Fewer Chicks Hatched Signals Downturn in Hatchery Outputs
An OSC Extension Service analysis shows a drop in commercial hatchery activity as egg prices fall. Hatchings fell 4 percent in the first half of April versus a year earlier and were 13 percent lower for gas set. The survey hints at an 18 percent May–January decline, potentially leaving hatchery ducks 6 percent below 1942 but 10 percent above 1940. Commercial hatchings reached 805 million in 194? accounting for about 86 percent of all.
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Agricultural Economica Secetion
OSC Extension Service
Bureau’ of Agricultural Economics
Notable Local Profiles From Powers and Seattle
Mary Surdars plans a logging camp future at Powers. Deteste Pendleton runs City Cleaners and Zelma Young teaches shorthand at Q. Martha Evans oversees Seattle's 8 Children's Home. Barbara Barrow described as the Lady of the White House travels widely. Melva Berry holds two world diving records. Ann Woakly has retired from the Myrtle Leaf era.
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Ha A ' Ag
Myrtle Point
Mary Surdars
Powers
Qapha Root
Willamette
Martha Evans
Seattle
Zelma Young
Q. Dette
Barbara Barrow
White House
Melva Berry
Ann Woakly
Public fire danger and lumber supply in Oregon drive citizen vigilance
Oregon urges extreme caution as dry season nears to prevent forest fires that could threaten the lumber industry and war effort. Citizens are asked to act as deputies, report violations, and support fire wardens while reflecting on public power finance and taxes in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Armed Services
Small Farmers Boost Oregon Food Production and FSA Loans
The article notes Oregon small and family farms increasing production aided by Farm Security Administration loans and field services. Milk and meat outputs rose, with crops also up, though many farmers faced rent and labor challenges. New depot agent Wayne Schroeder will replace A L Stanley at Myrtle Point as military service is anticipated.
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Oregon
Hughes
Jaber
FSA
Courstan
Fia
Ted
Cenuntes Pol Wean
Rerturg
New Depot
New SP
Myrtle Point
Wayne Schroeder
Caquille
A L. Stanley
Schroeder
Coquille
Stanleys
Johnson's Mill
Kill Off Roosters For Economy
Noel Bennion USC extension specialist says ending rooster kept flocks after hatching season saves money and improves egg quality. He notes roosters waste feed and raise temperature risks that can cause fertility issues and bad eggs.
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Trymen
Noel Bennion
USC
Minor players in a quirky 1920s yearbook of stars
A jumble of names and odd titles appears as a spoof yearbook era page. Agnes Dunkel is a kite flyer, Dwain Miller a war news voice, Virginia Renick joins a vaudeville act, and John McWilliams is about to launch a moon mission based on clipped notes from a sensational mock roster.
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Lonella Wrells
New York
Squabbie
Agnes Dunkel
Three Sisters Mountains
Bud Bright
Madison Mare Garden
Eugene Moon
Myrtle, Point
Virginia Renick
Metropolitan Theatre
Ruge
Dwain Miller
Verlin Moore
Horison
Tholma Crawford
Pigiona
Eddie Hatfield
June Axe
Moon
John McWilliams
Mak
Maxon Joins Forest Ranger Service at Gold Beach
Wayne Maxon son of Mrs Iva Maxon who was rejected from military service for disability has been accepted for forest ranger duty and is currently stationed at Gold Beach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatera Forest Service
Wayne Maxon
Mra
Iva Maxon
Gold Beach
Fragmentary quote on elasticity of humans and animals
The readable fragment notes that humans have more elastic tissue than animals, suggesting a comparison of biological properties. No clear event or person names are present in the text.
Trek to Cabernia
A claim states about 1,250,600 people moved to California between 1990 and 1939, reflecting a large migration trend. The figure appears as part of a historical discussion on population shifts toward the state during that period.
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Cabernia
California
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U. S. Treasury
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Sporting Goods
Brooks
Perkins Drug Store
Safeway
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Hedeards
Airsay
Julia Lee Wright
Suzanna
Ountry
Blue Lake
Kraft Amer
Margarine
Sunny Hark
Graham
Joom Fishers
Hears
Harper Hse
Treet
Tang
Masine
Sticen
Libby
Egg ‘Uodien
Windex
Whittemore
Kmcdene
Orm
Henry A. Salen & Ry
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Julia
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