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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1944
Page
8
A fragmented report describes a discussion at Job Farms about harvest prospects and seed crop production. Terms referenced include grape and rower crops, with mentions of seed pricing and agricultural priorities. No clear dates or distinct individuals are established.
WACs officers and civilian personnel at Camp Rucker helped raise 348 775 in War Bonds in the recent drive. Major contributions included a 100 000 bond total and 88 400 by soldiers, with civilian employees adding 21 875. Funds transferred to the federal treasury and ongoing monthly allotments from January onward support continued investment in bonds.
NEA Acme photographer Bert Brandt attached to the Fifth Army in Italy recounts a night river crossing with assault troops. He tried long exposures in the dark as flares and shell bursts lit the scene but none produced usable images. Born in Winnipeg and educated at Kansas, Brandt joined NEA Acme after graduation in 1939.
Farm advice covers selecting 24 ounce per dozen eggs for hatching with strong shells and proper breed color, avoiding small or thin shelled eggs, and cooling stored eggs in cold weather. It then addresses reducing home food waste through meal planning, proper storage, and cooking practices to maximize value.
Judge H B Abernethy of the County Court of Misdemeanors and Felo nies in Birmingham died after nearly four decades on the bench. A native of Marengo County and a Birmingham Law School graduate, he was noted for colorful rulings and once let a Negro defendant dice for his sentence length. He began as a justice of the peace about 10 years before his 1915 appointment to the county court.
Auburn reports the second largest winter legume planting in Alabama with about 800000 acres. Farmers grazing legumes risk stunting growth. J C Lowery advises postponing grazing until legumes reach enough height to yield green tops and seed.
MOBILE AP Hearing of more than price comparisons against Mobile firms by the Office of Price Administration continued today with about $9500 already paid for settlement of alleged overcharges. Travis Williams of Atlanta, OPA hearing commissioner, yesterday barred eight dealers from selling meats for periods of five to…
An old style ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills boosting bile flow to aid digestion. It claims natural digestion improves within minutes, discourages artificial aids, and markets a 25 cent price with a call to buy today.
The readable text references dealers charged with exceeding blue tag limits and price per pound, ongoing complaints about firms to comply with OPA rules heard by county officials, and a mention of a survey or investigation by two CYA investigators. It notes the Mississippi river and concerns about dirty water, presenting as a garbled report on regulatory actions and environmental problems.
Residents report a new plant theft pattern in Dothan spreading to the city. Two women described thieves taking flowering plants from yards and common areas, with some reports mentioning disrupted property and concern about security.
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