For Sale and Trade Items and Poultry Offerings
For sale or trade: McCormack horse drawn mowing machine in fair condition. McCormack hand dump rake cheap. Contact Fred Murphree Route 3 Denville. For sale: New Hampshire Red Cockrels at $2 each. Mrs. G. G. Hefner Route 1 Decatur phone 1214-R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Fred Murphree
Denville
Danville
G. G. Hefner
Decatur
New Hampshire
T. J. Moore
Route 1
Eva
Higher Grade Cotton Could Boost Farm Income This Season
Morgan county cotton farmers can gain premium money by raising the percentage of higher grade cotton. The program, led by the National Cotton Council and War Food Administration, urges four practices to improve quality: pick dry, remove trash, pick before damage, and keep good cotton separate. Clean, trash-free seed cotton boosts gin efficiency and reduces breakdowns, aiding wartime production of over 11 000 items for the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
War Department
National Cotton Council
War Food Administration
Council-Wfa
Eight Enlist in the Waves from Four Alabama Counties
The Navy recruiting station announced eight young women enlisted in the Waves from Madison Morgan Limestone and Jackson counties in North Alabama. The recruits are Lillian Alma Huguley Doris Itlane Johnson Frances Lorene Jackson Cynthia Mary Etta Shipp Hilda Souvern Holley Hazel Mae Greene Willard Estelle Smith and Bertha Leora Embry. Enlistment requires age 20 to 36 two years of high school no dependents under 18 and fitness tests. those under 21 need parental consent. The Decatur station is on the Morgan County courthouse second floor and open Mondays 9 am to 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
North Alabama
Madison
Morgan
Limestone
Jackson
Lillian Alma Huguley
Huntsville
Doris Itlane Johnson
Princeton Byd
Frances Lorene Jackson
Hanceville
Decatur
Morgan County
For Sale Notices From Local Farms
Local agricultural classifieds list multiple farm items including breeding livestock sow and pig pairs, registered IOIC gifts with eight pigs each, two 230 acre arms with houses, four room new house, two Oliver walking cultivators and a John Deere planter. Listings feature sellers J Guy Montgomery Obed Luker Wm Morris Sam Lile A H Cushing Curtis Sharp with locations in Moulton Hartselle Falkville Trinity Bomerville and nearby routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obed Luker
Hartselle
J. F. Luker
I. C
Farrow
Wm. Morris
Falkville
Cole Springs
Oliver
Sam Lile
Trinity
A. H. Cushing
Feuding town matriarch and lovers drift through a sailboat day
In a Chesapeake Bay village Mrs. Eunice Reynolds relies on Anne Wilson to care for Laura and confronts tension when Anne sails with Dan Smith. Russell Smith, Laura’s guardian, debates loyalty as Dan returns after years away. A storm of affection and pride tests loyalties at the Reynolds home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Chesapeake Bay Village
Eunice Reynolds
Saat
Ira Gemi
Laura
Russell
Anne
Dan
Mrs. Reynolds
Benoni’s Point
Dan Smith
Mrs. Slotts
Russel
New York
Dr. Banning
Mr. Thatcher
Weston
Sarah Bernhardt
Dase
Irving
Waery
Dairy and Livestock Progress Across Morgan County
Morgan County farmers report success with cattle on kudzu and dairy projects. County Agent B G Hall notes Auburn trials yielded 128 pounds of beef per acre in 68 days of grazing. Milk cows on kudzu produced 426 pounds more milk and 22 pounds more butter fat in 84 days than on grass. Local producers like Hammer Shoemaker sell milk to Decatur Cheese Plant while 4 H members plan to buy Jersey heifers. Other farmers expand with sheep and alfalfa as profitable diversified income sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilcutt
Jones School
B. G. Hall
Auburn
Hammer
Round Top
Decatur
R. C
Claudie) Gibson
Massey
E. P. Thornhill
Gibson
Gibsonays
Morgan County
B. P. Collier
Priceville
Kansas
Bro. Collier
Extension Service
Collier
Alabama farmers show strong demand for conservation legumes
A report by A W Jones Alabama AAA officer details large purchases under the 1944 program. Farmers received Austrian winter peas blue lupines vetches Caley peas crimson clover lime terraces and related materials totaling millions of pounds feet and tons across numerous counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
AAA
A. W. Jones
Alabama Aaa
Fayette
Cullman
Crenshaw
DeKalb
Houston
Henry
Dale
Dallas
Cherokee
Blount
Lauderdale
Madison
Jackson
Geneva
Butler
Pike
Covington
Monroe
Erry
Ago
Montgomery
Willcox
Land of the Lotus Eaters: Djerba Island
The flat fertile island of Djerba on the North African coast is identified as the fabled Land of the Lotus Eaters in historical lore.
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Djerba
North African
Farmer Robinson Plans Winter Feed From Cropland
Through June July and August he grows most feed on 153 acres of cropland. He planted 80 acres of grain for early fall and winter grazing. He says he will have enough corn to carry him through the winter. He has earned extra income from milk and sold two hundred dollars worth of calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Robinson
Robinson
Political fence mending in 1944 campaign stirs split opinions
Washington reports a unique campaign as congressmen return from fence mending with splinters. Wallace tours for Democrats while Truman remains under varied groups, Dewey targets key swing states, and Roosevelt faces a limited itinerary. Willkie's stance remains unclear as race polls show confusion and quiet contention. RADOM. City. south of Warsaw in Poland. Pronounced RAH-dohm.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
Democratic National Committee
V. P
Truman
Wallace
Bricker
Roosevelt
Robert Sherwood
Office of War Information
White House
Dewey
Minois
Indiana
New England
New York
Willkie
Sherwood
Senate
Mr. Roosevelt
Radom
Warsaw
Poland
Rah-Dohm
Peanut crop harvest praised by War Food official
L. L. Patterson of the War Food Administration lauds Southeast Alabama peanut harvest efficiency. He commends county agents for recruiting labor and for managing German POWs during visits across counties. He will report findings to Judge Marvin Jones in Washington.
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Eo . Aire
Alabama
L. L. Patterson
War Food Administration
Patterson
P. O. Davis
Washington
Marvin Jones
Cleaning tip for aluminum steamers and double boilers
When using an aluminum double boiler or steamer, add one half teaspoon of cream of tartar or vinegar to the lower compartment. This helps prevent discoloration and keeps the aluminum looking clean and shiny.
Tattoo Prevalence in the United States Noted
A survey estimates that 20 percent of men and about 6.7 percent of women in the United States currently have or have had tattoos. The figures highlight tattoo popularity among adults and point to cultural trends in body art.
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United States
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Habersham Rd
Kitinte
Glendale
Edward Waddell
Buhecety
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Moulton
International Harrow
C. C. Berry
Bulldog
George Childers
Oute
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Marshall Chenault
Portselle
Ted T
George Siders
Flint
Austinville
Hershel Shaneyfelt
M. T. Shoemaker
Reeville
John L. Bean
Tobe Sims
GALE
Studebaker
G. O
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C. M. Crow
the Daily
Effie King
R. B. Puckett
South Corsbie St
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Avile
O-4
Pedeza
Crimson Clover
Ville
W. O. Clark
Chas. Woods
Arthur Prince
Plainview
O. C. Marsh
Oscar Sanders
Annie Chunn
Route 2
Somerville
Virgie Bailey
Lucas
John W
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Parm
Earl Glenn
Grant
Homer Childers
Fillmore G. Parris
W. O. Simmons
Route 8
Annie
Dallis Rkpatrick
3Rd
West Point
T. C. Byram
James Gosline
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God
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Lowell Standridge
Bill Rhodes
Z. M. Luker
Woodland Mills
Cotaco High School
Pen
J. C. Roberts
Athens
Box
Springs
Henley Watson
Guy Montgomery
J. Guy Montgomery
Laker
Mr. Farmer
Turner
Oregon
Turner Coal & Grain Co
Checkerboard Store
Moulton Street
Sam P. Lile
Plorette
Marvin P. Peck
Merville
L. M. Lankford
Jersey
Evie
L. M. Sandlin
Rae
Dick Barnes
Moulton Highway
Ives
Jeols
Lareeth
Megheng
Curtis Sharp
Bomerville
Nou
Warren Howard
King
Chapter
Morgan County, Agriculture Council
James Shaneyfelt
Buddy Garner
Herbert Shoemaker
4-H’ Club Boys
Lebanon
Billy Robinson
Mt. Zion
Birmingham
D. A. Sharp
Frank Robinson
Purina
TURNER COAL &@ GRAIN Co
Checkerboard
Moulyon ST
Pyone
Gene Aker
Homer
Milady
King Feature Syndicate
Paul C. Davis
Bank St
Penney
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