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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1939
Page
6
Alabama Extension Service poultryman John E. Ivey outlines six clean farming steps for starting a chick flock program. Emphasizes hatchery quality, clean housing, litter, feed and water, sanitation, and management. Notes broader farm practices and historical context on farm production.
Auburn scene with A W Jones state AAA officer warning Alabama farmers to stay within cotton acreage allotments to avoid penalties. He cites 3 cent per pound tax, 4 cent per pound per excess acre deduction, loss of 16 cent price adjustment, and reduced loan eligibility for overplanting. Jones provides a 10 acre example showing total losses from overplanting.
The community reports ongoing flu illness affecting residents including Edward Hunter and Rev D M Dutton. Social visits occur with Miss Edna Steel and Miss Grace Pool, and Doss family moves back into the area as others recover from illness.
In Laurel Virginia a hound found by Willard Gibson stands by a thief’s hole in his store. The dog refuses to leave and keeps vigil as Gibson, the store owner, tracks the burglar who stole merchandise and escaped through another exit.
In Greenbrier Limestone County several residents suffer flu symptoms. Local visits include Odis Hill of Decatur and various neighbors stopping by. Community members report illnesses, visits to patients, and weekend activities amid the flu period.
Residents of Basham Chapel report several illnesses from flu as neighbors visit relatives across Oak Ridge and Macedonia. Weekend socializing includes guests at J. F. Thompson, R. W. Jones, and L. Jones homes. attendees attend singing at Liberty and family visits around Decatur and nearby areas.
Lawrence County news notes widespread illness with influenza sweeping Oakville. Names appear of residents ill or visiting, including Key Sapp Suggs Folette Aldridge Walker Tucker and Washburn families, with several others listed as sick or recovering and a few social visits recorded.
Health in Willow Springs is reported poor with Leon Hill ill and David Pruitt in serious condition. Barret Heard improving slowly. A Pleasant View play drew a large crowd and funds will support the church. Local residents Bob Reid Ira George and others were in Cullman on Saturday for business.
Auburn Alabama livestock expert Dr. R B Sage warns farmers to improve hog sanitation to fight cholera and parasites. He advises muddy lots, early farrowing, separating age groups, eight week weaning, vaccination at 10 weeks, isolating new hogs for three weeks, using cylinder oil for ectoparasites, cautious protein supplementation, balanced feeds, hand feeding minerals, and constant grazing crops.
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