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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
4
A collection of brief items notes cautious views on science and truth from G. K. Chesterton, reflections on elephant cruelty by mahouts, and a Belgium glasshouse grape success. Includes stories on Dr. Hale aiding a New England editor, choir mischief, whisky use, a child’s sports line, and a word game.
Frorma Tobacco Company President D. A. Shaw reports to Vircinia-Carolina Chemical Co Savannah that PHOSPHO-ALKALI fertilizer performed well in cigar leaf trials. The mix burned well yielded 200 to 300 extra pounds per acre without harming color or texture, promising broader grower adoption at similar price.
Weledees Tobacco Co of Quincy Massachusetts reports using two tons of Phospho Alkali on their tobacco plantation with satisfaction. They highly recommend the product to others for a first class burn and will order for the coming season from the Germantown Chemical Co in Savannah. Signed by Max Wedeles, Manager of Weopees Tobacco Company.
J. O. Williams reports successful use of Pxos FHO-ALKALI with cotton seed meal on shade tobacco and other shade crops. He notes 1 000 pounds of mix to 3 000 pounds of cotton seed meal per acre yields satisfactory growth and burn, claims the formula adds nutrients and resists leaching, and pledges future business.
J C Montford of Tallahassee Florida writes in October 1908 praising Wiratnta Carolina Chemical Co. products PHosPHO-ALKALI for shaded tobacco. He reports 1450 pounds per acre, one third more than other fertilizers, leaves 12 to 24 inches long, up to 34 leaves per stalk, nine foot shades and uniform growth through topping.
A letter from Atraputaus Georgia dated October 20 1908 discusses the VrreetntA-Cagotina Chemical Co and a special shade to tobacco formula PHospHo-ALKALI with Potassium Nitrates purchased from the supplier.
T. M. Scott of Florida reports October 19 1908 that the burn color and texture of shade tobacco were uniform with yield per acre higher than expected. He notes favorable results from buyers and recommends the formula to shade tobacco growers in Virginia and Carolina for better crops.
In Tallahassee on October 21, 1908 the Virginia Carolina Chemical Co endorses its tobacco fertilizer. The burn color and texture were satisfactory and the heavy growth plus advantages noted convince the Tennessee tobacco men that it is a desirable fertilizer. Lzon County Tobacco Co, V F Balkcom, Manager.
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