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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1948
Page
6
Classified notice lists a phonograph in case for sale with a new arm and reproducer. Contact Mrs. T. L. Whitlow Route 1 Trinity for details.
Mrs. Martha Glenn of Valdermosa Springs shares farm women of Morgan county lines written for farm women. The verse celebrates tasks of sewing cooking canning and work while urging love and selfless effort to bring peace and happiness at home and beyond.
Farm folk in the valley await cotton prices this fall as the harvest aims at 14 million bales. The WSJ July 9 report highlights cotton’s central role, noting the crop remains about three quarters of local cash income and the program to expand farming is progressing.
The Agriculture Department estimates 23.6 million acres planted, aiming for a 14 million bale crop if July and August stay favorable. Demand drops from 10 million bales last season to about 9.1 million this year, with exports about 2 million and potential foreign aid of 3.5 million or more to Europe, China, and Japan. Analysts forecast a high yield around 290 pounds per acre, boosting total output and value amid rising prices.
During June Morgan county reported 2 forest fires burning 11 acres caused by careless smokers. Do not throw away burning tobacco and ensure matches are out. Fire is the most destructive forest threat, harming seeds young trees and full grown trees, reducing lumber value.
Shelby V. Shelton of Ryan reports four acres of permanent pasture with two more planned, plus five acres of crimson clover, four of oats, and a grain sorghum follow. He also grows one acre alfalfa and proclaims farming as a hobby alongside peers Bennis Brown, Warren McGee, Robert Hopkins, E C Oaks, Woodrow Roberts, Virgil McDaniel, and J W Lake pursuing clover cover crops, sorghum, cotton, corn, and cattle grazing in a varied rotation.
A simple formal garden of annuals can be created near the house using seeds. The design favors symmetry and an axis centered on the porch with balanced mass and color. Alyssum and nicotiana add fragrance, with many other flowers and color schemes possible.
Scientific notes stress fresh air in porous soil for roots as eight inches of depth changes hourly. Proper cultivation cracks crust, restores air, reduces weeds, and improves drainage. Deep hoeing is discouraged. aim for one to two inches. Mulches and humus boost aeration and soil looseness.
Letters testamentary on the last will granted July 2 1944 by Judge T C Almon Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred. Rt Rev Charles C J Carpenter Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of Alabama Chas H Eyster.
Estate of Herbert Leo Holland probate records show Minnie Holland Wright as administrator appointed July 2, 1948 by Judge T. C. Almon Morgan County Probate Court. Creditors must file claims within the legal period or be barred. Notice dated July 7 14 21.
In the Probate Court of Morgan County Alabama a notice issued regarding the estate of Charles L Lip. The proceeding seeks to administer the estate under applicable laws and sets forth the required filings and deadlines for objections or claims.
A clover farmer states that at planting he applied 900 pounds of 4-10-7 and side dressed with 450 pounds of soda. With favorable weather conditions he expects about 100 bushels per acre.
You will take notice that on June 28 1948 Rosa a deceased person named in the document has a will or related matter to be addressed. The notice informs interested parties to respond or appear as required by the relevant probate authority.
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