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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1948

Page

5

WANTED TO EXCHANGE FARM DISC BARROW FOR SIX FOOT TRACTOR implement

An ad lists trading a new 8 3 inch Moline disc barrow for a new six foot tractor model from Moline John Deere International or Axis Chalmers. Prefers six foot, might accept seven. Location seven miles south of Danville at Andrew Chapel via Route 1. Contact Tody Hogan.

John Deere, International Axis Chalmers Danville Andrew Tody Hogan South Fowler McCormick Memphis John —D. Rockefélier

Morgan County Farmers Benefit From Diverse Crops and Markets

Morgan County offers farmers broad advantages including a diversified crop base, substantial livestock potential, and multiple local and nearby market outlets. Local agents emphasize adaptable land, favorable climate for year round grazing and garden harvests, plus several Grade A and Grade B milk markets and seed trade in nearby Decatur.

Morgan County Decatur Morgan

Morgan County Agriculture Calls for Expanded Markets

County agents urge farmers to boost milk poultry and eggs production and to develop beef cattle hogs and sheep markets. They highlight local market limits and transportation advantages, calling for farmer collaboration, improved methods, and stronger county programs to grow farm income.

Gan Morgan County Emmage Morgan Y. County

Inspection Urged for 1949 Sweet Potato Slips in Alabama

Alabama's Division of Plant Industry warns growers to apply for inspection before June 1 1948 to sell certified sweet potato seed plants or vine cuttings in 1949. The aim is to curb disease and insect spread across the state, with strict regulations and cooperation urged for protection of the industry. Also notices list various local for sale ads including livestock, vehicles, and furniture from Decatur Somerville and surrounding areas.

Bureau of Plant Industry State Department of Agriculture Montgomery Alabama Division of Alamada

Two Year Old Guernsey Sets New World Record

A two year old Guernsey named Betty, owned by H D Mercer of Colts Neck New Jersey, set a world record with 1094 pounds of milk and 924 pounds of butterfat. Betty surpasses Flying Horsemaster Harp by 2407 pounds of milk and 7 pounds of butterfat. Her herd averages 14055 pounds of milk and 709 pounds of butterfat across 66 cows.

Guernsey Betty A. R Hominy Hill Duke Blakeford Mr. Mercer Hominy Hill John Lindsay Mercer” Farm Pine Manor Riegeldale Fairlawn Chedco Peter Pan Langwater Country Lad

Pork Chops With Savory Stuffing and Barbecued Ham

Recipe notes describe six loin pork chops with salt paprika and milk, then a bread crumb stuffing enriched with butter onion and seasonings. Bake chops with stuffing, finish uncovered, yield six. Also provides dressing for a barbecued fresh ham with brown sugar mustard vinegar and ketchup, roast 3 to 4 hours, yield ten.

Cotton emerges quickly after planting across the Valley

Farmers report cotton up and standing well in most areas. Some fields show rapid germination with seeds planted on Thursday already up by Tuesday. Despite progress, trucks continue moving fertilizer from freight cars along the Southern railway.

Southern Railway

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