Carl Confesses Career and Bets on Debts in Chicago
Hundreds of country shippers who bought from H R Carl and complained to The Packer will see details of his past in Baton Rouge Los Angeles and San Antonio. Carl admits the alias Geo S Carl facing bankruptcy in El Paso and is linked to F I Northrup and a suspected collusion scheme. He is described as a long history in produce business with scattered operations and questionable deals across several states.
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Chicago
H. R. Carl
Packer
Curl
Ceetty
Carl
H. R
George S. Carl
Baton Rouge
Los Angeles
Geo. S
el Taso
Tex
San Antonio
Alamo Com. Co
F. I. Northrup
Northrup
South Water Street
F. J.northrup
Goldfield
Nev
Cart
Cark
Fort Apl
New Orleans
Denver
el Paso
Rounsaville on Eastward tour amid fraud reports
Chicago reports indicate Geo Rounsaville is touring eastern markets to recoup travel and entertainment expenses. He allegedly cashed drafts and used vouchers to obtain cash from several Chicago firms and Evanston retailers, with past convictions and a checkered career noted. Local dealers are advised to beware of further scheme activity as he travels toward New York and beyond.
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Chicago
South Water Street
Geo. T. Rounsaville
P. C. Sears
Pittsburg
Kounsaville
Sears
Rounsaville
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
New York
Newcomer
Evanston
van Dusen
T. Fish & Co
Texas
Arp. Tex
Hounsaville
Earl Fruit Co
Kansas City
P.C. Sears
Food Authority
Mr. Lear
Roun
DeQueen Peach Prospects Reported as Elbertas Ripening Early
DeQueen Ark April 6, 1907 report by A Johnson secretary DeQueen Fruit Growers Assn. notes the peach drop largely finished with many Elberta peaches remaining. buds blooming three weeks earlier suggest Elberta crop 10 to 15 days earlier than normal. buyers urged to inspect on track via Ozark Fruit Growers Assn. crate size is six baskets.
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Ae DeQueen
Ark
Packer
DeQueen
Ozark Fruit Growers’ Assn
Elbertas
A. Johnson
DeQueen Fruit Growers’ Assn
Prospects at Richwood N J Monthly Produce Growth
Prospects at Richwood New Jersey April 6 1907 note farmers plant large acreage for onions potatoes tomatoes and other produce with hopes for shipments. Letter from John Assady indicating subscription to The Packer and high expectations for produce shipments amid moderate poultry receipts in Chicago with advice on proper icing and cooling of fowl.
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Richwood N. U- Richwood
N. J
Packer
John Assady
California News in Brief Lemon Growers Go Out of Business
California brief reports the Pasadena Lemon Growers' Association deciding to wind up after years of operation due to ranches that packed and shipped through the area. The note mentions New Orange Ajax Material Cabbage Crop and Los Angeles on April 12.
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Los Angeles
Pasadena Lemon Growers’ Assn
Green Fruit Auction Co Stock Taken by Major Dealers
Chicago April 13 large fruit houses on South Water street have reportedly taken all stock in the Chicago Green Fruit Auction Co No stock list is available though several houses are named as direct or indirect owners. Some expect the firm to begin deciduous fruit sales this season with potential shipments from California and other regions.
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Chicago
Chicago Green Fruit Auction Co
South Water Street
Packer
California
Railroad deal to aid Michigan growers near Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Lake Shore and Chicago railway gains control of the Pere Marquette line between Lawton and South Haven, creating competition to Michigan Central. The Lake Shore, with the only South Haven to Chicago boat line, plans direct fruit transport from trains to boats, shortening transit and cutting rates.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Weather Cold pressures southern veggie and berry markets
Chicago April 13. Cold weather depresses the southern vegetable and berry market with lower receipts due to freezes. Carolina and Mobile cabbage deplete stocks. California cabbage remains in high demand with prices $2.75 to $3.00 for flat crates. Onions in ample supply. Yellow Bermudas steadier than Crystal Wax despite a bushel basket package impacting prices.
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Illinois
California
Inois
Memand
Louisiana
Condi
Mississippi
Chicago
Carolina
Charleston
Mobile
Peaches Prospects In Horatio Arkansas In 1907
Horatio Arkansas April 8 1907 To The Packer present prospects indicate a good peach crop in this section with about 500 acres to gather within the county's orchard of 3000 acres. The Horatio Fruit and Truck Growers Association invites reliable wholesale houses to deal with them and sell at home when possible. H H Metcalf secretary.
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H. Metesis
Association
Horatio
Ark
Packer
United States
H. H. Metcalf
Horatio Fruit & Truck Growers’ Assn
Favoritism Alleged in Private Car Routing
Kansas City reports claim the American Refrigerator Transit Co is a private independent car line. Traders say A R T Co cars travel for Gould lines. amid car shortages, access is limited, suggesting a cover of independence while favoritism favors real owners. Public skepticism grows.
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Kansas City
American Refrigerator Transit Co
Kansans City
A. R
ALR
T. Co
1 Seperate Corporation
Seperate Corporation
OOD DEMAND FOR ORANGES
Los Angeles reports strong and rising orange demand with high prices for the season. Most fruit is 126s and larger, smaller sizes like 2128 bringing 4 to 5 dollars per box. East demand is good, but car shortages and slow shipments jeopardize marketing. Navels may not improve after May, while best fruit earns 2.25 to 2.40 for top grades.
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Los Angeles
Texas
Middle West
Hobson
Prospects at Decatur Ark for a record apple crop
April 5 1907 Decatur Ark reports rosy fruit prospects after a fine rain. Strawberries blooming lushly with no frost seen. Shipments may begin April 15 with 45 cars expected. apples show bloom in old and young orchards, peaches and berries also promising though frost minor. Early apples Sneed and Alexander to move first week in June.
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Decatur
Ark
Packer
Sneed
Alexander
Greensboro
Wintimph
Carman
Georgia
E. N. Plank, Jr
A. N. PL
Oranges and Grapefruit Prices Hold Through Week
Citrus movement from Citrus Frotts Kilmer Chicago reports demand exceeds supply for oranges keeping prices firm from two to four dollars by size and quality. California stock has priority with price variations. Stored grapefruit withdrawn at two percent profit with 30s and 80s selling from 4.50 to 5.50 and fancy stock priced higher.
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Chicago
California
Timpson Texas Potatoes Prospects Improve Early Crop Stronger
Shipper Soyo Pros neets reports unusually favorable conditions for Timpson area potatoes. In a April 5 1907 note to The Packer E Millan says expect several carloads in sixty days as the crop is two to three weeks earlier. Seeks information on best markets by May 1.
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Timpson
Tex
Millan
Change to Packer Front Page Brings Advertisers New Space
The Chicago Packer announces removing all ads from the front page to improve appearance and reader value. Ads will move to pages two and three, aiming to boost news focus, attract new subscribers, and benefit advertisers and readers alike. The editor invites patron suggestions and promises better service.
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Chicago Packer
Pack
Cliwige
Packer
Tue
Potato Market Firming Reports Improve Demand
Market notes show brisk demand and firmer prices for fancy white Michigan and Wisconsin potatoes with declines in old stocks. Car shortages and freight limits hinder shipments, but news suggests more potatoes will be consumed as new crop appears early. Prices for red and white spuds range 30 to 35 cents, higher grades up to 55 cents. Carrots from Hastings, Florida expected soon, priced high until supply rises.
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A. P. Hayne
Santa Barbara
Cal
California
Lieutenant Hayne
Pendleton
S. C
H. R. Andrew
Santa and Valley Walnut Growers’ Assn
Association
Pacific Straw’ Board & Paper Co
Los Angeles
Mar
Oregon
Colorados
Minnesotas
Wisconsin
eGokyy Wee Orye
Michigan
Wiscon
Pacific Coast
Cabbage Scarce and High in Kansas City Trade
In Kansas City on April 13 cabbage prices surged, dealers pressed for allowances as stock ran scarce. Receipts limited movement, prices climbed from 2 to 3 cents per pound, then eased slightly to around 3½ cents. Arrivals rose late in the week but cold ice kept shipments limited.
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Kansas City
Crowder Fruit and Truck Growers Union Berry Crop Report
In Crowder I T April 6 1907 J A Hollis secretary reports a promising berry crop of 350 acres with plans to ship strawberries by local express around April 10. Dew berry blackberry and raspberry crops look strong. 250 acres of cantaloupes are being planted with Van Buskirk Netted Rocks and about 40 ears expected. Peach crop small but good.
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Tennessee
Chicago
Louisville
Cincinnati
Curve
Mort Abernanty
Hulls
Geo. W. Hurt
Eison
Peter Bass
James Young
Everett Sumrow
Cecil Sumrow
Chas
A. Hurt
Aleck Dunaway
J. W. Anderson
Allesbrook
Nat Mitchell
Jim Michell
E. B. Wiley
Mr. Lucas
Tuben Perry
Crowder
I. T
van Buskirk
J. A. Hollis
Crowder Fruit & ‘Truck Growers’ Union
Egg market holds firm as receipts surge in Chicago
Chicago egg prices rose across the board with extras at 18 1 4 cents and prime firsts at 17 cents while official quotations lagged behind street trading. Weekly receipts totaled over 150 thousand cases amid heavy storage demand as cold weather in the northwestern region boosts sentiment but farmers doubt a lasting impact.
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Chicago
Packer
McBride
Springfield
Chicago Butter &Eg Board
H. A. Emerson
I. A. Sumermerville
W. S. Moore
Minster
Lsu
Venus
Butter Market Holds Steady Amid Scarce Fresh Stock
Chicago notes a well cleaned butter market with a slight weekly gain as fresh stock remains in high demand. Extras price at 20 percent while storage butter dwindles to odds and ends. A near term decline is anticipated, with May movements and June creamery storage already under discussion amid fair packing stock demand.
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Chicago
Egg Movement Active and Demand Strong in Kansas City
Kansas City egg dealers report continued large sales this week with heavy country receipts. High prices hinder storage while quality remains satisfactory and cases are in short supply. Local demand from retailers remains brisk and shipments stay active across the region.
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Kansas City
Adme
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