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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1943
Page
7
Speaking of farming, Co. M. Ling pot discusses fowlpox a serious disease affecting poultry during peak production. It causes low egg output and death is rare until late stages. Wet form shows cheesy mouth membranes. dry form reveals head scabs. Both forms stem from a filtrable virus. Treatment to prevent annual recurrence urged.
Farmers planting seed potatoes must dispose of culled tubers carefully to prevent late blight and other diseases. Piles of culled potatoes sprout dense tops that harbor the fungus and attract potato insects, spreading to nearby fields. Vaccination methods for poultry are described briefly, highlighting the stab method’s ease and sanitary benefits.
Under the new tax regulation the June 15 second quarter income tax payment is forgiven. This change removes the cash due date for the quarter and shifts any remaining obligations to subsequent periods. The law clarifies penalties and filing timelines for individuals and businesses.
Auburn Alabama farmers are urged to vaccinate pullets from eight to twelve weeks old against fowl pox to protect egg production and profits. Poultryman John Ivey describes two vaccination methods the stab method and the follicle method, noting a 7 to 10 day reaction and eventual scab formation.
Auburn Alabama farmers plan to store grass and legumes as silage for next winter due to unreliable hay weather. Wilting without preservative like molasses can yield good silage, if moisture is right. Experienced farmers judge moisture by sight, others may use county moisture testers brought by agents.
In Mexico City the bullfighters union voted to strike again at the Mexico City Bullring Company over pay. They seek a wage of 20 pesos per fight, about 40 cents, for picadores and banderillos.
Experimental plantings of goldenrod totaling 630 acres have been completed under the 1943 Rubber program authorized by Rubber Director William M. Jeffers. The Forest Service reports 550 acres near Waynesboro, Georgia, with smaller plots across several southern states. The program aims to identify best locations and yields and to harvest leaves for rubber extraction testing.
The fragment outlines expert coastal wing rations and an aim to maximize plant hag production. It mentions efforts to produce a large quantity and references 1844 administrative plans for field management and potential program expansion if needed.
Geneva County 4H club boys and girls showcase war hog breeding under the H c war hog program. Frsdges report 118 boys and 286 boys for Bi hogs or a total of 90 boys and girls for 1047 war hoys, more than any other Alabama county.
A War Food Administration program in Auburn Alabama offers about 24 million ration packets to supplement supplies needed for the 1843 crop year. The announcement outlines availability and distribution details for farmers and merchants in the region.
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