Crops Hold Steady Amid Dry Weather With Some Rain
Report notes crops largely steady despite dry conditions with occasional rainfall. County agricultural coverage highlights cattle sector activity amid the weather pattern.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
2
Alabama Mobile County Crops Fair in Dry Season
Deep orange vegetables thrive in Mobile County with artesian-well watering and steady cultivation by truckers. Gardens stay in good condition though a recent shower helped. crops overall are fair and fruit is good though more rain is needed.
Bayou La Batre Agriculture Notes
Mr. Leverette Smee shipped a fine lot of cabbage this week and has more to ship. He will market his onion crop soon, and pecans look promising this year. Beans, potatoes, and tomatoes are thriving despite dry weather. Cowpeas are promising for eating and feed. A 4 inch shower Monday afternoon had little impact.
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Bayou LA Batre
Leverette Smee
Dry spell threatens Chunchula crops all around
The district endures a prolonged dry spell with no rain for weeks. Crops including tomatoes and oats show signs of distress and may perish if rain does not come soon. Some fields appear to be faring better, but overall conditions are dire.
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Chunchula
Heat and drought persist with minimal rainfall report
Crop conditions mirror last week with no rain and steady corn growth while oats suffer. Turpentine runs freely as the first car of spirits shipped from here Wednesday. Government station records April rainfall at 0.10 inches, far below the 20 year average of 13.80, a record April in Citronelle.
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Citronelle
Weather Update from Farmers Report on Crops and Prices
Farmers note no rain yet but crops look strong. Strawberries sold at good prices. corn, tomatoes, and sugarcane show progress. Potatoes coming in. beans bloom but may be short without rain. growers expect higher yields if rain arrives soon. Tomatoes planted by Girls' Tomato Club.
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Tomato Club
Cabbage Shipments and Crops Report from Crichton Gardens
This week gardeners ship cabbage with several large consignments by Mr. A. J. Boyles. George Strachan works on crates for future cabbage shipments. Strawberries are good but small yields. Each farm reports its own patch. Rain is badly needed as heat dries the fields. Tomato plants wait for rain before transplanting.
Farmers Push Planting as Tomato Club Boosts Acreage
Downsville residents report farmers planting corn cotton beans and tomatoes amid light rain that helped little. Tomatoes see record plantings thanks to Tomato Club girls while local dogs cause potato crop damage and spraying keeps farmers busy.
Grand Bay Crops Thrive Despite Breath of Cold
Farmers report a strong crop outlook with good corn and oats. Orange growers have planted cowpeas among trees and bloom appears healthy.
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Grand Bay
Strawberries Flourish Amid Dry Spell Urges Rain
A farmer notes an abundance of fine straw berries in the area but warns that continued dry weather is harming the crop and rain is badly needed to improve growing conditions.
Local showers aid farmers in Irvington report
Rain visited Irvington on Wednesday afternoon, bringing needed moisture. Farmers continue planting corn as vegetables such as carrots beets lettuce onions and radishes are delivered this week. Strawberries are smaller than last year due to drought but plentiful and reasonably priced. Potatoes and other vegetables are sprayed every few days to curb pests.
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Irvington
Weather and crop notes from Kushla gardens
A light shower last Wednesday offered brief relief to Kushla gardens but drought persists. Turpentine workers report high evaporation from dry conditions while berries and fruit trees show slow or good progress. Blackberries struggle, oranges and pecans look healthy.
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Kushla
Orchard rainfall boosts crops after six weeks drought
A good shower fell on Wednesday afternoon, the first rain in six weeks. Crops of all kinds improve in growth with corn slow due to cool nights but now gaining ground. Melons will be later than usual but should grow fast. Overall, crops are in good shape.
Satsuma Farmers Wait Rain After Dry Spell
In Satsuma the crops corn cowpeas velvet beans and some sweet potatoes have been planted but the ground is very dry. Farmers are delaying further planting awaiting rain while watermelons and other crops grow slowly due to the drought. More sweet potatoes are planned for later planting.
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Satsuma
Elms Weather Woes Delay Farm Work Amid Dry Spell
The article notes a dry spell with only light rain on Wednesday and little farm activity. Farmers hoe grass from corn, hoping for rain soon as cabbage and potatoes look promising despite the drought.
Cabbage Shipping Dominates Local Farming Week
Theodore farmers report moving three to eight cars of cabbage daily and curing large amounts of oats. They expect rain within ten days to boost orange production, with carrots, English peas and beets also shipped in small lots and some installing gasoline pumps for crops.
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Theodore
Weather Drought Threatens Crops Domain Wide
The weather has been dry and crops suffer as corn reddens and turns yellow while Irish potatoes look fair and snap beans bloom. Farmers fear losses if rain does not come within ten days and all crops would greatly benefit from rainfall soon.
Turner ville Farmers Plant Corn Peas Potatoes
In Turnerville farmers report good corn stands and ongoing plantings of sweet potatoes and potatoes. Rain was scarce with a small shower last Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. fruit crops suffered hail damage while potato and cucumber prospects hold cautious optimism. In Union the brief Wednesday shower was welcome but insufficient. velvet beans are being planted as heat persists and corn is emerging.
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Turnerville
Alabama Farmer Argues for Tick Eradication Benefit
R. E. Lambert argues Alabama should eradicate cattle ticks to boost value by about five dollars per head. He cites faster growth, higher milk yields, reduced winter losses, and lower hide losses as the economics. He urges diversified farming, dairying, and beef stock expansion with a simple 20 by 3 1 2 foot vat for dipping cattle every two weeks.
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R. E. Lambert
Darlington
Ala
Alabama
Nore
Union
South
Weather hopes rise for rain to boost crops
Farmers report warmer fields as potatoes look healthy and green. They anticipate rain on Wednesday and call for heavier falls soon to sustain crop growth.
Plentiful Crops After Week of Rainy Showers
Farmers report good conditions across crops after recent showers. Corn beans and English peas look strong with strawberry yields rising and orange trees heavy with blossoms promising a bountiful fall harvest.
Weathered Drought Impacts Baldwin County Crops Report
In Baldwin County Bay Minette farmers report drought relief through irrigation. Potatoes show strong growth with good yield prospects while strawberries have been harvested with many small berries. Sweet potatoes planted slowly. corn progress limited. cucumbers expected to be scarce due to dry conditions.
Drought Delays Crops Hit Barnwell Area
In Barnwell the melon crop suffers from lack of rain while potato yields are slightly retarded. Most potatoes do not show major damage, with conditions uneven across fields and limited rain impacting growth.
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Barnwell
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Replacement
Advertiser touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable alternative to calomel promising quick relief for liver and digestive complaints. Claims include headaches sour stomach and improved energy with a money back guarantee and wide retailer familiarity in the South.
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Coney
Dodson
South
Corn Looks Reasonably Well Despite Dry Spell
The corn appears to be progressing with a dry period not severely hindering its growth. Other crops are growing but at a slower pace.
Potatoes and cotton show progress in dry weather
In this community the Irish potato and cotton crops are advancing best with the dry spell. Other crops grow but lag without rain. Fruit trees prosper under current conditions and promise a worthwhile yield.
Farmers Await Rain As Crops Suffer In Drought
The report notes hard ground and dry conditions hindering growth with cucumber and melon crops cut in half and potato yields likely, while corn stalls and few sweet potato draws have been planted as farmers await rainfall. Brady reports similar dryness hampering growth and limited moisture for crops.
Local crops show little change and uneven rain effects
Crop report notes corn growing slowly while beans look satisfactory and potatoes progress but lag growth. Overall conditions are poorer than last week with fruit trees mostly unaffected and well filled.
Weather Shifts Favor Cotton as Drought Strains New South Wales
Farming in Byron reports continued dry conditions with no rain this week. Ground dries further, farmers discouraged by the weather though crop prospects vary with corn potatoes and cake crops looking fair while cotton advances well under improving conditions.
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Byron
Crop conditions update from Carney area farmers
Crop conditions near Carney show no rain since last week with little improvement. Corn is lookinG about as well as could be fed, potatoes are coming on nicely, sweet potatoes await rain, and cotton shows a fairly good stand with staple growth.
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Carney
Drought Worries Farmers Fill Fields With Frustration
Farmers face mounting worry as rains fail to arrive. Corn remains pale and stunted while spring potatoes near harvest may be shortened. Cucumber crops will be late and smaller than last year with other crops underperforming. A brief shower Thursday did little to help.
Effects of Drought on Local Crops
The report notes very dry, hard ground hindering most crops. Only the hardiest varieties show growth while potatoes advance without major injury. The corn and cucumber crops need rain, and sweet potatoes are being planted by a farmer.
Water resistance and soil contact affect team draws
The fragment discusses how age of water influences resistance when applied to teams and how draws are put into the ground, implying a process linking water properties to soil interaction in a planting or construction context.
Elberta Farmers Struggle Amid Drought Slowed Crops
Elberta farmers face delayed planting and poor yields as drought dries soil and hampers cultivation. Ground is hard and crops such as cucumbers suffer while potatoes and corn show minor growth and water is hauled to sustain failing fields.
No Rain Delays Planting in Fairhope Crops
In Fairhope, crop conditions remain steady with soil too dry for planting. A brief shower last week barely penetrated the ground, improving some vegetables while strawberries look healthy. Planting is postponed until rainfall resumes.
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Fairhope
Foley Notes Potatoes Rise Amid Sparse Rain in Ireland
The Irish potato crop is coming on nicely despite lack of rain and should yield well when digging time arrives. Corn growth is steady but slow, cucumbers suffer most for moisture, and forage crops look good with typical yields expected.
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Elberta
Foley
Dry spell grips High Pine crops stunted by lack of rain
In High Pine general conditions remain dry as ground hardens and growth slows. Farmers face unease with no rain this week, noting crops in the ground are stunted and cucumber yields are near standstill, shortening potential later harvests.
Hurricane Dampens Farming as Dry Spell Persists
General farming conditions worsen with no rain last week. Ground is dry and hard delaying planting and raising worry among farmers. Spring potatoes look okay but tender crops suffer. cucumbers and sweet potatoes lag. Little progress recorded through Saturday.
Farmers Hope For Rain Despite Repeated Forecast Delays
Farmers lament poor weather forecasts as crops look thinner this week and truckers haul water to drought affected plants. A timely shower remains greatly desired to ease the drought impact on fields and yields.
Weather Weary Farmers Await Rain in Drought Stricken Territory
General farmers report near stoppage of work as crops suffer from drought. A few scattered drops fell but insufficient to aid growth. Corn shows drought stress and cotton growth slows while fears grow over boll maturity before weevil arrival. Other crops also delayed and may be shortened without rain.
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Latham
Lillian Report Describes Drought Impact on Crops
The farmers face hard dry ground and heavy cultivation needs. Potatoes cane and hardy crops fare well with little rain while tender melons tomatoes and similar crops suffer. Fruit trees are progressing and swelling with rapidly enlarging fruit.
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Lillian
Dry conditions slow crops as rain eludes farmers
General farmers report ground too dry for progress as rain remains scarce. They say growth has slowed over the past week and crops look best in cotton, though overall progress lags expectations.
Weather Slows Crop Growth as Drought Persists
The drought continues with no rain in sight and ground conditions drying further. Crops remain largely stalled though those above ground still look fair, with cotton showing the most progress and winter oats heading out despite stunting.
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Lottie
Loxley Farmers Report Ongoing Drought Hard Ground Delays Crops
General farming conditions remain poor with little rain. Crops show drought stress as ground stays hard and farmers haul water to sustain tender plants. Cucumber crop expected to be shortened and sweet potato planting proceeds slowly with water needed to start growth.
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Loxley
Magnolia Springs Weather and Crops Report
One light shower in nine weeks leaves farmers worried as crops suffer. Watering and careful tending continue with plowing hoeing and cultivating in progress. Some cabbage and cauliflower are marketed while replanting increases. cotton plantings are down from expectations.
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Magnolia Springs
Drought Hits Miflin Farmers Hard
General farmers in Miflin report five to six weeks without rain leaving ground hard and dry. Crops such as corn potatoes oats and melons suffer as farmers fear substantial reductions without a soaking rainfall to revive growth.
Morriston Crop Outlook Stagnant Amid Dry Conditions
Morriston reports crop progress only slightly ahead of last week as dry weather hinders growth. Farmers have halted most planting and will resume field work only for specific crops after rain. General conditions mirror the prior week with little improvement.
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Morriston
Weather Update: Dry Ground Slows Crops and Ore Progress
Farmers report the ground remains too dry for crops and ore projects. General conditions decline from last week though a good rain could boost outlook by a hundred percent quickly.
Dry spell in Orange Beach crops mostly steady
Orange Beach reports continued dry conditions with mild effects on crops. Farmers cite heat rather than soil moisture, noting melons cucumbers corn and garden truck thriving while cowpeas velvet beans and Bush lima beans emerge. Ground prepared for rice planting.
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Orange Beach
Drought Grips Pine Grove Farmers With Dry Weather
Pine Grove reports little farming activity as a prolonged drought and cool nights hinder growth. Planting and cultivating slow, sweet potatoes set with 75 percent survival while sunburned crops raise fears for the Irish potato yield without rain.
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Pine Grove
Farming Report Noting Drought Slows Growth
General farming shows little improvement with no rain since last week. Ground continues to dry, cucumbers need rain while potatoes advance under current conditions. No new crops being planted.
Vitalitas hailed by Birmingham residents as life lifting tonic
Local notices feature testimonials from Birmingham residents praising Vitalitas for cures and renewed health. Mrs Owens, Mrs Hoehn, and Mrs Mitchell report relief from indigestion, heart leakage, and chronic fatigue after using Vitalitas, urging others to obtain it from Sutton's drug store and general druggists.
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Birmingham
Vitalitas
G. Owens
60Th St
Slass Avenue
C. H. Hoehn
39Th St. South
Pato crop arrival delayed by weather and breath comment
The sweet potato harvest lags by several weeks or a month compared with last year due to weather conditions and a noted breath of warm air.
Weather keeps crops slow as week stays dry
Point Clear reports a dry week with ground hardening and slow growth. Melon and cucumber crops are stunted while potatoes corn and cane look decent despite the aridity. Predictions point to about half a crop for some varieties.
River Park Weather Stays Warm No Precipitation This Week
Local notes report no change from last week as River Park experiences warm, dry conditions with no precipitation. Continued coverage referenced on page four.
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River Park
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