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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
12
A note on a so called miracle pond fish the White Amur native to the Amur River in Siberia and China's rivers. It is touted as good eating and guaranteed to control pond weeds by feeding on them. Verification with a fish and wildlife specialist is underway.
Dairy operators receive milk indemnity protection through June 30 1970 for losses from pesticide residue contamination beyond their control. Details available at the office.
About 77 cents of each food dollar goes to food with 23.5 cents for meat 10 cents for dairy 9 cents for produce 4 cents for frozen foods and 30.5 cents for groceries Milk leads dairy spending followed by cheese ice cream and butter.
Thousands of New York City children will see their first live chicken at the Alabama Poultry Exhibit. Local organizers say the event showcases poultry farming and education, highlighting hands on experiences for young visitors.
The Alabama Poultry and Egg Council will prepare an exhibit for the New York Pet and Farm Animal Show at the Coliseum from December 28 to January 5. Alabama displays include live hens in cage units and educational materials distributed by Poultry Queen Linda Carol Proctor of Elba. Over 100000 visitors attended last year. After the show Alabama hens will be donated to a New York 4 H Club.
ValIey Stockyard reports hog receipts 346 week ago with U S barrows and gilts steady to 35 higher and sows 50 to 75 lower. Prices listed for various weights and classes including U S 2-3 200-220 lb at 18.95 and sow ranges from 14.00 to 14.50 with high end for very large sows. Boars listed at 9.50.
Alabama farmers posted a 1968 gross of 765 million across 968 operations, up 37 million from 1967 and 82 million from 1966, with livestock contributing 444 million and crops 321 million. Cotton rose to 112 million, broilers 148.7 million, but net income likely stayed under 240 million due to rising costs and weather problems. Dr. Fred R. Robertson of Auburn University notes the year was strong yet only fairly satisfactory.
GOAL RESERVES DENVER AP Colorado is estimated to have bituminous coal reserves exceeding 200 billion tons, a figure reported by officials in Denver. The estimation outlines vast energy resources within the state.
A compact record of the quiz solutions listing Part I answers False, b, True, and so on, followed by Part II and Part III lettered responses, plus a symbol quiz mapping H through E to numbers 1 to 10.
Farmers may submit an ad to the Daily at no charge for two consecutive insertions by writing the notice and sending it to the newspaper. The offer applies to farming notices and agricultural announcements.
Numerous ads list lost dogs and cows along with many personal sales. Items include Beagle hound for $30, 63 Renault for $250, upright piano for $125, quilts, panels and campers, two modern houses on 4% acres, 60 John Deere tractor, and several rental offers near Hart selle Somerville Falkville Danville Oneonta Decatur with contact numbers.
Farm ad lists a four wheel tandem horse trailer for sale between Florette and Rock Creek with contact number 353 8816 and another line offering a separate phone listing Guntersville 582 3933.
A Delhi commentator quipped that mail delivery is so slow in India that snail shaped boxes would have been better than the current pigeon shaped mail boxes. The remark highlights public criticism of postal efficiency in New Delhi.
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