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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1946
Page
4
C M Ling discusses sweet potatoes as a potential major farm income in Houston County. The soil and climate suit production well and potatoes are not hard to grow. Success hinges on certain practices to produce desirable market types and obtaining seed potatoes suitable for market.
Growers should purchase from reliable growers and use certified seed or plants for protection. Selecting the right variety is crucial with the Louisita Type Copper skin Porto Rican being most popular for market. Markets demand uniform size and color as growers familiarize themselves with the U.S. practices.
Alabama farmers report February as best for spring Irish potato planting with higher yields in Central Alabama when planted February 15. In North Alabama optimal yield comes from plantings around April 2. Recommendations include spreading manure, tilling under, applying fertilizer, avoiding manure in rows, and using certified seed pieces sized at least a hen egg.
Auburn extension dairyman C. E. Teague says fast milking raises milk yields and helps prevent teat injury. He advises milking with the full hand and avoiding teat cups crawling upward to protect the cow's teat lining and prevent mastitis.
Alabama extension notes urge practical drainage using plows blades or explosives to boost yields on thousands of acres of poorly drained soil. Extension agents assist farmers statewide while timber sales may cover drainage costs. colorfastness, dishwashing efficiency, and child reading guidance are also discussed alongside farm data from 1945 showing rising cattle numbers and fencing material outlook.
The article outlines essential methods for producing high quality market potatoes. It covers certified seed usage, close spacing with 12 inch intervals, planting about twelve thousand plants per acre, and how wider spacing yields jumbo or cracked tubers. It also advises liberal fertilization with 4-10-7 at 600 to 1900 pounds per acre, late cultivation to suppress weeds, saving seed from vine cuttings to avoid disease, and harvesting at peak market size before frost.
SPrews and other Houston County extension agents outline preparation for the Tri-State Fat Stock Show set for April 9 16. Calf training includes posing and reading aloud with rope and walking stick as key equipment. The page also lists community farm bureau officers and upcoming 4 H Club meetings across several schools with demonstrations on gardening and dairy calf raising.
A woman recalls once feeding her own meals to the dog, suffering gas, bloating, headaches, heat, and constipation. After using INNER-AID with 12 herbs she reports improved digestion, normal bowels, and renewed vitality. Distributed by drug stores in Dolhan.
Furs sold across Alabama farms last year generated a gross income of 69000 from 58659 acres on 218 farms. On many properties fur income exceeded per acre. St Glair County farmers expanded winter grazing crops from 3 to 2000 acres in 1965.
An old fashioned home remedy offers quick cough relief with no cooking. Mix 2 cups grain alcohol or sugar syrup with 2/3 cup water and 2 1/4 ounces of Imex, then bottle. The ad touts easy preparation, strong soothing action, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
FOR SALE One prewar bicycle with new rear end. One standard size guitar in good condition with E. Z. method instruction book Ross Adams. Pansey Alabama RFD 1 or M. Goodina place. FOR SALE 15 tons of good bright runner peanut hay. $18.00 per ton at barn. 2 miles north of Hartford. James Ketchum.
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