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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1968
Page
13
Aden a British colony in South Arabia stands as one of the world’s largest oil bunkering ports, fueling ships and shaping regional trade dynamics.
Farmers may bid on a large selection of John Deere implements including a 9 inch post hole digger 3 pan tractor plow a 7 foot cultivator and a 14 foot hay baler plus fencing and gates and wagons. Inspect items before sale and contact Mr W J Williams or the auctioneers for details. Additional consignments include a 1963 Ford tractor and multiple plows disc harrows and a 3 bottom plow.
Local classified section lists numerous items for sale including dogs, livestock, furniture, vehicles, land, tools, and services. Also notes wanted posts for work, animals, and farming equipment with contact phone numbers and locations across Alabama towns.
The Decatur Daily from March 11 1968 details seed analysis tagging requirements for mixed cotton seed. It specifies stamping across analysis tags and stating germination percentages along with mandatory labeling information per state law.
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The column recalls Mud Tavern’s return of the purple martins, noted as mosquito controllers, and cites local observer J. L. Wade of Griggsville challenging Florida scientist Dr. Herbert Kale II on daily mosquito intake. It also reflects on a fireside talk with Dr. Hayes Williams, social visits with Frank Lemay, and plans for southern cotton policy with Lemay shaping future congressional cotton bills.
Autauga County growers raised cotton income by 222000 dollars or 22 percent last year by producing higher quality cotton and hiring a marketing expert. Howard Murfee, president of the Autauga County Quality Cotton Association, credits the production marketing program for reviving cotton farming.
A county agent warns residents that clover mites may invade homes again after colonizing lawn areas last spring. Preventive steps include mowing closely, raking clippings, and applying a sulfur barrier around the foundation, followed by Malathion dust or spray to the foundation and a 20 foot adjacent strip.
Plan sprigging early with good green clean sprigs. After sprigging, treat with Limazine 80W or 2 40 Amine to control weeds and crabgrass for solid first year coverage.
Commissioner of Agriculture Richard Beard announced a revision of Act No. 424 governing cottonseed sales. The regulation, effective February 15 and terminating June 30, 1968, permits sale of mixed cotton seed only if the varieties present are continuous and identified.
All families on the Unit Test Demonstration program are reminded of their annual meeting scheduled at the Tennessee Valley Substation in Belle Mina on March 12.
Help wanted for a male accountant bookkeeper who can manage a complete set of books and run an accounting department. Local reputable company offers excellent health and life insurance group coverage pension plans paid vacations and holidays. Salary based on ability and experience. Position to be filled around July 1. Write Box 7 c/o The Decatur Daily Decatur Alabama 35601.
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