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The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26
American Shell Eggs Reaching Britain
With Minimum Losses Amounting To
No More Than Five Percent

She'll eggs, produced on United States
farms, are getting to Great Britain with
losses in transit amounting to no more
than normal losses in domestic shipp-
ing according to report from W. D.
Termohlen, chief of the Surplus Mar
keting Administration Poultry Division,
u. s. Department of Agriculture, to
State Extension Service Director L. I.
Jones.
This was indicated by a recent re-
port to the British House Of Commons
by Major Lloyd-George, undersecretary
to the Minister of Foods, in which he
stated losses amount to no more than
53 percent.
"These losses" Mr.. Termohlen said,
ARE due largely to spoilage and break
age and compare favorably with normal
losses in shell eggs shipped from pro-
ducing areas to consumers throughout
the u. S. A. Domestic losses range
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26

usually from to percent.
This should be good news to the
American poultryman who has wanted to
know whether his eggs were reaching
Great Britain without severe loss and in
condition to be of use to the English
people. Shipment Of eggs under the Lend
Lease has enabled the Bristish Govern
ment to increase allotments to stores
anil thus supply consumers with a much
greater number than they had previous
ly or would have thrtugh the rationing
system.
In counties where the food stamp pro-
gram is not operating, application
should be made to the county depart
ment of public welfare for certification
of demonstration projects. Commodi-
plus removal programs are granted to
the states and each county maintains
county warehouses for the storage Of
these commodities. officials explained.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26
Defense Boards
Converted To
War Duty

Secretary of Agriculture Claude r.
Wickard advised T. NJ. Patterson, the
chairman of the Mississippi USDA De-
fense Board, that since the United
States had entered the war title of the
State and County USDA Boards has
been changed from defense" to "war"
Boards.
"Tha state and county USDA War
Boards" Secretary Wickard said, will
function as the representative of the
Department of Agriculture in the war
effort, including further extension Of
the food and fiber production programs,
tho handling of problems arising out Of
war priorities on materials needed in
agriculture; shortages, such as those Of
labor, materials, and machi1 cry; the
gathering of specified agricultural in
formation of vital Importance to the
war time effort, and cooperation at the
state or county level with other de-
fensc agencies and programs"
The Secretary advised Mr.. Patterson
that "aP duties assumed by the Depart
ment of Agriculture with regard to agri-
cultures participation in the war ef-
fort at the county level will be handled
by or through the county USDA War
Boards"
"Above everything else" the Secre-
tary said, ait is vitality important that
tho facilities of each agency Of the De-
partment be readily available to each
War Board and that all cooperate very
eagerly and with initiative"
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26
Farmers Eligible
Get Tires
And Tubes

Farmers are eligible to apply for per-
mission to obtain new tires or tubes for
their farm implements and for trucks
used In carrying food products to mar
kets, Holmes County USDA Defense
Board was advised by the Department Of
Agriculture.
The farmer who wishes to apply for
new tires or tubes should use the fol-
lowing procedure, according to the USDA
Defense Board:
/. Get an application form from your
local rationing board. Take it to one Of
the boards inspectors and obtain
statement that the tire or tube to be
replaced cannot be repaired, recapped
retreaded or otherwise made usable. or
the tire or tube can be repaired, the
farmer will be so advised by the in
spector and, Of course, he will then be
unable to secure new products.)
2. Present to the rationing board the
statement secured from the inspector
and explain the purpose for which the
tire or tube is to be used. Farmers are
eligible to apply for tires or tubes for
farm tractors or other farm implements
for which are essential for trucks that
they are essential, or for trucks which
carry farm products and foods to mar
ket. Tires or tubes may not be OBJ
tanned for trucks which transport such
products to the ultimate consumer. The
tires or tubes may not be obtained for
any purpose unless they are to be mount
ed Immediately.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26

!. First of all, high energy food by the
carload and shipload is needed for the
American fliers, marines, soldiers, and
sailors.
Second, highly, nutritious food is also
needed for those in home civilian work.
Third, food from U. S. farms is al
ways needed by Allies across both the
oceans.
Finally, stockpiles of food are needed
so that hungry people of other countries
can be fed the very minute they are
released from totalitarian enslavement.
sour Food for Freedom Program" 10
about the biggest job that American
farmers have ever undertaken" Mr..
Nichols declares. We're the first big
industry to get everybody working to-
gether to meet the nations full needs,
item for item. We're proving to the
and get results better than any dicta-
torship that ever existed
Every IdTHeT III tuc CouHSy was Wow
ed during the recent sign-up to deter
mine how he could help out. AAA Farm
Program committeeman did the major
part of the contact work. In reality,
says Mr.. Nichols, the sign-up has proved
to be- census" of expected produc-
ton. Since similar campaigns have
been held in every county in the nation,
the u S. Department Of Agriculture
now knows months in advance what will
be grown on American farms this year.
The information is invaluable in
planning how to meet the food needs
of wartime campaigns.
The war board chairman points out
that the present food expansion drive is
distinctly different from the food cam
paign of the first World War. In both
cases, an unusual need for food existed.
Back in 1916 to 1918, farmers were all
urged to plant every available acre and
especially to increase wheat production.
Responding enthusiastically, they plow-
ed up millions of acres better adapted
to grass. Today, however, the expan-
sion definitely is planned one. There
is no need to plow up the hillsides. Con-
servation practices of the last eight
Continued on page fourl
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26
Garden Products, Milk, Chickens, Eggs
Beef, Pork, Soybeans, Head Farmers
War Production List This Year

Crops that Holmes County farmers
plan to produce in 1912 on an increas-
ing scale will make important addi-
tions to Uncle Sans "Food for Free
DOM"
Garden products head the list that
includes milk, eggs, chickens, beef pork,
soybeans, farm gardens. In the Food
for Freedom" sign-up campaign just
completed, Holmes County farmers out
lined farm plans for next year that
will put the county's production we'll
over its 1912 goals.
The goals which were worked out for
Holmes County by the State and the
County USDA War Boards are this
county's share in what is expected to
be the largest farm production of vital
food in Americas history. The natl
onal goals aim at production Of food to
feed America better, to help feed Ameri-
cas- friends abroad, and to build food
reserves for hungry post war world.
In the main the goals call for in
creased production of rich, concentra-
ted foods and continuation of about
the current level of production or less
Of such surplus crops as cotton, wheat,
and tobacco.
The situation for major local crops
is described as follows:
Greater milk production is essential
because the demand for dairy products
misses to break all previous records
Current prices for dairy products are
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26

now above parity and are expected to
continue around parity or better for
some time to come. Also the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, to the extent Of
available funds, will support prices Of
cheese, evaporated milk, and dry-skim
milk at not less than 85 percent of the
parity price until December 81, 1912.
The national egg production goal is
4,060 million dozens for 1912, 10 percent
greater than the anticipated 1941 pro-
duction of 1876 million dozens and 10
percent larger than the 1910 output.
Along with the prices Of hogs, milk,
chickens, and cheese, egg prices will be
supported at not less than IS percent of
parity through December 81, 1912 as
far as funds are available. Egg prices
chasing power and consumption will
average about IS percent of parity.
Forecasts for next year indicate that
1912 egg prices may be somewhat higher
than in 1941.
More Soybeans and Peanuts for Oils
Farmers will find it good business to
increase their acreage of peanuts and
soybeans for oil next year. Based on
current prices Of peanut oil and meal
farmers are receiving more for pea
nuts for oil this year than they did for
all peanuts last year. Soybean prices
also have risen rapidly during the past
year and are now double those of year
ago. Fair prices and increased de-
CONTINUED on page four.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26

Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Over so percent of the farms in Hol-
mes County actively participate in the
AAA Farm Program. County and COM
munity committeeman who are farmers
are being contacted in regard to plans
for producing defense food in 1912.
Extension Service
Every farmer in Holmes county is
we'll acquainted with the Extension Ser
vice and it's educational activities, di-
rected toward better methods of farm
ing. !. W. Carson, County Agent, and
Miss Allene Mccormick, Home Demon
stration Agent, are in charge of exten-
sion activities in this county. Through
these offices, latest information on
agriculture is made available for the
State experiment stations Of Mississippi
State College, and Agricultural Exten-
sion Service specialists. Special in
terest of the Extension Service in the
Farm Defense Program is that of help
ing farmers determine best production
methods in meeting their goals.
Production Credit
Farmers who have sound basis foi
credit are able to 20 to Greenwood Pro
duction Credit Association for assist
ance in buying feed, seed, fertilizer
building metsstsiss~sssdssqsip ths
10 needed in increasing their produc-
tion. The office is located at Green.
wood, r.. c. DeLoach, Secretary Treas
urer, is in charge.
Crop and Feed Loans
Farmers who cannot obtain credit
from other sources, but who can give
. first lien on livestock, can go to the
Memphis Emergency Crop and Feed
Loan Office to secure loans up to $400,
to be used for the purchase or produc-
tion Of feed for livestock. The office is
located at Memphis, Tenn. Mr.. Craig
is our local representative in charge.
Farm Security Administration
The Holmes County office of the Farm
Security Administration states that it IL
prepared to help increase production o.
defense foods by % assisting FSA
clients and prospective clients, and e.
CONTINUED on page four)
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26
State USDA War
Board Sponsors
Contest

A statewide one thousand dollar farm
family Food fer Freedom contest to be
sponsored by the Mississippi USDA War
Board and the Chilean Nitrate Educa-
tional Bureau was announced here on
Saturday by T. M. Patterson, chairman
of the War Board.
Purpose Of the contest, according to
the official announcement. copies of
which will be placed in the hands Of
over 5000 agricultural workers of the
state, is to encourage the production Of
the vital foods needed by our civil
population, our armed forces and our
allies in the war;
Administration of the contest is ves-
ted in the chairman of the Mississippi
USDA War Board, assisted by all men,
Der agencies Of the board, the state
agricultural council and the county
USDA Boards.
The Chilean Nitrate Educational Bu-
r1An. which for many -hesn
sponsoring contests with 4-H club boys
and girls. future farmers, and garden
leaders. through c. M. Tingle, state
manager, this year decided, Tingle said.
effort on the Food for Freedom pro-
gram.
The Bureau is offering $1,000 In de-
fenss bonds and defense stamps to win
ners in the contest. Topping the list of
1s9 winners in the contest is first prize
Of 500 in defense bonds. The award
for second place is $75 in defense bonds
and third place, $50, and fourth place
$25 in defense bonds.
Judging will be done by the State U
SDA War Board, four district commit
tees headed by the district agents of the
Mississippi Extension Service, and the
county committees appointed by the
county USDA Boards. All contestants
will submit their reports to their res
pective county committee for judging.
Each of the $4,000 farm families in
the state who has submitted 1942
farm defense plan sheet with the county
AAA office is eligible and is considered
to be enrolled in the contest.
The primary aim Of each contestant
will be to reach and, as far as possible,
exceed tho production goals set up in
the 1912 farm plan sheet. In the judg-
ing, 80 points will be given to produc-
tion of food and feed crops, 80 points
to production of livestock including
dairy products, poultry and eggs; and
! 10 points to the farm garden.
Each contestant will be asked to sub
nit written report of not more than
1000 words on "What My Farm Has
Done in 1912 to Supply for Freedom"
The report must be submitted to the
county agent the county on or be-
fore November /, 1912.
The announcement states that any
member of the family living on the farm
including club boys and girls, FLA
members and members of farm organiza-
tions and garden clubs may prepare the
report for their farm. This provision
is expected to increase the interest
among the membership of these organi-
cations in the contest.
Drafting rules and regulations Of the
contest was a committee composed of
Mr.. Tingle, Mr.. Patterson, Miss Mildred
Stephens, Farm Security Administra-
tion; L. 1. Jones, directors Of extension
ti0n.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26
Over Two Thousand Holmes County
Farmers Cooperating In National
Food For Freedom Campaign
By Robert Leigh

Holmes County farmers that the things they
their farms will help the backing the nations vic
tory by pedgng record food production for 1912
Milk and vegetables first the list of vic
tory foods which local farmers will be turning out at top speed
according to H. L. Nichols Chairman of the County USDA War
Board In recent gnup campaign total of 2172 farmers in
the county made the patriotic pledge that they would produce
these foods to the best of their ability during the year
Mr. Nichols points out that Holmes Counys food contrbu
ton will be an important
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26

One lesson may be learned from this
war. II il is we'll learned, victory will
be permanent, and the fruits Of peace
will bloom eternally. 1t is this: Real
progress can only come from the la
Dor of free men.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26
HOLMES COUNTY
OPERATORS QUESTIONABLE

Our government is offering high
premiums on 1912 cotton with staples
l 1-8 inch and longer. Example: Midd-
ling / 1-8 inch, Ats on, 5-32 inch Midd-
ling $50 on.
/. D you have plenty of planting
seed? Variety, How much to sell, bus.
price, years from breeded? How much
needed? Variety wanted? Orders for
all farm implements and repair parts
should be placed with dealers 80 days
before you expect to use them.
2. What are you going to need? What
repair parts2
8. Acres you will plant this year in
soybeans? Variety! Do you have COM
bine? Or services of combine? How
many acres of soybeans you will har-
vest seed from this year,. Variety and
how much seed for sale now? Variety
and price?
4. How many acres Of Willamette vetch
seed do you plan to save this year
s. How many pounds of lespedeza seed
will you have saved this year? No. of
pounds? Variety, pounds saved last
year? How much seed for sale now
How many Lbs?
6. How many bushels of peas will you
harvest this year? Variety, how much
seed for sale now? Bus. variety and
price?
Z. Did you produce enough corn-oats
in 1941 to supply your needs? Do you
plan to increase your corn-oat acreage
in 1912? Acres Corn for sale? Bus
Corn needed? Bus.
8. Did you produce enough hay in
1941 to supply your needs? Do you plan
to increase your hay acreage in 1912
Acres. Hay for sale? Tons. Hay needed
and tons?
9. Is your timber land burned off
every year? Why?
10. Do you have your nitrate ferti-
lizer requirements for this year? How
many tons do you need7 How many tons
did you use in 19417
IL. Fence wire needed? l2. Sacks or
bags needed? l3. Tenant families need
ed7 IL. Wage hands, machinists? No.
Tractor drivers? No. farm hands!.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26

ALI Department OF Agriculture Agencies
Are Assisting Farmers In Their Urgent
War Effort Program This Year
(By Robert Leigh

of Holmes County able worthwhile
meeting their food production under the Food
Freedom program by consulting local offices of the u
parment of Agriculture H. L. Nichols Chairman of the County
USDA War Board points out These offices well prepared
help their production goals under the Food for Free
program Location of each office and each renders
issum follows
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26

1912 Food For Freedom
l. How many months were you able to
get fresh vegetables out Of your garden
last year, How many jars Of vegetables
Continued on page feur)
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-02-26

Holmes County United States Department of Agriculture
War Board outlines the 1912 program for this county In
the above picture are H. L. Nichols Sr Chairman ront
eft) W. c. Mabry Jr Editor The Lexington Advertiser,
(sng to Mr. Nichols right (back left to right, R.
j. Ross SCS; H. B. MCGEE, Vice Chairman W. E. Strider,
FSA Members of the board present for the picture
O. W. Nixon, Vice Chairman; A. Carroll, SCS and Frank
Eakin, REA.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-01-22

attending school are full fledged
members Of the Naval Reserve and
as potential naval officers are not
subject to Selective Service or 9TH
er military activities. Their main
responsibility is to complete their
scholastic work
Under the simplified rules, a
sophomore need only get written
statement from his registrar that at
the conclusion of the current school
year he will have completed half of
the credits necessary for a degree.
The sophomore may then bring this
statement, together with his other
papers to the Naval Aviation Cadet
Selection Board, go Canal Build
ing, New Orleans, or his nearest re-
cruiting office. Thereafter details Of
enlistment will be taken care Of by
officer in charge Of these activi-
ties. 49,
The additional papers include;
birth certificate, three latters Of re-
commentator and head and shout
der picture approximately 2K x2A
inches. In case the youth is less than
81 years Of age he should also bring
the consent Of his parents to enlist
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-01-22
Moorhead Wins Over
Goodman In Two
Games; Fri. Sal.
By WILLIAM CATHEY

Coach Lloyd Thomas Goodman
cagers ran afoul of pair of Moor
head lads who had lethal aim from
long range last Friday night in the
formers gymnasium and suffered
their initial conference loss of the
current season, 40 to 3s.
The hoopsters responsible for the
defat of the Bulldogs were two tow
ering lads named Paul Caldwell, who
blasted the net for % markers, and
Woods, who looped IA talIies.
Using their height to much adj
vantage during most of the clash,
the Trojans almost had a monopoly
on rebounds and showed a defense
that was very tough to penetrate.
1t was close and exciting as well
as a typical grudge battle during
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-01-22
for aviation training.

for aviation training.
In the case of seniors and juniors,
in addition to the above mentioned
papers each should bring copy Of
his transcript and a statement from
the registrar showing the number Of
credits he has earned and the num-
Der necessary for graduation.
1T is the desire of the Navy to
cooperate with educators in assist
ing youths to obtain their degrees
or credits to which they are entitl-
ew," Lieutenant L. c. Priestman,
Senior Member, said.
However should any juniors or
seniors desire to go to duty i'm
mediately, they may of course do
so without continuing further in
school,"
Lieutenant Freshman pointed out
that aviation classes for the early
part of 1912 are being filled rapidly
and urged even those who do not
intend to start flying until summer to
make immediate application in order
that a place for them may be re-
served.
Naval officials have requested that
all inquiries relative to Naval Avia-
ton be addressed to the Naval Avia-
ton Selection Board, go Canal
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-01-22

was not enough to net them a VIC
tory, and the lads from Moorhead
walked off with the laurels again
by the margin Of SO to 35 in q truly
Frank Merriwell contest.
Knotted at 35-all with only three
seconds remaining, the hard work.
ing Goodman squad committed an in
fraction Of the rules that gave :
charity toss to Evans Ragland, ell
ongated guard who performed bril-
liantly for the Delta lads, particular
ly on defense. The oval split the
strings in half to clinch the game.
Both teams battled one another
with confidence an dgrim determine
ton. It was a Holmes group on the
rebound against Trojan machine
which could not function as we'll as
on the preceding night, and the spec
tators who witnessed the tilt can
truthfully say they saw clash that
kept them in state Of nervous ex-
element throughout.
The lead changed hands on num-
erous occasions and the count was
deadlocked frequently. Goodman held
a 10 to 9 margin at the close of the
| first quarter, but Sunflower roared
back to enjoy 10 to Is advantage
at the midway point. The Bulldogs
again held the upper hand. 80 to q,
at the end Of the third canto. Tough
lock logged the losers tail. They had
countless shots to bounce out of the
ring and then added to their own
plight by failing to connect num-
erous times under the basket
Reid paced the Goodman scorers
with IL tallies, followed by Pene-
baker with 8. Devlin was also Of
much assistance with markers.
For Moorhead, Woods collected 9
points, followed by Ragland and
Caldwell with and Smith with 7.
McMurray, although not one of
the standout men on the squad, was
nevertheless very conscientious,
confident and very Woodworking
lad. He will be missed very much by
the Bulldog aggregation. Being \
senior, his unfortunate illness makes
his absence all the more difficult to
bear.
The induction of Aldridge, six
foot, four inch good prospect, into
the Army, causes Coach Thomas
more grief, for the tall youth was
making exceptional progress on de-
Tense and would have made very
effective rebound man.
Lineups: Goodman 35: Green 2,
Collums, Devlin 6, Reid II, Haynes
8, Penebaker and Baker 4. Free
pitches, out of l3. Free throws mis-
sed: Green /, Collums /, Devlin l,
Reid 3.
Moorhead Sc: Smith Z, Woods 8,
Caldwell s, Streeter, Williamson 4
and Ragland 8. Free pitches 10 out
If II. Free throws missed: Smith l.,
Woods 2, Caldwell /, Ragland 8.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-01-22
Sophomores Nay Now
Be Aviotion Cadet Before
End of School Term

Simplication of the rules whereby
sophomores may enlist for aviation
training in the United States Navy
and at the same time continue in
college were explained today by Of
ficers Of the Naval Aviation Cadet
Selection Board.
Although in slightly different
status, seniors and juniors also may
continue in college until the cohclu-
sion of the current school years, un-
der the new rules.
Youths in all three classes while