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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
2
T Ottani of Semmes Alabama provides guidance on when and how to fertilize citrus trees in Mobile County. He advises against applying fertilizer at planting, recommends top dressing later, and outlines preferred nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium sources and amounts for best results.
A program at the Queen features Sea a tale of two men centered on a coastal stormy sea with Adani Fovieri. Cupid Beats Father shows elopement disappointment starring Neva Gerber and Frank Borzage. All Aboard is a Thanhouser romance with Florence La Badie.
R W Taylor discusses climate and soil as key to fertility and previews rapid agricultural development around Mobile. He cites the 1911 government survey under Secretary Wilson showing Mobile County's fertile lands, notes vast growth in cultivated acres, and highlights Satsuma oranges, diverse fruit groves, grazing stock, and cattle breeding prospects aided by open winters and progress against cattle ticks.
The Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange aims to market only first class fruit to raise Mobile area prominence. Packing houses are built at railroad depots to speed refrigerated transit, with careful sorting, wrapping, and uniform boxes. Each wrapper and case marks the community of origin for external shipment.
The article notes water discovery transforming arid desert lands into productive fields near Mobile. It highlights humus needs and the outstanding growth of velvet beans and cowpeas, supplying soil nitrogen. It urges using climate and soil to convert waste places into fertile gardens through intelligence and industry.
A noted local figure struggles to live up to the high standard set by his past heroics. Reporters describe mounting pressure as teammates and rivals question his consistency and leadership.
A cautious guide suggests useful gifts for men including shaving outfits brushes match boxes card cases silver pencils collar buttons smoking sets key rings umbrellas fountain pens bill folds and similar items. Emphasizes real usefulness to ensure his appreciation.
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