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Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
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In Laredo, a new storm water drain completed in late January has yet to be tested due to lack of rain, despite earlier threats; sunny spring weather delights onion farmers as crops thrive, though slightly delayed from last year.
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Jupiter Has Shied At New Storm Water Drain—Sun For Onions
Several days ago when the sky ruffled up—the clouds until banks of black threatening rain clouds overhung the city, a gentleman was heard to remark, "Well, if it does rain we will have a chance to test that new storm water drain recently constructed."
It is a fact that it has not rained in Laredo since the construction of the new storm water drain which was built for the purpose of keeping the water after heavy rains from forming in ponds on some of the principal streets.
The storm water drain was completed during the latter part of the month of January and just previous to its completion a hard rain fell which formed a lake in the vicinity of the new court house. It was at that time that we wished for the early completion of the drain, and now that it is completed and ready for a tryout there is nothing to try out on. Jupiter since he has been informed of the fact that there is a new Storm water drain in the city has shied and although at times a rain seemed unavoidable, Jupiter pushed his rain distributors to one side and gave way to the sun.
Since Spring has arrived the clear blue sky has been in evidence all the time with not a cloud to flaw its perfect surface and the sun has smiled with its warm beneficial smile. The onion men have responded with a smile, for sun is what they want now for the development of their crops.
The onions are looking fine now and although they will be a little late in comparison with last year in fully developing, the sun is doing them a daily benefit by furnishing the warmth that will develop the bulbs into full fledged onions.
It is a little early to try and estimate the size of the crop this year. Some of the growers have more onions than before and some less.
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Laredo
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Latter Part Of The Month Of January
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no rain has fallen since the completion of the new storm water drain, preventing a test of its functionality; sunny weather benefits onion crop development, with onions looking fine but expected to be slightly late compared to last year; some growers have more onions than before, others less.
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A new storm water drain was completed in Laredo in the latter part of January to prevent ponding on principal streets after heavy rains. Prior to completion, a hard rain formed a lake near the new courthouse. Since completion, no rain has occurred despite threatening clouds, as if Jupiter is avoiding testing the drain. Spring has brought clear blue skies and warm sun, which is ideal for onion growers whose crops are developing well.