For Sale and Wanted Classified Notices Mixed in Decatur Area
A dense 1960s style classified page offers numerous entries: farm land rental on Vaughan Bridge Rd near Hartselle, ten-acre cotton allotments, and a request to rent seven acres. sales of two go-charts with Clinton engines, turkeys, furniture, clothing, and tools. animals including Boston terriers and livestock. wheels, trailers, and old cars. and multiple wants such as chairs with splits and a job babysitting or housework. Listings include contact names and local telephone codes across Danville, Decatur, Moulton, Somerville, Athens, and Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 31
Vaughan Bridge Rd
Hartselle
Orvil Walker
Billy Templeton
Danville
Your County Agent Advice on Lime and Seed Quality
The article urges Morgan County farmers to test soil pH and apply agricultural limestone to raise soil acidity for higher yields. It cautions against buying cheap seed and recommends consulting the county agent for guidance on high quality, pure seed and suitable varieties based on current research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Auburn University Soil Testing Laboratory
Seed buyers urged to choose certified, analyzed grain
Early morning driving tips stress contacting seed dealers in advance, choosing certified, high quality seed with complete analysis tags. Emphasis on requesting a recommended variety and buying from reputable dealers for genetic purity and best results.
Alabama pecan trees and farming considerations
The article notes many pecan trees abandoned over 20 years and a census drop from 1940 to 1960, with roads and development removing trees recently. It cites new research for profitability and recommends Morgan County varieties Stuart Desirable Elliott and Farley, and suggests Success and Schley with proper spray programs. It also highlights pecans and livestock as a two income land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Morgan County
Stuart
Elliott
Farley
Success
Schley
Prepare Ground for Garden Delays from Heavy Winter Rains
January brings little rain then heavy rainfall in late January and February. If plowing is delayed until after rains, early cool weather crops like cabbage onions lettuce and turnips may be postponed. Early plowing helps soil soak and kills insects exposed by freezing.
Prune and Spray Fruit Trees Before February First
Horticultural guidance urges pruning and dormant spray of oil emulsion or lime sulfur to kill scale insects if not done earlier. Prune young trees to form a strong framework and desired shape. older trees to thin crowded branches and head back limbs to the desired height. Muscadines should be pruned before February 1 to prevent excessive bleeding.
Heat lamps help newborn pigs stay warm in winter
The article notes newborn piglets rely on their mother for warmth but heat lamps are far more effective than body heat, making them essential in cold winter weather. It emphasizes heat lamps as a key tool for keeping piglets comfortable during winter farrowing.
Feed grain program boosts Tennessee farm income in 1961
The 1961 federal feed grain program achieved goals set by the Agriculture Secretary and State ASC head Carl Fry. The plan helped raise farm income by about 9 percent and aimed to cut acres planted in corn and sorghum while reducing surplus stock. About 40 percent of Tennessee wheat and barley growers joined. foreseen extensions to include wheat and barley in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Carl Fry
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service
Fry
Tennessee
Nellie Kenyon Tennessean
Household Insect Hints from County Agents on Clothes Moths
County agents offer tips to combat common home insects with a focus on clothes moths. The article notes year round activity in heated homes and identifies case making clothes moths as the most destructive in Alabama. It describes larvae feeding on fabrics and cases blending with material color, recommending regular inspections and controls.
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Alabama
Farmers Almanac shown through aging reader’s lens
Harold Joiner reviews the Farmers Almanac in a nostalgic column. He recalls its weather forecasts jokes and tips from brides to fuel tanks and autographs on tickets while noting misses and the book’s quirks and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Joiner
The
Atlanta Constitution
Almapac
Farmers Almanac
Earwig Pest Control Guidance For Homes
Insect control guidance notes earwigs invading homes, basements, and mulched beds. It advises external spraying or dusting with 10 percent chlordane or DDT or 20 percent toxaphene, and indoor treatment in areas where these pests are observed.
Georgia Agriculture Lab tests foods to protect consumers
The Laboratory Division of the Georgia Agriculture Department conducts thousands of tests on foods, milk, feeds, pesticides and fertilizers to ensure safety and quality. Samples come from across the state, with 23,770 analyzed last year and 85,000 total analyses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Agriculture
Hunter Street
State Capitol
Frank Stancil
Phil Campbell
Agriculture Department
Georgia
Harry Johnson
Johnson
Food-Aws
Commissioner of Agriculture
Atlanta Constitution
Feed grain program undercuts USDA budget and politics
A Wallace Farmer report from Des Moines argues the Freeman feed grain program failed to slash production, damaged USDA finances, and undermined supply management hopes. Weather offset gains. the policy is blamed for high costs and tough political odds as Congress nears a return.
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Congress
Mid-West
Wallace Farmer
Des Moines
Iowa
Freeman
USDA
Bantu Language Range Covers Southern Africa Half
The Bantu languages including Swahili blanket most of the southern half of Africa according to linguistic mapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
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Farmers Exchange
Schwinn
Evelyn Edwards
R. C. Covey
Athens
Nick Davis
Alvie Baughter
Edgar Newton
Box
Rogersville
Lacon
W. M. Wright
Ala
Lower River Rd
Center ‘Springs Church
Madina Cook
Somerville
Dee
Gandy’s Cove
A. M. Baker
New Decatur Highway
Pro
Pearson
Oliver
A. C
John Deere
Wayne Siviey
le May
Clinton
John G. Burgreen
Madison
N. Taylor
Y. H. Harrison
C. D. Roberts
Boston Terriers
E. Kelsey
Vinermont
Grolier Ency- Senate-eea
Geneve Peters
Windhell Smith
Decatur
Slater
Mercury
Douglas Johnson
Highway 3
Hartselie
Arnold Holmes
EL Tanner
Cedar Chest of Drawers
Jim Pressnell
Call
Johnny Wilson
L. T. Sharp
Lavy Hudgins
Falkville
Seeavine
Clyde Taylor
Falkville 2. D
Chihuahua
Earl Leggner
Young Bird Dogs
Alfred White
Danvales
SP Soon
Josephine Coleman
J C. Early
Moulton
Marx
Sandra Owens
Dan
Hidden Valley Ranch
Elkmont
Cadillac
Aubrey Case
Jones Grocery
Oldsmobile
Ford
Kentucky
John Ready
Decatur 1
Treadle Sewing Machine
Decatur Decatur
Middle Tenn. Rendering Co
Pulaski, Tenn
Johnston and Wellden
South Merion Street
Athens, Alabama
Tanner
George and
Charles
Murphy
Warren Brothers
Warrents
Cullman County
Larry
Clint Warren
J. C. Nails
Charles Thomas
Pleasant Hill
Whitlow
Milwaukee
Farmers Almanac IS
Interest Holding
State
Hartselle Frozen Foods
Brewer’s Feed Mill
Sonny Boy
Earl RL C. Brewer
Highway 20 West
Decetur
Washington
Federal Land Bank
Yancey Hughes
Huntsville
Mendey
Cerne
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