Dusting Cotton Paid Dividends in Nine Texas Counties
Demonstrations in 1942 across nine Texas counties show dusting cotton for insect control doubled or near doubled yields in treated plots. Average cost per acre was 3.52 with profits averaging 10.60, and individual sites reported net gains from 9 to 29 dollars per acre. Cooperating farmers began in 1941 to prove practical pest control benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Hamilton County
Haskell
Taylor County
Cooke County
Johnson County
Nere
Grimes County
Navarro County
Last Will and Testament of Adolf Hitler Parody
A satirical text lists global paybacks and mock bequests to nations and figures, ending with a religious reflection. It references Hitler, Russia, England, Italy, Japan, Mussolini’s son-in-law, and Franklin D Roosevelt, then shifts to praising a major women’s organization as the oldest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Moscow
England
Italy
Japan
Count Ciano
Mussolini
Franklin D. Roosevelt
WAM
Demonstration Under County Agents Oversees Three Year Program
The demonstration runs for three years under the prescribed procedure and supervision of county agricultural agents.
Wives and Mothers Honored Across Borders in War Time
A wartime letter from Robina Carlyle Thomby in Midmars Scotland thanks Joe Smith for seed parcels, notes American soil blended with local earth, and sends a sprig of purple heather from Glen Acrombyshire. She praises unions guiding future generations and recalls meals shared during raids and rationing, expressing steadfast friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Scotland
Midmars
Acrombyshire
Scotland
Joe Smith
America
Glen of
Glen
Robina Carlyle Thomby
Motivational Note Emphasizes Starting Point Today
A brief motivational line urging readers to treat today as the starting point for their best possible tomorrow. The message centers on personal progress and forward momentum.
Why the Pinch Must Pinch Harder
The piece argues that early 1943 brings two main war trends: tighter civilian hardship and an improving outlook. It notes handicaps in fighting a distant war, a lack of urgent danger at home, and the Pearl Harbor shock as a turning point. It contrasts Britain and Russia under threat with American experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pearl Harbor
Britain
Germany
Russia
Congress
War mobilization requires sharper homefront efforts
The piece argues the United States must tighten war mobilization despite optimistic reports from Britain and the Soviet Union. It warns that complacency is dangerous and stresses that full national effort, including heavier civilian sacrifices and broader conscription, is essential to win decisively and shorten the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Germany
United Nations
United States
Armed Services
War Manpower Commission
Six year old Mary Feeley answers why Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem
Six year old Mary Feeley daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph D Feeley was first to raise her hand when the religious education instructor asked Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to register The answer For sugar was given in Galena Illinois by The Sun printing shop notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena, Tl
Mary Feeley
Joseph D. Feeley
Joseph
Mary
Bethlehem
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MR. J. P. Morgan
Learsfr Darlaglees
A. le
WSS
U. S. Treasury Dept
J. P. Morgan
By Joe Smith
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Organization of Wives and Mothers
Ernest K. Lindley
Mobileil
G. C. Stateville
The
Sun
Sherman Farms
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
Palace Theatre
Tad
Joe Strauch, JR
Ed Brendell
Show World
Pire
Garland
Gene Kelly
George Murphy
Marta Eggerth
Ben Blue
the Beaver
Lude Ball
Donald Duck
Donald
Ann Miller
Betty Rhodes
Jerry Colonna
Vera Vague
Johnnie Johnston
Albert
Roger
South America
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