27 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
1
Despite plentiful horses in the West and Middle West, the East sees scarcity and rising interest. In Greater New York bidders find private safogan horses daily and auctions on Fridays led by Potters and Greenberg, with photos showing the lively market scene.
P E Johnston argues farms should maximize crop adaptation while increasing legumes and grasses to curb erosion and maintain yields over five to ten years. With scarce housing and labor, efficiency and per-bushel output of corn and hay must rise, urging better feed use and livestock housing within limited resources.
Agricultural groups press for farm labor exemptions arguing exemption hinges on work in greatest importance. Officials say local draft boards may grant deferments to those producing essential foods such as dairy eggs poultry and meat products. The policy favors workers in crops like soybeans sugar beets corn and vegetables, and in cattle sheep and hogs, while stressing the need to balance national defense with food production. The decision hinges on practical engagement in the listed lines of work before exemptions can be granted.
Jersey breeders announce 1,000 Victory Calves gifts to American farmers amid wartime rally. Calves, many offspring of champion bulls, will be given outright to 1,003 dairy farms as part of a nation wide program boosting production and morale in 1942.
Feeder cattle guidance outlines selecting farebase feeders matching resources on the farm. It details Cal or 400-pound steer calves requiring 55 60 bushels of corn and three fourths ton of hay, and lighter calves needing ten bushels of corn and 1 1 4 tons of hay. It emphasizes planning feeding duration, pasture, and timing to align with normal price peaks and a balanced ration per cattle type.
Wartime guidance urges homemakers to plan menus and shopping to reduce leftovers and conserve food. It covers refrigerator and cellar storage, handling of milk eggs meat cheese fats and canned goods, proper wrapping and moisture control, and methods to preserve freshness. A recipe for Spinach Ring With Shrimp showcases using leftovers and emphasizes safe cooking temperatures and timely serving to minimize waste.
Practical ideas to repurpose scraps from vegetables and meats into soups stews casseroles and salads. Suggestions include using roast leftovers with gravy, combining meats in croquettes and stews, rendering fat from drippings, clarifying fat for cooking, and using egg yolks and whites in custards sauces meringues and desserts.
Sewing circle ad touts a rock bottom home wear frock with a torso top, darted waist, full skirt, and decorative collar and sleeves. It claims the pattern flatters figures, fits comfortably, and uses specific yardage for sizes up to 14 years, urging readers to send orders.
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