Weishaar Back From Southern Trip Promises Strong Veg Crop
Leo Woeishaar secretary of Barnett reports from a six week tour visiting southern shipping points that conditions are excellent for a large vegetable crop. He visited Tennessee Louisiana and Grand Isle Louisiana noting favorable growing districts and promising winter reserves. He commends New Orleans Grand Isle and other producing areas as the best forests in America and predicts a bumper season with no notable threats.
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Chicago
Leo Woeishaar
Oof Barnett
New Orleans
Grand
Sinerica
Vegetables in Chicago Prices Steady Despite Cold Weather
Chicago vegetables show little fluctuation after two weeks of cold, with lettuce scarcer and prices holding near two weeks ago. Cabbage demand slow despite new crop, tomatoes weak due to overripe stock, spinach varied by origin, and receipts expected to increase with a bit of sunshine.
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California
Chicago
Baltimore
Edmund Peycke Co
Los Angeles
Ady
SANE EGG MARKET INDIANAPOLIS DEALERS CAUTIOUS
In Indianapolis in April, egg dealers report a firmer market with some storage held back due to cold weather. Prices for eggs are at 1344 per dozen. butter prices fall slightly. no creamery butter market. Live poultry prices rise to 12 1 2 cents, as demand, near the holidays, increases.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Seasor
Apples Firm in Chicago Market Amid Steady Supplies
APPLES FIRM Chicago April 7 The apple market remains firm as supplies gradually decline. Holders fear selling earlier than expected while midwins trade around 6 50 a barrel for No 1 hunter's pack. Western box stock ranges 1 75 to 8 dollars, with storage estimates around 20 000 barrels and 100 000 boxes in Chicago.
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Chicago
John Bronson Moves to Larger Quarters in Chicago
John Bronson, longtime West Side market dealer in Southern fruits and vegetables, announced this week his relocation to larger premises at the corner of Wy Randolph and Halsted streets. The new quarters offer expanded facilities and aim to better serve the trade and handle all products Bronson receives.
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John Bronson
New Quarters
Chicago
West Side
Randolph and
Halsted Streets
Dairy Prices In Minneapolis Market Drift Lower
Dairy market notes from Minneapolis April 7 report continued price softness for butter and creamery products due to heavy receipts and tepid demand. Undergrades and storage stock press prices down while creamery extras and firsts show mixed moves. poultry markets remain unsettled with live stock in short supply, selling pressure easing later in the week.
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Minneapolis
The Packer Comes First Editorial Note
The Packer comes first in Montrose Pennsylvania on March 29 1911. An advertising note praises The Packer as a reliable publication and hypothetical purchase for a small roadside peanut stand. The brief item reflects local newspaper language and a vendor endorsement.
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Montrose, Ja
Wahrer & Stanwood
Minneap olis Market Weather Slows Heavy Movement Note
Weather slows street trading in Minneapolis on April 7 as rain and snow delay shipments in the vegetable and fruit market. California grass brings $4 per crate. spinach scarce after heavy Texas shipments. carrots, tomatoes, celery, cabbage, onions, coconuts, and citrus show varied prices. Street notes report firm California citrus and improving strawberry quality despite rising receipts.
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Minneapolis
Illinois
California
Texas
Eee
Florida
Louisiana
Carlots
Case. I
Gamble-Robinson Com.o
Vanderhoof
Detroit
Wisconsin Butter Fat Reform Sparks Creamery Debate
Madison April 6 A Wisconsin bill seeks to lower butter fat to 80 percent, favoring centralized creameries that sell cheaper inferior butter. Dairy and Food Commissioner Emery and Prof. S M Babcock oppose, saying it would ruin the state's high butter standard. Two years ago a similar measure reduced intercommunity buying, boosting independent creameries.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Emery
S. M. Babcock
Coyne Bros. Secure Michigan Potatoes for Year-Round Sale
Coyne Bros of Chicago report securing several cars of fancy Michigan potatoes and loading daily from their warehouses. They handle potatoes year round, have Florida accounts on new potatoes, and will participate in Texas and Louisiana deals, expanding their market reach.
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Florida
Texas
Louisiana
Carter Shippers
Chicago
Coyne Bros
Michigan
Strawberries Sell Low as Chicago Market Dulls
Chicago April 7 strawberry prices fall early this week as bad weather limits demand. Market dullness reflects stormy conditions reducing buying activity and sent fruit sellers to adjust prices.
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Chicago
Berry Market Prices Fall as Receipts Lag
Receipts were light but berries plentiful to meet local demand. Prices dropped about 75 percent on ordinary berries while fancy stock fell around 30 cents, quotted at 2.40 to 2.60 per case. Much of the arrivals remain green with Florida supplies thinning and Louisiana reports predicting no large influx before mid month.
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Louisiana
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W. T. Fox
Hammond
Peter Fox Sons Co
West So
Water St
W. So
Hicago
the Packer
Texas Onions & Potatoes
C. H. Weaver & CO
Sigmund Gros.Company
West
Randolph Street
L. Campbell the
Strawberry Man
Water Street
A. J. Chisam
A.martin & Co
la Salle St
Weishaar
Sane Egg Market
Deal
Alba Grell & Go
Osden Bidg
Ubicago
Leslie Welter
Moorhead
Minn
Welter
Red River
Ohio
Callander-Vanderhoof. Co
California Vegetable Union
Geo. E. Ford
Apple Story
Gibson Fruit Co
Barnett Bros
Barnett Brose
Ills
A. E. Barker & CO
Gallagher Bros
Chaco
Produce Commission
Econom Fruits
General Commission
Storch Bros. & Co
W. So. Water St
Nat'l. Bank Chicago
Peoria
Southern Shippers and Associations
Packer
Luthy & Logher
Peoria, Ill
Nelson & Finch
Ill
Man Nat. Bank
Peorin
Packe
Agai
Carlota
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