Gulf Coast strawberry venture aims to market regional harvest
The Gulf Coast Marketing Exchange promotes organized strawberry production with Biloxi Pascagoula and Mobile involvement. Dudley Scheffer notes October and November planting boosts March to July fruiting, yielding 250 to 1000 dollars per acre annually, with Klondyke and Lady Thompson noted as strong varieties and potential for carload exports to northern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Satsuma
Guilf Coast Marketing Exchange
Alabama
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mobile
Dudley Cheffer
Mississippi Coast
Biloxi
Pascagoula
Mobilé Exchange
Grand Bay
Mobile County
Scheffer
Florida
Satsuma Orange Expansion Across Gulf Coast Notes
The report traces Mandarin and Satsuma orange history in Alabama Mississippi and West Florida. Satsuma introductions from 1876 and 1895 expansion cite Baldwin Mobile and Hancock counties as key growth areas amid cautious optimism about commercial potential. Early stock from Glen St Mary Florida and figures from the 1915 census highlight rising plantings and favorable conditions along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
New Orleans
William Saunders
Florida
United States
George R. Hall
Robert B. van Valkenburgh
Lincoln
Japan
Jacksonville
Fla
van Valkenburgh
Satsuma
Mississippi Sound
W. R. van Cleave
Scranton
Miss
Satsuma Nursery
G. L. Taber
Glen St. Mary
Samuel White
Boston
Mass
Marietta
Citronelle
Ala
Battles Wharf
Baldwin County
Mr. White
H. B. Scott
West Florida
Pensacola
California
Baldwin
Mobile
Alabama
Jackson
Harrison and
Hancock
Mississippi
Indian River District
North
Express
Gulf Coast Territory
United States Department of Agriculture
Satsuma State
Escambia
Eccesevesnees
Eevee
Ississippi
Jackson Eee
Harrison
Hancock Jnteeepenesedewee
Alabama selects team for Birmingham road race
University of Alabama names its squad to run the Birmingham Athletic Club road race next Saturday December 11 Walter Jones Gene M Lile and others were selected to represent the university in this annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham
University
Ala
University of Alabama
Birmingham Athletic Club
Wedneesday
Walter Jones
Gene M. Lile
Dak
Satsumas by Express Ideal Christmas Gift
Rates rise three cents per package for Mobile district Satsumas using second class tariffs. Martin Holbrook lists state points for a perusal by growers with a base table of express costs from Mobile to multiple cities including Birmingham Selma Thomaston Phoenix Little Rock Denver and more. Pecans may accompany Satsumas in same package and the piece promotes the gift package to northern friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Express Company
Satsumas
Mobile
Martin Holbrook
Express Company
Ala
Birmingham
Selma
Thomaston
Phoenix
Ariz
Little Rock
Ark
Denver
Col
Bridgeport
Conn
Washington
D. C
Atlanta
Alabama Aims for Strong Run as Rountree Edges Back
University outlook for the race remains cautious due to injuries to key runners. Walter Jones is in good form and expected to complete the three miles in 17 minutes or faster, giving Alabama a solid chance to perform well Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fident
Rountree
Walter Jones
Alabama
Road plans received for Point Clear to Fairhope link
Complete plans and specifications for the Point Clear to Fairhope road, first link in the state aid highway, arrived for Probate Judge J H H Smith. Bids will be opened December 14, with county commissioners and State Highway Engineer W S Keller to contract for the road. Other links will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Ala
Point Clear
Fairhope
J. H. H. Smith
W. S. Keller
Satsuma Orchards Long-Lived Exceed Expectations
The article argues Satsuma orange trees can endure many years with regular spraying. It cites 16 year old trees damaged by scale but recovering with treatment, yielding high value fruit per acre and promising long life similar to hardy pecan trees. Observations from coastal growers show neglected trees sometimes recover and produce valuable crops. The piece urges affordable spraying to keep orchards healthy and profitable for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satsuma
United States
Mobile
Gulf Coast
Alabama
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H. C. Vaughan Lumber Company
Alabama-Florida Development Company
A. F. Vila
Irvington
Farmers Supply Co
Irvington, Ala
IHC
Orchard and Nursery
F. T. Nye
Prop
W. H. Pollock
Citrus Fruit Culture
Mobile and
Baldwin Counties
Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Counties
G. A. Park General Immigration and Industrial Agent
Louisville
Nashville Railroad Co
Chicago
Ill
Boise
Idaho
Indianapolis
Ind
Sioux City
Iowa
Kansas City
Lexington
Cleveland
Ohio
Cincinnati
Fairhope-Point Clear
F. C
Partridge
B. H. Scott
Partridge & Scott Land Developers’ Orchard
Wellsee
Irvington, Alabama
W. J. Waterman
Irvington. Ala
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