A look back
By Staff
Researched by Dr. Bill Stewart
Farming in this area-from long ago and more recently-is reflected in these reminiscences.
1920 -March 25, J. A. Shipp, Hartselle 1, was in town on business related to his farm today. He is using as security for his credit purchases both his bay and his sorrel mules.
1930 -March 25, "Farmers are well fixed in our section for the planting season," says Andrew J. Jones of Falkville. Mr. Jones asserts that, "We've had no business depression to speak of during the past few months. Cotton will be planted among our people, but not nearly so much as last year."
1947 -March 26, Effective the first of the month the city ordinance related to the keeping of chickens will be enforced. Everyone having chickens must keep them up, or pay a visit to the mayor's court.
1910 -March 27, The favorable weather this week has enabled the planters to carry on their farming operations to a degree far in advance of what has been the usual custom for years past. Many farmers are through planting corn and the preparation of the cotton ground is well under way. Hartselle is enjoying one of the best spring trades in her history. The town is full of country folk almost daily and each Saturday the capacity of the town is taxed to accommodate the trade.
1950 -March 28, Miss Lucile Hawkins has been appointed as the new home demonstration agent in this area.
1920 -March 29, Charlie Stover, Danville 1, traded for a mule in Hartselle today. The mule is about 12 years old.
1920 -March 30, W. C. McClesky, who lives on Danville Route 2, bought a second-hand riding cultivator in Hartselle today. He is using as security two of his mules-the 10- and 11-year-old bay mares.
1910 -March 31, A county fair is a goal for Hartselle boosters for this fall. It is the intention of the promoters to buy a suitable piece of ground on which to hold the fair. Poultry and stock exhibits will be important aspects of the exposition.
2003 -March 31, Charles and Laura Ritch's Pond Farm near Hartselle specializes in pastured chickens and turkeys, eggs from free-range-hens, as well as grassified beef and lamb.
