This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
6
Auburn Ala A green pasture for poultry and growing turkeys may cut feed costs as mash and grain usage drop by 10 to 12 pounds per turkey during the growing period. Extension poultry expert John Ivey notes a potential 30 percent saving in store-bought feed. The advisory warns that hard granite grits are not advisable for poults and should be avoided during feeding.
Auburn Alabama extension service at Alabama Polytechnic Institute outlines a giant terracing program. The Agricultural Adjustment administration supports the plan as a soil conservation effort oriented toward hillside farming regions near Auburn. Local farmers are invited to participate in demonstrations and training sessions coordinated by the college extension staff.
Ment Agency outlines a plan to cultivate 1,000,000 acres of land in Alabama by winter. Under the plan tractor owners will construct the terrace on their own farms and those of neighboring farmers.
Fowl pox described as a costly poultry disease with dry and wet forms affecting egg production. Vaccination advised at 8 to 12 weeks using stab or folicle methods. new two-needle cork technique noted. Agricultural programs in Alabama plan fall winter terracing with Extension Service and AAA support, training county agents and farmers.
Staff Sergeant William Q McLendon of Cottonwood has returned from service outside the continental United States and is being processed at Redistribution Station No 210 in Miami Beach, as announced by the Army Air Forces public relations office.
Sergeant McLendon served as a B17 ball turret gunner, flying 26 missions in eighteen months in the European Theater. He shot down one ME-710 and one FW-19, likely earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. He is married to Mrs Wry Quincey McLendon of 325 East Main Street and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Id. W. McLendon of Cottonwood.
Staff Sergeant Harry F. McIntyre, husband of Mrs Helen R. McIntyre of Dothan, received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement as waist gunner on a Flying Fortress in aerial combat over enemy territory. Son of Mr and Mrs W T McIntyre of Dateville, he was employed by a local baking company before joining the Army.
First Lieutenant Ira R Whipple, son of Mrs Hattie R Whipple of Graceville, is reported missing in action in the European area per the War Department. Also noted is the 1904 First Christmas Seal sale in Denmark conceived by postal clerk Elmar Holbeell.
Sorghum stands as the best silage crop under average conditions, rivaling corn in milk and beef output with per acre yields often higher. Recommendations include Texas Seeded Ribbons or Old October seed, one peck per acre in 3.12-foot rows, and planting with winter legumes. Apply 300 pounds of manure per acre, mix 18 pounds ammonium nitrate, cultivate shallow and often, and harvest when leaves turn.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.