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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
2
Early corn yields rising with roasting ears developing. Tomato patches noted in clubs across the county. Bean crop reported fine. Wool from local farms being sold with about 50 000 pounds released before season end. Wool largely controlled by a few men, making the sheep industry profitable.
Growing crops indicate a slight gain while fruit and nut sales decline. Irish potatoes moved by sixty seven cars in Baldwin County last week with cucumbers, cantaloupes, tomatoes and okra also shipped to markets. July 1 to July 10 saw early sweets moving in large quantities.
Dry weather hurts early corn several fields ruined late corn not growing well sweet potatoes pears and velvet beans peas doing well Bayou La Batre crops fine but rain needed Chunchula crops dying Crary peaches tomatoes watermelons ripening slow Irish potatoes good Fowl River rains save gardens cow peas orchard spraying to ward off orange Rust Kushla rain arrived gardens and crops look good tomatoes ripening caterpillars spraying sorghum Sudan grass for grazing demand for chickens high but supply scarce
North Theodore reports little rain with crops suffering. sweet potatoes need rain while cantaloupes fetch good prices and overall vegetables look strong. Orchard area notes tight showers and continued drought impact. corn ears in dry conditions as farmers prepare fall plowing and sow velvet beans. Turnerville notes crops again needing rain.
A state canvass studies how much merchants buy inside and outside Alabama. The market bureau promotes buying home products like butter and corn, linking merchants with farmers to create a better distributed supply and fair profits, while noting farmers often fail to buy locally.
A section of the country shows mixed conditions with beans cucumbers improving and berries and fruit promising a larger harvest. Farmers hope a general rain will brighten prospects, with figs expected to yield well.
Across Baldwin County and neighboring areas, a week of rain boosted soil moisture and crop growth. Early Irish potatoes and cucumbers have largely shipped or sold, with prices around 55 cents per hamper. some late cucumbers rotted in the field. Corn tassels and silks form, worms noted in some spots, and the sweet corn market remains active. Home grown tomatoes and early melons appear. hay crops progress with alfalfa yields noted. Sugar cane stands well. overall farm conditions are the best in years. In Orange Beach and Pine Grove, corn growth, cow peas as hay, and early sweet potatoes advance. tomatoes lag.
The report notes late corn growing well with heavy acreages to corn and good velvet beans. Irish potatoes have been harvested with unsatisfactory prices. Pearly sweet potatoes look promising and digging starts around July 10. Sweets are being set this week and acreage remains large.
Crops show good growth this week with showers boosting corn and sweet potatoes thriving. Cucumbers see light demand halting shipments while oranges lag due to fruit drop. Prospects for peaches and figs look promising as cane and potato plantings progress.
Market conditions force discontinuance of cake shipments though next week they will be put out on consignment. Inquiries for July sweets persist as some citrus fruits drop. Many orchards bear apples and an abundance of sand pears and scuppernong grapes accompany the best corn crop this year.
Farmers report drought across Clarke County Alameda and nearby towns with corn drying, pastures failing, and gardens withering. A light Friday shower helped some crops while boll weevils decline in places and cotton and peppers show promise. Rain remains badly needed to sustain yields.
An old advertisement warns against calomel a mercury-based purgative and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable alternative. It claims calomel causes sickness and salivation while Liver Tone cleanses liver and bowels, improves energy, and is safe for children with a money back guarantee.
Farmers report variable yields with rain sporadic. Corn and cotton enter sensitive periods as boll weevils appear. Peas, sugar cane, velvet beans and potatoes show progress, while gardens suffer from dry spells and uneven rainfall. Roasting ears and melons look promising, cattle improve after dipping vat operation.
Crop prospects are favorable across the Conecuh County Castleberry area with rain this week. Tomatoes and squash shipped daily, beans abundant but markets weak, strawberries moved by express with prices steady, corn looks to be a record crop, and farmers expand potato acreage while cotton planting is light and boll weevils remain.
Crops look well in Gregville and Owassa with heavy grass and a large cotton bloom. Weevils cause losses while corn progress is rapid and likely to yield a record crop after rain. Velvet beans, potatoes, tomatoes, melons show promise. some farmers plan wheat next year.
In Washington County near Deer Park farmers await needed rains delaying field tasks. Cattle dip tanks see activity while minor repairs are made to be ready for cultivation. Crops suffer without rain though a light shower aided corn, velvet beans, hay crops and early vegetables despite low tomato and cucumber prices.
Farmers report only partial rain on Thursday and continue stirring soil to retain moisture. Old corn remains vulnerable, gardens fail, and few tomatoes ripen while pears and roasting ears are brought in from the fields.
In Monroe County Franklin area rains helped crops but are 20 to 40 days late due to drought. Boll weevil present in cotton. some diversified farmers untouched. Jones Mill reports fine corn and cotton, oats harvested, peas peanuts planted, peaches promising, blackberries being picked. Tunnel Springs foresees record corn peas beans and forage. cotton lagging, rain last Saturday helped, more needed. A 160 acre farm changed. cherrine bee and seller Pes ng local parties, peaches and peanuts planted after oats.
Good rains boosted crops in Escambia County with corn, beans and sweet potatoes showing strong yields. Cotton is light due to boll weevil damage while canning factory plans may emerge next year to process vegetables. Shipments of early vegetables are already under way.
Fragmentary report notes Wilcox County farmers hiring ex laborers to combat grass and boost cotton as boll weevil threats and weather conditions affect crop prospects. Mentions Camden area and recent rain trends with poor past week weather.
The passage mentions young corn already growing while older corn awaits rain. Officials expect abundant harvests of potatoes peanuts and sugar cane amid the unsettled weather conditions.
In Jackson County Mississippi growers report good rains and strong yields across crops. Gautier notes early melons saved by showers while others anticipate record peaches and robust citrus growth. Hurley and Laine report corn and potatoes thriving with plans for market crops and a bumper melon yield.
Wayne County Waynesboro reports a continued dry spell that lets farmers rid fields of grass and weeds, improving growing crops and soil conditions.
A collection of letters from southern readers touts Vitalitas as a health tonic. Patrons from Nashville, Austin, Blodton, Montgomery and Baldwin claim relief from indigestion rheumatism kidney trouble and general improved well being. They urge others to obtain Vitalitas at Sutton's drug store.
A testimonial from Mrs. Atonzo describes long weakness and backache. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after taking two bottles and continuing for three months. The piece urges women to seek the same remedy for female weakness.
Crops in the George County area have grown rapidly but suffer from drought. Some showers fell but failed to revive all fields. Corn yield looks promising while beans suffer from dry weather. Potatoes and sweet potatoes are being dug and planted. watermelons appear healthy.
Crop conditions in Harrison county are described as the best in many seasons, though rain is still needed. A week ago Harrison received a rainfall, and the rain was beneficial though not widespread.
The report notes limited relief from the drought and that crops show little improvement. Farmers urge timely rain to prevent significant damage, warning late corn could be seriously retarded if wet weather does not arrive soon.
Richard Tarleton went to Tuscaloosa to bring his wife home but doctors at the institution have failed to benefit her. Dennis Gough, youngest son of W L Gough, broke both bones in his left arm jumping a fence Saturday evening but is doing well. Their younger daughter remains ill from a previous broken arm. Daniel McLeod’s son had Friday morning surgery for a side abscess and is recovering. Lula Clark showed slight improvement but remains in bad condition. Alma Duke and Ethel Lane visited Lula Clark Sunday. Nettie Stringer was guest of Miss Clark Saturday and Sunday. H C Gomillion returned from Red Level where he was a business visitor for several days. Mrs Beulah Murphy visited sister Emma Gomillion Sunday.
The large bottle of Sweet Dreams promises odorless, stain free mosquito relief that keeps mosquitoes away all night. It boasts high satisfaction with no dissatisfied purchasers and notes the 15 cent price for the large bottle.
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