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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1915
Page
2
An article from Toulminville outlines methods to build and operate a potato kiln for sweet potatoes. It details dimensions, air flow, shelving, ventilation, and cost estimates for kilns sized 12x14 to 12x30, with guidance from Dr. J W Beeson. The piece also notes improving crops and garden activity across the region, including women growing produce.
The Item's farm reports show new conditions and plans across the state. Read together they indicate a bright outlook for the coming farming year.
In Mobile County Alabama the port area reports residents planting gum trees and other fruit trees over the past week. Truck gardening is advancing quickly with watermelons corn snap beans squash and more in the truck line. Overall farming activity remains limited and the year will reveal the crop success on the ground here.
Farmers in Axis and Creola report increased corn acreage with no cotton planted and emphasis on green feed for hogs. Sows are up 200 percent, while fruit trees peach plum and pear look well nourished and laden. Sweet potatoes sold at 75 to 80 cents a bushel. new crop to be planted around April 12.
Tuesday rain aided Bayou La Batre crops as farmers finish planting watermelons and cantaloupes. Buyers from New York Cincinnati St. Louis and other northern cities promise purchases when fruit is market ready. Corn nearly all planted with some plants one to two inches tall. Some farmers discuss accepting a Chamber of Commerce bull offer.
The report details land prepared for planting with two lantin units and ongoing corn planting. Truck farming dominates the section, and more corn will be planted to support the livestock industry. Dipping vat combats cattle ticks. some satsuma trees are bearing and more were planted. Chickens from White Leghorns are raised at paying farms, with many chicks recently hatched.
Citronelle and vicinity saw a brief shower on the 12th with hail to the southwest causing some fruit tree damage. Radish shipments head north as little cotton is planted this year, while farmers focus more on cattle hogs and feed crops.
Crary area farmers outline a diverse plan with Gorn and potatoes as main crops and watermelons expanding. New ground cleared. pears pecans and straw noted. poultry and hogs profitable. Sugar cane possible. settlers increasing. schoolchildren show strong farming interest.
Farmers in Crichton are preparing fields for the crop season with widespread land use planned. Planting corn has been a major event this week and cabbage yields are expected to be high.
A Tuesday rain aided farmers in Dawes, delaying planting until warmer weather. Potatoes planted two weeks ago are emerging, while orange trees remain unaffected and several orchards show no activity.
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A good Tuesday rain boosted potato and vegetable crops with cabbages marketed this week at fair prices. Stocks range freely. oats and corn are grown for feed. fruit looks strong and older trees promise abundant harvests. The big nursery employs many workers as planting proceeds statewide.
Plowing and planting advance as about one hundred acres of new land are cleared and cultivated. Eight hundred Satsuma oranges worth one million dollars are planted on part of the land, while another section of the cleared area is fenced for pecan planting. A leading county citrus grower records a large land purchase near Kushla. Potatoes recover from frost and Kushla farmers heed the injunction Let us spray.
Farmers report busy planting watermelons canta lope s and other crops. Young crops like snap beans and Irish potatoes are healthy despite cold weather. Forage crops and market produce including cabbage beans and potatoes promise big profits.
Farmers here have planted corn or wait for more rain as weather delays ease. Some oats planted early reach one inch, intended for poultry feed. Local growers rely on soil to feed stock, predicting a big corn harvest and sweet potatoes trailing closely.
The farmers are clearing and plowing land delaying crops this year due to cold weather. Cotton will be scarce, replaced by potatoes corn cane peas peanuts melons and velvet beans. Cattle herds are larger and better, with plans to grow more feed. Some farmers will raise more hogs for a ready market.
SEMMES farmers plant watermelons for market carload shipments. poultry ventures prove profitable. thousands of peach and orange trees set this spring. A heavy Tuesday night rain and hail caused little crop damage.
Several new farmers have moved to St Elmo and prepared ground fencing and clearing for planting. Most will plant Satsuma orange trees with some rice orchards already in place. Many engage in livestock and a dipping vat is planned. Early crops include Irish potatoes velvet beans peas sweet potatoes and corn. A cantaloupe club formed with eleven members.
About 400000 orange trees now grow here up from 310000 last year, with good fruit. Cabbage shipments total about fifty cars this year and the Irish potato crop is larger with strong prices. Farmers met and organized a Farmers Union, and a dipping vat operates on a large stock farm. Tomatoes will be set out in large quantities, corn to feed stock is sufficient, and a country syrup abundance is expected as sugar cane is planted.
The farmers received a good rain this week aiding the corn crop. Some have planted watermelons cantaloupes cucumbers and other crops. Cabbage is growing well and will soon be ready for shipment. Farmers here are continuing work.
Sugar cane and sweet potatoes are the chief crops with large acreages. Satsuma orange trees are planted but unprofitable for now. Crops run two weeks late due to cold weather. There are many pecan orchards and peaches. Farmers raise cows hogs chickens and gardens. Velvet beans planted widely. New settlers arrive monthly and diversify.
Farmers in Wheelerville report busy planting of corn beans peaches cucumbers melons and potatoes with most harvests for market and some for home use. Satsuma oranges lead fruit with promising trees. figs and pecans look good. Grafting aims for better fruit and many ditches boost land value as cattle herds grow weekly.
Farmers plowed fenced and planted, with corn and potatoes as leading crops. Velvet beans peas and peanuts up 25 percent from last year. sugar cane mainly for home use due to low market prices. Strawberries thrived despite cold. livestock kept for market with ample feed planned.
A rain on Tuesday provides relief to Baldwin County farmers ending a drought. The wet spell pushes planting and work forward, improves conditions versus last week, and may delay crops by about two weeks due to cold and prior dry spells. Orange orchards and sweet potato sprouts show fresh growth as fields recover.
Not many crops yet but those that came up early push forward after dry cold weather with rainfall. Seed is largely in the ground and most will be up within two weeks. Citrus and grapefruit show strong progress while fruit trees, cattle, melons begin to grow rapidly as pasture recovers.
The report notes strong crop growth due to warm weather and rain with farmers optimistic about the outlook. Lateness of spring caused delays, but after Easter steadier weather is expected. Fields are plowed or ready for planting, weed control soon, cattle gains from fresh grass, and overall conditions improved from last week.
The weekly report notes stable crop conditions with slight progress in planting and steady growth where already up. Rain is expected to aid development and mitigate lateness caused by cold weather, while oranges push forth with vigor and a good crop outlook is anticipated.
Bromley farmers continue planting as the week winds down with crops emerging yet two weeks later than last year. Potatoes and other early crops were damaged by frost though recent rain aids recovery. spring grass growth improves cattle feeding outlook.
General farming reports from Byron note improved conditions last week. More ground prepared and a good rain boosted early growth while warm days aided crops and future planting. Cattle range is improving as new spring grass emerges, signaling encouragement for farmers.
A local report notes a night that aided general farming conditions at the area, following a stretch of dry ground earlier in the week. The shift in conditions offers relief to farmers in the district.
Weeks of dry weather slowed crop growth but recent rains revived fields. New ground planted this year benefits from rainfall and orange trees show growth. Cattle on the range improve as pasture improves following the wet spell.
Farmers worked fields for seed and prepared others while a Tuesday rain aided germination. Pastures recover and livestock flesh up as expectations grow for a good crop once standing increases. shipments recently paid and ready to handle spring crops.
Despite the cold wave farmers keep planting corn Irish potatoes and other crops. Many focus on thoroughbred stock for better prices and growth while fertilizer use rises and crop prospects brighten.
Dairying and fur al farming conditions have improved with fair weather prevailing most of the past week. Spring truck crops injured by recent cold are recovering and progressing. Orange trees and some grapefruit trees show blossoms while cattle gain better pasturage and condition. The crop now runs about two weeks late than last year, with some portions closer to last year’s timing.
The cold spell after Tuesday's rain slowed tender vegetable planting but corn and melons are being planted on large acreage. Home gardens look good and citrus trees are receiving attention. Grass is scarce for cattle but farmers anticipate better pastures with new forage crops next year.
The Gateswood community notes a shift toward livestock and diversified crops. Farmers have acquired new land and prep for planting while focusing less on truck farming. orchards such as Satsuma and fig receive attention and grapes pears and peaches are being planted. A girls tomato club and a boys pig club have formed and demonstration work is emphasized.
General farming conditions are similar to last week. Last Tuesday’s rain helped crops still in the ground, seed has mostly been sown and some sprouts appear. Early potatoes frosted but recover, droughts delayed development by about two weeks. pasturage improves for cattle and orange trees begin to flow with promising crops.
The Josephine area reports better soil moisture after a Tuesday night shower. Crops that had been slow to grow now look healthier, including melons, with overall conditions improving over last week and farmers optimistic about a good yield once mature.
Farmers in the area stay busy as Tuesday and Wednesday rains boost dry soils. Precipitation improves crops that were rising before the rain, and seeds planted earlier should yield better results. Cattle enjoy fresher grass as spring growth begins, and modern farming methods appear to be spreading through the region.
Crop conditions around Lillian have improved with warm sunshine and rain. Cattle find better pasturage as spring grass grows and truck gardens remain in good shape. General farming shows improvement as soil warms and planted seeds sprout. Orange trees are growing nicely.
The winter crops are better this week after rain that ended a long dry spell. Spring crops look good as warm weather and rain aid growth. The rain fell Tuesday afternoon and night enough to help as needed. Fields appear healthy and most seed is in the ground and soon to emerge. Conditions are improved over last week.
Heavy midweek rain soaked the area easing dry ground for farmers. After a dry spell, the moisture improves soil conditions and signals better work prospects for crops and land preparation.
In the vicinity farmers plan to raise substantial crops if favorable weather continues. Several growers expect to break records with their corn yields this year. Cattle are showing improvement as spring grass provides better feed in the region.
Farmers plant corn replacing destroyed snap beans and grow Irish potatoes and beans for early market. Watermelons and cantaloupes follow potatoes and beans while corn and oats feed stock. Sweet potatoes and cane syrup pay late. Housewives raise chickens with good results.
The crop advanced notably in the past week due to warm weather and rain. Rain saved the dry ground and soil is better prepared than ever, suggesting a yield as large as last year though maturity may be later. Orange trees push growth and grapefruit bloom observed, with continued warm weather likely aiding recovery.
Heavy weekly rain improves soil moisture and crop potential in the area. Ground previously too dry now supports rapid growth as new grass appears and range cattle begin to fatten. Farmland across the county shows plowed fields ready for seeding in the coming days.
A good shower Tuesday night aided local crops with rain improving conditions. Farmers report ground prepared and seeds in, orange and grapefruit trees advancing, some grapefruit trees blossoming. The crop lags about two weeks behind last year, but melons are progressing and should grow if no frost appears.
Farmers report oats and Irish potatoes looking fine amid a late season. English peas and strawberries pleased some for several weeks. Corn yields limited as a test field uses mixed fertilizers. Foreseeable goal is ample home stock feed. An association meeting last Sunday aimed to improve transportation and overall farming conditions.
Farmers near Pedro report a timely rainfall Tuesday and Tuesday night that boosted crop growth and pasture. Ground was mostly plowed, with remaining planting likely within the next week or ten days. Cattle pasturage and general crop stands show improvement and better conditions for grazing and growth.
All crops benefited from this week's rain. Germination improved as moisture spurred sprouting in ground planted seeds. Corn planting continued, trucking planned as a main industry, and Irish and sweet potato acreages expected to rise. Farmers report many hot beds with higher cow pea and velvet bean plantings.
The Point Clear region reports dry and cold conditions delaying crops, but recent rain is seen as a turning point. Most fields are in the ground and expected to sprout within a week or ten days, with melons in hand and citrus and grapefruit beginning to grow or bloom.
All farm work progressed rapidly this week with extensive corn planting and many sweet potatoes set out. Cucumbers and tomatoes show good growth after midweek rain, pastures benefited, and fruit is in good condition.
Roscoe farmers report ground in excellent condition with some crops already up. Rain Tuesday night eased stress, and remaining crops should mature faster. Overall conditions improve though crops remain late. Orange trees begin to sprout and citrus prospects look good.
Weather brief reports the week shows a bit more planting and crops farther along though some dryness remains. Rain is scarce but conditions are now suitable for work.
Local farming notes from Seminole report improved conditions after a warm spell and a passing shower. The brief weather mention suggests better soil moisture and growth prospects compared with last week.
Ground crops are reported sprouting nicely as drought ends. Conditions are encouraging with expected rainfall pushing crops ahead. Cattle pasturage improves, truck gardens thrive, citrus trees grow, and the melon crop is largely planted with seeds emerging. overall, a good year anticipated.
The spring cucumber crop is coming on nicely and other crops are about the same as last week. Favorable weather with rain and warm days aided growth. Cucumbers not all up yet but those present look fine. Orange trees pushing out and expect good growth. General farming in good condition and moving forward with spring rapidity. Dairy cattle finding green pasturage and needing less feed.
Conditions are a bit ahead of last week with drought broken by heavy rains. Planted crops will sprout soon as soil dries. crops in ground look good and emerging plants appear healthy. Cattle gain weight as new grass grows. overall outlook improves.
General crop conditions remain similar to last week with heavy rains breaking drought fears. Crops emerged look fair and those in ground show potential as rains boost progress. cattle to move to highland pastures and pecan orchards begin sap flow with warm weather early in the week.
Farmers report good progress with planting after midweek rains. Crops look fine with warm early week weather boosting growth. cotton ground ready and corn expected to be larger than last year.
The Conecuh County area reports drought relief and warm weather spurring cotton planting. Fertilizer use has surged in the last ten days while watermelon crops are being planted and gardens grow well though oats remain small for the season.
A storm swept Castleberry damaging trees and crops. Farmers report seventy five crates of eggs and forty coops of chickens shipped this spring with some planting destroyed. A few farmers have moved in or out in recent weeks.
Farmers intend to plant oats in larger quantities and follow with corn velvet beans alfalfa potatoes peanuts and other foods. They expect to raise enough for personal use and sale while preparing to increase hogs and cattle for meat. Cold weather slowed blooms and early crops but did not destroy them. Trucking activity rises in Evergreen and Castleberry as tomatoes near field transplant in ten days.
Farmers who delayed corn last week completed planting this week while hauling and distributing fertilizer to prepare for early cotton to beat boll weevil. Weather favored planting though rainfall was sparse and cold damaged the fruit crop. Some farmers shift to truck farming with tomatoes beans and squash for market, though overall no strong vegetable market exists. They expect to raise more corn for home use and sale and plan enough feed for cattle.
Farmers welcomed Tuesday’s rain as corn begins to sprout and gardens look healthy. The hail caused little damage, sweet potato slips are ready for transplant, and girls await frost-free days for tomato planting.
Farmers in Repton report rapid progress in land breaking after heavy February rains slowed work. Corn planting continues, oats show urgent need for rainfall, and a substantial area has been sown in oats with about twenty percent remaining to finish.
Farmers report adopting the same fertilizer as last year with an emphasis on economy and efficiency, aiming to reduce costs while maintaining yields.
Farmers report abundant corn and meat supplies for the year and plan to expand crops. Cotton acreage will be cut by about half while corn planting doubles and peas velvet beans potatoes and peanuts will be grown more than ever. A Beatrice-area farmer yielded 225 bushels from three acres last year without fertilizer, underscoring strong corn potential.
The report notes favorable weather and a good week for farmers with oats growing well and crop outlook mixed. Hogs appear strong with many fine hogs at Buera Vista. Jersey hogs dominate with a few different breeds. Peach crops face failure while pear trees show minor damage. Several new workers were hired last week.
Not much rain this week leaves hill lands dry for plowing and planting. Farmers report patches of corn planted, stump and log clearing, and heavy hauling of barnyard fertilizer. Conditions lag last year, but better weather could lift yields with improved methods. more stock is added to pastures and feed should be raised. Some farmers may have feed to sell.
A light rain Tuesday evenings boosts farmers as they plant corn velvet beans peas Irish potatoes and garden seed. Fertilizer hauled is down this year by half compared with last year while cotton acreage drops by at least fifty percent and feed crops rise similarly. Oats recover from Christmas rains but growth slowed. Diversification campaigns spur more food crops and stock.
Farmers and gardeners hoped for rain on Saturday but received little. Early corn is beginning to come up as several acres were broken last week. Fertilizer hauling dominated activity, though usage is down this year. Vegetables emerging look fine.
Farmers report a week of corn planting aided by Tuesday rain with many battling slow sweet potato emergence. Some plan convert large tracts to pasture, notably an 80 acre field, and stock improvement at Pine Orchard seven miles away. Across the region farmers reduce foodcrop acreage and boost pasture and canning plans for the year.
Mrs Owen F Wells of Jonesville Virginia says Cardui the woman’s tonic greatly helped her after multiple womanly troubles and difficult childbirth. She credits Cardui with reducing pain and suffering and urges others to try it to ease common ailments women face. Thousands of women have written of Cardui’s benefits.
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