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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1975
Page
14
Local dealer advertises two car loads of Tennessee and Studebaker wagons and buggies at cash prices 35 dollars each. Offers spot cash discounts and promises same price with cotton proceeds in fall. Promotes John Deere line with low prices and flexible payment.
A business letter advocates retiring worn-out wagons and buying new heavy hauling vehicles. The seller guarantees every item, offers replacement for any flaw, and promises prompt service with low prices. The letter emphasizes confidence built over decades and urges immediate purchase opportunities.
A brief note from Hillsboro Alabama dated August 29, 1905, describes the beautiful autumnal season arriving with signs of cooling weather and changing leaves in the town.
Weekly cattle market figures show slaughter heifers 1.00 lower and cows and bulls up 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Feeder steers over 400 Ibs down 2.00, calves 250-350 Ibs steady to 1.00 lower, vealers 250-350 Ibs 26.00-31.00. Prices listed for steers, heifers, cows and bulls across weight ranges.
The Decatur market reports feeder and slaughter cattle prices by weight and class with week over week changes. AABA head J Rex Dawe criticizes U.S. export embargo policies as add risk to American farmers urging free market, minimal interference and farm loan emphasis.
The week brought winter winds and bare fences exposing wasp nests. Farmers recall cold mornings with wood fire aromas and a hearty buckwheat breakfast. Mud Tavern extends season greetings and thanks, wishing readers visits from the Jolly Person and blessings for 1976.
The 1975 agricultural credit report shows 1974 year end bank farm operating loans at 18.2 billion and real estate loans at 5.9 billion, with banks financing more than half of farm production credit. USDA's November crop estimates put the 1975 corn crop at a record 5.804 billion bushels and soybeans at 1.52 billion, while rail congestion leaves corn piled in Illinois elevators. The report notes rising farm expenses and strong equity, and mentions Russia grain sales and international demand trends.
Hansen says the ABA and its approximately 14 000 member banks provide improved lending programs correspondent bank services and secondary market resources to meet industry needs. The ABA acts as the national trade association for the banking industry.
County agent notes corn lodging costs to 20 percent due to weather insects and high yields. Breeding improves stalk strength without sacrificing yield. Poultry manure values per ton vary by type. Christmas tree buying tips cover tree selection fresh checks, best species, and care steps for watering and mounting.
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