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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1946
Page
6
The article traces marigold improvements over the last decade from their Mexican origin to Europe and highlights giant forms resembling chrysanthemums and peonies. It notes cross breeding between African and French types, odorless varieties, and dwarf forms for borders, with guidance on sowing and care.
Pettusville residents heard Bro. MacKinzie from Nashville preach two sermons at the Church of Christ. The Elkmont high school graduation program drew many locals including Harlow and Davis families. Attendees shopped in Huntsville and Decatur, with updates on health, travel, and community visits across Limestone County.
Prices listed for plant and seed stock include 500 for 1.25 and 1,000 for 2.00 with Red Rock Rutgers and New Stone 40c per 100. Late flat Dutch cabbage 30c per 100. Eggplants Black Beauty 25c per dozen and pepper plants at same price. Higear seed, combine type, unused, 5c per pound. J. H. Burgess Route 2 Somerville. M-22
A reader named M. J. Ferguson requests removal of an advertisement about a Ford pickup. No further details are provided.
E K Henson, Decatur, shows 10 head of registered Hereford cattle with Lem Cummings of Spruce Pine. Governor Sparks proclaims June Dairy Month. Dairy payments set July 1 at 90c per cwt in Baldwin and Mobile and 70c elsewhere. butterfat 17c per lb with increases in May June 1946. Dr. Paul W. Chapman to use Decatur visit for articles. Rio Grande Valley irrigation boosts annual per acre earnings to 750-1000 dollars. Dr Neel resigns after 33 years at Middle Tennessee Farm and Homemakers Institute. multiple farm programs and clovers discussed.
West Point joins FFA FHA activities with barn dance and school shrub pruning. Judson Hudson of Decatur becomes new member of the North Alabama Cattlemen's Protective Association. The piece recalls Jersey butter price from 25 years ago in Lewisburg Tennessee and extols sweet potato vitamins A and C.
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