Increase in Kaw Valley Potato Acreage and Shipments
The Kaw valley reports larger potato plantings across towns such as Holladay, Lenape, Tecumseh, and Webbers Falls with acreages ranging from 100 to 1,000 acres. Carlot shipments are slated to begin in late May to July, with estimates of 20 to 115 cars depending on location and weather. Growers and shippers include Otlo Theden, Haney Bros, J. E. Enright, Soden Bros, Bates Bros, Frisbie, and many others across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lassiter
Muncie
Kas
Kansan
J. E. Enright
C. Mead
Soden Bros
Morse Bros
Fred Thomas
C. J. Gardner
Ihes Station
Frank Britt
A. Pasowark
H. Shelack
T. Todd
H. Koerner
W. Snapp
James McCabrin
Williamstown
Carlota
Bates Bros
P. J. Stallard
Weler Bros
M. F. Jones
Gid. Underwood
P. H. Underwood
James Conley
Z. Michels
P. Mulvehill
T. J. Vaughan
T. F. Reipe
Bunker Bros
G. G. Kringle
Rogers Bros
H. Pugh
Curt Bergman Lenape
C. L. Kindred
Frank Hi
Henry Saunders
David Helleyue
Jehs Wadkens
Ight
L. P
Kn Weg
Kansas
CG. Frisbie
Iider
Elias
Kaw Valley
Packer
Frisbie
Morris
D. J. McCallop
C. A. Graves
R. Brown
H. H. Graves
Linwood
H. B. Browning
John Tudhope
James Tudhopa
Howard Hensman
Wm. Kirkman
Siscoe
Grant
Okla
C. C. Blard
P. D. Hall
T. T. Biard
Gillett
Ark
A. H. Richter
Charleston
A. Sperr
Myself
Kansas City
Nebraska
J. .W. Barnes
Early Potatoes Look Promising At Orrick MIssouri
Orrick Missouri April 24 1908 a note to The Packer reports alternative shipments expected by July 1 or July 16 depending on weather. James Dorton W D Loyd and Henry Wilhelm each report increased potato acreage this year compared with last. Elmer A Paulson signs urging mutual spud updates with Texas and Oklahoma growers and Kansas valley correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrick
James Dorton
W. D. Loyd
Henry Wilhelm
Missouri Valley
Kaw City
Kaw Valley
Packer
Elmer A. Paulson
Suit Over Potatoes Ends With $75 Verdict
Isaac Ungerlieder Kansas City dealer won $75 plus costs in a frost damage suit against J. A. Taylor Idaho Falls potato shipper. Two cars were damaged with a third later shipped. dispute over ownership arose via broker Frank Blair. Attorney quarrel erupted during jury deliberations/fight. defendant may appeal within ten days. Separate note reports a modest rise in packing stock butter offerings with active demand at 16 to 16 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Coste
Justice Remley
Isaac Ungerlieder
J. A. Taylor
Idaho Falls
Ida
Taylor
Frank Blair
Temple Block
Blair
Nicholas Spielberg
Ungerlieder
James M. Rader
Roy Casey
No Victory Is In Sight Over Freight Handling Delays
Chicago April 25 hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission focused on loading and unloading of package freight for carrots and vegetables. Commissioner Prouty indicated October for oral arguments with briefs due earlier. issue centers on whether handling is part of transportation and covered by tariffs. Railroads claim loading help costs extra, while dealers argue service was included in existing rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner Prouty
Packer
Prouty
Commission
New Orleans
Chinego
Geo. A. Probst
Asen
Probst
E. G. Davies
Davies
Illinois Central
Mr. Davies
Scaife
Egg dealer in Thouale Cincinnati faces financial distress
Alva West, an agri poultry dealer, is said to be in financial trouble as shippers with protested checks demand payment. His store at the street’s prominent corner opened recently but shows little business. An incharge employee says West is out of town seeking funds to cover losses. Previously of Fearts, Kentucky, he ran a general merchandise business with only a few hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Alva West
Packer
West
Fearts
Crops and shipments in Arkansas and Oklahoma potato regions
Reports from Hartman Arkansas to Muskogee Oklahoma detail potato acreage, crop condition, and expected carlot shipments for the season. Areas include Ursula Greenwood Durant Fort Gibson and Midland with 700 to 1500 acres, May to June shipouts, and names of local growers and shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Ark
Ursula
Greenwood
John D. Hains
Himonds Bros
T. 3
Ben Martin, Jr
W. P. Lawrence
William Robertson
George Coker
James Seward
Ira Lawrence
James Morgan
James Hensley
Stroup
T. C. Butler
Fort Gibson
Okla
R.h.gilliland
Durant
George Cotton
A. P. Blackwell
N. Brown
John Merrett
W. C. Gower
yHelf
E.M. Gray
Midland
Taloes
I. D. Anderson
Reenwood
Through freight train to San Antonio Houston and West Worth
A new vegetable and perishable freight service is announced for April 24. The train, leaving at 5:30, will include three baggage cars and freight cars loaded with trucks for through shipment. Express shipments will ride in baggage cars and the train will pickup freight or trucker shipments along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrup
Tits City
Sap
Ally
San Antonio
Houston
West
Worth
Expo
Vegetables Uneven in Chicago Trade After Easter
Chicago April 5 The weekly vegetable trade showed uneven activity with heavy dealers attributing slower demand to an Easter lull and widespread arrivals from multiple regions. Lettuce was scarce and mostly older stock, radishes and asparagus faced softer demand, and California cucumbers and Florida tomatoes traded weakly amid ample southern supplies. Prices varied by quality and origin, with buyers cautious and packing quality under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois
Rogeland
South
California
Kentucky
St. Louis
Florida
Lousiana
Grand Island
Theodore Alabama Truck Crops See Record Cabbage Potatoes Beans
Theodore Alabama April reports show cabbage thriving with late frost damage. Potatoes and beans expected to ship in May, with carload totals and crate changes noted. Growers, unions, and rail competition shape profits as figs and Satsumas gain interest and local shipping networks adjust to new practices.
Shipping Points In Baldwin County Face Early Struggles
Silver Hill Alabama April 24. Baldwin county growers face early hurdles in truck farming with Chicago settlers lacking experience and limited means. Poor rail service and marketing systems add to high costs and slow progress, yet optimism persists that truck farming will mature into a paying, expansive industry as experience grows and land is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Hill
Ala
Baldwin County
Chicago
Mobile cabbage crop outlook and shipping plans from Mobile Alabama
In Mobile Alabama the cabbage crop is not full but fair, with estimates of three quarters to near normal yields. Local growers anticipate about 200 carloads to ship, mostly loaded at Mertz and Crichton stations, with potatoes and beans also promising. Key area growers include J L Pollard, J H Wooley, L J Wall, G M Wahl, Wm Kelly, A J Boyles, J D del Basco and H Alexander, with United Produce Co and Muscat & Lott Produce Co among leading shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ay Rowe
Webbers Falls
Okla
Ull- Nols
Hayes Mercantile Co
George Pollard
T. L. Bjook
W. S. Bivins
J. A. Duaye
Crystal Springs
Farmers’ Union
Commission
E.A., Smith
D. B. Bolton
C.” Quartius
W. Gray
Wm. Gibson
J. ‘°.Holton
H. W. Bolton
J. E. Anderson
J. H. Anderson
C. D. Berry
I. W. Campbell
Frank Steiner
Southern Express Co
Il, & N. Railroad
Linberg
Chicago
Robertsdale
Summerdale
Foley
Loxley
Mobile
Fairhope
Magnolia Springs
Daphne
Elberta
Sliver Hill
Baldwin County
Qerall
Ala
C Tt
Mobile County
Theodore
Mertz Station
Caversment Street
Mertz
Crichton
Mertz and
Tacon Station
J. L. Pollard
J. H. Wooley
L. J. Wall
G. M. Wahl
Wm. Kelly
A. J. Boyles
J. D. del Basco
H. Alexander
United Produce Co
Muscat & Lott Produce Co
California Fruit Growers' Exchange Tests Iowa Advertising War
A battle among California orange interests heats up in Iowa with the California Fruit Growers' Exchange directing a large state wide ad campaign to win Iowa market share. RIvals including the Citrus Union face pressure over blanket rates and potential retaliation as exchanges push to dominate Midwest and eastern trade. The move sparks talk of a broader fight for supremacy in California orange shipping and brand standing nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavenport
California
Lowa
California Fruit
Towa
California Fruit Grove Exchange
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Iowa
Uie Laws Trade
Interstate Commerce Commission
Itme
California Citrus Union
Gey ‘Ers’ Exchange
Citrux Union
Citrus Union
Exchange
Towa Miaty
Californi
Orange
Exchange Picnic Set For May 23 At Excelsior Springs
Kansas City April 25 The Kansas City Fruit and Produce Exchange schedules its annual picnic for Saturday May 23 at Excelsior Springs Missouri with expected record attendance and wide attractions. A ten member committee led by W A Crush was named to oversee arrangements along with sub committees to coordinate games entertainment and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Excelsior Springs
Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange
Exchange
Anton
W. A. Crush
Eddy McNanira
J. W. Gees
Wm. Bilds Rer
W. TF. Helm
J. Relph Hurst
Jo Krug
A. W. Benr
George Harringt
Amd C
Keltogs
Grush
Comtee Lopellier
Thange
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Altus
Math Droll
Joe Noll
John Wiederkehr
Joseph Post
China Stremple
John Mills
John Kammenzin
Syl Eveld
John J. Sax
Vian
Claires Cantrell
Elder
Leonard
M. VE. H. Jarke
Idaho Shipper
Eer
Etene
Cu Uy
Man
Thouale
Wonder
Somnca
Pittsburg
Cleveland
A. P
Willard
St. Elmo
Here
Ine
Loen
Eustacua—Citrus Usion Nald
Jobbera
Interesta
Wretary
The
West Bers’ Assn
Omaha
Rh. W. Geident
Lux
Topeka
Kan
Giing
Omeha
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