discussed a county-wide Cotton Day featuring 4-H club members showing cotton bale samples and hearing from notable speakers with potential exhibits by commercial firms.
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New Madrid County
Arline Avery
Marston
John Brown
Jaynye
H. R. Woodside
Baderville
New Madrid
Mad- Frid
Sikeston Field Days At Missouri University Farm
Fall field days at the Sikeston experimental farm of Missouri University are set for September 20 and 21. The event invites all interested to view crop growth and hear results discussions, with the same program offered both mornings and afternoons to balance crowds. Mississippi and Dunklin county visitors go first forenoon. New Madrid, Bollinger and Butler go first afternoon. Second day invites Pemiscot and Stoddard in the forenoon and Scott, Cape Girardeau, Wayne, Perry and Ripley in the afternoon.
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Sikeston
Missouri University
University
Mississippi
Dunklin
New Madrid
Bollinger
Butler
Pemiscot
Stoddard
Scott, Cape Girardeau, Wayne, Perry and
Ripley
Forest management harvests while regrowth remains
Under forest management, a harvest can occur without harming future growth. Headquarters advertise heaters and ranges. LAIR'S offers a complete stock.
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Lair’s
Missouri Apples Graded For Consumers Benefit
Federal state inspectors have graded Missouri apples for orchardists since August 25 to ensure standard quality. W R Martin Jr notes the 1948 season offers high quality apples free of major defects and coloring well with U S No 1 and U S Fancy grades emphasized. Jonathans lead the crop at about 40 percent with Grimes Golden and Delicious varieties arriving soon as the statewide grading expands to most of the crop.
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Missouri
W. R. Martin Jr
Missouri University
Missouri State Horticultural Society
U.S
Grimes
Fall Specials on Bedroom Suites at Lairs
Fall sale lists bedroom suites priced at 59.50 to 139.50 with various package options. The ad notes potatoes as a principal crop grown in every state.
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LAIR
America
The
Union
Edison and Wasp Learn Paper From Wood
While the claim is anecdotal, the remark notes Thomas Edison observed a wasp to inspire paper making from wood. It states Edison produced over a thousand patentable inventions during his lifetime.
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Thomas Edison
What to Do When Fire Occurs in Home
A Miss Amy Kelly extension agent explains three main fire types and practical steps. For oily fires use carbon tetrachloride extinguishers or smother with blankets. avoid water. Electrical fires require a UL approved extinguisher and shutting off power at the main switch. Ordinary fires use water or smother small flames, keep doors and windows closed, and ensure a nearby water supply.
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Amy Kelly
Missouri University State Extension
Cardinals Schedule Home Stand To Close 1949 Season
The pennant bound St Louis Cardinals open a 12 game home stretch at Sportsmans Park with the New York Giants on September 13 and 14. They host Boston September 16 and 17, Philadelphia September 18 19 and 20, then finish September 24 and 25 against the Chicago Cubs. all night games begin at 8 30 p m CDT.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Sportsman’s Park
Boston
Philadelphia
Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Baby Show at Mid-South Fair Features 150 Prize Total
Memphis event by the Woman's Department runs September 27 to 29 in the Casino Ballroom. Open to Mid-South children aged three months to four years with 12 groups including twins. No entry blank required. judging by age group each day.
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Memphis, Tenn
Woman's Department of the
Woman's Department
District Farm Bureau meeting to discuss state and national legislation
Southeast Missouri Farm Bureau representatives will meet in Sikeston Library on Friday September 16 from 10 30 a m to 3 30 p m to discuss farm legislation at state and national levels H E Slusher president Missouri Farm Bureau Federation and Warren W Fuqua director of public relations will lead discussions urging attendees to propose legislation benefiting agriculture and the nation Carlton Skinner of Milford Connecticut named Guam s first civilian governor succeeding Rear Admiral C A Powell
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Farm Bureau
Missouri
Sikeston
H. E. Slusher
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
Warren W. Fuqua
Guam
Carlton Skinner
Milford, Conn
C. A. Powell
Navy
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