New Insecticides Offer Triple Threat to Garden Pests
The article explains new insecticides Lindane and Chlordane plus an all purpose dust and sprays that protect plants. Lindane kills aphids leaf hoppers beetles and worms with toxic residues and vapor. Chlordane fights soil dwelling pests like ants cutworms chiggers and wireworms. The piece also describes application tips and common garden pests such as striped cucumber beetles flea beetles leaf hoppers and cabbage worms with guidance on timing and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.D.T
Lindane
For Sale: Various Items in Somerville and Hartselle
Classified blurbs list items for sale including shouts and pigs of any size by Russell Peck on Rt. 2 Somerville near Pine Church. A new 4 room house with one acre near Hartselle on Highway 33 is offered with contact, Hart selle 2852. Tomato and collard plants also advertised for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minan
Eva and Cullman Highway
J. B. Fogg
Rt. 1
Falkville
Highway 31
Hartselle
Russell Peck
Rt. 2
Somerville
Pine Church
Local Classifieds and Trade Offers
Come to the bed and get them for 25 cents per hundred. Mrs. R. C. Childers Rt. 1 Danville. FOR SALE OR TRADE 1 John Blue Cotton duster for Ford or Ferguson tractor. Good as new used 4 times. James A. Goslin Rt. 1 Decatur. Phone 2904 W. FOR SALE Piano newly rebuilt tuned and in first class condition outside repainted Mrs. A. F. Marsh Route 2 Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn L. Bean
Hartselie
John Deere
Hartselle
Brid
Clara Battles
R. C. Childers
Rt. 1
Danville
John
Ford
Perguson
James A. Goslin
Decatur
A. F. Marsh
Route 2
Showers Bring Rain to Decatur and Surrounding Areas
The article notes recent showers across the Tennessee Valley, with rain reaching Decatur and the River Road area north of Somerville on Monday, spreading through south Limestone by Tuesday, and extending from Caddo through Speake and Danville in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee
Alabama
River Road
Somerville
South Limestone
Caddo
Speake
Danville
Drought Damages Valley Gardens and Crops Shift Outlook
The shower changes outlook as cotton and most corn are expected to rise. Cotton growers note dry weather by habit but acknowledge plants need moisture. Valley corn has suffered severe damage and may not recover with rain. The drought has devastated family gardens. none in the Valley survived without hose watering.
Mt Hope farm tour visits Elkins and Philpot ranches
The group toured Elkins farm with noted Shorthorn cattle and dallis grass pastures, then moved to Mt Holpe Philpot place to view pastures and Texas cattle. The Philpot place is undergoing improvements to become a valley show place. Next stop was Oneil farm with Hampshire hogs white face cattle and good corn. Pictures will appear on the next Farm Page.
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MT. Hope
Alabama Agriculture
Lawrence County
County Cattleman Association
Front Row
Eldred
Billy Elkins
Back
Ham Wilson
Alabama Cattleman’s Association
W. H. Gregory
Luther Fuller
TCI
Mack Maples
Elkins Farm
Philpot
Oneil
Hampshire
New Liquid Plant Foods Stimulate Summer Growth
Soluble plant foods are widely discussed by home gardeners this year and are not new. Leaf feeding through foliar nutrition accelerates absorption, while dry soil application provides early spring feeding. All foods must be labeled, price compares to value, and preparation is convenient for amateur use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Oakdale Community Tour Highlights Farms in Limestone County
Last week a group toured Oakdale in Limestone County with about 22 cars. They viewed turkey broilers at the Glaze place, a 4H project of spotted Poland China pigs at the Murrah place, Sudan and sericea grazing at the Couch place, and a well established farming program at the Good place. The Oakdale community continues to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Limestone County
Murrah
Sudan
Couch Place
Growing vegetables for a successful fall harvest
Advice on selecting quick maturing varieties and timing sowing to avoid frost. Highlights include radish in 20 days and onions in 115 days, with 40 60 or 80 day options. Endive Chinese cabbage kale Brussels sprouts parsnips and peppers thrive into winter. store and harvest methods noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Oakdale Community Tour Preview Mentioned for Daily
The Oakdale community tour is confirmed with a picture to appear in The Daily next week and more details expected in coming years. The note promises ongoing coverage of Oakdale developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Colbert County Leads State In Livestock Progress
The Florence Times reports Colbert County is making progress in the livestock field as pastures face scorching conditions. Farmers anticipate improved prospects despite dry spells and high temperatures impacting forage and herd management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
Florence Times
Colbert County
Robber Visits Dentist Without Appointment
A man without an appointment to see Dr. H. H. Brady in San Francisco threatened the receptionist Miss Claire Monahan with a gun and stole cash and checks totaling 397 dollars from the office. The incident occurred yesterday and the suspect fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
H. H. Brady
Claire Monahan
Colbert County Leads in Finished Cattle Business
Auburn livestock specialist W. H. Gregory announced at the Colbert County Cattlemen's Association show and sale in Tuscaloosa that Colbert now leads Blount in finished cattle. He noted the county's cattle business exceeds 2 million dollars annually and has progressed greatly in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert County
W. H. Gregory
Auburn
Colbert County Cattlemen's Association
Tuscumbia
Colbert
Blount County
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Densmore
Hillsboro
Dewey Powell
Rt. 3
Vinemont
J. W. Hughes
A J
J. B. Moore
LE Wooten
Reland- Matthews
Austinvile
Mary Burden
Moulton
Bonnie Morgan
Taylor’s Brand
Martin
Combine
Hegari
Mother's Best
WAYNE
Paul C. Davis
Church St. N.W
Leo Morgan
Mt. Tabor Church
Poland
China
Ed Taewater
Hodges
T. A. Morgan
J-2
W. H. Holilaway
Hartselle West Pike
W. H. Hollaway
Mount Tabor
Lelton Lawrence
Ivy Street
Harold Ward
J.C. Key
Route
Mary Higdon
Mack
Bandon
Rt. 4
Rubin Williams
M. J
Sapp
Moulton Heights
Billford
Second Ave
West Town
Bernice Hogan
Massey
Bernard Floyd
Jay McMillan
Cedar St
Austinville
W. J
H. O. Drinkard
Eva
J-25
Floyd C. Terry
Trinity
Dan Walden
R. J
New & Foot
First Avenue and
Lee St
Federal Land Bank Loans
A. Bowles
Huntsville
Athens
L. S. Stewart
B. Frank Chenault
Grant St
Purina
Purina Pig
Turner Coal & Grain CO
Moulton Street
Limestone
Trinity Stone CO
Courtland
Cain and Wells St
Preuit Simms & Son
First Avenue
Aldrin
Dieldrin
Shell Chemical Corporation
Houston
Texas
William-Oliver
Atlanta
Georgia
Locust Street
5. Louis
Missouri
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