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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1963
Page
6
Athens residents backed a feeder pig sale initiative with $12 000 stock at 10 per share. A sales barn near town will host monthly auctions as 99 members join to date. The group targets 500 pigs initial, culling poor stock and ensuring pigs are 10 weeks old or older weighing 30 to 90 pounds.
In Lawrence County latest reports show corn among the best ever, pastures improved, and cotton blooms starting. A Friday thunderstorm tracked a long path from Town Creek to Moulton, bringing heavy rain and some hail along a wide corridor, with varied effects on fields and hay at Bonnie Hill and nearby farms. The piece also mentions Department of Agriculture figures, cotton legislation, peach shipping milestones, moonrise and sunrise visuals, and a Nashville cockfight raid.
A longtime cotton worker who promoted Maid of Cotton events for Morgan County will head the contest again this year. Ed Price is making many contacts and is expected to deliver one of the stronger programs. Four H kids from Morgan are in Auburn this week with Jeff Farior handling Lawrence and Glenda Johnson representing Limestone. Friends in Alabama express regret over a departure from the area.
Garden Spot urges homeowners to fertilize woody ornamentals this summer with four ounces of ammonium nitrate per 100 square feet while avoiding excess. Experts warn soluble salts from overfertilizing can burn roots and harm moisture uptake. They emphasize soil tests for phosphorus potassium and calcium and warn late fertilization risks during cold damage.
The new vaccine against measles is being introduced and provides effective immunity for children. Authorities emphasize safety and early immunization. The update notes the rollout aims to reduce outbreaks and protect public health.
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