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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
3
General Page outlines a policy to separate men with dependents from those in essential war work. The aim is to shift nonessential civilians into vital activities while protecting military personnel. The move should be gradual and voluntary, with government guidance on training and jobs in war industries. Dependents influence priority in drafting.
The Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club held its April meeting at Mrs. Adolph Besier. Members discussed adequate food supply and varied menus. They signed the Victory Demonstration Pledge and planned a canning equipment clinic. A luncheon followed and the next meeting is scheduled for May 13 with Mrs. J. M. Stevens.
Klein News reports from College Station on May 16 that dusting dry cotton with calcium arsenate can equal or exceed yields compared with damp or dew laden leaves. Morning or late afternoon applications work best when wind is absent. midday dusting also boosts yield, with intervals of four days outperforming six to eight days. The extension service notes practical machinery and broader acreage benefits amid cotton demand.
The West Texas Wool and Mohair Association sold 200000 pounds of 12 month wool to Tom Parker and Sumner Willis at 48 to 50 cents per pound. Parker bought 90000 at 50, 45000 at 49, 25000 at 48.5 cents, Willis 32000 at 49 and 8000 at 48. A W Hilliard bought Abe Mayer clip about a carload at 48 12. Max Robin reportedly bought a car of small lots at 35 to 43 cents.
The White Bluff Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Douglas Duderstadt's home on Friday May 15 at 2 30 pm. Members discussed why they are glad to be American and how to improve their poultry flocks. Ruth Thompson district agent attended and noted rubber shortages affecting clubs. A culling chicken demonstration and a report on the Land Use Planning Committee to Kimble Se Agriculture Victory Council were highlights. The group reported buying 2200 dollars in defense bonds and stamps and welcomed three new members. Several guests and visitors joined, with multiple local residents listed as attendees and neighbors visiting through the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Coggeshall and children and Miss Doris Ruth Coggeshall of San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs J E Coggeshall at Midway. Mr and Mrs Oliver Roberts and Mrs C E Bein planned a several day trip to Bishop. Arthur Schlieger of Fredericksburg visited Otto Rahe. V A Hopf visited Otto Dittmar at Doss last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs David Schmidt and children and Mrs John S Whitewood were Fredericksburg visitors Friday evening.
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