Milk Production In Alabama Set At 72 Million In 1949
Alabama dairymen produced milk and milk products valued at 72.08 million dollars in 1949 with 46 million used at home and 26 million from cash sales. Total milk sold reached 492 million pounds, about 10 percent above 1948, while prices stayed low. Dairymen seek higher output per cow through grazing, breeding, and improved feeding to boost quality and marketable products.
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A. W. Jones
Auburn
Alabama
Jesse Steenetx
U. S
Spotlight Turning To State Corn Crop
Auburn area reports corn as a key Alabama crop with rising per acre yields. Extension specialist John P. Bell notes much of the increased output will feed livestock or serve as cash crops for mills and feed manufacturers. Improved harvesting and storage methods are urged to reduce damage from insects rodents and moisture while a corn meal processing program advances with insect and rodent control and cleaner milling.
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Auburn
Alabama
John P. Bell
APE Extension
Service Corn Products Marketing
Millere
Stalex Bell
Extension Service
Downward Trend In Demand For Chicks Reported
A historical note reports May chicken production fell compared with the prior May. The article cites hatchery output and market demand factors, noting a stated decrease in chick numbers and reflecting on industry conditions during the period.
My Family And Yours by Elta Majors
A reflective piece on thinking for oneself versus following the crowd. It argues youth guidance shapes judgment, urges adults to help children think critically, and notes that good judgment develops over time through evaluating facts and resisting herd behavior.
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Elta
Expert Offers Tree Weeding Advice in Auburn
Auburn planters seek guidance from a forester on removing unwanted trees. The expert notes that killing weed trees may be costly and outlines conditions under which the Production and Marketing Administration can assist with no direct charge if certain criteria are met, though full details are not yet available.
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Mactin
APC
Bixietsion Service Forester
Furs Ithermore
Lima Bean Planting For Fall Recommended
Lima beans and butter beans resist dry weather, suitable for fall crops. JC Ford of the AM Extension Service says August is ideal for fall Lima bean planting with butter bean varieties. He notes late plantings may yield within 70 days. pole types in about 90 days.
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JC. Ford
AM Extension Service
1950s Houston County Extension News Highlights
Houston County 4-H and home demonstration items outline a schedule on household and garden control. Topics include foods and nutrition with picnic menus and meal prep, clothing trends from textile science, and a tractor maintenance school with over 40 members signed up. The event features Webb, Mrs D. S. Melton, Ardila Collumwood Ready Samerpa, and Tom Gaillard among others.
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Houston County
Webb
D. S. Melton
Ardila
Collunwood
441
Cork Market
West Crawford Street
Tom Gaillard
Alabama Extension Service
Farmers In Seminole Told About Pastures
The Extension Service advises Seminole farmers on pasture maintenance and fertilizer use. A standard complete fertilizer such as 4-12-12 is recommended, with nitrogen top-ups using ammonium citrate or nitrate-based fertilizers if needed. Mowing aids weed control, and permanent pastures require timely fertilization every third to fifth year based on soil tests.
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Jervin
Rabbit 15 Hight Winston-Salem Star Leads League Hit Parade
Winston-Salem star Jack Truesman known as Rabbit blasted 27 hits at halfway mark in the Caroling League standings. The report notes a rattlesnake analogy and key performance beyond five clubs, highlighting midseason form.
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Rabbit
Winston-Salem
N.C
Winston-Sa
Jack
Rabbit) Truesman
HADACOL Promoted As Cure For Deficiencies And Aches
An advertisement presents HADACOL as a remedy for deficiencies in Vitamin B1 and Niacin, claiming relief from indigestion stomach disturbances neuritis and weak appetite. Testimonials from Linoleums-Tiles? Harden's Leslie Ladd Jr and family describe improved health after using HADACOL and urge readers to buy the product at drugstores with trial and family sizes offered.
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Ladd, Jr
Cleveland Avenues
Nashville
Tenn
Thadacol
Hey
K Mither
Vilayiin
Liad
Les
Mth Ladd
Wan Bern
Farad
Howe
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