Time to Take Advantage of Water Transportation in Mobile
The Item reports Colonel Charles Keller informed Harbormaster Norville that Mobile bay channel depth is twenty eight feet, enabling ships loaded to that draught to clear the port. The Nubian sailed at twenty seven and a half feet, prompting Mobile Liners Inc to adjust cargo. A Chamber of Commerce push seeks a mass meeting to push waterway navigation to Alabama coal and iron centers.
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Charles Keller
Mobile
Norville
Mobile Liners, Inc
Mineral District
Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Gulf
South Atlantic
World War I Weighs Heaviest Conflicts in History
The article argues that World War I surpasses all prior wars in scale and devastation. It notes extraordinary casualties at battles like the Marne and asserts the conflict’s unprecedented breadth, weaponry, and destruction affecting soldiers and civilians alike.
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Italy
Europe
The
Marne
A. and J. Manu Company Resumes Operations in Gadsden
After a period of idleness the A. and J. Manu Company resumed work at its store and forge. The renewal marks the revival of manufacturing activity in Gadsden, the Queen City, with one idle industry remaining in the core of the city.
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Gadsden
A. & J. Manu Company
The Baseball Situation in Mobile Stirs Local Debate
Mobile faces a circular dilemma over its Southern Association franchise. Owners seek to break even while the public hesitates to fund a struggling club. Attendance and a better grandstand hinge on whether owners invest or the public increases support.
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Mobile
Southern Association
Montgomery
World Court Congress advocates world court and peace
In Cleveland a World Court Congress gathered leaders from across the United States to back a World Supreme Court and international arbitration treaties. Henry Clews, leading advocate and head of the American Peace and Arbitration League, urged disarmament and reliance on peaceful settlement under a strong American role. He urged unity around the flag and President, praying for blessing and peace.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United States
World Court Congress
Supreme Court of the World
Congress
Henry Clews
American Peace and Arbitration League
Clews
World Supreme Court
Europe
Servia
Hague
World Court
Mr. Clews
Frohman Honor Recalls Lusitania Tragedy In New York
Playwrights managers and actors paid tribute to Charles Frohman yesterday with Augustus Thomas delivering the eulogy. Billie Burke Julia Sanderson and John Drew coordinated arrangements in New York. Frohman’s name will be linked with the American stage for ages to come.
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Charles Frohman
Augustus Thomas
New York City
Billie Burke
Julia Sanderson
John Drew
Rle Frohman
Garden of Eden or Bread Itself
The Brewton Standard laments slow collections calling for payment to avoid financial trouble. It jokes about odd town habits such as gloves while kneading bread and warns the town may become a Garden of Eden if debts are not settled soon. The piece urges readers to pay up.
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Garden of Eden
Lumber Trade Expands as Mississippi and Louisiana Firms Restart
Business activity broadens with contracts for 5.5 million feet of yellow pine in Mississippi and Louisiana. Richton Lumber resumes night operations in Richton Mississippi. John F Wilder Lumber secures 2.5 million feet for Hattiesburg Mississippi. Murich Lumber faces rising demand in Gadsden Alabama as Mississippi lumber market stabilizes. Ole Miss dealers anticipate normal production and sales redounds.
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Mississippi
Louisiana
Richton Lumber Company
Richton, Miss
John F. Wilder Lumber Company
Hattiesburg, Miss
Murich Lumber Company
Gadsden
Ala
Ole Miss
Cattle Tick Eradication Vote at Colbert County
The Tuscumbia courthouse canvass shows 739 ballots in favor of eradicating the tick and 315 against, a majority of 429 voting to remove the tick. The question asks when counties in Mobile territory will take similar action.
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Colbert County
Tuscumbia
Advertiser
Mobile Territory
What Next Ladies Ignore Safety Injunction Says Jackson News
The Jackson Miss News notes that some women in new outfits appear to disregard the safety first injunction. It frames the issue as a local fashion and conduct concern, suggesting attention from readers and officials.
Liberty for the Hen Sparks Gadsden Debate
In Gadsden the hot political topic is whether the domestic hen may roam freely in the city. The Tuscaloosa News mocks the issue, noting hen fruit is cheap now but hints at upcoming trouble in three months.
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Slster
Gadsden
Tuscaloosa
Question Box Weather Compare and Flags Query
Readers ask how February rainfall in 1915 compared with the same month in the previous decade and note the writer’s residence. A coin value note highlights the 1820 silver quarter as a potential premium and foreign coins as lacking value. The answer describes Italy China and Russia flags and remarks on daily newspaper coverage of rulers.
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Jane
Italy
China
Russia
University Military School to Hold Field Day Events
The University Military School schedules field day on Wednesday at 3 30 PM on campus with four classes including seniors and dwarfs. Contests cover 100 yard dashes running and field events and medals will be awarded at Friday commencement. The school also holds an annual drill at Monroe Park Thursday afternoon.
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University Military School
Monroe Park
Spring Hill College
Lyric Theatre
Ater
McGill
Institute
Plateau Institute Plans Community Fair and Commencement
Plateau Institute schedules a Thursday May 27 community fair showcasing student industrial work and a cow pea demonstration in thirty two culinary uses. Rev H D Parker gives an 8 pm address. Friday at 8 pm graduation at Yorktown church with George A Maloney as speaker. Isiah J Whitley reports on the year’s finances amid a large turnout and prize awards.
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Plateau Institute
H.D. Parker
Yorktown Church
George A. Maloney
Mobile County
Isiah J. Whitley
Great Council Fire Opens With Mobile and Prichard Delegates
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Alabama gathers in Birmingham for the twenty eighth annual paw wow. Mobile and Prichard chiefs E W Ritchie Frank Allen and C B Tillman attend with Great Sachem E C Harris presiding. Attendance is unusually large as the order notes steady growth and continued support for orphans' care.
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Great Council
Improved Order of Red Men of
Alabama
Ceutral Committee On Orphans’ Care
Demand Genuine Bottled Coca Cola Declared
A terse notice urges customers to obtain genuine Coca Cola bottled by its true name and to avoid substitutes. It stresses authenticity and warns against imitations.
Farmers Enabled To Do Much Work While Sun Shines
River Park field report notes cucumbers beans and potatoes maturing, corn and forage crops promising heavy yields, oats harvested, garden truck thriving, ground in good shape though a rain would help.
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River Park
Weather sweetens harvest outlook for Irish potatoes and crops
Continued fair weather keeps crops thriving with Irish potatoes ready to ship this week and cucumbers held back by bugs. Sweet potatoes, beans, melons, and corn show strong growth. rains have boosted prospects while pots set for harvest. Projections remain positive for the season's yield.
Farmers Hopeful as Crops Advance in Warm Weather
Farmers report crops progress after a week of hard work despite lingering weed struggles. Ground stays warm. corn grows fast, Irish potatoes nearing market, beans and cucumbers ready for shipment, suppliers pleased with the current outlook.
Farm Report From The Vicinity
Farmers describe crops improving with steady ground work and weed control. The corn shows good growth while oats are harvested with solid yields. Potatoes and cucumbers near ready for shipment and beans continue marketing. Overall, conditions look favorable.
Seacliff crops improve with good yields reported
In Seacliff areas crop conditions show steady improvement. Ground remains moist enough to sustain rapid growth as oats are mostly cut and corn continues to grow well. Potatoes and cucumbers are near market readiness with yields described as pretty good. A light rain would help but current conditions are not causing any harm.
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Seacliff
Progress Report From Seminole Farmers
Farmers report good crop progress this week with moist soil aiding rapid growth. Oats have been harvested and staked, though yield was short. heads well filled. Other feed crops and vegetables like potatoes cucumbers and beans are advancing. Cattle appear healthy and dipping will start soon.
Silver Hill Farmers Report Crops Growing Strong
The ground dries, crops progress through the week with cucumbers starting to yield and growers planning next week’s shipments. Irish potatoes and cotton show promise, oats are stacked, and overall conditions remain favorable for farm markets.
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Silver Hill
Farm conditions look favorable with steady crop growth
The report notes good farming conditions with moist ground and rapid crop growth. Potatoes mature, cucumbers and beets show strong yields, corn is healthy and weeded, and the oats harvest is complete. Farmers feel eased and expect to capitalize on opportunities ahead.
Weekend Crop Progress Report
Farmers report corn and forage crops advancing well last week. Warm dry days persisted but soil moisture from recent rains kept activities moving. Farmers spent the week hoeing and cultivating to control weeds, leaving fields looking fine.
Fruits and crops seen rising despite spring conditions
Trish potatoes advance despite spring handicaps. Truck crops are expected to outperform average. Fruit output is projected as the largest and best in history for the region, though some orchards report fruit drop in smaller oranges.
Farming Progress Report From Tensaw District
Farmers report no let up last week with good ground conditions and strong weed control. Corn and feed crops show solid growth while cotton progresses well. overall optimism for a successful season among growers.
Clarke County Crops Report Notes Cotton Progress
Clarke County crops show cotton being chopped and sided up this week. Some fields replanted after poor stands from prior rains. Peas and corn are being planted. Sweet potato plants grow but need rain. Irish potatoes fine. Gardens require rainfall and a large number of chickens are hatching and doing well.
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Allen
Local crops show improvement after rains
Farmers report better cotton and corn conditions with cutting underway on fields now productive. Sugar cane thrives while lower river land suffered flood damage yet overall yield is the best in years for the community.
Fulton crops watered by early week rains
The Fulton area reports sufficient rainfall earlier in the week rejuvenating fields. Cotton is being chopped as farmers move into harvest work with moisture adequate for yields.
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Fulton
Farm Field Notes on Crops and Garden Good
Farmers plow young corn and plant peanuts while peas and beets beans potatoes look ready for table. Peas are up and flourishing and melons grow rapidly. Some oats were harvested but yields lag due to drought.
Crop progress report from local farm areas
Farmers are busy plowing and planting while corn shows best prospects. Cotton is being chopped and oats harvests are good this week. Velvet bean plots have improved after rain and some fields are working out well.
Farmers Report Bright Growing Season Across County
Farmers have plowed and crops are growing splendidly after recent showers. Oats and clover are being harvested while cotton is being chopped. Sweet potatoes await setting. Several new families have moved in the past two weeks, and overall crop conditions look very promising if the season continues well.
Plentiful berries and fast crop growth amid drying fields
Farmers report busy plowing and hoeing while lowlands stay flooded and hinder work. The crops are growing rapidly and dewberries and blackberries are plentiful. Oat crops exceed expectations but fields are drying quickly, and rain is needed soon.
Farm Field Report Notes Mixed Yields and Pests
The harvest describes oats and cotton progress with corn looking well and most fields in good condition. Boll weevils are plentiful and some cotton stands are poor in places. No rain since May 11.
Farm Weather Report Notes Crops and Livestock Status
Farmers plow corn and cotton plant sweet potatoes and weed. Prospects for a good corn crop are favorable though boll weevils are reported. Sugar cane looks thrifty after rains. Strawberries were damaged by drought but are blooming again. Oats near ready for harvest but below normal in Whatley. Chickens thriving.
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Whatley
Monroe County Beatrice Weather Report Summary
Fair weather continues in Monroe County Beatrice with no notable changes this week. Farmers keep work steady as rain is not expected and not needed before June 1.
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Beatrice
Une
Farmers in Buena Vista Report Mixed Harvest Prospects
In Buena Vista farmers enjoyed a rainless week with moist soil aiding work. They cleared more grass than expected and many finished chopping cotton while planting late corn. Gardens are thriving and peaches look large for the season, though heavy rains washed away rice and cotton on low lands.
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Buena Vista
Favorable conditions for farm work and crop reports
The past week brought fine weather aiding plowing hoeing and cotton and corn. Cotton grows slowly with some wilting, oats and straw good, gardens healthy though some cabbage yellow and small heads. Sweet potato beds look fine, farmers await rain. Sugar cane appears healthy. Cattle hogs cows and pastures show good conditions with abundant grass.
Crop updates show cotton set back by boll weevil appearing
Farmers report progress ridding fields of grass with replanted cotton. Some fields require replanting while others show excellent corn growth and oats being cut. Rain is not needed for several days as boll weevil appears and cotton prospects dim.
Es plana county farming update Brewton region crops
Es camb ia county reports show grass has been killed, crops growing well, and fruit like dewberries plums and huckleberries thriving. A county fair in Brewton is expected this fall boosting farmer efforts. Farmers note weather favorable but boll weevil threatens young cotton and pauses in rain are noted.
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Escambia County
Brewton
Robinsonville crops show mixed results amid drought
In Robinsonville corn velvet beans and Irish potatoes grow fine while sweet potatoes run late due to drought. Watermelons and cantaloupes look good. Oats suffer from dry weather. farmers kill young grass and chop cotton. cotton stands are good though late and some replanting occurred. early corn will be laid by next work.
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Robinsonville
Unfavorable Weather Hits Wilcox County Crops
Weather conditions in Wilcox County are very dry and hot affecting vegetables. Velvet beans corn oats and peas may still yield for home use while silage remains important. Oats and rye soon ready to cut and hundreds of acres cleared for pasturage.
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Lamisun
Weather Review Notes Crops On Decline At Peach Tree
Weather in the past week has been fair and favorable for crop growth. The corn crop has been worked out and does not look well.
Movement Seeds Growth in Local Garden Club
A brief note indicates a movement began with Gardeng and members reporting progress as they nurture seedlings and share tips for healthy growth in community plots.
Pineapple Conditions Reported With Mixed Farm News
Weather and crop notes describe no rain and steady plowing and cotton chopping while boll weevil appears in some areas. Oats harvests are few, corn grows fast and looks promising. Markets are described as dull.
Washington County Crop Report Notes Conditions
Farmers report busy week chopping cotton and expect yields around sixty percent. Oats benefited by recent rain but some fields are depleted. Potato plants were set out this week and range cattle appear fat enough for beef.
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Washington CO
Carson, Leroy
Stephens
Weather uplifts Deer Park crops and livestock prospects
Weather last week was unsurpassed for growing. Crops are progressing well and farmers are busy with planting. Pasturage is fine for cattle as flocks and poultry increase. Blackberries will soon be ripe and the overall outlook for crops this year is encouraging.
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Deer Park
Farmers report good crops and strong markets in Escatawpa
No rain this week but clear skies aid farming. Farmers plow and harvest Irish potatoes English peas strawberries snap beans and oats hay are cut. Livestock and poultry production rise with good prices and corn is seen as the best crop this year.
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Escatawpa
Cotton chopping under way as weather holds
In Conecuh County Repton farmers report cotton chopping progressing and expected to finish next week if fair weather continues. Corn is grown but small, oats being harvested, wheat ripening for early June harvest, potatoes and truck crops thriving, boll weevil present and watchers advised as fields open. Overall crop prospects are bright but two weeks behind schedule.
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Repton
Lenox Crops Progress Amid Dry Spell
Cotton chopping proceeds as harvests continue with oats. Rain is needed for some fields. A local potato grower reports selling 150000 slips after the wet period.
Butler County Crops Improve Amid Weevil Presence
Crops in Butler County show improved growth after heavy rains with corn thriving and sugar cane in good condition. Cotton is late with some fields chopped out and boll weevils appearing. Some farmers replace cotton with corn while others prepare to combat the pests as oat harvest begins and gardens stay healthy but need rain.
Rain Needed as Rabbits Damage Potatoes
In Escambia County Florida Bluff Springs crops show signs of stress though most corn grows with a yellow cast. Cotton and other crops look well while farmers request rain for potato planting. Rabbits cause substantial potato damage. Tomatoes grow nicely. chickens are marketed as they mature to save feed.
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Escambia CO
Fla
Bluff Springs
Mississippi big point crops and harvests noted
Farmers bustle with rice and cowpeas land prep and sweet potato draws. Oats being cut this week and Irish potato crop good. Early tomatoes bloom and oranges set but drop. In Gautier truck crops show strong signs in the territory.
Unclear Crop Report From Fragmented News Clip
A garbled late clip notes crops and fruiting with mentions of vegetables plentiful muskmelons and citrus trees. The text suggests a garden or farm update but many phrases are unreadable, leaving key details and locations missing.
Crops Flourish As Farmers Prepare For Harvest
Farmers report strong growth across crops with potatoes and sugar cane thriving. Sweet potatoes are being planted and a timely shower would aid garden recovery, while potato shipments are anticipated within a month.
Crops In Splendid Condition As Rain Lushes Fields
The report notes crops look in good shape though rain is needed. Early summer vegetables such as splash cucumbers Irish potatoes and beans are ready for market. Tomatoes are appearing and farmers expect large shipments.
Agricultural Outlook Across Crops This Season
The report notes corn stands improved with early plantings tasseling and late plantings thrifty and leaf curl absent. Moisture favors sweet potatoes and oranges show bright prospects on old trees. Young and worn-out stock yields low sets, potentially shortening the crop. Pecan growth is rapid and uniform, watermelon harvest may be late due to cool weather.
Farm conditions improve in Wayne County area
The Wayne County to Chicora region reports pleasant conditions with no rain in the past week. Farmers plowed corn and cotton, crops including corn potatoes beans and peas are in excellent condition ahead of last year. A truck farmer plans tomato shipments by June 10 and then carloads, four to seven cars expected.
Progressive farming methods improve oat harvest on local farms
Five farmers joint ownership of 500 acres of oats will start harvesting this week using two reapers and binders a threshing machine and a gasoline traction engine. Improved equipment signals progress in the community as favorable weather aids harvests with velvet bean planting and tilling dominating farm work.
George County Agricola Crop Conditions Report
Crop conditions are very good in George County though fields are drying. Planting of cotton and corn is nearly finished with only a few farmers remaining. Sweet potatoes will still be planted. Irish potatoes have suffered from recent dry weather.
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Agricola
Crops Struck by Drought Amid Local Market Shipments
Cane and corn crops suffer from dry spell in Harrison County while farmers continue shipping cabbage by carloads to Northern markets. Local area reports persistent lack of rain as crops falter and market activity remains steady for cabbage shipments.
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Wiggins
Saucier
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