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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
6
A 1930s style project shows fitting a sewing machine into a living room as a smart, dual use table. Top is felt with a blue scalloped band. skirt uses dyed old sheets. Stools, lamp stands, and lamp shades in blue felt complete the look. Mrs Spears offers the Book 9 with 31 conservation plans for 15 cents each.
The Victory Garden campaign urges 18 million Americans to plant gardens in 1943 with 6 million on farms and the rest in backyards and vacant lots. Guidance from the Department of Agriculture covers soil, spacing, fertilizer, and layout to produce ample vegetables for a five-person family.
The agriculture department projects another record breaking year for food production though demand may outpace supply. Moisture was favorable early 1943 and with average weather through harvest yields per acre should match the 1940 and 1941 level, higher than earlier years. Feed grain and wheat stocks and cattle on feed on January 1 set records, while sheep and lambs on feed for market were just below the prior year’s record.
Uncle Sam's Leathernecks in Puerto Rico do not worry about two rationed staples, coffee and sugar. The coffee crop may be reduced but Marines still have their brew and sweetener as part of daily life on the island.
A satirical wartime piece blends lyrics and sketches about women joining military support roles. It muses on the inspired spirit of the She Marines, WAVES, SPARS, and WAACS, with bunting humor about uniforms, training, and behind the lines work. Also includes quips about home front life, shortages, and wartime production notes.
The item lists 7979D and a price of 15 cents. The message ends with an instruction to place an order but provides no recipient or delivery details.
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