Dillon’s Fruit Auction Plan in New York
In New York Aug 18 commissioner Dillon announced a plan with the Fruit Auction Co to sell daily state fruit receipts at public auction starting about September 1. Apples pears and peaches would be auctioned to bypass middlemen and offer consumers lower prices. He cites savings over private sale and criticizes commission merchants as unreliable.
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New York
John Dillon
New York State Department of Food and Markets
New York State
Millon
Dillon
Iave
Dncks
Gali
Ofien
Peach shipments from Georgia dominate New York market
Receipts show 13 to 18 carloads of southern peaches, mainly from Georgia with some Arkansas Tennessee Alabama and New Jersey Maryland Virginia Delaware and West Virginia. Prices ranged from 1.35 to 2.85 per crate for Georgia fruit, with Arkansas and midwest shipments bringing 1.25 to 1.75, and baskets from 1.23 to 1.60 for fancy to choice grades.
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Georgia
Arkansas
New York
Tennes
Carvinus Sym
Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Milner
Melon Market in Chicago Shows Steady Yet Tepid Tone
Chicago August reports indicate a steady melon market tempered by cool weather and tight supplies. Missouri crop losses and small Missouri shipments limit arrivals while Minnesota signals a short crop for the season. Prices ranged around 125 to 250 per shipment with large watermelons near 22,000 total. demand remains cautious as weather cools and trade slows.
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Chicago
Missouri
Deslers
Ipslianus
Illinois fruit crop reports stir Illinois orchard crop outlook
Reports from agricultural societies indicate a mixed fruit crop across Illinois this year. Early expectations show plums and grapes lagging with yield potential uneven as the season progresses, while peaches and apples may fare better in southern counties.
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Horifedcurat Society
Miny Annies
Chieweo
Iran
Bloomington
Augistina
Centralias
National Poultry Meeting Scheduled in New York
National Poultry, Thitter and Ep Association plans a convention October 4 and 5 at the Hotel McAlpin New York with a large entertainment program. Chicago reports indicate a special solid sleeper train will run from Chicago to New York, with a Niagara Falls stop en route. The trip includes a river cruise to Albany, a sail to New York, and a reception at the port at Porty-second Street. A banquet is planned for October 4 at the hotel, and local committees project a strong financial foundation for visiting members.
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New York
National Poultry, Thitter
Ep Association
McAlpin
Chvago
Michigan Central
Central
Gorelock
Niagara Falls
Albany
Madsen River
New York City
Woast Point
Porty-second
York
Quite «x Foundation
Chicago
Businessana
Bennett
the Associats
North Street
Goller
Rates Increase in Western Railroad Tariffs on Fruit Vegetables
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld a partial tariff rise for Western shipments of fruits and vegetables while denying higher charges for packing house products and fresh meats. The commission allowed $124,265 extra for fruits and vegetables and rejected $1.5 million for other goods, with some dissent noted.
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Western Railroad
Washington, D. CG
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Peach Week Promotes Advertising for Fresh Fruits in Chicago
Chicago observers report a Peach Week with special placards and daily papers promoting peaches. A public price of 1.50 per bushel was posted in stores, while grocers faced pressure on prices and publicity spurred demand. Government crop reports show U.S. yields for apples, potatoes, and peaches with varying figures across states, indicating total fruit production projections for the year.
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Chicago
Mityar Thompson
South Street
Dales
Complaints of California Plums Hit Market Prices Slide
Chicago reports abundant California plums at low levels with Michigan arrivals of small hard fruit. Demand was weak for all varieties and some fruit perished quickly. Damsons in quart cases ranged from 1.50 to 1.75 dollars, Michigan stock in 16-quart pails around 50 to 60 cents, while Indiana varieties in 16-quart cases brought 50 to 60 cents.
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Chicago
California
Michigan
Wary berry season ends amid poor Michigan weather
Chicago reports the berry season ending with declining quality due to unsettled Michigan weather. Blueberries and red currants showed best, while dewberries and blackberries were largely poor. Receipts did not match last year and late arrivals face weak demand. Prices varied with quality and origins including Muskegon red raspberries and Northern Michigan currants.
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Chicago
Herries
Michigan
Muskegon
Brant
Poultry men freed early from New York jail stay on island
Thirteen leading live poultry receivers from New York who served two months after a June conviction for manipulating poultry prices were released this week by Governor Whitman. They reported good treatment on Blackwell's Island dormitories with open-air days and no cells, finishing their terms without incident and returning with money and stories of their stay.
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Stork
Blackwell's Island
Blackwells Island
Storm ruins crops in Pen Yann section
A heavy rain and hail storm last Sunday damaged apples and grapes in Pen Yann section. Authorities report crops ruined, with August 13 noted as one of the worst storms in years.
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Pen Yann Sect Salters Henvy
Peun Yan
N. Yu
Apple Market Report in Hudson River Valley
The New York state apple trade shows strong demand across Tivoli Germantown and Coxsackie with buyers paying up to 2.50 for Grade A fruit. Most sales run 1.90 to 2.25 per box while Barrett pears fetch up to 4.59 per barrel. Northwest loading stations see some advances to 5.0 per box. a 000 box export deal to South America and Australia is pending through a broker for foreign importers.
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New York
Apple
Padrehaye
Hudson River District
New Yorke
Tivoli
Germantowa
Coxsackie
Hudson River
Baldwins
Tnr
South Amveriory
Australia
Publicity League Targets Peach Trade Circulation
A group of large peach shippers and growers organized as the Peach Growers Publicity League operates from the Literary Digest office in New York. The circular promotes advertising to retailers and trade papers to boost peach prices and demand, but the campaign has yet to gain traction this season despite promises of funds.
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Wwrework
Mem
Try
Peach Growers
Wil i Avenue
New York
Literary Digest
M. Walton Cherry Hi
Lyman
Middlefield
Gonn
Seth
Bush
Marton
N.Y
League
Jesnet
Eireukn
Prsck
Smne
Apple price shifts cool amid mixed market demand
Chicago reports heavier movement and lower prices for apples this week with receipts mainly ordinary stock lacking color. Sweet eating apples in good demand but scarce with higher prices. Northwest and Oregon arrivals limited. Prices listed for various varieties and grades, including Benonis, Pippins, and Maiden sheld, reflecting size and quality.
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Chicago
Incks
Northwest
Oregon
Wolf Rivers
CABBAGE SHIPMENT TO START IN MIDWEST MARKETS
The August 13 notice states cabbage movement from the mission area begins this week with a few cars, bulk loading from August 20 to 23. The largest local grower expects about 200 cars, using his own fleets to ship across the Middle West and South, including Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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Gnu Croy
H. Tiankentins
Middle West
South
Pen Vinta
West Virginia
J Richardson in New York and puzzle of letters
Fragmented OCR notes reference Kost York Ang. 13 T. details about Kashkonong Dearideri and a peach event. Mentions Julie Arye, John Nix Co, Ny Seoul, and Egg Men with names Young and Davis among scattered items from Macon Missouri and nearby places.
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York
Ang
Wetardcot
Kashkonong-Dearideri Iean
Koshkonong
Janetean
John Nix & Coy
Uni
Seoul
Gic
Vast Ours
Anid
Tye
Cae
Aug
Tae Wenk
Young
Mifladelsphig
Johnny Davis
Macon
Potatoes and Jersey Cobblers Dominate Midweek Market
The market report notes strong Jersey cobblers and Virginia newcomers with steady demand. Prices hover near unchanged, receipts light, and buyers seek green, fresh stock while distant regions show mixed activity and cautious bidding in a quiet trading week.
Fayes Demand for Cantaloupes and Melon Market Notes
The market was steady with good demand for cantaloupes though some quality concerns reduced interest in late season stock. Melons from Delaware and Arkansas stood high while other varieties varied. inventories from all regions moved as dealers reported brisk sales and favorable prices despite uneven quality.
Michigan Crop Outlook Report From Pranktort Michigan
A weathered report notes a rainy period affecting the strawberry crop with both delays and sun to aid ripening. It mentions 30 acres of ware berries, several varieties, and a generally fine condition though some districts show lighter yields. report cites soil, planting, and regional observations in Michigan.
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Serlion
Ani Vain
Patie
Tissiarle
Miet
Various North American fruit markets and state notes
A fragmented market roundup covers fruit and produce markets across Chicago New York and other states. It cites apples peaches cantaloupes and potatoes with mention of price trends shipments and regional activity from Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio West Virginia and beyond. Also noted are farm and market developments including incorporations and upcoming pages for specific city reports.
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West Virginia
Milwaukee
Ohio Valley
Traverse City
Jonathans
Kansas City
New York
Buffalo Street
Carolina Brokerage Company
Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Outlook for District This Season
Weather and hail have damaged the cantaloupe crop across the district. Estimated 80 percent of last year’s yield, with 2,400 to 2,000 acres in the Rocky Ford area expected to produce melons for seed and shipment. Growers report delayed harvests, possible frost risk, and a wide network of buyers and aggregators from Denver to Kansas City handling the crop.
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Manuumt
Rocky Fan
Dowler
Swink
Wielzer
Ordeway
Suway
L Ig
Che Eres
Ayeush
Pers
Rocky Ford
M. O. Coggins
C. A
Rocky Word
Dawson Brothers, Samples & Gast
C. Carlton
Ds Thrathius
Mauzinulis
Manganola Fruity Growers’ Association
J. PL Brewership
da Dimta
Ua Ton
Butter and Egg Stocks Reported by National Warehousemen
New York August 13 The National Warehousemen s report for the week shows butter and eggs in 45 large grain storage regions. On August 1 butter stood at 67 600 000 pounds, up from 7 959 000 pounds a year earlier an increase of 5 671 000 pounds. Eggs on August 1 counted 3 059 000 cases, vs 4 136 000 cases on August 1 1914 a rise of 27 000 cases.
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New York
Raty Injures Celery Crop In Michigan
Reports from across Michigan detail unprecedented August rains harming celery crops. Grand Rapids growers dumped salable celery due to flooding while Grand Haven losses drowned young plants. Muskegon damages are near 50 dollars, Kalamazoo looks to record output despite high demand.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Grand Haven
Muskegon
Kalamazoo
New Pittsburgh Proctive Co Closes Doors In Youngstown
The New Pittsburgh Proctive Company, once active in Youngstown, reportedly closed its doors after months of operation. Creditors include Maboning Munk, Zaimand& Cr., Sherry Frait and Produce Come Siu, Alle Sehlit, and others with claims totaling hundreds of dollars. Shippers report California shipments to August, with weekly totals varying and broad regional transport activity noted.
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Artsburgh
Youngstown
Pittsburgh Proctive Company
Pittsburgh
H. Waeisbury
Sam Koupft
Ater
Zaimand& Cr
Sherry Frait
Come Siu
Alle Sehlit
Maskeetr
Andrews Trothers
Dave Kellerman
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