Inflation and forced savings debate in wartime era
The piece discusses inflationary pressure and the push for forced savings to curb spending. It cites higher taxes, war bond sales, and potential government steps to remove money from markets. English examples of forced savings are noted, along with arguments on wartime economy adjustments and military efficiency shortcomings. It also urges fat salvage participation.
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England
Washington
Navy
Army
Pearl Harbor
Roberts
Forced savings debate across governments and economists
Economic observers discuss forced savings as war production drives a record national income while consumer goods lag. Britain already uses savings mechanisms, Canada adopts budget changes, and agencies draft blueprints. Government and Morgenthau seek voluntary bond sales, while lawmakers fear electoral costs.
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Britain
Business Week
Canada
Morgenthau
Unien
Late season corn pests and home garden spray guide
The guide reviews control methods for corn earworms in late sweet corn and notes silk infestation around July 118. It covers dusting silks with calcium arsenate or lead arsenate and sulphur, repeating at intervals, plus general insect control for grasshoppers, webworms, cabbage worms, squash vine borers, squash bugs, and strawberry leaf-roller. It warns on timing, spray mixtures, and cultural practices to protect future crops. It also highlights generations of strawberry leaf-roller and preventive steps for grubs and field selection.
CHECK EQUIPMENT ON PULLET RANGE
Good range equipment for pullets will pay div idends this year by ensuring pullets for fall laying and reducing care time. Crowded house conditions and heat raise call and death risk. use a range shelter for pullets after 12 to 14 weeks. New shelters include integrated feeders and fountains. plans available from county offices or Extension Service. Shelters moved to clean range improve development versus old yard. cockerels stay in brooders. With proper equipment 100 birds need 16 to 20 hours of labor per bird, far less than current 50 hours. Adequate feeders and waterers should be replenished only weekly.
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W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Whitfield
Feed More Soybean Meal This Year
With larger soybean acreage and more hogs, supply of soybean meal increases. Trials show 20 percent animal protein in supplement works well, suggesting 80 percent bean meal and 20 percent tankage. Current price relations favor higher soybean meal usage.
New Oats Suggested for Seed in 1943 Iowa
Iowa State agronomist E S Dyas urges farmers to save seed from new disease resistant oats Boone Tama Control and Marion for 1943 planting. He says seed stock could cover 5 million acres with 3 bushels per acre and boost yields and seed quality while supporting Food for Freedom.
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Tama, Control
Marion
E. S. Dyas
Extension Agronomist
Iowa State College
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Towa
Dyas
Tama
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Plan to eradicate mustard in small grain fields
Iowa State College extension plant pathologist E. P. Sylvester urges farmers to clean and treat all small grain seed before sowing next spring to combat heavy mustard infestations. He notes weeds steal moisture and nutrients, reducing yields, and says cleaning seed, sowing on clean land, and thorough field maintenance are essential. Mustard seeds shatter, remain dormant in soil, and can germinate when conditions favor.
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E. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College
Sylvester
Sheep Produce 27 Pounds Wool in Local Farm Report
James Misel on Fred Webert's north Luzerne flock reports a ewe yielding 27 pounds of wool. The wool sold for $11.34 at the nearest market, highlighting regional farming productivity during wartime effort.
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James Misel
Fred Webert
Luzerne
Fishing Surprise: Tire Casing Reels In Bullhead
Mrs Ted Buchanan of Belmont reports while fishing she had not even a bite and reeled in a tire casing with a large bullhead flopping inside.
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Ted Buchanan
Belmont
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