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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
7
Willie L. Rodgers of Route 3 Moulton seeks a cider mill for making apple cider. The ad lists Rodgers as contact and location.
Acting Forest Ranger warns fires set to kill snakes damage woods and fail against boll weevil control. He urges protecting woodlands, notes free pine and locust seedlings, and directs readers to contact County Agent L. T. Wag non or the forest ranger for applications.
Garden note urges staking and pruning tomatoes to maximize yield in compact spaces. Growers should train vines to a single or two stems, remove side shoots and keep plants dry to avoid blossom end rot. Regular pruning and steady watering recommended for healthy fruit.
The Market master reported eleven curb market sellers earned 153.12 in sales this Saturday. New sellers are expected soon and farmers are urged to bring produce to Decatur Curb Market. Buyers also increased with housewives relying more on fresh vegetables from 6 30 to 10 00 each Tuesday and Saturday.
A new corn culture promises higher yields with less work using spraying instead of cultivation. Plant corn closely, spray with 2 4D, dust with DDT for borers, and limit cultivation. Follow warnings, and use hybrid sweet corn on well fed soil for best results.
County Agent L. T. Wagnon urges farm families to observe National Farm Safety Week July 25 31 to cut farm accident deaths and injuries. He cites a 1948 rate of one disablement per 10 farmers and stresses home and vehicle hazards, careful handling, and learning safety spots and actions for every family member.
Rev. J. H. Carroll announced a week long revival at Wheeler Station's Wheeler Grove Baptist Church starting Sunday. Rev. Joe Gomes will preach with services held daily at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m inviting public attendance.
The discussion on nitrogen emphasizes planting legumes this fall to build soil nitrogen. Broad minded views are noted, but the nitrogen situation remains acute and the message stresses practical steps for future crops.
The Morgan County Farm Bureau hosts an annual meeting and barbecue at Morgan County High School Hartselle on Thursday July 9:30 AM. Former AFBF president Edward A O Neal will be the principal speaker with local entertainment. Members receive two meal tickets and are asked to bring them to the meal line.
County Agent L T Wagnon warns cotton growers the deadline for government classing applications is July 31 1948. Applications mailed to the Birmingham office by that date qualify for free grading of this year's cotton. Farmers should contact community officers or ginners to ensure the application is mailed and counted.
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