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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1968
Page
12
The guide covers storing dahlia roots over winter with dry coverings and cool storage, and warning to inspect them. It notes oriental poppies should be moved or planted by September with proper drainage and angled roots, and peony divisions should be avoided unless necessary with careful handling of roots and soil.
The county agent outlines safety rules for hunting and gun handling including never loading or carrying a loaded gun in vehicles and always identifying targets. It also covers protein supplementation costs for beef cattle, with examples, plus guidance on moldy corn hazards for hogs and stored grain pests, with treatment and safety cautions for fumigants and feed protection.
A 10 point preference is available for veterans with service connected disability under Civil Service rules. Five points are allowed for veterans without service connected disability who have more than 180 days of service. For more information contact the Morgan County Veterans Affairs office at 304 Ferry St. NE or call 353-7456.
Millicent Taylor explains fall gardening tasks for gladiolus and dahlia storage. Dig after frost, dry corms and tubers in sun and then store in ventilated rooms, labeling varieties and treating thrips with disinfectant powder before sealing in bags.
Farmers Exchange allows farmers to place ads at no cost for two consecutive insertions by writing and sending their ad to The Daily. The program invites agricultural listing and benefit notices to inform local farmers.
A long list of rural classifieds includes animals like pigs and dogs, farm equipment such as a plow mule and corn picker, vehicles including a 1961 Chevrolet station wagon and a 1963 MG Midget, various crafts goods and household items, and multiple contact numbers across towns like Trinity Hillsboro Danville Decatur Moulton Falkville Hartselle and Laceys Spring. Several notices mention lost jewelry and a house with land for sale and several phone contacts.
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