Valencia crop outlook and citrus shipments endure into 1909
The Pacific Coast News reports that Valencia crop prospects look excellent with shipments of oranges approaching 8,000 to 8,500 carloads yet to go. Demand rises, eastern markets pay high prices for fancy fruit, and Valencia sizes may increase totals. Weather and tariffs are noted as influential factors for next season’s supply and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Asa
Elise Prat
Carlos Tu
Valencia
California
Mouch
Lingford
Bellefleurs
Kansas
Cantaloupe planting and industry shifts noted in California
The article reports widespread cantaloupe planting across the Coachella and Imperial valleys with expected completion in the Imperial area. It notes Nevada growers' shipments expected to reach about 26 carloads, and mentions Curtis retiring from the California Vegetable Union after years as general manager. Also covered are visitors to the market, Raisin Day preparations, and promoters pushing California raisins to state and national leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coachella
Imperial Valleys
Imperial Valley
Nevada
Breasath
Cerloadac
Wluntigen
Curtis
Prom Union
California Vegetable Union
Tix Holdings 10 Ware Cronmillor
OTR Tons
Cor Mox
Irtis
Felis Expeethius
Packer
Cyrus
Sue
HM. M. Reed
Waterloo
California
Boart’ Fruit Company
Anthony Schaub
Pitteburg
Schaub
United States
Pittsburg Market Sees Mixed Week for Vegetables
Pittsburg April 2 vegetable market shows changeable conditions with some lines moving while others dragged. New Orleans supplies declined prices on head lettuce endive escarolé and tomatoes fluctuated. North Carolina and Florida shipments eased shortages. Long Beach radishes and sweet potatoes sold at steady to lower levels amid decent quality and jobbing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Florida
North Carolina
New Orléans
Orleans
Poe
Long Beach
Dedrels
Alabama
Poultry and Market Notes From Pittsburg and Texas
Market reports show stronger poultry demand during Jewish holiday trade in Pittsburg with live birds priced from 16 to 16 1/2 cents per pound for poultry and turkeys at 11 to 13 cents. Dressed poultry sold at 20 to 21 cents, ducks 19 to 20 cents. weak Reese market in Victoria and Texas notes crop damage and vegetable-price shifts. Also reports on onions and potatoes rising, Greenville radishes first car received, and a short Texas peach crop with high seed costs limiting planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Reese
Pottaboro
Tex
H. C. Otis
New York Egg Market Hints At Peak Storage Prices
The New York egg market shows signs that the storage price peak may have been reached with seaboard bids around 21c for bulk stock and storage packed quotes up to 21% to 22c. Reports note active demand for fresh eggs, rising prices for northern and Tennessee firsts, and heavy March receipts with rising on‑call sales through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio
Seaboard
West
Central West
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
New York Butter Prices and Stock Levels Report
In New York on April 2, butter holdings in public freezers reach 23 000 packages and up to 35 000 in refrigerators, totaling about 88 000 storage units. March movement shows 46 000 packages consumed, with holdings steady year over year. Trade remains strong though prices ease. top grades dip 1 cent, creameries at 30c, extras 29 1/2c, firsts 27 c, seconds 23 1/2c. Receipts 16 043 trigger weaker sentiment, yet buying rises for near term needs. Process butter modestly firmer. factory activity quiet. Friday receipts 11 016 with creamery specials at 32c, extras 29 1/2c, renovated 21 1/2c, No 1 packing 18 18 1/2c, No 2 15 16c, No 3. Market overall dull and lower.
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New York
Utter
Frigerators
Consumpton
Beat
New York Lemon Prices Slide at Tuesday Sale
In New York on April 2 demand for 300 size Sicily lemons was steady while 360s fell. First choice 300s sold for 2 to 2.50 dollars, seconds 1.60 to 2.05. 360s ranged 1.75 to 2.15 for first choice, 1.55 to 1.00 for seconds with some lots as low as 1.30. Cargo Ex-8 Eugenia offered 28,600 boxes. Ex-8 S San Giorgio completed 12,600 boxes sold on Thursday. Field notes show many lemons aged yet usable for prompt sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sicily
Eugenia
S. San Giorgio
Express Bill Aims to Regulate Express Companies
Washington April 2 The bill in the senate seeks to regulate express companies and their order and commission departments It would make it unlawful after January 1 1910 for any express company or its agents to transport or receive for transport any article owned or controlled by the company or its agents between states territories the District or foreign countries, or to possess an interest in such articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
Plain Talk on Commission Merchants and Fraud
A speaker accuses commission men of inflating sales and stealing, praises honest firms, and outlines measures to prove honesty. The text advocates tighter reporting, duplicate sale tickets, and a $5000 bond with The Produce Reporter Company. It then proposes an act requiring itemized sale statements, records of buyers, and inspection rights, with penalties for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smong
Peters Bros
Chicago
Produce Reporter Company
Western Fruit Jobbers push bill in senate committee
The Western Fruit Jobbers Association led by EB J Burkett of Nebraska seeks authorization for members to buy sell or handle for others any article or commodity received for transportation, with or without compensation, except items used in common carrier business. The bill aims for a full hearing, urging league-wide support from Buffalo to Congress. Shipping notes report active carrot shipments to tomatoes grapefruit and celery from Jacksonville and expanding in coming weeks to Boynton Fulford and Homestead. Prospects for celery and apples are discussed with output estimates and farming activity noted by J M Phillips, secretary Spring date Shippers Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Fruit Jobbers
Assa
EB. J. Burkett
Nebraska
Senate Committee On Interstate
Jacksonville
Fla
Chase & Co
Delray
Yamato
Deerfield
Dania
Miami
Boynton
Fulford
Homestead
Johnson
Ozark Fruit Growers
Aasn
J. M. Phillips
Springdate Shippers’ Union
Berry Outlook Fine from Springdale Shipping Point
Springdale Arkansas reports strong strawberry prospects for the Frisco line from Van Buren to Monett and notes Springdale as the heaviest shipping point. Despite a general decrease in acreage north of the Boston Mountains, local growers around Springvale remain optimistic about the season.
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Springdale
Ark
Packer
van Buren
Monett
Boston Mountains
Frisco
Springvale
Truck Growers Association No 2 Names Manager
Winnsboro Texas March 29 19xx Winnsboro association No 2 announces H G Andrews as business manager. He is a methodical merchant with an extensive mercantile business and strong management. He plans to supply fertilizer sacks seed crates and related items to support truck and fruit growing and to connect with manufacturers commission agents and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Tex
Truck Growers’ Association No.2
H. G. Andrews
Andrews
E. C. Mitchell
Large Melon Acreage Reported in Fresno For 1000 Acres
Fresno California reports Arakellgt Bros will market melons from about 1000 acres this year. The 1000 acres include watermelons in the San Joaquin valley and 800 acres of imperial varieties. Details are fragmentary but indicate substantial melon production and marketing efforts for the season.
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Fresno
Cal
Arakellgt
Bros
San Joaquin Valley
Bae
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Water St
Leonard Seed Cco
Gibson Fruit CO
F. W. Melges & CO
South Water St. Chicaco
G. M. McConnell
C. W. McDonald
Storch Bros. & Co
So, Water St
South Clark Street
General Commission
Bankers’ National Bank
The
Packsr
Schlosser
Erle Ave
Brothers, Soenieacs, m Want Live Poultry
South Water Street
South Water St
Barnett Bros
Carlote
Tess
John I, Campbell
John Bronson Wink
W. Randolph
Packer Prairie
W. A. Schurmann & Co
E.huron ST
the Pacific Coast News
Cartin
Vegecia- Me
Newn Noten
Gonnip
Howard & Burnett
Ross Brothers
Cummata
STE Vom Ciyalaoue
Scotford
Manbas City
Ba Ee
And
Krampa Shippers
the Packer
R. W. Weaver CO
Wichita
Kan
Scanpen Bros
Planta
Dinea
Arome
Klonodye
Lady Thompson
Senator Dunlap
Excelsior
Texas
Michels
H. Lightfoot T
Whiteside
Louisville, Ky
Betiem
A.we ‘Carpenter
Abril
Bérnida Prilons
Gideral
Salem
Greenville Radishes
Carlots
Pittaburg
WREST
Iowa
N.Y. Butter Holdings
F. C. Hatch
R. T. Prentiss Co
Boston
Mercantile Exchange
L. Frank
R. G. Root
Thomas Collins
Walter Prugran
P.cooper
W. J. Calvin
Omaha
E. L. Cleveland
Houston
Seeka
Expres
FBI
Haineis
Corporation of Person
Ensiznee
Ill
Arkinson
Winnsboro’s Association
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