Taylor county farmers adopt soil building payments program
County Agent Dan Armstrong explains the soil building payments under a new farm program. Farmers qualify by planting soil conserving crops or adopting building practices such as terracing. Payments range up to 2 dollars per acre for soil building crops and up to 1 dollar per acre for conserving crops, with eligibility depending on acreage and practices.
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Taylor County
Dan
Prac
Daniel
Heust
Georgia
In Memory of Dear Old Dad Mr T A Morrell
A heartfelt death notice honoring T A Morrell born June 27 1878. It notes his marriage at 24 to Sarah McDaniel and six children Garvis Otis Ernest Perkins Carvis Childree and Floyd. He passed away December 31 1985, with family expressing grief and belief in reunion after death.
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Sarah McDaniel
Garvis
Otis
Ernest Morrell
Frank Perkins
Carvis Childree
Floyd
Morrell of Ft. Mitchell Alabama Passes Away
Morrell of Ft. Mitchell Alabama is survived by several grandchildren one brother two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. The remains were laid to rest in Mt. Olive cemetery where he had been a member for many years. The family prays that God bless the devoted wife and precious mother Lizzie is his daughter.
In Loving Memory Of Mrs Ernest Joiner
Ludie Peacock Joiner, born February 29 1916, died January 28 1986, daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Peacock. She leaves a husband and immediate family, four sisters, two brothers and many friends. The tribute notes her suffering, fortitude, and faith, and recalls scripture and prayers from Lula and Florence Dent.
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Ludie Peacock Joiner
L. B. Peacock
T Lula
Florence Dent
Hard work, long hours and low pay comment
A quoted stance argues that sustained national prosperity cannot rely on hard work, long hours, and low wages. It frames the idea as ineffective for long term economic health and suggests a need for broader policy approaches.
War in Africa Poem Reflects on Mussolini and Resolve
A locally printed poem speaks of Africa as the homeland of the colored, praising resilience against Mussolini and Italian aggression. It notes planes and bombs, honor and sacrifice, and claims to be James Hordore’s original composition based on current events of the war.
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Africa
Mussolini
Italy
Haille
James Hordore
Italy and Japan Waive Claims on Nobel Peace Prize
Italy and Japan announce they waive all claims to the Nobel Peace Prize this year, in a joint statement. The move leaves the award open to other nominees and highlights shifting geopolitical stances.
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Italy
Japan
Georgia farmers urged to adopt soil building under new program
Georgia farmers are urged to plan soil building crops and conserve practices to qualify for soil building payments and improve soil. Harry L. Brown, director of the State Agricultural Extension Service, says the program offers a long term path to soil improvement and balanced farming, with payments tied to shifts from soil depleting crops to soil building crops. The article notes a southeast vegetable lab in Charleston, 18 state stations, and a rat killing contest by Jeff Davis County 4-H boys achieving over 5,000 rats.
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Georgia
Harry L. Brown
State Agricultural Extension Service
Southeast
Charleston
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
4-H Club
Jeff Davis County
Roy Lamb
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MR. T. A. Morrell
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Ernest Joiner
Orasahaaaa
Taylor County Motor Company
Reynolds, Georgia
Ralph Fulghum
DuPre Barrett
State Agricultural Extension
Toccoa
Connecticut
White County
Stoneville
Pre-Cvarity Cotton Association
Coton Association
Forsyth County
Myrtie Lee McGoogan
Agriculture de Sokesiens
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