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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
18
A speaker argues that democracy must unite America to confront communism. He cites Magna Charta, Mayflower Compact, and the Declaration of Independence, contrasts liberty in the United States with economic control in Russia, and urges courage to defend freedom at home and abroad.
Gerald Ward a 14 year old 4 H Club member from Rockford Coosa County is praised for producing two bales per acre in 1948 and 1949 despite boll weevil pressure He attributes success to certified seed heavy fertilization early planting and following insect control advice including poisoning and planned use of toxaphene This showcases scientific farming as guidance for other club boys Pine Cones tip notes seed collection and grapefruit size guidance.
Corenne Haggard takes top prize in the county fair sewing contest, regardless of the county. The event highlights skilled work by local sewers and the judges praised craftsmanship and accuracy.
A 12 inch pine tree grows to 14 inches in five years with proper care, yielding 28 percent annual interest. The Extension Forester I R Martin notes such high returns are rare and urges timber stand analysis for investors without oil wells or gold mines.
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