Grand Bay orange boom turns land into a living bank
Grand Bay's Satsuma orange industry has transformed the area from pine lands to thriving groves. The region now hosts hundreds of thousands of trees, rising land values, and a growing economy supported by local banks, nurseries, and developers. The reef-like climate, irrigation, and accessible land draw investors as shipments to Chicago and other markets rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Bay
Gulf Coast
California
Florida
Bay
Satsuma
Oees Satsuma
Japan
Gen. van Volkenbureg
Aew
Grand
Satsuma Jones
Satsuma Smith
Commission
Chicago
Satsumas
Grand Bay District
Gulf
Furtther
Mobile
New Orleans
Rand Bay State Bank
Sastama District
Oied
Chamber of Commerce
Ine Ateao
Civic League
Vermont
Insects Threaten Gulf Ornamentals and Control Methods
A Gulf region horticulture note outlines common ornamental pests including red spider mites, various aphids, whiteflies, and scale insects with their host plants. It details control methods such as Van Antwerp's Schnarr's Insecticide, nicotine solutions, oil emulsions, and whale oil soap, plus spraying timing, pruning, and ecological cautions about pests arising from human activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp
Schwarr
van Atwerp
Schnarr
Nature
Pecans Demand Grows Along Gulf Coast
Nurserymen in Mobile county report record pecan demand this year with Frank Lewis of Pascagoula shipping about 250000 pounds. Ocean Springs on the Mississippi coast also ships more than ever, exporting 38344 pounds from Oct 15 to Nov 20 1915 and moving at about a ton daily. Last year’s Ocean Springs exports for pecans and citrus are set as a comparison.
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Mobile County
Gulf Coast
Frank Lewis
Pascagoula
Mississippi
Ocean Springs
Freight and cargo values from regional shipments noted
The report details shipments totaling $33 000 with heavy parcels post, listing 35 766 pounds of pecans 20 000 pounds of paper shell pecans at 40 cents wholesale 3 185 half straps of oranges at one cent wholesale and 878 bundles of nursery trees 40 000 units worth 18000.
Boy Seeks Help As Medicine Aims To Improve Health
A boy faces a health challenge and needs treatment to improve. Doctors and family plan careful care, ensuring proper dosing and monitoring to support recovery and wellbeing.
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H. P. Loding
M. P. Barker
Grand Bay, Ala
Peoples Gas Bldg
R. L. Fletcher & Co
State Bank
Satsuma District
Barrett Mfg. Co
Albert Freeland
General Merchandise
Griffings
North
Alabama
Griffing
South
Alaene
Uisiana
Close St. FI Francis
Nursery
Ala
Walter C. Griffing
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