Mobile climate praised as greatest asset for plant culture
The Mobile climate is hailed as the city's greatest natural resource, with 62 inches of annual rainfall and mild winters supporting citrus and crops. The piece notes a 31 degree low in 1915, historic freezes, and the cooling effect of nearby Gulf waters, arguing the region offers stable temperatures and abundant moisture for agriculture.
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Mobile
United States Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Florida
Weather Bureau
Department of Agri‘culture
Louisiana
United States
Leonard Coates
Napa
Cal
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Gulf
Rocky Mountains
Gulf of Mexico
North Pacific Coast
Allegheny Mountains
Mississippi River
Buffalo
N. Y
Ohio Valley
Gulf and South Atlantic States
Asheville
N. C
Fruit Varieties Thrive in Mobile Territory Many Citrus Planted
In Mobile and Baldwin counties nearly every citrus type grows well. Satsuma and numerous oranges, tangerines, kumquats, loquats, and a large Ponderosa lemon flourish. Grapefruit, plums, pears, figs, persimmons, quinces, strawberries, blackberries, peaches, grapes, and sugar cane are also successfully cultivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Promised Concession Made In Unfixed By Condos
A fragment notes promises of concessions rather than fixes for By Condo made structures. The text questions whether stone and other materials were addressed as promised.
Short Schedule Aims to Save Southern League Costs
The Southern League moves toward a 140 game schedule with salary cap cuts to reduce expenses. O B Andrews leads the effort with support from Mobile Jackson Allen Atlanta moguls and Nashville at the December meeting. If 154 games remain, clubs must overextend staff and frequent Sundays and double headers would be required.
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Mobile
O. B. Andrews
Andrews
Jackson
Allen
Little Rock
Atlanta
Nashville
National Association
Orphanages and Hospitals Receive Citrus From Gulf Coast
General Secretary F. W. Evans distributed citrus fruit to Mobile orphanages hospitals white homes for the aged and the Colored Old Folks Home and the Boys Detention Home. Grapefruit from Mississippi is exhibited at the Bank of Mobile and Battle House lobby as Bienville Square citrus garden work advances with decorations and landscaping.
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F. W. Evans
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
M. J. McDermott
Bank of Mobile
Bonnie Croft Farm
W. A. Cook
Irvington
Bienville Square
F. C. Turner & Co
Saibara Nursery
McKenzie & Lundquist
Mobile Chooses Stance on Southeastern Rate Increases
Mobile’s freight traffic bureau met at noon to judge the general advance in rates for the southeastern region. Traffic manager R. G. Cobb said Mobile’s stance would guide co operation with other cities against proposed increases. He noted rate adjustments on cabbage and other vegetables from nearby points, with recent increases in vegetable rates to Mobile and expected reductions to follow.
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Mobile
R. G. Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
Louisville & Nashville
Cobb
E. A. DeFuntak
Montgomery
Meat and uric acid link to kidney trouble urged
An authority states meat forms uric acid that irritates the bladder and overworks kidneys. Regular meat eaters should flush kidneys with four ounces of Rad Salts daily to remove acids and toxins. Jad Salts, a lithia water drink, is promoted as a harmless, inexpensive aid to prevent kidney and bladder issues.
Railroad commission hears rate dispute on marble transport
The state railroad commission scrutinizes an adjustment of rates on marble shipment after Mr Cobb argued for a lower charge while railroads claim marble carries higher risk. The editorial note comments on public reaction to generic warning signs.
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Aul
Mobile
State Railroad Commission
Cobb
Action Pending to Remove Birmingham and Atlantic Charter
Atlanta reports action soon to be filed in Georgia court to modify the charter of the Birmingham and Atlantic Company. The case seeks to address the road and remove it from its harbor operations.
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Atlanta
State of Georgia
Birmingham
Atlantic Company
J s i J s i Traveling Sets $2.50 to Military Brushes $1.50 , $3.50
A brief item notes price changes for travel sets and military brushes with listed costs of 2.50 1.50 and 3.50. It succinctly records retail adjustments without additional context or background.
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