Alabama's 1947 pig crop estimated at 702000 head
Alabama Extension agents report the spring pig crop for 1947 at 702000 head, 2.5 percent below 1946 and a bit above the 1936-45 ten year average. Cotton insect control methods are given for aphids and bollworms with nicotine and DDT dusts. Camp dates for 4-H and FFA youths are announced, with names of Houston County delegates and leadership camp plans at Auburn and Camp Griat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Alabama Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Jasper Meadows
Gordon
Ashford
Camp Griat
Selman
Southern Pulpwood Association
Weo
Fragments Recall Candy Prices and Power Lines
A narrator recalls penny candy costs, warnings about dental care, and remarks on electricity improving since Alabama Power days. He notes a sister and a lingering suitor named Ben Heux, who provokes a facial reaction. The tone is informal and memory driven.
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Alabama Power Company
Ben Heux
4-H Club Demonstration On Kitchen Planning
Betty Lou Bond presides as 4 H 4 H Club leader and Mrs Lamar Johnson leads as adult adviser Martha Ja Johnson and Sara Bond present the Pressure Canner demonstration A leader training session will be held at the Home Demonstration Agent office in the Court House annex on Friday July 18 beginning at 1 30 PM Miss Stella Mitchell Auburn extension economist in Home Management will present the Kitchen Planning demonstration
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Selma
Myrt McLeod
Smyrna
Hicks-Beulah
C. A. Kelly
Vicksburgh
Tillis Thomley
Skippers Crossroads
L. T. Austin
Center
Essie Mae Wade
Gordon
Club House
Doris Ethridge
Janice Pitts
Beulah
B. D. Sellers
Betty Lou Bond
Lamar Johnson
Martha Ja Johnson
Sara Bond
Couthouse Annex
Stella Mitchell
Auburn
Revival In Progress At Pilgrim's Home
Revival meetings led by Rev Harry Malette at Pilgrim's Home Baptist Church with two daily services through Friday. Services at 930 am, 1000 am, 730 pm, and 730 pm continue this week under Rev Walter Dravvhosn. Public is invited.
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Pilgrim’s Home
Harry Malette
Purinv
Churesy Meas Piichard
Walter Dravvhosn
High Protein Bread Aims To Boost Growth Without Extra Bulk
University of California dairying researcher Miss Barbara Kennedy warns bread could be enhanced with 10 to 20 percent protein using 300 pounds of whole wheat flour and milk samples. The diet expert notes bakers bread typically contains 4 to 6 percent protein and the high protein loaf could supply building substances for growing children while absorbing surplus milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
University
Barbara Kennedy
Wold
Blind Man Sails Idea to Help Blind Ride City Buses
Fort Wayne Indiana resident John G Long, blind since 1908, devised a pocket route guide for transit. The eight page perforated sign book lists all local route numbers and a weekly pass. Indiana Service Corp and Workers for the Adult Blind distributed the devices to aid blind riders.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
John G. Long
Long
Tower
Indiana Service Corp
Carpeting On Stairs Firmly Secured To Prevent Falls
Notice notes stairs carpeting is tacked down and small area rugs anchored to reduce tripping risks. No further details on locations or institutions provided.
High Protein Bread Sought In Laboratory
Berkeley science notes seek a bread loaf more nourishing than ordinary bread. Researchers aim for higher protein to improve dietary value. The short draft mentions Tess as a placeholder name amid lab work and food chemistry exploration.
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Berkeley
Catt Cap
Belgian Tribute to Baltimore Consul General James Whiteley
The Belgian foreign ministry paid tribute to James Whiteley, Baltimore born consul general of Belgium, who died June 16. A communiqué noted his 430 years of devotion to Belgium and its cause, highlighting his prior role as consul general for the Congo Free State.
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Brussels
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
James Whiteley
Baltimore
Belgium
Wikteley
Free State of the Congo
Babies Set A Record In Australia In ’46
Canberra AP reports Australia’s natural population increase last year reached a record high with 176,740 births, 101,740 more than deaths. The 1946 birth rate was 23.68 per thousand, the peak since 1923, and statisticians predict the next census will show about 7.5 million people, up from 6.63 million in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Roland Wilson
Aluminum Cup Restores Dishes Bright After Breakfast
A simple technique uses an aluminum cup filled with hot water and a dash of soda placed beside the sink during breakfast chores. Dip spoons and forks that show discoloration into the solution. after washing, the silverware emerges bright and clean.
Baby Safety: Keep Infant Away from Stove and Sink
Advice urges placing the baby in a high chair as far as possible from heat sources to prevent scalds and burns. Emphasizes supervision, barriers, and turning pot handles inward to reduce risk in the kitchen.
FOR SALE AND LOST NOTICES FROM DOTHAN ALABAMA PAGE
A fragmented classified page lists numerous FOR SALE items including land near Dothan and handy gear. Notable entries mention eighty acres with two houses near Highway 4, a 1939 Dodge truck, and various farm tools. Lost items include a ladies track leather purse reported missing near Houston Service Station. WANTED notices seek car trade and borrowing or renting a wheel ch under contact details for Dothan area residents.
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Houston
North Foster Street
Mra
AL TL
Johnson
Bay 65
Dothan
Ala
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Houston County Extension Agents
Houston County
John Marcus Martin
Euden Rice
Lamar Sellers
Mitchell Lawies
W. G O. Bond
EB. J. Whiddon
Farm Bureau
Houston County Farm Bureau
H. H. Know
Les
Route 3
Headland
Southside
Neds News Ee
Ned Everyson
Tomorrowtown Ala
Sreibe
Mrs. Scribe
Mr. Scribe
Pacific
Palmyra
Audubon
N. J
Joseph Bonsted
Ralph W. Davis
Audubon Hospital
Nature
Pan
Bart
Chiropractic
James D. Grow
Flowers For
Weddings & Funerals
Wayside Flower Shop
S. Oates
Sinclair
J.B. Davis Sinclair Refining Co., Agt
Wayne
Mig
Hiway
Dothan Milling Company
E.R. Burget
Stauffer
Houston Wholesale CO
N. Foster St
Dothan, Ala
the Trading Post
Houston Wholesale Company
Parrish
Campbellton
Cartor
Evans
Lambert Road
Grecevilly
Tha
Lan
Craceside
Flo
James J
Ana
Midland City
Echo
Frank Remane
Dethon
Mia J. Allen Cobb
Hobeth
Grauville
Matthews
Benifer
Cottonwood
Fitdas
Ada
TOR Sale RiePyy
Tana
Gnomaihara
Veny
Nial
John Chate
Cowart
Wilmer
Habs
Dovhar
Wallen
Suse Crowder
Pes Harrison Edditx
T.d
Hatha Dairy
Fadette
Bacmilathoof Meoritt
Dathan
Cprade
Tudor Sapee Phe
Taxe Ford
Cash Saatlee
Bobby Deese
Cottenviend
Ala Re
TOR Sale
Flow Ros
Beetham
Graeeie
Uta. i
Benee
Bos
Chochattebee Weth
Monk
Newton, Alm
Eugie Etheridge
James Crose
Webb
Rot
H. FL Rithy
Newton, Ala
Teamon Cook
Malvern
Als
Ralph Tindell Malvern
Aln
G. R. Wells
Rehobeth
Dupree
Rt. 1
Box
Dothan. Ala
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