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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1943
Page
5
Agriculture guidance discusses potato planting and marketing from vine cuttings. It covers timing for digging, shaping, and selecting seed from June planted vines, ground preparation, rainfall suitability, and achieving higher yields with proper stock and soil setup.
Household hints advise saving every piece of fabric and repurposing garments while a boxing note reports Jesse Higson Jr. turning pro after a strong west coast run. Promotions include Bryon Higson named star sergeant at New Orleans Army Air Base and Cadet Henry Finch training as bombardier at Big Spring Texas with family ties to Marianna High School.
HONDO Texas AP- FF Woodward a field roustabout who built a large oil fortune and ran a famous racing stable was killed in a grade crossing collision Saturday night. His string included handicap stars Walding Orphan and Rounders, Ireland imported, once beating Whirlawn. Before racing, Woodward was a champion trap shooter. The Woodwards were en route to their Valdia breeding farm when struck by a train.
A plan by three government agencies authorizes farmers to convert steel wheels on tractors to rubber tires and tubes. The program aims to boost farm output by improving efficiency of equipment and road use, with certifications by the War Price and Retention Boards and the Department of Agriculture.
Advice on extending a garbage pail’s life through protective coatings, varnish, and regular cleaning. Emphasizes applying coatings to prevent rust and damp, wiping with hot water and air drying weekly, then drying thoroughly. Warns against heat at the bottom and stresses a protective layer to prevent leaks.
Auburn Alabama war food administration warns poultry and hog sectors not to expand in 1943. Broiler production may grow 15 percent above 1942 levels unless restrained. Feed surveys show tighter supplies and reliance on imports. officials praise producers for boosting output but urge restraint to balance feed needs.
Charles W. Marsh eighteen son of Mr and Mrs L F Marsh of New Brockton was graduated Friday from the Hospital Corps School at the U S Naval Hospital at Great Lakes Illinois. He was one of 494 graduates and now holds the rating of hospital apprentice second class. Further training follows before sea duty or shore station assignment.
A Birmingham News Farm Page note explains that proper machinery care saves time and boosts productivity. Regular maintenance keeps equipment ready for critical tasks, and timely lubrication reduces wear. Questions are answered with guidance from Alabama Extension Service specialists.
Auburn Alabama article notes increasing feed production to support more livestock on farms. Emphasizes using on hand or economical seed crops, grazing crops to save labor, growing silage to reduce harvest effort, and storing grass hay in fields to cut costs. Mentions extension expert Lowery and Alabama Portage Institute.
Ruan Alabama farm reports a looming cotton leaf worm attack threatening crops. Officials urge vigilance and early treatment to protect yields and minimize damage to the season.
The column discusses farm value questions and certification limits under War Production regulations. It notes price limits up to ten dollars and a production cap of four thousand pounds for certain goods. It references Vivienne and government surveys and urges careful compliance with CRA and related rules.
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