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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
5
Records indicate corn remains a principal crop with significant monetary value in the region. Hay, grass, and other crops also contribute to total farm income, with corn leading and hay a sizable secondary factor.
Powdered sulfur around rat infested areas supposedly repels rats as they won’t traverse sulfur. Flour pressed into meat purportedly improves juiciness and quality of tough cuts like egg beater meat. A drop of pyrocyne is claimed to be better than oil and odorless. For injuries, soak sprains and bruises in hot water for an hour then rub with a girdle of arnita or other ointment. A hot cloth to the eye eases a sty. consult a doctor as a sty may stem from a resurain. If a room is hot, hang a wet sheet and rely on ventilation to lower temperature.
An ad promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic cough medicine made with beechwood creosote and other small tested ingredients. It claims to loosen and expel germs, soothe inflamed bronchial membranes, aiding sleep and recovery with a money back guarantee if it does not quickly relieve the cough.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson urged compulsory national service for all, prompting strong opposition from women leaders and lawmakers. The WAC recruitment shortfall sparked calls that women without family obligations could join essential war work, while critics warned against drafting women before men are fully utilized. The debate features Clare Boothe Luce and Mrs Lawrence Smith advocating restraint and voluntary service first, with supporters arguing need for mobilizing all manpower in total war.
National Federation head and a prominent women’s advocate push for universal selective service that includes women. They argue men only drafts are unfair and urge equal opportunities to serve in Army Navy and Marine Corps. A women lawyers association leader supports recruiting college age women to fill military needs and civil service roles.
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