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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1950
Page
5
Winter grazing paid farmers big dividends last year with record acreage planted. The bulletin urges planning now to fit grazing into cropping systems, warns against March neglect, and notes later land constraints. It covers insects and diseases, hogging off corn economics, 4H club demonstrations, food preservation, and pattern design activities.
Alabama Extension Service distributes a garden chart for gardeners titled The Hen Bin. The chart lists eight vegetable categories with varieties, planting dates, land area, and seed quantities for farms or home plots. Copies are available via Home Garden Bulletin and Handbook of Alabama Agriculture, with county agents distributing the publications free.
A hazy reminiscence recalls a child asking why elders reacted with shock to simple questions. The narrator notes puzzling facial expressions and an absent clear reason, prompting a decision to curb questioning in the future as grownups worry about propriety.
Two thousand beef animals from Alabama prepare for 55 state shows and 49 county events plus nine district sales and two association meets. W H Gregory notes improved feeding and breeding raise quality. district shows run from March 21 to May with Alabama counties Florence Mobile Dothan Selma Monroeville and Montgomery hosting events. Breeds include Angus Brahman Hereford and Shorthorn with 4 H and FRA youth classes and adult carrot competition in fat stock show divisions.
D A Harbor of the Extension Service says the final date to fertilize kudzu in 1950 is near in South Alabama. He urges annual application of 4 to 60 pounds of available phosphoric acid per acre, disced into soil to boost growth and suppress weeds.
A safety focused note explains pheasants retain short stub wings with pointed tips to aid rapid takeoffs from dense undergrowth. The design minimizes drag and enables swift ascent, aiding escape from predators and sudden danger.
The guide explains fabric compatibility with patterns. Heavy stiff or flimsy fabrics suit certain designs while large plaids simplify. soft sheers favor gathers shirring and small tucks. Heavier fabrics fit patterns with large pockets pleats bound buttonholes top stitching.
A. W. Jones of the Extension Service says pork Irish potatoes and eggs top the US Department of Agriculture March plentiful foods for northern consumers. Hog marketings remain heavy, keeping prices affordable while potatoes rise to the spring plentiful class.
A garbled excerpt shows a dialogue about medicine and items placed in proper spots. It mentions Dr. Miner and Mather, with scattered fragments suggesting a domestic or medical scene but lacking coherent context or clear actions.
A garbled excerpt discusses trying to view the situation from a small child's perspective and mentions cooperation and laughter. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or events are identifiable. The readable phrase suggests a reflective or instructional tone but lacks concrete facts.
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