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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
2
The report notes robust corn potential with late planting and moisture issues, cotton planted and up but slowed by dry weather, and early fertilization aimed at avoiding boll weevils. Vegetables, strawberries, oats, and cane show good progress. cattle look well and market activity remains steady with daily shipments reported.
The April 17 report discusses the economics and methods of using potatoes for livestock feed. It notes price considerations, suggests cooking potatoes for pigs with corn meal, and offers feeding guidelines for dairy cows including amounts and risks of excess.
In Mobile County Alabama farmers call for rainfall to aid crops and orchards. Reports say corn and onions are being planted with some growth already visible and other truck crops awaiting rain to boost yields.
Crops here grow fine though some corn remains small. A promising watermelon and cantaloupe yield appears, with abundant small fruit on trees. Farmers report ongoing planting activity and mild effects from a recent cold snap. Strawberries and English peas are enjoyed by many residents.
In Citronelle, Asparagus and radish shipments are at their best with fair prices. The first English peas were shipped this week from J. C. Prine’s farm. Some corn is up but most remains to be planted as rainfall stayed below normal and a good shower is awaited. There is a large acreage of oats planted for cover and forage crops.
Mrs. W. J. Daugherty of Murrycross Alabama praises Cardui, saying it cured her weakness and female complaints after doctors recommended rest. She reports regained nerves and vitality and plans to keep Cardui on hand for future need.
Reports indicate several Alabama counties will run tick eradication campaigns the last week of this month following Governor Henderson’s proclamation. After votes to eradicate, counties will appropriate funds to build dipping vats and dip cattle. The legislature funds inspectors with 25,000 dollars yearly for four years. The map outlines areas already tick free, under state and federal inspection, or awaiting work.
An Alabama cattle tick eradication program shows 250,000 square miles cleared to date with state funds of 25,000 annually for four years. Since 1906 progress includes 28,000 square miles released March 1 and wide adoption in Black Belt counties, aiming for state-wide tick-free status from Tennessee river to the gulf and from Mississippi to Georgia. The piece urges farmers to support eradication to reduce cattle losses and boost milk production.
Strawberries are ripening quickly but need rain and few are grown in large quantities locally. It develops that some grapefruit trees were killed by last fall’s early freezes, while trees planted in winter survived.
The week's weather has been warmer and crop growth has accelerated. Early crops damaged by cold have been replanted, corn and beans are growing, and watermelons and strawberries are progressing. Cattle benefit from green pasture as farmers consider expanding cattle and hog production.
Farmers in the district are producing cabbage crates and shipping several loads. Veggies are thriving with all crops up and prices fair. A good rain would help, and strawberries are fine and just starting to market.
A light shower on Monday boosts crop prospects in Dawes with corn still to be planted and some replanting needed. One farmer has thirty five acres of corn, the largest in the area, Irish potatoes and beans up, strawberries sold in Mobile at four dollars per twenty four boxes, then three dollars as prices fell. Farmers cultivate trees crops and fertilize.
Farmers here are encouraged by the week’s weather and work with vim as they plant new seeds and replace losses from the last freeze. Crops look good and orange trees show buds and blossoms while cattle ranges improve with warm weather arriving.
The section experienced a favorable outlook for crops as a light Monday shower boosted vegetation. Farmers continue planting corn spinach and cabbage markets expand to neighboring towns. Tomatoes are thriving after transplanting with soybeans cowpeas and velvet beans planted broadly this year. Watermelons grow between fruit trees, oats cover stock needs, and corn leads acreage amid seed potato shortages reducing Irish potato planting.
Warm weather persisted through the week while temperatures cooled to 49 degrees on Wednesday morning. Garden crops show growth though germination is slow, sugar cane is being barred off, stubble cane opened, and fruit trees and pecans show leaves or blooms as a farm demonstration agent visits. Tick eradication in Mobile county dominates local concern.
A good rain fell Monday in North Theodore, easing dry ground. Crops are pushing forward and fruit trees are thriving. Farmers have been busy planting corn and garden seed the past week as general crop conditions look well.
Warm dry week persists with rain needed. Deep plowing and cultivation ease crop stress though some corn fields emerge slowly. Tomatoes delayed by frost after early plantings. Satsumas grow, soon in bloom. Orchard fruit growers apply for incorporation to form Orchard Fruit Growers Association. Peaches hurt by frost and freezing. extent of loss unknown for a week.
In Semmes farmers continue planting corn and peanuts to feed hogs as several growers raise swine. Crops appear healthy despite dry weather with rain anticipated to aid growth.
A brief item reports fertilizer usage levels and indicates several new farms were fenced this week with new workers arriving to help.
The St Elmo farming section reports rain settled the dust and weather remains warm. Crops look good with corn, paybage, and Irish potatoes as chief crops. farmers expect a strong yield and many grow enough corn to feed stock through winter.
The Theodore area farmers report busy activity shipping cabbage crates and sending several solid carloads this week. Prices are steady for cabbage as replanting continues for watermelons and corn. Potatoes, watermelons, and other spring crops look promising with good yields expected.
The North Theodore farmers report a good rain on Monday aiding corn planting and cabbage and Irish potato crops. They expect a strong yield and better prices, noting limited bean planting and a decent strawberry outlook amid recent cold weather.
Light Sunday rain aided crops though more rain is needed. Beans sprout, tomatoes peppers and eggplants transplanted. Lettuce heads benefit from dry weather. Turnips beets and lettuce sold from gardens. Orange trees budded and pecan trees coming out.
Farmers here seek rain to aid corn and melon crops while cane grows slowly and Irish potatoes look well. Field work has been heavy as they catch up on planting and plowing this week, with a brief window opening for other tasks.
Farmers plow and plant corn and beans amid cold delays. Strawberries grade well with market shipments. Some cultivation of orange trees occurs. Early sweet potato patches under way. Chicks in incubators visible at many homes. Few calves sold to butchers last week. Rain would improve crops.
In Baldwin County Bay Minette farmers report corn ready for cultivation with many fields just emerging. Sweet potato beds are stripped and transplanted, Irish potatoes have been cultivated twice, orange trees budding, fruit trees laden, cucumbers promising, and overall crop outlook better than last week. Merchants note farmers working diligently from memory of cold weather.
Farmers in Barnwell report a week of corn and early sweet potato planting with crops up and growing rapidly. Ground warmth favors fruit trees and orange blossoms. General truck crops, melons, tomatoes, and forage crops show strong potential for a good season.
Farmers in Blackshier report corn and bean crops planted while some begin early sweet potatoes. Plants up and thriving with warm weather and steady growth. Fruit trees on farms heavy with fruit promising good yields. Conditions stronger than last week though soil shows some drying from lack of rain.
Corn sweet potatoes and general crops show rapid growth this week. Cucumber crop is running and will soon blossom. Orange trees bloom heavily and promise a good crop. Smaller fruit trees heavy with fruit and strawberry beds in prime near Bon Secour.
Farmers report similar planting pace to last week with many crops up and new quicker growth this year. corn and potatoes dominate field work while velvet beans and cowpeas go in. fruit crops show promise with trees heavily filled as harvest approaches.
Farmers in Bromley report corn and potato planting underway this past week as fields remain dry. They say conditions are not ideal but expect to adapt and proceed with crop preparation.
The week shows good growth with no signs of dryness. Fruit trees are laden and should yield well. Weather is generally ideal. The crop is at least two weeks behind last year.
In Carney the past week saw farmers planting sweet potatoes and preparing fields. Ground warm and crops up, with corn stands up and Irish potatoes well up and ready for cultivation. Weather has been warm with some dryness, farming conditions near ideal.
Farmers report corn and early sweet potatoes planted this week as sunshine warms the soil. Stand of corn and fruit crops look good with trees showing rapid growth and orange buds promising a large yield. overall conditions improved since last week, though a rain is needed.
In Daphne the farming season advances as corn and cane are nearly harvested. Velvet beans are being planted with record acreage, aiding soil improvement and cattle feeding. The valentine bean crop was wiped out by cold, while other vegetables benefit from rain. Home grown strawberries arrive on vegetable wagons at 15 to 20 cents per quart.
Dolive notes farmers busy with corn and early sweet potatoes while others cultivate Irish potatoes and early corn. Planting conditions are favorable with unusually good stands. Cucumbers are emerging and vines beginning to run. Orange trees and other fruit trees near blooming time.
The report notes favorable crop conditions with farmers busy planting cultivating and setting crops. Strawberries are marketing well and good yields are expected this year for corn oats potatoes garden truck and fruits.
The Elberta report notes seeds germinating rapidly as seed beds remain well tended though moisture is short. Corn planting continues, early sweet potato plots are in the ground, and crops for cattle feed receive attention. Cucumber crop appears healthy.
Most work is delayed due to lack of rain as farmers finish corn and other crop plantings. Several growers plant melons, one patch expected to yield 500 watermelon vines. A Bermuda onion patch district wide promises a good crop. Phosphate fertilized beds show better yields than stable manure. An expert citrus raiser expects a strong Satuma orange outlook but lighter grapefruit yields.
Foley area farmers report two weeks of steady work with replanted fields after a cold spell. Potatoes and corn are up and thriving while late plantings continue. Sweet potatoes, beans, cucumbers progress well and grape fruit trees bloom.
Farmers spent the week planting with corn potatoes and beans prominent. Existing crops look healthy fruit trees are laden and the fruit crop is expected to be good. Ground cultivation and seed preparation have been better than ever and a rain is hoped for due to drying soil conditions.
This week the farmers spent time planting as crops in the ground sprout quickly. Ground is drying and the remainder of the corn and early sweet potatoes were planted this week.
Farmers anticipate large plantings of velvet beans and cow peas while forage crops go in soon. Most plan to grow far more feed this year for cattle as fruit trees hang heavy with fruit promising strong yields.
Farmers spent the week planting and cultivating crops with corn and potatoes in good stands. Early Sweet potatoes and forage crops for cattle feed are being planted. Ground is dry but in good shape, beans and vine crops thriving, truck gardens promising profit, and overall conditions better than last week.
Farmers are planting crops as warm weather accelerates growth. Corn and potatoes thrive with the soil warmth. cucumbers are being set out. Velvet beans and cow peas will be planted soon for feed. Cotton planted is rising well and weevils will be controlled.
The report notes warm weather improves germination and growth. Farmers in Lillian have spent the week planting corn potatoes and early sweet potato slips. Ground warming promises good yields and attention will focus on truck and feed crops in the coming weeks.
Farmers report improved conditions after a dry week with crops and feed crops rapidly growing. Ground is mostly good and stands are excellent, though the soil remains slightly dry due to limited rainfall.
The past week sees corn and bean planting dominate farm work with fields in excellent condition. Cotton is up and growing well as growers aim to mature before weevil season. Fruit trees are full of fruit and the frost claim is unsupported. Overall crop progress is favorable.
Farmers report planting in earnest with corn and sweet potato draws in progress. Ground has warmed, encouraging notes on cucumber progress and overall favorable conditions.
Farmers report a week of strong effort under excellent weather. Corn planting continues, as do Irish potatoes and the early sweet potato crop. Melon crops are coming up and the general truck is active.
The report notes crops look fine and moisture is adequate for growth. Orange trees are blooming and overall fruit trees show heavy potential with a good outlook for a strong yield.
Morriston notes warm weather aiding planting as farmers rush corn sowing and seed beds. Some plant early sweet potatoes and feed crops while others prepare land for upcoming crops amid ongoing dryness and offsetting efforts.
OAK area reports farmers growing crops with corn potatoes beans cucumbers and sweet potatoes. Many say crops are improving beyond previous years and expect yields to be high though most seek more rain to sustain growth.
In Orange Beach the corn has come up well and is growing, while early sweet potatoes suffer from dry weather. Cane is sparse but sprouted, rain may bring up more. Farmers plow and plant melons, set out sweet potatoes, and finish corn. Orange trees bloom signaling a good crop. peaches are blooming with some fruit set. Irish potatoes are small but edible.
Farmers finish corn planting and begin early sweet potatoes as ground remains excellent. Cucumber crop looks fine and fruit trees, especially oranges, begin blooming. Weeds appear and farmers prepare to hoe them while young to protect crops.
The week brings favorable weather in Pine Grove with corn planting and sweet potato setting in full swing. Farmers report a likely large corn acreage this year and rapid early sweet potato plantings, with continued details expected on page three.
Government Street line taxes and licenses paid in 1914 are discussed. The note compares the amount to ten jitney buses paying similar taxes and licenses, implying a lower or alternative tax burden for buses.
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