Los Angeles Market News Report on Fresh Produce Prices
Storage stocks show liberal potato and onion supplies in Los Angeles while fruits move unevenly. Idaho russets at 2.35 to 2.50 per cwt, Grapefruit firm with pack at 2.00 to 3.00, apples plentiful but slow to move, Newtowns 2.15 to 2.35, Winesaps 3.00 to 3.25, bulk apples 6.4 to 7.0 cents per pound, lettuce and peas dull, oranges heavy but offerings ample, stock levels compared to last year.
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Los Angeles
Idaho
Stockton
California
Oregon
Washington
First Car Imperial Valley Tomatoes Rolled Thursday Acreage 1480
Brawley California April 29 The first carload shipments of Imperial Valley tomatoes for the 1921 season rolled out of Brawley this week destined for Western Canada. 1480 acres are planted up from 900 in 1920 with Barli ana variety grown. Production aimed at 350 crates per acre. Average carload 1050 crates. Weather ideal and high freight rates may push shipments to 400 or 450 cars. State inspection at all valley shipping points. Four basket crates about 20 pounds net.
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Brawley
Calif
Imperial Valley
Canada
Potatoes unsettled in San Francisco under heavy supply
In San Francisco on April 29, the local potato market remained unsettled as receipts neared 25,000 sacks since the last report and about 30 cars idled on the track. Northwest shipments, ice houses, and dry storage holdings pressured prices, with Oregon Burbanks at about 1.85 per cwt and Garnets from Colma around 6 6.5 cents per pound. The new market saw Garnets near 6 cents and Alameda stock at about 5.5 cents, while undergrades stayed weak. The onion market remained unchanged as ice house stock thinned and some loads moved to crematories.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Washington Gems
Colma
Alameda
Washington
F. N. Rhodes
Seattle Market on Fruit and Vegetables
Seattle traders report firmer demand for oranges and apples with higher prices, slower berries, and first deliveries of California new white potatoes. Valencias linked to Alaskan shipments. normal Valencia shipping expected mid May. Old Gems and locals share price moves. new whites arrive from San Diego with good demand. Cabbage briefly scarce. Dutch price steady. Novelty items include Cuban pineapples and Ecuador coconuts, with Northwestern districts planning heavy potato plantings and demand for better seed stock.
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Seattle
California
Arkansas
Yakima
San Diego
Winigstadt
San Francisco
Ecuador
Mount Vernon
Los Angeles
Potatoes and Onions on Stockton Market
Stockton California April 29 Potatoes mainly Oregon stock sold at 1.75 to 2.25 per cwt on path table and seed stock. Oregon arrivals have been heavy but most stock moved elsewhere. Seed demand fair but movement slow due to growers seeking credit. Onion market very quiet with continued dumping and little future outlook.
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Stockton
Calif
Cantaloupe Crop Delayed by Imperial Valley Weather
In the Imperial Valley cantaloupe planting faces delays from a wind and dust storm and cooled temperatures. Southern Pacific surveys show 21,288 acres planted, with Brawley leading at 6,343 and Westmorland, Heber, El Centro following. watermelons pegged at about 2,000 acres with shipments expected June 1 but likely opening ten days later. Tomato shipments rise, carrots remain slow, asparagus and squash notes included.
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iBrawley
Calif
Imperial Valley
Southern Pacific Railway
Brawley
Westmoreland
Heber
el Centro
Southern Pacific
Fine Fruit Outlook in Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla Wash April 29 reports show apple orchards in full bloom with frost danger diminishing. Weather has been ideal for fruit growers with ample rain and heavy Blue Mountains snow ensuring irrigation into summer. Apricots have set and some sections show fruit the size of marbles while cherries are setting but lag apricots.
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Walla
Wash
Walla Walla Valley
Blue Mountains
A Wasted Effort and Inhuman Speaker in Old Quotes
A fragmentary exchange contrasts a Boston Transcript question on idle tears with a Birmingham Age-Herald line about inhumanity to man. A woman jokes about failed attempts to buy a spring suit while a speaker notes punishment for an act, reflecting wry caution on human emotion and consequence.
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Boston Transcript
Birmingham Age-Herald
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