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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1952

Page

8

For Sale and Wanted Classified Fragments

FOR SALE Two beagle pups six weeks old One beagle eighteen months old will trade for Bassett hound or short legged beagle Dan M Harvey Rt 1 Danville FOR RENT OR FOR SALE Four room house newly decorated inside and out three miles from town Phone 1710 W 3 FOR SALE 1941 Port coupe 450 Spring St Austinville FOR SALE One good John Deere mowing machine reasonably priced Call 3441 or see the machine at Mrs Clara Battles on Hartselle Datville Rd across the road from the Curtis store LOST Rofison cigarette fighter at Mount Tabor ench: Suntarcollar with initial P E on it Contact Paul Blevins Route 4 Hartselle or phone 3754 and receive reward FOR SALE Broad breast bronze turkeys two hens laying one gobbler Price 30 Extra large one year old in May Hatch ing turkey eggs 25c each Baby turkeys over two weeks old 1 90 By mail Mrs J W Allbritton Warrior Ala Star ard hi

Dan M. Harvey Rt. 1 Danville John Deere Cail Clara Battles Hartselle-Datville Rd Curtis Rofison Mount ‘Tabor Enorch Paul Blevins Hartselle J. W. Allbritton Warrior Ala

Rescue Grass Gains Ground In Madison County

Rescue grass, a newer forage, shows good potential in Madison County's soils. SCS reports Chapel Hill strain resists mildew and rust, with seedings using 40 lb per acre plus 150 to 200 lb of seed top-dress on medium land. Farmers advised to top-dress with ammonium nitrate for winter grazing and avoid planting rescue where oats or barley will follow. Local cooperators include W G Styles, R E Phillips, Roger and Harry Nance, and James Anderson. seed supply efforts continue through the Soil Conservation Service office.

Madison County Soil Conservation Service A. R. Carlton R. E. Phillips Monrovia Sericea W. G. Styles Kudzu Chapel Hill SCS Alabama Gurley Roger Harry Nance Maysville James Anderson Harvest Soil Conservation Service Office

Alabama forest products outlook and Morgan County woods plea

Mr J L Madden spoke at the Alabama Forest Products Association convention in Birmingham and stressed Alabama’s leadership in lumber and the dependence of 52 000 workers on forests. He warned wild fires threaten timber crops and urged Morgan County to keep its 113 850 acres of woodland green. Edmonton handball star Fred Inouye holds singles and shares doubles titles.

J. L. Madden American Forest Products Industries Alabama Forest Products Association Birmingham Madde Alabama Numb.r South Mr. Madden Morgan County Fred Inouye Edmonton

Colonial Council Adopts Resolution of Independence

A resolution of independence was adopted by the Colonial Council on July 2, 1776, with the Declaration later made public on July 4, 1776.

Colonial Council

Farm Progress Here and There in the Valley Crops

Rain in the Valley boosts cotton stands after replanting and palms the crop toward a good stand. Pastures improve milk production and cattle numbers, while corn remains less damaged and prospects stay favorable despite dry weather. Clean fields and limited weed pressure ease cotton chopping requirements.

Huntsville to Host Dairy Stock Sale Saturday

Huntsville will host a dairy cattle sale by the Alabama Jersey group on Saturday. The event follows Madison County’s district beef show, which earned praise for its work with local livestock activities.

Huntsville Alabama Jersey Madison County

FFA Convention Heads to Auburn With Valley Leaders

Joe Broadwater of Tanner leads the valley FFA boys toward Auburn for the state convention. Members from all Valley chapters attend the meeting. One Valley adult will be honored with the State Farmer honorary degree by the FFA group.

Tanner Ffa Tanner High School Maynard Layman Decatur Daily B. D. Broadwater Tanner FFA H. L. King Joe Broadwater Geo. Braly Gilbert White Tanner Pig Chain Glenn Adderhold Auburn

Farm Labor and Machinery Outlook From FEA Report

The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports a smaller farm workforce than 1951 with likely shortages in local areas but overall adequate labor for high production. Farm wages are expected to rise 5 to 10 percent from 1952 and the machinery outlook remains fairly hopeful with continued production.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Agricultural supply outlook shows mixed progress and risks

The report cites tentative gains in equipment output and aluminum allotments in Q2, improved nitrogen fertilizer use in the Corn Belt, and adequate metal cans and twine supplies. Risks include growers delaying purchases and insect infestations, with South orders 20 percent behind last year and fertilizer demand not yet fully met.

Corn Belt India

Glow worms flightless males or larval fireflies

Glow worms are the wingless male forms or larvae of fireflies. This term covers both larval stages and non flying adults associated with bioluminescent beetles.

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