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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1929

Page

10

Parasite Control Advances in Swine Sanitation Methods

Dr Wright of the agriculture department argues average hog lots foster parasitic worms and urges improved sanitation. McLean county swine sanitation methods reduced worm damage, sped market readiness by seven weeks, and increased pigs marketed by about 25 percent while aiding control of kidney and lungworms and noting thorny headed worm challenges.

McClean County Bureau of Animal Industry Wright

Local guests from New York visit Rev and Mrs Hahn

Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wass of Baker, New York and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hahn of Tonawanda, New York are house guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Hahn.

Baker, N. Y A. F. Hahn Tonawanda, N. Y R.W. Hahn

Fight observers attend Baker Bozo bout in Birmingham

Ernest Wright manager of the Schwarzenbach Huber silk plant witnessed the Baker Bozo fight in Birmingham on Monday night among several spectators at ringside.

Ernest Wright Birmingham

Gordon's Stomach and Bowel Antiseptic Ad

Indigestion is caused by fermentation in the stomach and bowels. Gordon's antiseptic stops fermentation promptly dissolves acids and poisons soothes inflamed lining and heals irritated stomach tissue. One dose relieves indigestion dyspepsia gas sour stomach and heartburn. Costs less than three cents a dose. If not benefited your money refunded by druggist.

Jackie Baker OK After Beating in Birmingham Ring

Jackie Baker was battered by Battling Bozo in a Birmingham boxing match, was knocked down five times, then recovered and was pronounced OK by his father J A Baker. He remains at his parents' home and has no serious injuries, according to local friends.

Jackie Baker Birmingham Bozo J. A. Baker Jackie Baker

Think Boone Put Name Upon Shell

INDIANAPOLIS July 31. A small turtle with undershell inscription D Boone 1760 drew official notice when found by Ralph Lyons of Wingate Indiana while shocking wheat on a farm. State officials compared the lettering to Boone's tree inscription after he killed a bear and said the signatures bore a resemblance. If a hoax, the perpetrator would not have lived to see the outcome.

Indianapolis D. Boone Ralph Lyons Wingate Ind Statehouse Boone

Shag Dance Tested For Summer Energetics In Virginia Beach

In Virginia Beach on July 31 men and women test the shag as a dance of energy. The costume blends sun backed bathing suits and beach pajamas while the sands serve as the floor. The tempo embodies highland fling and late Charleston movements without lifted feet.

Virginia Beach

Johnson advances chicken pox vaccine for poultry

W T Johnson a poultry veterinarian at the Oregon State College experiment station reports a new simple method to immunize chickens against chicken pox. The vaccine is applied by skin pricking with a needle dipped in virus, reducing losses and avoiding negative effects on egg production.

Ws. T. Johnson Johnson

Golden's Proud Prince Leads Morgan County Prize Herd

The herd of 22 grade and registered cows owned by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ashworth near Hartselle features Golden's Proud Prince from Pegis Hood Farm 820. Dam Jacoba's Golden produced 7430 pounds milk and 469.15 butterfat in 360 days. granddam Sophia 19th sold for 7500 dollars. Tuberculin tests showed no reaction. housing is modern. Ashworth plans to replace grades with purebreds. The herd is regarded as Morgan county's outstanding dairy herd.

Golden J. W. Ashworth Hartselle Pegis Hood Farm Jacoba Sophia Ashworth Morgan County

Wounded Selma salesman dies after second operation

Selma Alabama July 21 Joe Long a Selma salesman wounded by an Alabama national guardsman as he entered from Florida last spring during the Mediterranean fruit fly control program died today at a hospital after a second operation for an intestinal disorder. Long had recovered from a slight flesh wound in the initial incident.

Selma Ala Joe Long Alabama National Florida Long

Man Recovers After Overrunning National Guard Patrol

Temple received his injury last May 14 when he overran a National Guard patrol near the Alabama Florida state line just below Dothan. Physicians reported the condition and treatment progress.

Newlin Travels to Maryland for Medical Treatment

William B. Newlin has gone to Rising Sun Maryland to spend a short time at his home there while the local Legion assists in preparing papers for his treatment at the government hospital in Perry Maryland.

William B. Newlin Rising Sun Legion Government Hospital Perry

Daily Crossword Puzzle AChools

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Wolcer Itatian

Cows Don Glasses Produce More Milk at Nebraska College

Lincoln Nebraska July 31 Professor H P Davis reports blue tinted windows in cattle barns cut fly numbers and calm cows. The calcium paint creates semi twilight deterring insects and boosting milk output. Cows even lick the calcium coating while a spray keeps any remaining pests in check.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska College of Agriculture H. P. Davis Davis

Rain Welcomed by Farmers in Cotton Regions

The rain today was welcomed by many farmers in this section as needed moisture for cotton fields. They did not believe the rain would significantly boost boli weevil activity.

Nevada summer divorce boom at Calneva resort

At Calneva near Lake Tahoe, a 90 day residency rule fuels a summer divorce influx. Reno rivals Calneva as hundreds of temporary residents flock to the Nevada side to seek decrees while enjoying the lake and resort life near the California border. A red line marks the state boundary through the resort’s dining hall and ballroom.

Calneva Lake Tahoe Reno California Nevada Courthouse

Blind Marlow pilot flies solo despite no sight

MARLOW Okla July 31 George W Carter 32 year old Marlow pilot has been blind since age 15. He flies his own planes with co pilot Don Clayton handling landings though Carter can take off and maneuver, stating landing by feel is impossible. For two years he has navigated without a license due to lack of landing ability.

Marlow Okla George W. Carter Carter Don Clayton Clayton

Condemned Desperado Converts Asks Clemency

James Horace Alderman a 50 year old Floridian condemned for murder after killing two coast guards and a Secret Service man has appealed to President Hoover for executive clemency citing conversion to Christianity and influence on other criminals. The case followed his loss of a final appeal in June and details of his earlier rum running and hijacking at Fort Lauderdale. Federal Judge Ritter barred reporters from the execution scene and warned witnesses against divulging details.

Miami Fla James Horace Alderman Desperado Coast Alderman Jacksonville Everglades United States Cuba Robert E. Weech Fort Lauderdale Coast Guard Robert E. Webster Culver Webster Coa Weech Halstead L. Ritter

Flight routes and poultry lice control in 1930s practice

The narrative notes a man travels by air across southern Oklahoma visiting over 350 tenant farms after abandoning cars for speed. It mentions seasonal dipping as a method to tackle more than 40 lice species in domestic fowl. Fowls are dipped in tepid water with sodium fluoride at three quarters to one ounce per gallon.

Prayer service and teachers meeting at Southside Baptist

Rev. J. D. Pickens announced a prayer service and teachers meeting tonight at 7:00 at the Southside Baptist Church. The event invites local congregants and educators to join in the service and discussion.

Southside Baptist Church J. D. Pickens

Illinois Geologists Conduct Summer Gambon River Fish Census

Two University of Illinois geologists W. M. Luce and W. F. Stanley conducted a fish census of the Sangamon River this summer.

University of Illinois W. M. Luce W. F. Stanley Sangamon River

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