Crops Outlook Promising for Two Weeks Ahead
The weekly crop report notes corn velvet beans and Irish potatoes progressing well with good cultivation. Prospect for a large crop is favorable as truck and garden crops perform well.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
3
Fine weather aids corn and fruit crops this week
The week brought good warm weather aiding farmers. Many planted remaining corn and some planted yearly sweet potatoes. The Irish potato crop looks fine and corn is up in many fields. Fruit trees, except oranges, are loaded with fruit and promise a good yield. Orange trees begin to blossom as conditions improve toward summer.
River Park Farmers Favorable Weather Boosts Crop Growth
The past week brought good weather for River Park farmers with dry ground prompting a need for rain. Planting progressed for corn and early sweet potatoes while cucumbers look healthy and crops show rapid growth overall.
Weather Keeps Farmers From Planting Potatoes In Robertsdale
The dry spell continues with farmers delaying sweet potato planting due to lack of time for watering. Cucumbers need rain, while early corn is being replanted and late crop mostly in ground. Oats look healthy but slow, fruit trees such as peaches pears and figs show good growth.
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Robertsdale
Roscoe crops progress report notes thriving plantings
The ground is in good shape though a bit dry. Cucumbers are coming up nicely and corn stands well. Irish potatoes are growing well and most crops are being planted. Farmers with other crops are setting out sweet potato plants and aim to push them quickly. Orange trees are pushing out rapidly and will soon bloom.
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Roscoe
Rosinton Farmers Report Deep Plowing Withstanding Drought
Dry weather will not hurt crops in Rosinton where December and January plowing to eight to ten inches remains moist. Some corn is planted on ground plowed deeply and double disked. such soil shows no rain shortage. Farmers favor more stock chickens and homemade fertilizer over commercial options.
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Rosinton
Local Farmers Report Planting Schedule and Dry Ground
Farmers report crops looking fine but later than last year with dry soil. The past week centered on planting corn potatoes sweet and regular, velvet beans and cowpeas as staple crops.
Farmers Say Outlook Promising For Crops This Year
The crop year opens with fruit trees showing early fruit set and promising yields. Farmers report a favorable outlook and expect conditions to be as good as last year despite being late in the season.
Farming advances in Seminole prompt strong corn harvests
Farmers here have planted nearly all their corn and expect to finish by next week. They are also planting early sweet potatoes and tending Irish potatoes and early corn. Ground conditions are excellent and truck crops look favorable for market. Feed crops will be planted soon as cultivation begins.
Weather Brightens Farmers Outlook in Silver Hill
Weather this past week in Silver Hill has been favorable for farming with warm ground and little rain. Cucumber plants are starting to run and soon bloom, while corn, sweet potatoes, beans, peas, and forage crops are being planted. Farmers remain optimistic about this year’s yields.
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Silver Hill
Farmers Report Busy Planting With Corn and Potatoes
Farmers report corn and sweet potatoes as chief crops this week. Ground is warm and crops up are growing rapidly. Early cucumbers look fine with promising yield. Some Irish potatoes first time, stands good. Small fruit trees are full indicating late cold weather did not kill fruit.
Local crops show strong growth this season
Community farmers report healthy progress as they plant corn and sweet potatoes and establish spring and summer forage crops for cattle. Pecan orchards are starting to grow and promise good yields, while fruit trees are setting heavy fruit. overall conditions have improved.
Summerdale Farmers Hope for Good Crop Season
Summerdale farmers report crops up and being cultivated with good stand of crops. Sweet potato draws are being planted in the ground by the thousands and some plan to water vines due to dry ground. Small fruit trees show plenty of fruit and orange blossoms begin. Conditions are good except for lack of moisture.
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Summerdale
Ten saw farmers busy with planting in growing season
Practically all farmers in the area worked the past week on planting corn and cowpeas as ground temperatures rise. Crops already up show warm soil and a likely larger seed crop for cattle. Orange bees planted by farmers are growing well and near blossoming.
Weather and crops in Escatawpa and nearby area
Dry spell gave way to thriving vegetation with corn oats velvet beans and peanuts ahead. Cotton planted and coming up while sorghum and peppers grow strong. dasheen planted and in demand. Early poultry scarce eggs cheap and hog and hominy remains the slogan.
Farmers Plan Rapid Planting and Strong Corn Yield
Farmers report rapid planting of peas and corn with no market sales this week. All crops are growing well and the group anticipates the largest corn yield yet. They plan to raise ample feed for home use and have some to sell, with no new or departing farmers this week.
Peach Tree Planting and Weather Hit Local Farms
Several thousand peach trees have been planted in the area over the last two years. This year’s peach crop will be severely reduced by nail and yield at most one third. Dry weather delays trucking, tomatoes need field watering, corn is planted, no cotton this year. Cattle and feed rise as cattle prove profitable. Strawberries ripen and asparagus shipments begin.
Farmers advance as spring brings planting progress
Spring arrives and farmers report rapid progress with corn planted and cotton ready to plant. Several acres of early corn have emerged well and sweet potatoes are ready for replanting as general farming remains favorable.
Vinegar Bend Farm Report Highlights Early Crops
Corn planted early is two and a half inches high and vigorous. Cabbage and Irish potatoes are set for market soon. Farmers Union did not meet last week but plans a gathering this week. Cold spells spared fruit and peach trees hold small peaches. Truck farmers ship radishes to St Louis and northern markets.
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Farmers Union
St. Louis
Weather Brings Promising Yields in Yellow Pine
Farmers report good growing conditions in Yellow Pine with plowing and planting underway. Rain is needed to soften hard ground while potatoes corn and radishes show strong growth. Fruit crops especially strawberries look healthy and will be marketed. several carloads of vegetables have shipped last week.
Dry season prompts rain hopeful in Clarke County Allen
Clarke County Allen reports the soil is very dry and hard. Cotton planting continues with concerns over germination in dry ground. Some crops already up are thriving while sweet potatoes delay slips due to a long winter. If cotton fails, peas, sweet potatoes, and late corn may fill gaps. Poultry flocks do well and Satsuma orange trees planted last winter are blooming.
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Satsuma
Fulton Weather Boosts Planting Across Crops
The Fulton area reports favorable planting weather with rain needed later. Farmers shift focus to corn, potatoes, sugar cane, and beans. stands are improving for corn and Irish potatoes. Sweet potatoes set out and cattle numbers rise, with feedstuff planting emphasized. poultry remains for home use.
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Fulton
Crop Conditions Update From Local Section
The general condition of the crops in this section is about two weeks late due to weather. Some farmers have a good corn stand while others are still planting. Cotton is being planted this week and oats look strong. Garden crops and fruit crops show better yields than expected. Irish potatoes look nice but acreage is small.
Farmers report robust crops and seeking rain
The report notes widespread cotton planting, corn up and growing, and gardens aided by rain. Sweet potatoes, strawberries, Irish potatoes show progress while some ground crops wait for moisture. Pastures are green, cabbage yields high, truck gardens in excellent condition, and more housewives raise chickens with good results.
Crop conditions lag as farmers shift to corn and hay
Salitpa reports four to six weeks behind due to cold weather. Cotton acreage is greatly reduced while farmers plant corn, sugar cane, velvet beans, potatoes, oats and hay. About fifty percent of acreage is now corn, with busy cotton and corn planting this week.
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Salitpa
Whatley Farm News Reports Good Potatoes and Crops
The weather has been fine for farm work and progress is solid. Farmers planted several acres of sweet potatoes and study winter storage methods. Peas and beans have been thrashed and legume planting is expected across available land. Early oats look promising and flocks of chicks are thriving. Egg shipments from the area are increasing to various destinations.
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Whatley
Weather Keeps Dry and Farmers Plant Wide Areas
Dry conditions persist as farmers plant corn, peanuts and vegetables in large quantities. Late cold has damaged some early corn while most growers focus on producing food and feed for home use and some for market.
Farm Report From Beatrice Notes Good Weather
The Beatrice farm report says good weather favors farmers with cotton planting starting and velvet beans to be planted extensively. A rice cleaner has been installed at Buena Vista and rice is being tried as a new crop in the area, with the low lands well suited for its growth.
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Monroe
Beatrice
Buena Vista
Buena Vista's Favorable Weather Boosts Farm Work
Buena Vista reports very favorable conditions for farm labor with many residents moving from cotton and corn planting to other tasks as crop progress speeds ahead in the season.
Farmers rush cotton seed to beat boll weevil in late season
Farmers hurry to plant cotton with early seed varieties while gardens lag and crop progress is slow. They focus on corn and home-produced hogs and grain, hoping to weather insect pressure and uncertain cotton yields.
Chestnut Weather Boosts Farm Planting And Hatching
The past week brought good weather for farming with farmers planting corn cotton and garden vegetables. Peaches are falling though other fruit shows no injury. Early corn is emerging and young fruit trees from winter are budding. Egg production remains high with 95 percent hatch success.
Weather Signals Bumper crop prospects for farmers
The week brings unusually good weather for farm work with corn cotton peas beans and garden truck planted. Many early corn crops were replanted after ploughing. Ground remains dry and rain is needed. Nitrate of soda applied to oats. indicators point to record food crops and a 40 to 50 percent drop in cotton. Labor is plentiful and cheap.
Jones Mill Weather and Crops Update
Rain is badly needed as ground dries with gardens looking fine. Farmers plant cotton and peanuts this week, others next week. A large pasture is established for hog grazing. Many young chicks hatch, with fryers soon to be sold. The corn crop looks healthy.
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Jones Mill
Tunnels Springs Crop Report Notes Planting Changes
The dry weather slows cotton planting with reduced fertilizer use. Peanuts, peas, and velvet beans are expanding, while all crops crave rain. Garden crops grow well and additional plantings occur as farmers adjust to conditions.
Conecuh County Farmers Expect Major Shift From Cotton
Conecuh farmers report widespread reduction in cotton acreage for the year. Last season's yield exceeded 17 000 bales, but forecasts cap the new crop around 12 000 bales. Corn beans peanuts and other food crops will rise in planted area as livestock and poultry numbers grow. The season end near and weather looks favorable for a strong food crop year.
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Conecuh County
Conetuh
Conecuh
Weather Warm, Planting Shifts Amid Dry Conditions
The week brings warmer weather with rapid emergence of crops like cotton and oats. Farmers report dry soils slowing cotton and risking poor corn stands. Some replanting occurs as velvet beans gain priority while peas and peanuts are neglected. Cattle prices remain high.
Farmers distribute fertilizer and rebedding cotton land
Farmers are busy this week applying fertilizer and rebedding cotton fields. About one third as much commercial fertilizer is used as in prior years. Corn and sugar cane germinate well and look healthy. Gardens, delayed by cold weather, show rapid progress. Velvet beans planting finished with many acres sown. A large amount of peanuts planted for feed and hog fattening.
Farm News Update: Planted Crops and Dry Conditions
Farmers report corn beans peanuts and cotton planting continuing amid near drought conditions. A rain would help as soil is too dry for seeds to sprout though crops that have emerged look well.
Farmers Nearing Land Breaking With Cotton Planting
Farmers report most land breaking completed and many planting cotton. Corn planted four weeks ago is up but drought issues raise concerns. Oats grow well and beans emerge but a two week dry spell threatens crops, delaying further planting until rain comes.
Weather and farming outlook in Wilcox County Camden region
Farmers report favorable planting conditions with corn sugar cane and cotton being planted. Ground is drying and rain is needed to prevent hard soil. Predictions indicate a good fruit crop and gardens look well. Two carloads of cattle shipped recently with dipping vats built countywide. Burr clover is common. Lamison notes no rain last week but good farm work, corn planting and plowing, silage expected to improve feed for market and home use.
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Camden
Lamison
Weather and crop planting update from the region
The past week brought favorable growing conditions with several acres of corn planted and cotton planting continuing on a reduced scale. Livestock and foodstuffs draw more interest as velvet beans are being planted in record numbers. The U.S. government collaborates with state and county on tick eradication, with a dipping vat being built. A large ... peas and sweet.
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United States
Potatoes and tomatoes feature in growing crops report
The fruit crop appears healthy with potatoes thriving. Tomatoes are being transplanted to both field and garden areas.
Weather and Crop Report From Local Farms This Week
The week brings fine weather aiding farmers with rain needed later. Corn shows good stands while cabbage crops suffer without rain. Cotton and peanuts have been planted. gardens are late but healthy. Strawberries delayed but promising. velvet beans planted in large quantities. Local butter and eggs arrive daily with fair prices and strong demand.
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Vten
Weather Update From Peach Tree Farmers
The weather remains favorable for farming with showers hoped for. Good progress since last week with most corn planting finished and some corn emerging. Fertilizer applications continue. Cotton peanuts and sorghum will be planted this week while vegetables and small grain grow well.
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Peach Tree
Weather brings dry heat as crops flourish this week
The week sees no rain for seven days with warmer temperatures. Farms report dryness in gardens while cotton and corn planting continue and Se crops begin to grow rapidly amid favorable conditions.
Weather and farming update from Escambia County Brewton
The week has been cold and dry delaying crops while farmers finish planting corn and sugar cane. Truck farmers ship vegetables to local markets and expect enough feed for home use and some for market. The season is a few weeks later than last year, crops look fine but rain would help.
Farming Outlook In Robinsonville As Planting Proceeds
The region enjoys fine weather and farmers plant velvet beans peas and peanuts. Cotton is largely in while corn is being worked and looks good. Oats promise a strong yield this year. Gardens thrive and tomatoes are transplanted. One farmer has two new wells being drilled this week.
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Robinsonville
Farmers Press On Despite Rain Shortage
Farmers push ahead with planting as rain remains scarce in the region. Cotton plantings drop to historically low levels while Irish potatoes and onions show promise. Corn grows rapidly but needs moisture to finish.
Butler County Greenville Weather Urges Rain For Crops
Rains are greatly needed in all sections of Butler County as crops suffer in areas lacking rainfall. Officials urge immediate relief to support growing harvests across the county.
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Butler County
Greenville
Farmers Brace for Boll Weevil as Planting Shifts in Alabama
Farmers in Butler County report brighter conditions with oats clover and wheat thriving while cotton acreage falls. A Greenville farmer outlines a diverse 275 acres oats 100 bushels ground peas 200 acres corn 75000 sugar cane stalks 10 bushels velvet beans 100 acres cotton and more potatoes planned. Officials estimate fertilizer sales 40 percent below last year as Alabama aims for self sufficiency.
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Greenville
Butler County
Alabama
Mississippi Jackson County Weathering A Favorable Spring
The past week brought fine weather aiding crops in the county. Corn and Irish potatoes are coming up, garden vegetables thriving, strawberries ripening soon, pecan trees leafing, Satsuma oranges budding, and melons later than usual due to the backward spring.
Hurley Weather Review Reports Crops Advancing Nicely
Rain is needed but crops are growing well with corn and Irish potatoes thriving. Garden produce looks good and farmers have begun soil preparation for sweet potatoes as the next major crop in the area.
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Hurley
Pascagoula Farmer Sells Fresh Cauliflower and Strawberries
In Pascagoula the soil favors horticulture and truck farming with cabbages shipped to Mobile and cauliflower praised as the finest in the market. Strawberries are delayed but thriving, citrus blooms appear, and corn planting is widespread.
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Pascagoula
Mobile
California
Velvet Bean Planting Week Reported by Wayne County Farmers
Wayne County farmers designate this as velvet bean week as most producers plant velvet beans amid favorable weather. The past week has supported wide planting across fields with good soil conditions in many areas.
Weather Advisory Touches Farmers With Rain Forecast
Fragmentary report suggests farmers expect rain soon affecting small gardens and rapid growth. The weather note hints at upcoming precipitation that could influence crop plans and field conditions.
State Line Farm Activity Shifts To Crops And Poultry
In the State Line vicinity crops diversify with large corn fields, planned swee potatoes for early shipment, and truck crops prepared. Households boost poultry with incubators as Pinehearst Plantation, the state’s largest, appears damaged about fifty percent due to tea related causes.
Planting in Waynesboro Promises Good Crops This Year
Much planting is under way in the Waynesboro section with land prepped for new crops. Farmers seek good seed as cucumbers watermelons peanuts peas and potatoes are being planted. Crops look promising yet rain is needed and some vegetables are ready for market.
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Waynesboro
Weather slows Georgia cotton crop and sparks corn planting
The crop outlook shows a four to six week lag with dry conditions delaying planting. About half the cotton crop compares to last year as farmers accelerate corn and forage planting due to earlier weather access and farming activity.
Rain Helps Crops As Farmers Resume Planting
The rain aided the crops without destroying them and farmers in the area continue planting cotton and corn. Corn is delayed by a dry spell while gardens grow rapidly and look healthy. Sweet potato slips are bedded for transplanting soon and about seven acres will be planted in peanuts for hogs.
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Pla
Recount Shows Vet Vote Majority in Al County
In Munising Michigan an official recount of votes cast on April 5 shows a two to one majority for the veterans option. Earlier unofficial tallies had indicated a one vote margin for the same option.
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Munising
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al County
Steamer Kina Sails from Savannah with Cotton Bales
The Dami steamer Kina departed Savannah for Rotterdam yesterday carrying 17 bales of cotton on its voyage across the Atlantic.
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Savannah
Rotterdam
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement urges readers to apply Sloan's Liniment to muscles or joints for quick relief from rheumatism and colds. It claims deep penetration without rubbing, immediate pain drawing, and a 25 cent bottle from any druggist with money back if not satisfied.
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Sloan
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