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Atlanta Tri Weekly Journal
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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In Decatur County, better cows are replacing scrub varieties, boosting butter fat production shipped to Ashburn creamery. Eggs go to Thomasville hatchery, and purebred hogs prepare pigs for April clubs. These improvements signal growth in livestock and diversified farming.
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Good Impression on
Decatur County Farms
BAINBRIDGE, March 31.-Better
cows are making a good impression
in Decatur county where they have
ousted the scrub cow, according to
those who are getting substantial
checks for their butter fat, most of
which is being shipped to the Ash-
burn creamery.
Eggs are being shipped to the
Thomasville hatchery and brooders
are being improvised from old boxes.
Some farmers who have pure bred
hogs, are reporting pigs that they
will enter in April when the pig
clubs open for comparisons and sales.
The idea is taking in this county
and it is believed that before very
long the cow, the pig and chicken in-
dustry will be the largest industry
here, along with the diversified farm-
ing project.
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Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Decatur County
Event Date
March 31
Outcome
substantial checks for butter fat; pigs to be entered in april pig clubs for comparisons and sales
Event Details
Better cows are making a good impression in Decatur county where they have ousted the scrub cow. Butter fat is being shipped to the Ashburn creamery. Eggs are being shipped to the Thomasville hatchery and brooders are being improvised from old boxes. Some farmers who have pure bred hogs are reporting pigs that they will enter in April when the pig clubs open for comparisons and sales. The idea is taking in this county and it is believed that before very long the cow, the pig and chicken industry will be the largest industry here, along with the diversified farming project.