Largest Rural Electric Extension in Alabama Announced
Alabama Power announces the largest single rural line extension in state history. Forty-five projects across thirty-two counties will add 295 miles of line, extending service to about 1,500 new rural customers and boosting county coverage to 58 with total rural mileage at 1,167. The program includes electrifying eleven cotton gins and laying feeder lines to reach broader agricultural areas.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Thomas W. Martin
Alabama Power Company
Autauga
Blount
Colbert
Cullman
Coosa
Calhoun
Chambers
Clay
Elmore
Escambia
Etowah
Fayette
Houston
Henry
Hale
Jefferson
Lawrence
Lauderdale
Lee
Limestone
Morgan
Montgomery
Marshall
Mobile
Marengo
Russell
Shelby
St. Clair
Tallapoosa
Tuscaloosa
Winston
Wilcox
Agricul
Power Company
Martin
One Third Older Birds For Flocks
Poultry expert G A Trollope says Alabama flocks should be two thirds pullets and one third hens with most birds under two years. Emphasizes selecting vigorous, well grown pullets, early in May placement, green feed, clean range, water and grain. Avoid overcrowding and keep housing clean to prevent mites and disease.
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Harry Wise
G. A. Trollope
Auburn
Weaning Guidance for Pigs at Ten Weeks Old
The guidance notes not to wean pigs before forty weeks unless a valid reason exists. Early weaning leads to stunted growth and reduces potential profitability for hog producers.
Adaptable Crimson Clover Suited for South Atlantic States
Crimson clover thrives in the south Atlantic states adapting well to the long growing season. It tolerates cool weather from fall through spring, surviving into May with proper care.
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South Atlantic States
Belle Mina and Mooreville Social News Highlights
Belle Mina Mooreville notes detail a Tuesday social at Mrs Pettus home hosted by Mesdames Pettus and Ray with strawberries and cake. Luncheon guests included Mrs Burton, Mrs Lindsay, Bradley Bibb, and Miss Hattie Hundley at Miss Ellen Irvine’s. Numerous regional social visits, church events, travel, and small-town happenings follow, including visits to Decatur, Huntsville, and Memphis and a baseball fund raiser.
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Belle Mina
R. P. Riddle
Decatur
Mesdames
H. B. Zeitler
Fred Hatch
Jackson
Miss
E. P. Garret
Neel News Guests and Church Plans Highlight Community
Neel News notes social visits from Foree Rogers, R M Stroup, Mary Roberts, Bill Privett and families in Danville and Austinville. Illness concerns for Robert Long and visits by Sal Long and Johnson Chapel residents. Children’s Day program prep at Neel Methodist Church for the first Sunday in June. Local families including the Longs, Netherys, Looneys, Thompsons, and Johnsons are mentioned with weekend and weekday visits.
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Mesdames Foree Rogers
R. M. Stroup
Charlie Hardwick
Danville
Mary Roberts
Bill Privett
Harris
Lillian Herbert
Annie Herbert
Robert Long
Austinville
Sal Long
Johnson Chapel
Bertha Nethery
Lonnie Nethery
Floyd Looney
Neel Methodist Church
Charlie Long
Ferrell Long
Clinton Thompson and Son
Decatur
E. L. Thompson
Gilbert Johnson
R. W. Jones
Basham
Clinton Thompson
Neighbors and Guests Around Piney Chapel Ephesus
Social notes from Piney Chapel Ephesus recount visits by Athens residents Elmer Green's rheumatism recovery wishes and guests of the Green and Woodard families. Birth announced for Gilbert Boneres daughter on April 27. Various locals, including Roy Taylor and the Sammie Faulkinberry circle, hosted friends and relatives. Rev. Creel led services at Ephesus and Holland's Gin.
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W. E. Stackman
Athens
Charles Green
Elmer Green
Gilbert Boneres
Little Lake Crabb
Loyd Musé
Muse
Lester Carpenter
Roy Taylor
Huntsville
Shippe
Rosa Black
Roy Johnson
Walter Smith
Charles Woodard
Creel
Ephesus Church
Holland's Gin
Sammie Faulkinberry
Lucille Whitt
Ardmore
Illa Owens
Anderson
Chapin
Madge
Nell Newby
French
Mid
Weekend Visitors and Church Services Noted in Conway
Mr and Mrs Riley Hampton visited the community. Mrs George Shelton is ill. Mr and Mrs Grady Waters stayed with Grover Gillespie and family. C E Pitt visited in Decatur. Mr and Mrs Robert Shelton hosted relatives at Caddo. School closing exercises were held with Morris Chapel. Shelton Chapel church to conduct services every fourth Sunday. The public is invited.
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Riley Hampton
George Shelton
Grady Waters
Grover Gillespie
C. E. Pitt
Decatur
Robert Shelton
Caddo
Morris Chapel
Shelton Chapel Church
Gr Waters
Sire
A. J
Local visits and family updates from Onion Grove
Relatives and friends in Onion Grove report Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tucker and their son Dennis visiting in Decatur on Thursday. Polk Shelton plans a short stay with relatives here. Miss Carry Hooks, who taught here last term, has returned home. Miss Lizzie Shankles visited her daughter Mrs. Seab Shelton for several days.
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Decatur
James Bartee
Willie Lipscomb
Lacey’s Spring
Maud Rice
Little Ann Hatch
Fred Hatch
Jackson
Miss
A. K. Bartlett
Harris Sanders
Missippi Delta
W. G. Henry
Mooresville Methodist Church
N. M. Rowe
William Rowe
L. T. Hill
Maple Grove
Mooresville
R. C
Ben Lee Bibb
Athens
E. H. Clark
Toney
Lee Bivings
Atene Ga
Mesdames
H. B. Zeitler
J. W. Burton
E. P. Garrett
Onion Grove
Frank Tucker
Dennis
Polk Shelton
Carry Hooks
Lizzie Shankles
Seab Shelton
Somerville Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests
Mrs. Dollie Lamon and son from Florette visited her daughter Miss Wilma Lamon. Families from Hartselle and Decatur dropped by for school programs. Florence Normal student Wilda Smith returned for the weekend. Lonnie Cain of Melbourne, Fla., arrived to spend several weeks with Morgan County friends and relatives.
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Dollie Lamon
Florette
Wilma Lamon
Oscar Billings
Hartselle
T. M. Wynn
Denny
Maben
James Cain
J. E. Johnston
Henry Johnston
Decatur
Ed Gibson
T. J. Grizzard
Mildred Hough
Lottie Ransom
Lyle Hough
Lacey
Harry Rice
Alicia Weaver
Ida Rice
Ollie Mae Waugh
Gib Peck
Dr. C. F. Peck
Wilda Smith
Florence Normal
J. M. Smith
West Somerville
Kate Winton
J. G. Carroll
Henry Lyle
Route 1
Pattie Lyle
Helen and
Wilma Johnson
A. Garrison
Nan Henderson
R. L. Henderson
Katherine Lucas
Limecone Comet
E. W. Keyes
Lonnie Cain
Melbourne
Fla
Morgan County
Little Vivian Hampton Improves After Illness
CORINTH NEWS reports that Vivian Hampton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hamilton, who had been ill at home for several days, continues to improve. Nettie Jennings of Falkville was weekend guest of her parents.
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Vivian Hampton
Roy Hamilton
Nettie Jennings
Falkville
Co op Marketing Value in Alabama 1928 Report Finds Strong Gains
Alabama farm marketing through co op plans totaled more than 10 million dollars in 1928 according to Prof L N Duncan. Cotton led with 7 million in sales via Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association. Hog sales topped one million. twenty markets operated statewide. live poultry and eggs also contributed sizable sums. Wool centers included Baldwin Covington Washington and Mobile counties. Other items include lambs hay corn seed potatoes and miscellaneous products totaling the remainder.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
L. N. Duncan
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Duncan
Baldwin
Black Belt
Covington
Washington
Mobile
Junior Farmers To Receive Cash
Kansas City May 1 cash prizes totaling 2100 dollars are offered to vocational agricultural students for outstanding accomplishments. An award of 1000 dollars is offered by the Weekly Kansas City Star to the student with the highest rating in the Future Farmers of America. Other prizes will go to state winners.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Future Farmers of America
National Organization of Students of Vocational Agriculture
Cities Take More Vegetables Shown
Fresh fruit and vegetable consumption rose at the three leading eastern markets New York Philadelphia and Boston in the first quarter. A total of 61595 cars were unloaded, up 11 percent from 1928 and 40 percent above 1926. New York received about 40000 cars, Philadelphia 10157, and Boston 11501, driven by citrus crops and more winter vegetables in the south.
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Philadelphia
New York
Boston
South
75 Cars Poultry Sold For 250000
From January 17 to April 25 farmers in 41 counties marketed 75 carloads of poultry for which they received 250000 at the car door. An average of 400 farmers participated in the sale of each car, totaling 30000 farmers. Cars shipped direct to big markets, most to New York.
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Auburn
Ala
New York
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits
Mrs. J. A. Jennings hosts relatives with George Cook family visiting Ellen Bird plus Wilma Jennings with grandparents. Myral Powell born Feb 19 to Emmett and wife. Unnamed attendees plan to see Uncle Dave Macon in Battle Ground Friday night. J. N. Shaw of Battle Ground guests at Maddox home. Mrs. Hettie Jennings visits FP Jennings family. Bryant family visits Cullman. P. G. Lesies and Erskin Eskin in town.
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Wilma Jennings
J. F. Jennings
J. A. Jennings
Emmett Powell
Myral
Wanda Blair
Jessie Blair
Dave” Macon
Battle Ground
Lesiies
P. G. Son
Skin
Cullman
Calves Move to Clean Pasture After Worm Risk
New-born calves are relocated to clean safe areas away from ground used by older livestock to avoid worm parasite contamination. Officials note recent calf arrivals and emphasize hygiene to protect health.
Northwest Farm Managers Operate Own Relief Plans
A Northwest group, the Northwest Farm Managers association, pursues farm relief ideas while Congress debates. Active for 21 years, the group pools methods, tests new systems under real conditions, and shares results among 34 committees. Cap E Miller of North Dakota State College serves as secretary and Frank W Reinoehl of Larimore as president.
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Northwest Farm
Fargo
N. D
Congress
Northwest Farm Managers’ Association
Cap E. Miller
North Dakota State Agricultural College
Frankw. Reinoehl
Larimore
Elk Valley Farms
Frank K. Reinoehl
Lower Tariff For Aid To Tractors
Dublin May 1 All parties in the Free State parliament have concurred in the passage of a measure to facilitate the admission of tractor parts into the country in the interest of the Ford tractor factory at Cork. Formerly the import duty on tractor parts was 33 percent from outside the British Empire and 22 percent from empire exporters. The Cork Ford factory is expected to employ shortly 3,000 men and later as many as 5,000. Ninety five percent of the tractor output will be for export.
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Dublin
Free State
Ford Tractor
Cork
Ford
Forest trees gain value as demand rises
Forest trees and woodland are more valuable now than a few years ago. Many trees that once had little value and small brush were considered waste but are now in good demand.
National Egg Week Observed Across United States
Auburn Alabama May 1 Special In line with a national custom the first week in May will be National Egg Week nationwide. Prof John E Ivey and G A Trollope of the poultry department say Alabama observed the week to popularize twelve eggs and boost their food value. Housewives will use eggs prepared in different ways. hotels cafes and dining cars will feature them in menus. grocery stores are to have egg displays as Alabama develops a large poultry industry. Cullman county farmers welcome in Decatur.
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Auburn
Ala
United States
John E. Ivey
G. A. Trollope
Poultry
Alabama
National Council
Ivey
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Ephesus
Floyd Black
Alex Evans
Conway News
Somerville News
Corinth News
George Cook
Ellen Bird
Sarah Powell
Dewey Powell
Polly Heard
Porto Rica
Potatoe
Coal & Grain Co
East Moulton
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Malone Coal & Grain CO
Laredo
Sudan
J. M. Clark & Sons
Happy Feed Store
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Hancock
Hillsboro
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