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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
2
Farmers report robust growth in vegetables after recent rains though squash Coca and watermelon vines face bug pressure. Growers apply cotton seed meal fertilizer to boost vine health and improve yields in the Alabama port area.
Axiis and Creola report corn damaged by root worm but remaining plants are healthy. Oats will be cut next week and are well filled though straw is short. Planting this year sees more than double the average acreage in peas and beans. Pasture is excellent due to recent rains.
The Bayou La Batre area reports heavy rain over the past week lifting crop prospects. Farmers say preexisting seed sprouted while others plant new crops, weed growth accelerates, and tomato bushes show small green tomatoes as growers press ahead.
A recent rain revived crops with fast growth. Farmers plant delayed crops due to dryness. Early corn tassels appear and good yields expected for market. Snap beans have started. Irish potatoes look fine and will be ready soon. Strawberries are down from last week.
Farmers at Downes School area held a welfare meeting Wednesday night to form a committee for discussing a dipping vat for cattle. The week brought much needed rain and farmers worked on replanting plowing harrowing and spraying as activity continues.
Farmers report plenty of work setting out sweet potato draws and cutting crops. Mellons fruits and potatoes show strong yields though oats may be short. Some farmers have cut oats before rain while others cut now as plums ripen and fries remain plentiful.
The report describes thriving vegetation with farmers finishing planting for a rest period, then cultivating and spraying. Grapes and fruit look promising and plentiful while warm weather boosts the hay crop. More cattle received dipping, dewberries are abundant, and a citrus meeting was held at Mr Scott's home.
Weather conditions have been excellent this week, and farmers report taking advantage of the clear fields to complete outdoor tasks. The mild skies support planting, irrigation checks, and early spring preparations across the county.
The U S Department of Agriculture suggests bottling heated grapefruit juice as a by product for Florida growers. The method preserves the juice indefinitely, requires complete filling and non metal contact, and may yield a clear drink when filtered with Fuller's Earth or after concentration by freezing.
The report notes warm days threaten oat harvests while rainfall arrived late, leading to reduced plums peaches and oranges. Black berries shrink in size and volume. Tomatoes transplanted before rains thrive, with some corn remaining to be planted and sweet potatoes being planted.
Heavy rains followed by steady showers boost crops for orchardists. Strawberries extend their season and show growth across all plants. Satsumas and pecans thrive with remarkable growth. Trees recover with strong growth after a slow previous year. Sweet potatoes are being planted as draws come in and land remains favorable.
In Prichard farming reports the section shows improved conditions with corn thriving. Snap beans sold, Irish potatoes near digging, and sweet potato draws planted. Feedstuffs and crops like corn, tomatoes, peas, watermelons progressing. strawberries and English peas yielding well. chicken production rising beyond previous levels.
The article notes widespread crop growth after recent rains with sweet potatoes planted to become a leading crop. It states oats and wheat maturing well show profitability, but Mobile county needs a mill to process wheat and rye. It argues Alabama requires flour mills and an up to date canning factory to support marketing surplus vegetables.
Farmers report plentiful rain has improved crops in St Elmo. They have begun cutting cabbage this past week and sold one car of produce last Wednesday night at a good price. Corn has benefited from the rainfall as well.
The latest rainfall lifted spirits in Toulminville as crops respond with figs starting beans in bloom and strawberries bearing. Farmers busy weeding and setting out late plants including tomatoes peppers and eggplants.
The town reports lush growth in corn and gardens after recent rains. Farmers note better prospects for potatoes planted after a hard rain last Tuesday and express optimism for improved yields.
A fine rain covered the area last Monday and Tuesday. Farmers worked hard to harvest sweet potatoes and reported crops looking fine as planting nears completion and expectations rise.
Farmers report rain ideal for crops and busy gathering produce to market. Early beans arrived last week but prices disappointed, with cabbage strawberries English peas onions and other produce in limited demand as cattle conditions worsen.
In Bay Minette Baldwin County growers report a favorable spell of growing weather with early showers followed by sunshine. Seeds long planted that were thought lost, including cucumbers and corn, are beginning to emerge and show promise for the season.
Farmers describe corn tassels forming ears with silk exposed and potatoes nearly ready for harvest. The corn crop appears the best this spring and garden crops show strong prospects. farmers express gladness at the favorable outlook.
Farmers report excellent crops in Barnwell with corn melons cucumbers and potatoes showing strong growth this week. Weeds begin to appear as ground warms and farmers keep them in check. Ideal weather aided the season’s progress.
Oats and corn fields are improving and dominate the community’s agriculture. Ground conditions last week were ideal for crop growth and the gardens and other crops show excellent prospects for continued progress.
General farming conditions in Bon Secour have turned favorable due to excellent rains and warm sun. Early market sweet potatoes are in the ground, Irish potatoes nearly ready, oats ready to cut, and melons and cucumbers making strong progress, elevating farmer outlook.
All crops have grown best this spring with a remarkable advance after recent rain and sunshine. Corn cucumbers and potatoes prosper. forage and cane look strong though two weeks late. Growth may catch up as planting delays fade.
The week brought ideal farming weather with a good rain that soaked the ground. Crops including corn potatoes beans and peas grew more than in any other week this spring and farmers work hard expecting yields to repay their efforts unless unexpected weather intervenes.
Syron residents report rapid crop growth with farmers busy in the fields. Corn and feed crops look strong and prospects for the year are upbeat. Cotton stands improved after a harsh spring, though stands were hit by a recent frost.
The past week brought near ideal farming weather with early rain followed by warm sunny days. Crops progressed strongly, corn and early potatoes thriving, garden produce looking promising, oats near harvest, and fruit trees holding fruit well, suggesting overall improvement over last week.
Farmers in the area report crops advancing well with fields being worked and sweet potatoes being harvested as drought relief improves the corn and other crops grow rapidly. Irish potatoes near maturity should be ready in a week or two. Heavy rain and sunshine have boosted growth this spring.
Farmers report both fields busy with sweet potatoes during the past week. Ground conditions are ideal for planting with draws set out. Rain and warm sun sped growth of crops, which advanced more in the last week than any prior week this spring. Overall outlook remains excellent.
The past week brought favorable weather for Elberta agriculture. Rain moisture and warm sun boosted corn and cucumber growth with unexpected sprouting of late seeds, reducing replanting. Potatoes near digging, fields being prepared to prevent weed growth, and overall conditions described as lovely.
Farmers report all crops looking fine in Fairhope with corn still being planted in spots and beans and peas harvested in good condition. Cultivation dominates work as weekly rains spurred weed and crop growth, improving stands and yields.
The article notes Irish potatoes are in the market and will be shipped soon. Cucumbers should begin rolling soon, with fears of a shorter crop easing as rain and ideal weather aid recovery. Farmers stay busy and have finished most sweet potato planting for the early crop.
Farmers in High Pine praise a week of excellent growing weather. Ground moisture remains high and crops show rapid growth. Corn seeds that had seemed failed have sprouted and thriving while staple crops and stock fodder are growing well. Overall conditions are the best of the year.
Farmers in the vicinity say crops are thriving with corn ahead of schedule and early seed sprouts appearing. Potatoes look strong and will mature soon, sweet potatoes are planted and recent rains have saved replanting. overall crop prospects are "strictly O. Kr."
The crops at this place have improved greatly during the past week. Ground is moistened enough to place crops in prime condition since spring. Beans peas potatoes corn cane and all crops progress well with oats ready to cut. Farmers say they could not ask for a better week of growing.
Latham farmers indicate recent rains have improved corn growth and overall crops. Sore cotton struggles with a poor stand but has improved after rainfall. Oats near maturity promise a strong yield, and general feed crops show marked weekly gains.
Truck crop growers are intensely active as ground moisture supports rapid growth. Corn potatoes beans peas tomatoes cane and hay are progressing well and earning praise. Fruit trees are losing little fruit and promise exceptional yields.
The oats crop nears harvest and looks promising. Corn is thriving unlike the year so far, and other plants show strong growth. Cotton, helped by rain, is improving and should yield well despite late development. Farmers report near perfect conditions and hard work in the fields.
Farmers in Lottie report ideal field conditions with corn and hay at peak color and health. Cattle range well on better pasturage as gardens yield ample truck crops.
Farmers in Loxley and Miflin report excellent weather over the past week. Warm sun spurred crop growth with corn and cucumber seeds revived after doubt, potatoes nearing market readiness, signaling a strong spring for the region.
Farmers report a banner week with rapid growth in corn and potatoes nearing harvest. Early sweet potato beds look good, while cucumbers beans and melons show remarkable growth. Weeds are a concern but fields are being worked under ideal conditions.
Farmers in Morriston saw improved conditions over the past week with potatoes nearing maturity and corn progressing better than at any time this year. The last early sweet potato crop is being planted as general conditions improve significantly.
Crop conditions have improved a great deal after several good rains soaking the ground. The Irish potato crop is nearly matured and oats are advancing. All garden crops are in good shape and growing rapidly.
Farmers report corn and cane thriving with continued planting of peanuts and sweet potatoes. Strawberries ripen well aided by recent rains. oranges and peaches show strong growth. Rice fields grow dense and healthy, while watermelons and cantaloupes set fruit.
Local farmers say ground is in good condition for field work. Corn crop is better than any time this year while cucumber and Irish potato crops are making good headway. Irish potato crop will be ready soon and early sweet potatoes nearly planted. Forage crops look strong promising higher yields after rains.
Farming conditions are good with favorable ground and weather. Early Sweet potatoes and Irish potatoes are progressing well with a full Irish potato crop expected. Late corn planting continues, velvet beans and cowpeas are grown, oats cut for hay, gardens healthy, and range cattle fattening rapidly.
Point Clear notes farmers enjoy excellent crops last week. Rain followed by sun created favorable growing conditions. Melon, cucumber, corn, potato, and cane crops show strong progress with late season gains anticipated.
Farmers enjoyed improving growth as the week began with rain followed by sun and warmth. The Irish potato crop is being dug as needed, corn is advancing well, oats are ready to harvest, and cucumbers are forming well in River Park.
The text notes readiness for shipment and states general conditions are much better now than two or three weeks earlier. It implies a positive shift in processes and timelines affecting delivery readiness.
Fair weather follows last week's soaking rain and crops are doing well. Corn grows fast in the hot days and warm nights, cucumbers mature quickly, and Irish potatoes are ready for market with several carloads due from the vicinity. Velvet beans have appeared early, oats are in crop, and sweet potatoes are abundant.
Summerdale reports harvest of Irish potatoes has begun and the first car will roll on Thursday. By the 25th the "cakes" will be moving with many cash buyers bidding for trucks. The town notes that crops can be raised and sold, reversing an old belief.
Cotton remains the worst crop in the area with some fields likely to be planted to corn. Rain last week spurred growth in Irish potatoes cucumbers and corn. Sweet potato slips were set with good progress and grass plus range stock are growing strongly.
In Roscoe farmers report rapid crop growth this spring and mention weed control as urgent. Sweet potato planting is nearly finished for early crops while Irish potato harvests will start soon and corn plus forage crops show good progress.
Farmers greet recent rains as ground dries and crops advance. Cucumbers bloom, potatoes near harvest, corn growing rapidly and overall conditions described as the best of the spring season.
Crop conditions in Seminole show improvement as weeds are kept in check and main crops progress. The corn crop looks best this year along with potatoes beans peas and forage crops. Cattle feed is growing well and overall conditions remain ideal despite variable weather.
Silver Hill reports cucumber crops recovering from drought fears as farmers see fewer losses. Corn yields look strong and potatoes remain promising after the dry spell threatened to ruin the harvest.
Activity among farmers last week was unequalled this spring and the balance of the sweet potato crop for the early markets is about to be put in. The outlook is encouraging.
General crop conditions improved 100 percent over the past week with farmers rejoicing. Corn leads with taller stands and rapid maturation while sweet potato planting nears completion for the early market. Cucumbers and general garden truck show good yields, suggesting near normal levels.
The Stockton report notes favorable weather over the past week that greatly aided local crops. The brief continues on page four with more details.
Age brings health focus on regular bowels with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle proven laxative. Physicians and thousands endorse this herbal tonic with pepsin sold by druggists. Free trial offer addressed to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
Land prospectus notes Mobile and Ohio Railroad lands in Alabama and Mississippi selling 480 acres seven miles west of Chunchula Mobile County comprising fertile soil suitable for farming stock pecans and other uses. Prices listed at $1.80 to $4.00 per acre depending on size, with 40 acres available up to 10 000 acres. Address N Royal St Mobile President Alabama Land & Co. Phone 957-J.
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