Postwar farming will face shock and soil fertility needs
As wartime needs fade, American agriculture must adjust to reduced demand and rising competition. Experts warn farm acreage may shrink, surpluses could loom, and incomes fall. A soil fertility rebuilding plan and efficient fertilizer use are essential to compete in peacetime markets.
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Uncle Sam
Chester Davis
AAA
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Germany
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Claude Wickard
Wickard
War Food Administration urges farmers to prepay and store fertilizer
The War Food Administration calls on farmers to accept fertilizer deliveries in winter and early spring when plants can deliver easiest and to store it in barns for use later. P. H. Groggins notes that placing orders ahead ensures sufficient supply and keeps plants working at capacity to support the war food program.
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War Food Administration
P. H. Groggins
Farm equipment rental options for soil treatment
In days of scarce farm machinery spare spreaders may be rented from crushed stone and soil chemical firms. For large fields, hire a company to assist. A big dump truck with a spreader can cover extensive pastures quickly.
White fashions glow in winter style parade style
White dominates this winter fashion feature with teens and young adults embracing white coats, jerseys, hats, and bags. The piece highlights white fleece toppers, lambskin coats, ivory gowns, white beaded tops, and ermine accents, plus white millinery trends and ivory evening wraps.
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Hite
Union
Beaver Ascot Accents Leopard Cat Coat at Waldorf Display
A recent fashion display at the Waldorf Astoria showcased a leopard cat coat paired with a contrasting beaver ascot. The trend for this season features a bow tie of fur different from the coat to provide a striking sports fashion accent.
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Waldorf Astoria
Mitten and Hood Sets Catch Eye In Winter Displays
Hand crocheted mitten and hood sets appear in school and teen fashion displays. The hood features a wool yarn frame and floral-embroidered mittens with loop fringe. Other pieces include a beanie with ascot and decorative shoulder capes with handmade fringe.
Black Lace Flair Returns in Modern Gowns
Designers highlight black lace as a versatile stylish element. Sheer black lace gowns headline formal wear while lace tops, detachable peplums, scarf shawls, and new shoulder capes expand adaptable options for evening outfits.
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France
Balkans
Poland
Great Britain
Stanford Food Research Institute
Europe
White
By Cherie Nicholas
Fourenr
Vicks
U. S. Ordnance Department
Bfgoodrich
MN Fy
Beaver Ascot
Grove’s
Tomic
National Sureney
TY Scott
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