Wartime ration reminders and war economy notes
Wartime notices cover stamps and ration validity through May 31, with red stamp changes and new meat fat and cheese point values. It notes vastly higher WWII costs than 1918, workforce stabilization rules, and mileage allowances for in course of work driving. Also lists casualties, tire and new car quotas, lay away rules for shoes, a student Armed Forces booklet, nursing corps expansion, and doctor prescription only baby scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
United States
France
OPA
War Production Board
Protect Dairy Cows From Flies
College Station report from Dr. H G Johnston outlines horn fly and stable fly threats to dairy cows and humans. He recommends a trap-based system to force cow passage and a pyrethrum kerosene spray mist for control, plus dry storage and regular manure management to reduce breeding sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Johnston
A. and M. College Extension Service
Johnson
Johnston
Keeping of Farm Records Important for Texan Farmers
Texas farm families with their first federal returns should keep accurate records all year to avoid guessing income and deductions. Texas expects about 300000 households to file in March 1944 for Victory or income taxes. cash basis is common. Include all cash and value from sales of livestock crops and services. AAA payments are reported. Deductible costs cover livestock and crop purchases, feed and care, farm buildings depreciation, and other ordinary expenses. depreciation on buildings not residence and on small tools is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Manpower Commission
WMC
U. S. Employment Service
College Station
Texas
Tyrus R. Timm
A. and M. College Extension Service
Timm
Timm Advises County Extension Help for Records Needed
The article notes that auto and truck licenses are proper deductions and recommends consulting county extension agents for the required records. It emphasizes obtaining guidance on documentation and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timm
Increased Cotton Crop Insurance in Texas
More than 56,000 Texas cotton farms are covered by federal all risk insurance this year. Texas leads the nation in applications with 56,619 insured farms, including about 47,000 at 75 percent coverage and 9,000 at 50 percent. Counties Loving Reeves Ward top the list with 100 92 and 91 percent coverage respectively. premiums vary by farm and are due in the fall. payment options include cotton, cash, or deductions from loss payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
AAA
Loving
Reeves
Ward
Presidio
Lamb
Mitchell
Pecos
Kaufman
Schleicher
Collin
Tuna Catch Surges in 1943 First Quarter
The tuna catch for the first quarter of 1943 rose about forty percent from 1942 but remains below normal. Government procurement will take sixty percent of the tuna pack this year.
Divorce Abandonment Case Filed in Grayson County
Citation to Edgar B. Hyde commands appearance by May 24, 1943 in the Dolly Hyde suit No. 49612 filed April 6, 1943. The case seeks divorce on abandonment grounds. parties married March 24, 1920 and separated around June 6, 1920. hearing before the Honorable Court at Sherman Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Edgar B. Hyde
A. D
Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Divorce request filed for cruel treatment in Grayson County
Citation issued to Johnnie Shreves in Grayson County District Court suit No. 49538 filed by Tom Shreves. Case set before judge on February 26 1943 for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Clerk S V Earnest notes filing April 8 1943 with deputy R C Steed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Grayson County
R. C. Steed
State OF Texas
Johnnie Shreves
District Court of
Court House
Also Mentioned on This Page
OWI News Bureau
U. S. Office of Education
U. S. Infantry Association
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Infantry Journal
17Th Street
Northwest
Washington, D. C
the Sun
Gomer May
Whitewright Lumber Co
Frank BE
Infantry School
Eee
Tillwell
Veia
LY Gan Stuwek
Whitewright
Barbee & Bassett
Insurance Agency
Sherman Farms
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
L. LaRoe & Co
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