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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
3
An 1896 Auburn experiment tested cowpeas’ value for soil fertility. Over 1906 to 1915, corn with cowpeas yielded 16 to 17 bushels per acre, while corn with no cowpeas yielded 85 to 103 bushels. The study shows cowpeas boost yields. without legumes or fertilizer, yields drop about 50 percent. The article notes traditional soil fertility methods from twenty years prior.
The notes advise broadcasting cowpeas in corn at final cultivation and growing cowpea hay. Cowpeas resprout after cutting for hay and regrow. They are cheaper than in twenty years. Use them to sustain soil by planting in drill with corn or broadcasting in corn middles at last cultivation.
The Southern Railway and Pullman Company announce 25 percent reduced round trip sleeping car fares for Southern Anniversary Day holders. Tickets apply to the June 18 departure and June 26 return on regular and extra Pullman cars across the Southern system. Passenger Traffic Manager F J Jenkins issued the notice.
Duncan Circle plans a Decatur horse show in the latter part of the month with date and place to be announced soon. Organizers hope it becomes an annual event due to many horse enthusiasts in the city. Further details to be released in a few days.
H. L. Kirby resumes his revival campaign this evening with a sermon on Regeneration at the Deltic theatre. Services begin at 7 30 and the public is invited to attend.
The weather bureau reports a total precipitation of .12 inch for the 24 hour period ending at seven o clock this morning.
Athens resident Van Gilbert was among Limestone County fans at yesterday's baseball game.
Pauo erupts in a volcanic wave of accusation against Rutario's murder as her calm surface cracks. The group consoling her watches her fury rise, while Iane Larry Tom and the others try to shield her, then slip outside toward the pier as tension hangs heavy.
Under decrees by Judge B L Malone the Morgan County probate court will sell on June 20 1932 the described lands to pay delinquent state county and school taxes plus costs at the court house door. Listed parcels include portions of sections 23 and 27 township 6 range 3 with totals and costs: 76.65 tax and costs, 0.93 printer's fee.
Shorty Ogle, star pitcher and first baseman for Cullman, has three wins with no losses this season. His strong pitching and fielding have Cullman optimistic, aiming to challenge for the first half flag if the staff improves.
Friends of Miss Smith report she has improved after treatment at Vanderbilt Nashville and will return home Saturday. Doctors say she will recover if no complications arise and Home care continues.
Thieves broke into the Polytinsky merchandise store on Moulton Street Thursday night and carried away about 100 worth of goods. Entry was made via the basement. city police are handling the case.
Logan Clendening MD explains chiggers Trombicula irritans common in shrubs and berry vines. larvae feed on human skin causing itching fever and possible nervous trouble. prevention with powdered sulphur and treated clothing. removal via carbolic acid touched with a wooden toothpick followed by hot soapy bath.
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