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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1945
Page
6
A reader recounts conflict as her husband grows insanely jealous and abusive despite faithful conduct. The letter cites a mother advising silence about a child's movements to avoid friction. It discusses parent child and husband wife distrust and the impact of nagging versus privacy.
A reader asks how to handle a jealous husband who trusts no one and suspects infidelity. The advisor says jealousy cannot be cured and counsels leaving or developing humor to laugh off suspicions. A widower asks where to find a future wife. answer advises church social circles for suitable companionship. Also mentions canning sugar rationing and space needs for laying hens as unrelated topics.
Question and answer column advises that most important vegetable seeds are available in sufficient quantities for this planting season and suggests buying desired varieties early. It notes stored seeds will perform fairly if kept properly and outlines fertilizer options including 5-10-5 as official garden fertilizer and practical nitrate and potash use for side dressing. It also covers space needs for baby chicks and growth expectations, with contact details for Extension Editor at Auburn Alabama.
Alabama farmers join war effort by selling timber for military needs. Captain A. Clemmer, near Midway Tennessee, marks and harvests select trees with Forest Service guidance to supply oak for cargo bodies and mine sweepers while preserving future farm woodlots. His effort shows wartime timber demand and long term forest stewardship amid Army service.
The guidance encourages careful planning for home canning and asks questions about last year's canning and expected quart output. War Ration Book Four sugar receipts will apply, with one pound per four quarts canned and a per person limit of 20 pounds, or 160 pounds for large families. No applications accepted after October 31, 1945.
The article notes varied price trends for firewood among farmers as the OPA outlines general high pricing. It mentions social feeding and cooperation among farmers, with March highlighted as the period of peak prices, while some sources discuss specific offerings and market behavior.
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