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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1945
Page
4
C M Ling advises gardeners that this year may be earlier, insect pressure uncertain. Collard bugs threaten crops and should be sprayed with kerosene. Rotenone dust protects squash cucumbers cantaloupes and melons from 12 spotted cucumber beetles. Cryolite helps with potato bugs cabbage worms and other chewing insects. Wrapping tomato stems in paper repels cutworms. Poison ball mixtures and lead arsenate solutions are noted for worm control.
Auburn Alabama experts outline glove care for spring and summer fabrics. Washable cotton and rayon gloves generally clean well, while leather varieties require label guidance. Dry clean only kid gloves should not be washed. home care for others includes paraffin-based cleaning, careful soaking, rinsing, and air drying to preserve fit and texture.
Alabama’s AAA allotment totals 4.445 million dollars for 1945, up 20 percent from last year, with 2.1 million for winter legumes and 2.349 million for soil building practices. Payments cover terraces, lime, phosphates, kudzu, lespedeza, ero ta, but many funds remain unused. Mississippi seeks 20,000 tons of Alabama allotment. Ancient Greeks believed emanations touched objects to see.
Guide to refurbishing gloves instructs soaking and shaping techniques. Soak, roll in towel to remove excess moisture, then dry flat or over a rod for even drying. Avoid wringing or twisting to prevent warping.
Pinehurst North Carolina AP reports Van Horn will defend his singles and doubles titles at the annual North South professional tennis tournament starting April 25. Richard Skeen, the singles runner up, is also entered.
AP reports big time billiards as champion Welker Cochran faces challenger Willie Hoppe in Dallas in block 48 of six. Hoppe leads Cochran by 18 points after 47 blocks with Hoppe at 2,417 and Cochran at 2,252.
Auburn Alabama report shows the Information and Education Division's 1944 survey indicating over 800,000 men in the Army expect to farm after the war. Most have prior farming experience, with about 60,000 Negro enlisted and 10,000 to 15,000 officers among them, suggesting limited influx of men without farm background.
Auburn Alabama report by the U S Department of Agriculture shows tenant houses far poorer than farm owner homes. About half of tenant dwellings should be replaced and tenants have far fewer refrigerators lights and radios than owners. Landlord willingness largely dictates tenant housing quality regardless of income.
AP reports 68 year old Larl Jenk ins beats 40 years of Kegling to roll a perfect game worth 25 dollars in league play. He seeks hall of fame recognition while a giant mastiff dog with heavy frame is described in the same clipping.
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