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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1946
Page
7
The article outlines steps for creating a compost pile with vegetable scraps and leaves. It notes layering leaves and manure, adding a few pounds of nitrogen if available, and forking the pile several times per two weeks to improve decay.
AMES Ta UP A marketing specialist from Town State College says the meat shortage fears will be short lived but warns stock backlogs may push shortages later. He notes farmers have cleared most cattle and hogs since July 1 and high storage by packers could delay relief.
A mix of general trivia covers WWII firebombing casualties in Japan, ancient burial customs with coins for Charon, barber shop music in the Middle Ages, corn tassel nutrition, Pluto's size and orbit, fur seal breeding in the Bering Sea, and hanger materials for hot weather.
Alabama farmers should protect farm machinery from weather as mechanization grows says J B Wilson extension agricultural engineer. Use tarpaulins if housing isn t available, clean gear after use, grease bearings, apply rust resistant coating, then store under cover.
Auburn Alabama farmers are draining one million acres of bottomland to convert wetlands into productive pasture and crop land. Extension engineer J B Wilson notes small ditches can be cut with blade graders and bulldozers while dynamite offers economical blasting where ground is too wet for machinery. One pound of dynamite can open a yard of ditch several feet wide.
Alabama counties have CCC loan facilities set up for current cotton crops. Farmers may apply through local banks warehouses or county PMA offices. Loan rates range from 24.38 to 24.72 cents per pound for middling 15 16 inch staple. A W Jones state director explains non recourse terms require at least the loan rate, enabling growers to hold cotton against future sale while guarding against price drops.
Wilson cautioned farmers that ditching costs rise with size and urged them to consult county agents to survey the area. Failures have occurred from poor location and inadequate outlets, with 100 yards of ditch costing 15 to 20 dollars.
When storing extra ice cubes, place waxed paper between layers to prevent sticking. Use waxed paper on the tray or meat keeper bottom, and separate each layer if stacking multiple layers of cubes.
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