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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
3
In Auburn, agriculturists report a 30 year experiment showing sowing cowpeas between corn rows at last cultivation maintains yields where planted, but drops to about half where left bare. Officials note other summer legumes exist and urge consulting county agents for best choice and timing at last cultivation.
A testimonial claims Cardus eases sudden weakness and nervousness improving sleep and appetite. It asserts thousands of women benefited and urges keeping Cardus on hand for when needed. Sold at drug stores.
Auburn Alabama June 18 AP The extension service experts say the chief purpose of cultivating corn cotton and other crops is to kill the weeds and prevent competition for moisture The experiment station director Prof M d Fiimehess says the statement supports cultivating the proper kind Annual inquiries ask when to lay by not a fixed date or crop size
Funchess notes cultivation should target weed roots and avoid unnecessary root damage. He warns cultivation can harm crops if weeds are sparse. He explains plant water needs, citing corn requiring about 300 vessels of water per pound of dry matter and an average mature stalk weighing about 1.5 pounds, implying roughly 450 pounds of water used.
Local residents share visits and guests including Misses Vilene and Essie Segar Thelma Brown and O C Brown plan extended eastern travels Sparkman band provides music Daisy Moore visits Decatur W L Sparkman stays with son W E Sparkman Arby Thompson Judson Herring Basham visit Mrs Clarence Sparkman visits G B Legg Mr and Mrs Boyce Lott drive to Decatur Rain halts plowing Elsher Puckett recovers A L Singleton Rocky Ford visits Mrs J R Wallace calls on Mrs L J Wallace J M Brown recovers Rolland Kirby visits Mrs Rube Puckett Louis Simmons ill L C Brown ill Tom Wynn visit Ester Smith and Mildred Rocky Ford musical at Nelson Norris home delightfully attended.
A home merchant outlines tips to save money while securing high quality goods. The guidance emphasizes value through careful selection and practical buying notes.
Somerville News notes Mrs Sol Lee and Mrs Cora Poteet from Decatur visiting Gum Springs and Hart selle on Thursday. Several Oden sisters and Guyer family attend events in Hart selle and a ball game. Funeral for a grandson brings Jett family from Blountville. O. L. Duncan family return from Walkers county and Sheffield. Mary Peck hosts informal gathering for Mr and Mrs Taylor.
A Tuesday night gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Higdon of Rocky Ford drew a large crowd for an evening of musical entertainment.
Train traffic on the Louisville and Nashville yesterday was delayed by a washout near Lawrenceburg causing short-lived disruption to service. Local crews worked to clear the track and restore regular operations.
The report notes that the damage was caused in part by heavy rainfall. Details on location timing and exact impacts are limited in the readable text.
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