This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1968
Page
11
Field peas face damage from the cowpea curculio which punctures pods and lays eggs. For shelled peas apply Toxaphene in bloom with 3 to 4 applications 4 to 5 days apart, and use Sevin or Malathion for snap peas on the same spray schedule. Fusiform rust affects pines requiring an intermediate host, signs emerge in March, prune infected branches, girdled trees warrant removal. control through pruning or removal.
The region received four inches of rain with a five inch event in spring causing floodwater to rise on Flint Creek and Mud Tavern Creek while fields held moisture and creeks remained within banks. Observers note heavy rain, red clay silt, and nearby wildlife activity in a calm setting. A Republican mayor reported checking the Denver area.
The Asahi Shimbun laments Japan’s cherry blossoms dying from smog and urban growth. Tokyo spots like Ueno Park and Shinjuku Imperial Gardens fade while authorities eye urgent action, urged by a column to have national leaders visit troubled trees.
The Christian Science Monitor reports smog surveys in city areas raise alarm over pollution near cherry blossom districts. Officials note festivity near blossoms worsens conditions and may lead to adverse environmental effects.
Morgan County cotton producers will vote May 13 to 17 on transferring 1969 upland cotton allotments across county lines by sale or lease. A two thirds affirmative vote among those voting will allow transfers. ballots may be mailed or delivered in person, with postmarks by May 17 and counting on May 22.
Farmers may use this exchange free for two consecutive insertions by writing their ad and sending it to the Daily. The notice emphasizes free publication for farmers and invites submissions to the newspaper office.
A long classified list offers a bay gelding, several tractors and implements, a built in oven, a horse wagon, tomato plants, a piano, and various small items for sale or trade. Also notes on local land and pasture, and gardening advice. Multiple phone contacts accompany each listing.
Articles advise on shrubs planted in May with container grown stock and thorough initial watering. Also discusses weed control in corn using atrazine pre or postemergence and shallow cultivation if moisture is lacking. 2 4-Damine is mentioned for broadleaf weeds.
An New York feature promotes Preparation H as a non narcotic formula that stops burning itch and relieves pain. It claims to shrink hemorrhoids and prevent further infection in ointment or suppository form.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.