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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1948

Page

7

For Sale Mule Trade Offer From Decatur Farm

A six year old mule advertised for sale or trade for a saddle mare. Contact W. T. Crabtree Route 3 Decatur phone 945-1 Ac4. Also notes Mauna Kea in Hawaii at 13 675 feet.

H. P. Motor Route Danville Yare Gum Dock Davis Eva Decatur W. T. Crabtree Moulton W. M. Wallace Trinity Road Addison P. Norton Athens Hawaii Mauna Kea White Mountain

Nitrogen outlook warns still scarce for next year

Morgan County soil and crop officials urge farmers to plant winter legumes this fall to combat nitrogen shortages. County Agent L T Wagnon notes continued scarcity of commercial nitrogen and outlines seed choices Willamette vetch Austrian peas and hairy or smooth varieties with detailed inoculation and fertilization steps. PMA payments may offset legume seed phosphate and potash costs.

Morgan County L. T. Wagnon Mr. Wagnon Wagnon PMA

Time Ripe For Canning Tomatoes

Home canning guide outlines safe water bath methods for tomatoes. It details equipment like porcelain enameled canners and standard utensils, step by step prep, peeling, packing jars with salt, processing times, and altitude adjustments for proper sealing.

Vegetables Store Well in Unheated Garage Through Winter

Vegetables kept unused after frost can be stored in a garage for several weeks. Beets, carrots, potatoes, and turnips should be dug late, tops removed, roots checked, not washed, and packed in sand or sawdust in boxes. Maintain 35 to 40 degrees and protect from freezing to avoid sprouting and flavor loss.

Bumper Crops Seen as Help In Cutting High Living Costs

Washington August 11 Farmers head toward a harvest expected to break production records and reduce shortages while lowering prices. The Agriculture Department forecasts a 3 506 000 000 bushel corn crop with broad gains in oats grain sorghums and hay. Surpluses may burden government price supports next year unless drought or other losses reduce holdings.

Washington Agriculture Department

Miss Standridge to Speak at Church of God Service

Miss Melba Standridge will speak at the Church of God prayer and praise service Thursday at 7 30 PM. Special singing will highlight the event with the pastor as chair and the public invited to attend.

Miss Standridge Church of God Melba Standridge

Hawaii Islands Formed by Volcanic Activity

The Hawaiian archipelago originated from volcanic activity, with seafloor lava upwelling to build islands over millions of years. Subsequent eruptions and tectonic movement shaped the chain, creating peaks, craters, and new land as lava flows cooled and solidified.

Atlanta Man Dies From Injuries In Alabama Crash

A 60 year old Atlanta man died in a local hospital yesterday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident July 26. He, J. L. King, was injured when his car collided with another near Silver Run in Talladega County, according to the State Highway Patrol.

Anniston Ala Atlanta State Highway Patrol J. L. King Silver Run Talladega County

Revival to Begin Sunday August 14 at Lacey Springs

The Liberty Church of God at Lacey Springs announces a revival starting Saturday night August 14 with all day Sunday services and lunch at the church. Local pastors are invited to participate in the evangelistic campaign led by Rev. W W Owens of Somerville and Pastor Rev J M Benefield of Huntsville, with services each night at 7 o clock throughout the week.

Liberty Church of God Lacey Springs W W. Owens Somerville J. M. Benefield Huntsville

Mobile County May Retire Bonds Early, Attorney General Rules

Attorney General Albert A. Carmichael ruled in an advisory opinion that it is sound business and legal for Mobile County to retire some road and bridge bonds before maturity to reap a profit. The opinion was requested by Chairman A Beverly Jefferies of the Mobile county board of revenue and road commissioners.

Montgomery Ala Mobile County Albert A. Carmichael A. Beverly Jefferies Mobile County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners

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