May 1 Crop Report Highlights Weevil Hit South Alabama
Alabama crop report by F W Gist notes boll weevils in heavy numbers in southern sections. no squares yet for weevil propagation. Oats improved to 80 percent of normal, peaches at 61 percent, pastures strong at 87. Early potatoes at 72, seventy-one cars shipped, strawberries 1,092 cars, cabbage 679 cars. Rains, hail near Montgomery caused localized damage. Milk 1.8 per cow. eggs 45 per 100 hens. Farm labor at 102 percent of demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
F. W. Gist
American Heads Soil Conference in Danzig
Dr. Curtis F. Marbut, chairman of the international commission on soil science, said sound land classification solves most soil problems at the Danzig meeting. He heads the U S soil survey and reported progress toward strengthening farm practice and crop production as the scientific base of U S agriculture. The commission plans the 1930 International Soil Congress in Leningrad Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danzig
Germany
Curtis F. Marbut
International Commission On Genesis
Marbut
Soil Survey
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
United States Department of Agriculture
Scientific Foundation of
America
International Soil Congress
Leningrad
Russia
In Other Communities. Family and visitors notices
A long list of local visits and family gatherings is recorded, noting Mr. and Mrs. Claud Gibson visiting the Friendship cemetery to honor their son Milton, and numerous relatives and friends from nearby towns like Decatur Birmingham Arab Center Point and Austinville spending weekends with kin. Also reported are births illnesses and a note on farming delays due to heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Gibson
Friendship Cemetery
Milton
Elnora Kirkpatrick
Decatur
W. C. Kirkpatrick
A. J. Morris
Travis Hogan
E. T. Kirkpatrick
Buford and Mildred
Jim and
Owen Bell
Birmingham
L. M. Morris
Coy Crowe
Evie Crowe
D. M. Dutton
Paul Alverson
Hartselle
Frank Garnett
B. J. Steele
Irene Dutton
D. R. Jones
Bertha Poole
Center Point
Loyd Jarrett
Jarrett
C. H. Belle
Allie Bell
Margaret Kirkpatrick
Joe Philpot
Austinville
Willie Parker
Jerry Parker
Evergreen
Jim Morris
Essie Crowe
Cullman
W. F. Calloway
Hazel
Charles
Frank Ernest
Bess Hinds
Daisy
Elsie Crawford
Nolar Briscoe
Anne Henson
Miss Crawford
W. J. Briscoe
Little Dewitt Bagwell
G. T. Woodruff
Cecil Crawford
Howard College
J. A. Crawford
Will Ingle
Ruby Griffin
Randolph Ryan
Center Grove
Somerville
Alvis
Ewell Briscoe
Lois Ward
Curb Sales During March Reported at Alabama Markets
Auburn report states January February and March curb market sales at Alabama's seventeen markets totaled 55401.63. The data was reported to Miss Helen Johnson at Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Helen Johnson
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Egg sale guidance for 25 cent dozen limit discussed
County farm agents advise on when and how to sell eggs, noting no need to drop price below 25 cents a dozen if up to 30 dozen can be collected weekly. Instructions focus on optimizing weekly egg collection and pricing strategy.
Carter Explains Cotton Planting Spacing and Fertilizer
Lawrence County Farm Agent J. E. Carter explains cotton planting spacing. Experimental data show 12 to 18 inches between rows with 2 to 3 stalks per hill yields best results. He urges leaving a stand and applying three fourths of nitrate of soda as a side dressing after chopping, by hand or with a distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Carter
Lawrence
Tractor Proves A Farm Labor Saver
Shorter Alabama May 22 Webb Hurst master farmer operates a tractor combination that cuts oats plows land and plants peas in one run. Two men run the equipment and it lowers mule use from 28 to 20 and laborers from 17 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorter
Ala
Webb Hurst
Hurst
Poultry Profits Tied to Summer Pullets Quality
Farmers face autumn and winter profits tied to the quality of pullets raised this summer to replace older stock. Experts urge careful breeding and flock management to boost next year’s egg and meat output, citing feed efficiency and disease control as key factors.
Cedar Grove News Visitors and Family Visits Reported
Roy Maples and David Montgomery were business visitors in Moulton Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Maples were the Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery. Mrs. Madgie Brooks returned home Saturday after visiting friends in Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Maples
David Montgomery
Moulton
John Montgomery
Madgie Brooks
Hartselle
Moulton Route 2 Guests and Local visitors
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lackey of Hartselle were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Madgie Brooks. Thomas Taylor was a business visitor in Hartselle Friday. George Austin and Robert Lackey were in Moulton Sunday. The Lackeys spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Naylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lackey
Hartselle
Madgie Brooks
Thomas Taylor
George Austin
Moulton
Thomas Naylor
Piney Chapel Ephesus News From Local Visit and Events
Decatur visitors J. C. Mahaffey and his wife spent last week with daughter Mrs Fletcher Woodard. The new gin site is cleared for excavations. Memphis-based H. C. Pyland and Birmingham’s A. S. Davis visited. C. A. Love of Decatur stayed with Alex Evans. Children’s Day program at Baptist church drew a large crowd despite rain. Mrs A L Chapin hosted luncheon honoring visitors from Athens and Ephesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mahaffey
Decatur
Fletcher Woodard
Woodard
H. C. Pyland
Memphis
A. 8. Davis
Birmingham
C. A. Love
Alex Evans
Baptist Church
A. L. Chapin
R. L. Gray
Maggie Woodard
Susie Lappington
Athens
Lee Holt
Ephesus
Weather Delays Planting in Elemont Route One
Rainy weather keeps corn and hay planting light in the area. Local gatherings feature Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Robinson and family visiting Sam Putman. Mrs. Sallie Clem staying with Minnie Brooks near Hollands’ Gin. and multiple visits among Robisons, Dalys, Clem, and Putman families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Robinson
Sam Putman
Green fond d shade for puliets props fuels growth
A compact note emphasizes essential shade and green fond d to support proper FeagDs of puliets, highlighting its role in growth and vitality.
Extension Work Active Last Year in Alabama
Alabama agents in 1928 conducted 4,345 farm visits and 3,031 meetings with 123,292 attendees. Home agents held 11,352 meetings for 257,229 participants. County agents answered 787 calls daily and spent three quarters of time in the field. Total organized farm and home groups topped 40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
U. S. Department of Agriculture
L. N. Duncan
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Duncan
County Farm and Home Demonstration
New Record Set In Egg Production Contest
A new record for egg production is reported at Alabama Polytechnic Institute where 1,000 hens in the fifth national egg laying contest produced 62,272 eggs in the first four months, contradicting last year’s 66,605 for the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Better Home Day in Limestone County Showcases Two Homes
Limestone County observes Better Homes Day with The Cedars home of Mrs. W G Huston as a remodeling demo and the Patterson home six miles out Bee Line highway showcased for 1929 Southern Ruralist contest. The Patterson house features a partly timbered design built by Mr. Patterson and son with $1300 in materials, cross ventilation, rainwater harvesting, grain and storage, and wired fixtures. One hundred one guests registered at Patterson and seventy six at The Cedars despite heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Spidle
Limestone County
W. G. Huston
J. R. Crawford
Elinor Cartwright
Lena Crawford
Opie Lee Gray
Ethel Phillips
J. A. Patterson
Bee Line
Alabama
Patterson
Delco
N. S. Stewart
4-H Club
Patterson Home
Mediterranean fruit fly infestation limit traced in Florida
Washington May 22 The limit of Mediterranean fruit fly infestation in Florida appears found with no occurrence outside quarantined zones. Dr Marlatt and Dr Elhuff offer theories linking drought and fungus to fly spread, while authorities reject dormant-year persistence claims and note the insect has likely been in the U.S. for about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank I. Weller
Associated Press
Washington
Florida
S. A. Rohner
Federal Horicultural Board
C. L. Marlatt
Federal Plant Quarantine and Control Administration
Winter Park
Fla
Elhuff
Act
Poultry Growth Tips From Farm Notes
Advice on feeding young poultry stresses continuous growth with clean water milk oyster shell and steady mash and grain. Green summer feed can be grown by planting cowpeas and corn in alternate rows or by broadcasting seed. two plantings about a month apart aid health and growth.
Fertilizer Yield Study Praises Alabama Practices
Montgomery report shows each dollar invested in commercial fertilizer for five acre contest yields at least six dollars back. F W Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, notes Alabama cotton growers obtain more pounds per ton of fertilizer than most states, credited to Alabama laws mandating high grade fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
F. W. Gist
Gist
Bama
Auburn poultry report shows 151 eggs from 244 birds
Auburn Alabama May 22 The 151 eggs sold for 4.60 dollars were produced by a flock of 244 birds. G Trollope extension poultryman at Alabama Polytechnic Institute noted the feed cost was 2.27 dollars, leaving 2.33 dollars per bird above feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Trollope
Extension Poultryman
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Poultry Culling Notes on Vitality and Efficiency
In vigor breed, vitality and quality Poe pullets are prized for productivity. Stunted, weak fly pullets reduce profits through poor egg production. Cull them to improve flock performance and profitability.
80 FLOCKS BRING IN GOOD PROFITS
During March the 80 poultry flocks in Alabama produced higher earnings as reports show an average of 142.77 dollars per farm. Eggs per hen rose to 19 in March from 14 in February and 11 in January while prices per dozen fell from 43 to 36.5 to 33.4 cents. Production gains drove the improved money return despite lower egg prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wisedew
Alabama
G. A. Trollope
Auburn
Hen flock care improves laying and profitability
Molting hens and those that have stopped laying for other causes should be called out. Removal of loafers and proper care will keep the flock on a paying basis.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound Endorsed by Fairhaven Woman
Mrs Apa Besse of 196 Washington Street Fairhaven Mass says she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound during menopause and felt calmer and slept better She reports nervousness and sleepless nights improved after following the directions and hopes others will try it too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairhaven
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Apa Besse
Washington Street
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South
American Heads Soil Conference
DR. Curtis OF
Danville
Ryan News
Carter
Alabama Brick & Tile CO
Decatur, Ala
Cedar Grove News
Piney
Elemont
Sallie Clem
Minnie Brooks
Hollands’ Gin
William Vickers
Perry Daly
Thad
Della Guthrie
Lizzie Mae Robison
Effie Brooks
Eddie Clem
Mattie Davidson
Vera Biggerstaff
Jeff Bond
And
Bryant
R. P. Putman
Sallie Wood
W. T. Jackson
Limestone
Lewis Elhuff
Rollins College
Ing
Hancock
Athens, Hartselle
Hillsboro
Leighton and
Madison
Los
RED Ball
Happy Feed Store
J. M. Clark & Sons
First Avenue
Alabama Power Company
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