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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1950

Page

7

FOR SALE VARIOUS ITEMS INCLUDING A 1938 PLYMOUTH

Classified listing of items for sale including a 1938 Plymouth described as good condition with motor and tires for 225 dollars from G W er edge Route A Decatur plus other sales like domesticated rabbits for two dollars per pair, cabbage for kraut for 40 per pound, a 100 acre Hartselle farm with house and outbuildings, a Dodge truck with 1949 motor, and trade offers.

Plymouth G. W. Eredge Decatur EEP Childers Hartselle W. H. Tipper Trinity F. C. Jones Hillsboro Dodge John Deere Luther Sherrill Sett ‘ Mouton

Bobwhite Quail Rise Book by Verne E. Davidson

Verne E. Davidson writes Bob whites on the Rise guiding quail lovers on better management. He debunks false ideas about quail care and explains food, cover, and actions to boost populations. Davidson, a leading South expert, argues owners can improve hunting by proactive habitat work.

Verne E. Davidson

Breeding Program Boosts Milk Output at Auburn Station

Daughters of two Jersey bulls at the Auburn artificial breeding headquarters averaged over twice the milk of the Morgan county cow. In a ten month test, 23 daughters of St of Meridale and five daughters of Ena Donna Belle Son produced 8 380 pounds of milk and 448 pounds of butterfat from twice a day milking. County Agent L T Wagnon notes the bulls offer superior production and predicts dairymen will soon see results locally with heifer displays planned for Hartsville on August 5.

A. P. I. Agricultural Experiment Station Auburn Alabama St of Meridale Ena Donna Belle Morgan County L. T. Wagnon Hartselle W. H. Pirtle

For Sale and Rent Notices from Hartsville Area

Beagle hounds for sale with shotgun Kenneth Johnson Route 2 Hartsville near Neel. Two room rental on mail route seven miles east of Hartsville near Gum Springs Church. 100 acres land for sale with dwelling barn and water features. crop may sell. See Walter Terry twelve miles south of Moulton.

Bee Straight Way Bee Line Highway Route 2 Decatur Kenneth Johnson Hartselle Neel Gum Springs Church Walter Terry Moulton Danville Basham Lookout Tower R. Childers

Save the Garden From Insects with Home Dusts and DDT

Garden insects threaten the food supply and savings. A simple control program uses Auburn garden dust Cryolite Sabadilla and DDT dust applied at key times to protect corn and vegetables, with weekly applications as needed. These insecticides are available in Morgan county seed stores to preserve a home food supply.

Morgan County

Sericea forage on rocky Alabama land inspires farmers

John B. Sewell of Trinity Alabama shows 20 acres with sericea established on rough land. The first cut yielded 2 170 pounds of baled hay per acre, with a second cut imminent and a possible third in August. July planting offers a hay crop in 1951, as advised by R M Reaves and local agents.

John B. Sewell Trinity Alabama Mr. Sewell R. M. Reaves Athens Mr. Well Sewell

Corn Ear Worm Damage Report Raises Concern

A note on corn crop impact cites corn earworm as the main pest, with greater damage anticipated in fields facing infestation and weather conditions contributing to spread.

Conservation Notes on Seed Crops and Soil Action

W. J. Matkin and neighbors harvested nine acres of Kentucky 31 fescue seed with estimates of 200 pounds per acre for first year fescue. Seven Morgan county farmers gathered 10 455 pounds of crimson clover seed from 39 5 acres. Caley peas near harvest to be combined this week with several farmers planning 67 acres total. Eight Morgan county farmers got Northwest Alabama Soil Conservation District assistance for soil and water conservation. Kudzu hay yields noted and remarks on future planting conditions.

W. J. Matkin Woodland Mills Kentucky Morgan County W. E. England Falkville T. T. Thompson Hartselle Dewey Hogan Danville L. G. Orr Johnson Lee Stanton Morris Dock Nappier W.t. Watkins Somerville Route 2 Combi E. A. Tanner W. W. Carter Lewis Northwest Alabama Soil Conservation District P. T. Watkins, Jr E. L. Drinkard I. M. Johnson ML. Rylant John Ss. V. Mattox Mathew Childers C. C. Jennings

Guernsey Heifers Hit Daily Milk Averages in Snowdown Test

Five Guernsey heifers in Snowdown Alabama are on official D H L A test with average yields from 29 to 35 pounds per day. The first calf comes from twice daily milking as the herd is evaluated. The series features Billy Pees 6201 7213 and promotes good bulls in the stud.

Snowdown Alabama

Poison in the shed sparks crop-boost plan

Maynard Layman notes rising poison demand for farming in the Valley and compares it to mid Western efforts to reach higher corn yields. He urges timely procurement from banks or dealers and highlights talk of 100 and 300 bushel clubs as targets for future production.

Middle West mid-West

Weevil Belt Wide Demonstrations Planned Across Cotton Belt

Valley residents discuss weevil trouble confined to Northern Alabama. Other Northern Cotton Belt states from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic report infestations. Across the region demonstrations for poisoning have been scheduled.

Alabama Cotton Mississippi River Atlantic

Egg sizes grow crowd standard crates from twenty years ago

Eggs are enlarging to sizes that crowd standard crates used about two decades ago, signaling a shift in packaging and handling expectations for producers and retailers.

TVA Grants 85th Patent For Muscle Shoals Experiments

TVA reports its 85th patent awarded by the U S Patent Office in May for electric phosphorus furnaces with monolithic wall and roof sections. The patent stems from Muscle Shoals chemical plant experiments and marks the fifth Shoals patent in the last year. TVA aims to protect public interest and encourage industry use, often licensing TVA patents on a nonexclusive royalty-free basis.

TVA Muscle Shoals U. S Shoals Muscle Shoals Plant

Thousands Visit TVA Dams In May 1960s Tour Count

An estimated 621,900 visits were made to TVA dams in May, slightly above last year's 619,700. Kentucky Dam topped attractions with 121,650 visits, followed by Chickamauga and Fontana dams with 75,500 and 65,250 visits respectively.

TVA Kentucky Dam Chickamauga Fontana Pickwick Norris Guntersville

First Black Bishop Presides at Southern California-Arizona Conference

In Redlands California on June 21 the 100th session of the Southern California Arizona annual conference opens with Bishop Alexander P Shaw of Baltimore presiding over the week long gathering for the first time in Methodist history a Black bishop leads the conference on the University of Redlands campus.

Redlands Calif Alexander P. Shaw Baltimore University of Redlands

Registration figures by state and country in powerhouses

In registrations from non valley states the most represented were Watauga 35200 Cherokee 34400 Fort Loudoun 31950 Douglas 30850 Watts Bar 19950 South Tolston 18700 Wheeler 9950 Hiwassee 8300 Wilson 3900. Among non valley states Illinois Indiana Missouri Virginia Ohio Michigan Florida New York Texas were well represented. Germany led with 67 followed by Canada 57 England 34 Japan Australia 19, Norway 15, India and Cuba 13.

Watauga Cherokee Fort Loudoun Douglas Watts Bar South Tolston Wheeler Hiwassee Wilson Illinois Indiana Missouri Virginia Ohio Michigan Florida New York Texas Germany Canada England Japan Australia Norway India Cuba

Debt per Person Rises Sharply 1913 to 1945

The Two Century Fund estimates that total public debt including state local and federal rose from 60 dollars per person in 1913 to 1970 dollars per person in 1945.

Two Century Fund

Dairy farm earns praise for efficient milk production

The 77 acre Olin Looney farm in the Tanner Community Limestone County is highlighted for economical dairy practices. Mr Looney, a unit test farmer since 1947, uses an artificial insemination program and emphasizes immediate cooling of milk to curb bacterial growth.

Mr. Olin M. Looney Limestone Tanner Limestone County Looney

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Farmers Exchange Marvin Forbes Charles Page Sam Hall Belter G W. Betheredge J. W Hampton Box 29 Washburn Orine Williams Harts Ra Perot Rober Valle’ Nak Highway 31 G. Taylor Pairview Dobbs My Place Center Grove Guy Fowler P Stone Oneonta Ala Phillips Asberycker Pine Grove Church Deost West Phil Morris Route 1 Togginbure Saanan Nubinsou Route 3 Griffith B. M Earwood B. M. Barwood N. H. Red J. M. Jones Valhermosa Springs Coolerator Atyle Wayne Ratliff Walter C. Vassar E. Turner Double Springs New Hampshire Reds Alford Dunn Route Courtland Tennessee Valley Flight Service Pryor Field Federals Sudan Wayne and Paul C. Davis Deliver PRI Uce Turner Goal & Grain CO Checkerboard Moulton &7 Friends of the Land Decatur Courtland Mene Court Sibley T. L. Dodson Harteelle Richard A. Driver Sullivan's Homer Childers Philco Boothe New Salem Morrow L. M. Parker Massey Rex B. F. Jones Wheeler Highway Porto Rico Joe Taylor Cullen Live L A. Keion Hanceville G. W. Sqeeer Baker Brothers Route I-14 Aly Murphree Porestreet Ath Ave Outlaw Rous Martape Drona Pas van Glasscock Moon East Pike Mr. Moon Dhoon Neal Stephenson Austinville Maynard Layman John W. Sandlin 2Nd Ave Courtland Supply Ce Co Courtland Turner Coat & Grain Co Ful Looneys Olin Looneys Carnation Company Decatur, Alabama
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