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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
6
A for sale notice lists an all metal ice refrigerator with 100 capacity Florence kerosene range six burner Philco radio top white enamel battery set and a gasoline iron. Georgia L Dunn Lacey’s the.
Morgan county farmers face potential alfalfa losses without potash and key fertilizers says County Agent L T Wagnon. Annual applications of 100 to 300 pounds potash plus 400 to 600 pounds superphosphate or 1000 pounds basic slag recommended, or 600 to 1000 pounds of 0-14-10 can substitute. Apply in January February or after first cut.
The county agent notes 23 calves produced so far with 14 heifers and 9 males from the Auburn sire Vicki Royal Vic. Farms in Morgan, Hartselle, Somerville, Danville, Eva, Falkville, and Decatur report heifer and male calves and invite calls to arrange service from good sires.
Howard Craze of Hartselle announces twin calves born through the Artificial Insemination program. The event highlights animal husbandry efforts and local farm success.
Officials warn flies spread typhoid fever diarrhea tuberculosis and worms and urge home and barn sanitation. With warm weather flies hatch and contaminate utensils. recommended control includes spraying barns and structures with wettable DDT and applying an oil emulsion around doors and screens.
A collection of home kitchen instructions detailing waffles with flour and eggs, creamed chicken with margarine and mushrooms, and a note on using hard cooked eggs with a DDT emulsion. The egg and mushroom dish folds chicken, pimento, and mushrooms into a creamy sauce served on waffles, toast, or rice.
Mack Maples and his son Billy hosted Athens residents and beef enthusiasts Monday night at Maples Stock Farm. Four heifers bought in Lexington Kentucky by Billy Maples with prize money from a Birmingham Grand Champion calf were shown by Bill McSpadden. Thick steaks and a strong dinner helped build goodwill for the beef industry in North Alabama.
Officials praise the Home Oil Mill sale for advancing Northern Alabama Guernsey blood. Seventeen head moved across Morgan Limestone and Madison counties, while Cullman County bought nineteen. The event is hailed as a milestone in the valley dairy program with special thanks to Elfreth Johnson for organizing the sale.
Walter Drake, who grew up in Madison County, returns to the area for a Jersey heifer sale at the Home Oil Mill property on Saturday June 19. He recently bought 50 Jersey heifers in Canada and will participate in the local sale.
Letter writer reports discussions about A. A. Means statement on colt nights impact on young cotton. A field walk in Northern Limestone shows blackening of recently emerged cotton stands and anticipated heat damage later in the season.
A compact description of preparing a delicious supper featuring a seasoned cream sauce with sliced sautéed mushrooms served over toast. Options include adding lightly browned dried beef fried in hot fat to eggs and cream, then spooning over crisp croutons.
Arthur Heustess of the State Market Board and L. L. Self from Extension Service for North Alabama joined L. T. Wagnon and a Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee in a Tuesday afternoon discussion about the curb market initiative.
The article describes steps proposed to address persistent market problems and restore stability. It outlines reform measures, oversight enhancements, and strategies to reduce inefficiencies and improve trader confidence.
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