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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
10
An incomplete OCR fragment references Dr Ob S and police force terms with unclear names and places. It mentions Tate or Dor, Fond Wots, and effec. context and specifics are too garbled to identify concrete events or actors.
European vacationers hedge costs by exchanging currencies, with prices rising postwar. Italy and France lure travelers to Genoa Riviera hotels and Deauville beaches as Americans and Europeans seek value amid special credits, while Prague hosts Czech and Russian visitors enjoying food and wine despite rationing.
A report notes fruit from Italy sold at low prices shaping markets and a lingering prewar atmosphere. Neon lighting in stores and hotels hints at changed social tempo while Germany’s dreary tourist season keeps Germans from holidays as Allied troops occupy premium spots.
Ardath and Irene Bunnell, two Portland women, run a lure making business from their studio. They source hooks from Norway and Finland and sell to notable customers including Zane Gray and Herbert Hoover, overcoming masculine sales resistance with persistence.
J C Ford of the extension service urges homeowners to plant onions turnips lettuce collards and Siberian kale for a healthy garden and lower food costs as cool weather arrives. He notes several other vegetables are desirable but these will provide a strong foundation for a fall harvest.
A damaged OCR passage discusses pond weeds and control measures. It mentions fish and wildlife service involvement and references 240 as a data point for weed control details. The fragmentary text names Sateria Alam and Pearson but provides no actionable specifics.
Farmers are advised to select proven varieties of wheat oats barley and rye for spring plantings. Early oats like Fulgrain Folhum and Wiletor perform well though crown rust susceptibility varies. Plant a mix of early and late varieties and treat seed with formaldehyde or insecticide before sowing to reduce disease and pests. Some barley types show strong yields in southern Alabama and Tennessee valleys while conditions vary by location.
In Copenhagen ABS reports Peter Jensen Kjeldsen of Safran Wis undertook a long air journey to honor a small debt. He traveled from the United States to settle a one dollar obligation, highlighting a distant currency and local reporting on cross continental effort.
Berlin police report trials against black market operatives reach schools as juveniles are caught with 31 700 in contraband. The disclosure notes a thriving trade in cigarettes and candies among youths. Also mentions 680 radio broadcast image stations in the United States and a reference to recess pets.
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