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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1943
Page
4
Households prepare declarations for War Ration Book 2 ahead of February 25 1943 registration. Count midnights of canned and bottled foods five per family member. exclude non eligible cans and non shelf items. Bring Book I for each person and present Book 1 at registration to obtain Book 2.
Holders of B and C gasoline ration coupons may renew them by mail now instead of appearing before local war price and rationing boards. Some rules will apply to non highway uses of gasoline such as farm machinery and industrial equipment.
The report estimates total spending on munitions and war construction including planes tanks ships guns and ammunition at about 157 billion dollars from June 1940 through 1948 if prices stay level. It notes this would be about 78 billion less than costs under a non controlled inflation path similar to World War I.
County Agent G. G. King reports follow up on whether old beef rings can resume under present shortages. A Washington official says farmers may proceed as in 1941 1942, though national rationing could alter rules. King advises quoting that this is the latest available guidance and may change with stamp rationing.
The Shiner Hatchery offers Tuesday chick supply with Pollorum tested baby chicks up to 1000 per order. They claim high livability due to careful breeding, blood testing, sanitation, and RO P bloodlines. Members of the Texas Baby Chick Association advertise English White Leghorns and several breeds. W.L. Henkhaus, Box 113, phone 57, accepts future orders.
State Registered Lone Star Colton offers higher dollars per acre with prolific high lint cotton. Features big bolt 11-16 inch staple and strong yield potential. Private gin with 40 years of breeding experience guarantees better product. Gorham and Son, Waco, Texas, invite inquiries for prices and information.
Lavaca County registers for War Ration Book Two February 25 to 27 at Mol ton High School Gym from 9 a m to 5 p m Each family must bring a completed Consumers Declaration and submit one copy to the Office of Price Administration The notice lists eligible foods and applies to families with adults applying for all members and those not in institutions or military messes
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