09 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1943
Page
1
Public notice indicates D WEST ad tanta erminate as second class matter at Bronte Post Office under the 1871 act. Subscription rates are referenced.
Dr. George W. Cox, Texas Health Officer, praises citizens for growing victory gardens in Austin. He says home gardens help meet nutrition and that rationing is manageable with fresh vegetables. He warns malnutrition harms health and work ability, noting carrots beets lettuce onions greens supply vital vitamins.
Th. W. F. Chambers dodged taxis and telephone poles in San Angelo Tuesday, escaping unharmed after a hurried incident witnessed by local commuters.
American farm women aided by the Farm Security Administration plan a quarter larger gardens in 1948. Vera Matrin in Coke County says FSA women canned 150 million quarts last year and will supply hundreds of thousands with home grown foods from basement shelves amid scarce markets. Some frame gardens extend fresh vegetables beyond the regular season. many plan to can 755 quarts on average with some up to 1500 quarts. Those without canning gear will use traditional methods.
J C Scott, brother of Mrs Frank Keessee, writes from Africa dated February 25, 1943, describing landings in Algeria and his platoon’s role as among the first on African shores. He asks about family, notes a rough watch, and jokes about Pink cooking and drills while urging care with diet. He signs as Your loving son.
Readers are urged to bring old shoes and boots to San Angelo for rebuilding under factory methods at nominal cost due to leather shortages from the war. The message presents the operation as a leather headquarters offering various hides for repair.
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