Grape Crop Outlook Mixed In St Joseph Michigan
In St Joseph Michigan august reports estimate 80 to 90 percent of last year’s grape crop, with some vines lighter and rot in parts of fields, but most growers expect a liberal yield. New acreage coming into bearing and strong demand from grape juice and wine buyers, brokers, and regional associations signal active movement, though unlikely before August 15. Major shippers include two associations and independent brokers, with Lakeside Vineyard Co and Burkhard Bros prominent in capacity. Arthur Carlton shifts to independent brokerage, coordinating ground buying and handling.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Berrien County
Grape Assen
Scottdale Fruit Assn
North American Fruit Exchange
Lakeside Vineyard Co
J. Burkhard
Burkhard
Hart Michigan potato and fruit crop outlook August 9
Hart Michigan reports pota to crop around 800 cars up from 600 last season amid wetter weather and land flooding. High land potatoes in good condition and red kidney beans face rain damage but 40 to 50 cars expected. Apple orchards show larger crops and cannery demand remains strong. Elgin butter steady at 25 cents. New Burnside prospects for apples weak with June drop in August. Ben Davis fail and Jonathan blooms light.
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Hart, Mich
W. R. Roach & Co
Elgin
Jos. Newman
E. C. Hawley
Frank Reed
G. H. Gurler
T. ¥ Gallagher
New Burnside
Ben Davis
Jonathans
Chas Vapor reports solid summer trade in Detroit market
Reports heavy summer business with modest prices but a profit. Handles quality accounts in Detroit and provides satisfactory brokerage service to several large shippers.
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Detroit
Mich
Chas, Vapor
Arrivals at Chicago Heavy Monday Then Dwindle Through Week
Chicago market shows potato arrivals totaling 200 cars Monday with a drop to under 45 cars on Tuesday and Wednesday. Minnesota stock dominates, Raw Valley scarce, two weeks to finish. Prices mostly steady with poor stock down 10 cents. Jersey Cobblers fetch around 1 a bushel but demand light. Prospects indicate a strong Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota crop with firm prices despite limited receipts late in the week.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Jersey
Wisconsin
Michigan
Danville Fruit Market Report Shows Strong Demand
Danville buyers note brisk activity with Arkansas and Oklahoma stocks moving well alongside Texas shipments. Prices hold on peaches and early apples as quality improves for well packed stock. cantaloupes slower due to inferior product. Minnesota potatoes selling steadily with several cars cleared.
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Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Danville
Minnesota
Barrels Wanted Early Warned By Chicago Cooperage Firm
Chris Burkhartsmeter of Burkhartsmeter Bros. urges apple growers to secure barrels now as a large crop looms. He warns of possible stock shortages and higher prices later, noting his firm’s capacity to meet orders but stressing early planning to avoid losses.
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Chicago
Apple
Chris Burkhartsmeter
Burkhartsmeter Bros
Coopers
Berries Finishing Up in Chicago Market Report
Chicago markets show blueberries and currants in variable supply as season wanes. Red raspberries, sour cherries, and currants sold unevenly with Michigan and Wisconsin stock dominant. prices ranged from $1.25 to $3.50 per 16 quarts or 32 quarts, depending on fruit and quality.
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Chicago
Michigan
Benton Harbor
South Haven
Wisconsin
Miller Corporation expands in Grand Rapids fruit trade
The re organized Alex W. Miller Co. of Grand Rapids reports rapid growth and plans for large Michigan fruit distribution, especially apples. Frank Pierce, secretary treasurer, and Miller oversee operations while J. V. Piazza, W. L. Loeffel of Chicago are stockholders. The firm emphasizes a prime Michigan location with rail spur access and banana rooms for storage, with potatoes cabbage and onions to follow.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Alex W. Miller Co
Michigan
Frank Pierce
Madison
Alex W. Miller Co., Inc
Miller
Mr. Miller
Packer
J. V. Piazza
W. L. Loeffel
Chicago
Miller Co
Mr. Bram
Michigan Fruits
Oklahoma Peaches Hit Chicago Markets From Guthrie Band
Eight hundred cars of Oklahoma peaches moved into Chicago under 8 T Fish & Co supervision. The firm, calling the crop the finest ever, markets the Guthrie association yield with on-site loading and packing. Prices are being set for buyers aiming to cure the right stock at reasonable figures.
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Chicago
T. Fish & Co
Guthrie
Yeu
Timothy Hay Scarce Pushes Prairie Markets in Chicago
In Chicago Aug 9 Albert Miller & Co warn timothy hay is scarce as old stock runs low and new supplies lag. Prairie and choice timothy fetch strong prices with Kansas and Oklahoma prairie at 15 for choice and 13.50 for No 1, demand active and top grades tight. Alfalfa also in demand with receipts light. choice alfalfa at 18 to 18.50 and No 1 at 17 to 17.50. Choice timothy quoted at 22 and No 1 around 20 to 21.
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Prairie
Chicago
Albert Miller &Co
Kansas
Oklahoma
Timothy
Peaches and Apples Sell Well in Bloomington Market
Elberta caches lead the present market with stock arriving in good condition. Texas stock mostly fine, some crushed cars. Prices range from 1.40 to 1.75 per bushel. Arkansas peaches, Oklahoma shipments boosting supply. Housewife demand for canning high. Early apples sell well with good grading, Indiana cantaloupes arriving in liberal quantities and selling well.
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Champaign
Bloomington
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indiana
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WM. 3. Hogan President
Indianapolis
Ind
Vincennes
Seymour
Washington
Flora
Ebner Ice & Cold Storage CO
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Assn
National Apple Shippers’ Assn
John G. Neumann Co
Evansville
Geo. H. Mueller & Co
John Robison & Son
Brazil
D. W. Rummells, Jr
Nichols
Iowa
Princeton
Celery Shippers
Grand Haven
Elbertas
Uss
Franklin
Stanton
Waskow Citcito
Joseph, Mich
Tnto Bearing
Who's Who
Hart
Outlook
Nel
Plyere
Exas
Blueberry Shippers
Geo. E. Ford
W. Se
Water Street
the Packer
Missouri
Arkansas and Oklanoma Shippers
Wilber
Kansas City
Northern Shippers
THE
Miller Corporation
Albert Miller & CO
Baldwin
Bulle Apple
OGDEN
Gallagher Bros
Roduce Commission
Water St
ANK Gerold Incorporated
Deslere
al Hinds
Park Avenue
Green Stree
Monroe
General Commission
Storch Bros. & Co
Snyder & Grotefeld
J. Snyder & Son
First National Bank
Eck-Wegeforth CO. Fruits and Vegetables
Ill
Youn W. Low & A
Wheelock
Wayne & Low Fruit and Produce
Exchange Natl
Ee Bank
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