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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1943
Page
6
American farmers surpass 1942 totals with a 4 percent rise in total food production and 31 percent over the 1935-39 average. Meats, poultry and eggs set records while crops face flood and labor challenges. 352 million acres harvested, 23 billion pounds of meat projected, and large per capita civilian shares anticipated.
Farmers' preparation for 1944 focuses on expanding acreage to over 380 million acres and boosting crops like wheat soybeans and canning varieties. A civilian share of 75 percent of food, with military and lend-lease allocations, frames a year of strong production yet ongoing shortages. Marvin Jones warns shortages will persist as needs outpace supply.
American farmers total food production is allocated among four main groups. The civilian population receives the largest share, followed by servicemen in training camps and on the fronts. Lend Lease aid reaches our allies, and territories including Puerto Rico Hawaii and Alaska receive a smaller portion. Some amounts also go to Central and South American nations aiding the Allies.
Virginia Vale reports on film and radio lore including Bruce Bennett sending a Tarzan machete to a Marine in Guadalcanal days, WLS Barn Dance reaching its 10th anniversary, Metro signing stars like Guy Lombardo and Tommy Dorsey, and trivia about Cary Grant era connections with Irene Dunne Hepburn and others.
Roger B. Whitman writes a home front column urging readers to replace worn items and maintain first aid supplies. He stresses preparedness as a wartime need and calls on homeowners to act promptly.
A collection of reader questions with practical fixes. Squeaks under floors are dampened by shifting boards or nailing through to tighten. Paint stains on glass metal linoleum and wood respond to scraping, steel wool, or turpentine. Rust and condensation on steel windows are treated with rust removers, benzine cleaning, and red lead undercoat. Plate glass mirrors require professional hole drilling and proper hardware. Suede bindings mildew with suede brush and alcohol wipe. Concrete walk depth and material ratios referred to Portland Cement Association guidance.
In sewing on buttons place the knot between the buttons and material to prevent untying. Mend torn oilcloth with edges joined on the wrong side using adhesive tape and press. Store opened coffee jars in the refrigerator. Crumbled crisp bacon can be added to muffins for a Sunday treat. Keep glassed foods onions potatoes butter and flour away from light. Heat maple syrup with nut meats for a quick sauce for ice cream or pudding.
The ad notes First Call as the first bugle call and claims Camel cigarettes are the favorite among Army Navy Marines Coast Guard and other service members. It cites sales records from service stores and mentions shipping restrictions on overseas Army packages while allowing Camels to U S service members.
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