Burbank Growers Report Mixed Prospects for Potatoes and Grapes
In Burbank Alabama on April 21 1907 Keane of the Burbank Growers Association notes no local damage from a cold snap with Irish potatoes and crops like cantaloupes tomatoes and grapes showing promise. A heavy harvest is hoped as warm weather follows rains. In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 24 1907 the Packer reports 75 percent of the strawberry crop lost to freezes with little fruit expected. peaches on high north and west lands are nearly destroyed and berry shipments may fall short of expectations.
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Burbank
Ala
Keane
J. E. Taylor
Burbank Growers’ Assn
Tunooga
Tenn
Packer
SUL
Chattanooga
D. W. Hunter
Ridgeland
Miss
Dune
Railroads
Express Companies
W. B. Woodbridge
Frost Damages Berry and Melon Crops At Capitan
A report from Capitan notes a second heavy frost reducing the developed berry crop by about 75 percent with potential yield under one quarter. Cool cloudy conditions persist, berries ripen slowly, and limited picking continues. Canteloupes lost about half in hot beds, with immediate replanting planned by W. H. Wade.
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Sunton
He Packer
W. H. Wade
Fruit Clearing House Organizes Washington Growers Plan
Washington Federation of Fruit Growers voted to elect State Senator Paulhamus general manager to supervise carrot shipments and organize a state wide fruit clearing house. The group seeks uniform packing rules, market data, and educational guidance while exploring legal avenues to sustain fruit inspection. Local areas plan crop distribution to boost Washington fruit in markets regionally and abroad.
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Wash
Washington Federation of Fruit Growers
Paulbamus
Supreme Court
Washington
Winnipeg
St. Paul
Kansas City
United States
Europe
Federation
Yakima
Wenatchee
Berry Shipping Association Forms in Evensville Tenn
Evensville Tennessee April 26 a Mutual Berry Shippers Association has organized with plans to ship about 100 cars of berries in May. Charles Haas of Haas Bros Cleveland Ohio will manage and be on the ground during the carrot shipping season next week. Weather slowdowns delayed early movement, but an 800 acre area is expected to yield well if sunshine continues. Last season Evensville led banner roading in the Chattanooga area with over 128 cars sent forward as Waas reports from Castleberry Alabama that he will cover the Chattanooga section for the season.
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Evensville
Tenn
Mutual Berry Shippers’ Assn
Charles Haas
Haas Hros
Cleveland
Chattanooga
Waas
Castleberry
Alabama
Packer
Cleveland Berry Trade Slower Receipts and Higher Apple Prices
Market reports from April reveal light strawberry and early fruit receipts keeping overall trade quiet. Apples climb with top stock at five dollars per barrel while other fruits hold near last week’s levels. Potatoes, onions, cabbage, and tomatoes show varied movement. butter and eggs rise and fall, and poultry stays steady with few new broilers. Local notes include Georgia and Idaho growers predicting peach movement from mid June to August, with packing and shipping firms planning expansions.
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Cleveland
Florida
Bermudas
Cantelope Acreage and Shipments Outlook For Ethridge Tenn
Ethridge Tennessee April 25 1907 to The Packer cantaloupe acreage here will be about as large as last year Weather is cool and little painting done so far The large acreage should yield heavier shipments this season but an ultimate figure cannot be given yet Movement will begin about July 21 and last about twenty five days Last season 101 cars were shipped from the Lawrenceburg area This year ships will land at Wayne Prolific shippers from Wayne include Frank Newman N J Locke J L Hannah J M Massey James Lowry J I Speegie Peter McCarty J I North and Robert Hudson Peaches and apples here are all killed grapes badly damaged Tomatoes crepe will be large Wright
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Ethridge
Tenn
Packer
Lawrenceburg
Wayne
A. H. Wright
Rains Affect New Orleans Fruit Dealers View
In New Orleans district dealers debate the impact of recent heavy rains and cold weather on local crops. Most inspectors anticipate detrimental effects on fruit and produce supply and prices.
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New Orleans
Hasler seeks car shipments and produce deals with brokers
Our company receives three or four cars of onions daily and seeks inquiries for diversions next week. We advise jobbers to stock a few cars and keep handy. Frustrated readers should write fully stating desires, with offers on new potatoes. Representatives can visit. contracts possible. Chicago ad from Eler Co.
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Brnost
Ty Ae Aid
Eler Co
Chicago
Invention to Revolutionize Refrigerated Car Transport
Ernest R. Phillips of Phillips Bros Fruit Co Rochester claims his multi mode refrigerated car concept will end belled linings in potato and fruit shipments. It uses live air spaces bulkheads to circulate heated or chilled air and can convert instantly to carry any merchandise, saving lining costs and promoting continuous railcar use. The design would retrofit new cars for about $40 and old cars for about $70, with patents filed in the US and abroad.
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Rochester
Ernest R. Phillips
Phillips Brox. Fruit Co
Ee Rues
Fels
Phillips
Dairy City Creamery Lands Navy Butter Contract
Manchester Ja April 26 The Dairy City Creamery Co. has been awarded a large U S government contract for creamery butter to be used in the navy.
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Manchester
Dairy City Creamery Co
City
United States
Pasco County farmers push unity for fruit and crops
A Pasco county farmers club reports growing membership and aims to unite growers with the Gainesville experiment station. They note benefits from annual exhibitions, discuss insects and horticulture with state experts, and urge legislators to fund agricultural societies while seeking wider county and state cooperation.
Fruits and Poultry Markets See Small Shifts in Denver
Denver markets report little overall change in fruit prices with strawberries scarce and supplies tight. Oranges steady, greens scarce due to a snow storm, and prices firm or higher for potatoes onions beets peppers and radishes. Live poultry arrivals light, broilers in demand but heavy birds preferred, dressed poultry prices flat. Beatrice Creamery Co. plant in Omaha sold to David Cole to operate as David Cole Creamery Co.
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Denver
Elgin
Sir Potato’s Market Wink Sparks Ascendancy Talk
Last week asked whether Sir Potato bore a black eye from tough season work or warded off rivals with a self-satisfied wink as he rises in market value nationally. The remark sparked debate over his persona and potential trade value among observers.
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Sir Potato
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