Splendid Prospects for a Crop in Many States
Onion growers report a bumper outlook with production in 1914 potentially 2,090,000 bushels higher than 1913, led by Connecticut New York Ohio and Indiana. Acreage expanded and prices expected to be lower. quality good though some fields undersized. Canastota area damage noted from June floods. overall favorable season with high yields and substantial shipping plans across New York and western states.
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Ester
Snion Growers Association
United States
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Massachusetts
York State
Orange County
Connecticut Valley
Whitea
Illinois
New York State
Canastota
Syracuse
Indian Coenden District
South Lima
Livingston County
Livonia
Rela
I Sodus
Wayne County
Acre
Ontario
Tose
Wallington
Sodus Center
Alton
Sodus Point
Palmyra
McKellar Cold Storage Bill Advancing in Congress
Reports from Washington indicate Congressman McKellar's cold storage bill will be reported by the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. The measure aims to curb packing industry power, proposing short meat storage and limits of three months for poultry and game and three to seven months for eggs.
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Washington
Chicago
Congressman McKellar
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
McKellar
Cancelmo Dead Prominent Philadelphia Dealer Passes Away
Philadelphia August 21 A Cancelmo a leading Philadelphia commission man died at his home in Cardington Pa from cirrhosis of the liver He was born in Atenea Italy July 15 1852 He came to the United States in 1876 and built a large fruit and vegetable commission house Now run by his sons Thomas J and A Vic Cancelmo Jr The funeral is set for Saturday with solemn high mass at 8 o clock and interment at Holy Cross cemetery
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Philadelphia
A. Cancelmo
Cardington
Atenea
Italy
Angela Damario
John B
Thomas J
Mra
T. J. del ‘Vecchio
Mise Stella
Miss Rose
David H. Wolfender
A. Vic. Cancelmo, Jr
Jess
Mr. Cancelmo
Cancelmo
Buainesa
Father Piettro Michetti
Holy Cross Cemetery
Lemons and Market Notes From New York and Michigan
New York reports Sicily lemon boats cleared for the United States with 60 000 to 60 000 boxes expected. No shortage anticipated in Sicily lemons by late September as foreign lemons in New York cleared. Kansas City notes a quiet potato market with steady prices and variable stock values. Michigan crops show promising bean and potato yields with large orchards and prospects for a strong potato and cabbage crop.
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New York
Cabie
Sicily
United States
Newark
Placa Taulay
Export Apples Face High Freights and Telegraph Delays
New York reports indicate adequate ship space for apples and pears to British ports, but freight rates have surged. Liver pool and London rates rise sharply while Glasgow sees over 50 percent increases. War risk adds cost and cable messages suffer delays and censorship, hampering exports as demand weakens with high food prices. Glasgow merchants urge fruit consumption amid scarce supplies.
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New York
Ateamship Space
Alrigh
California
Liverpool
London
Glasgow
Scotland
England
Continent
Peters Brothers bankruptcy creditors meeting scheduled
Notices sent to creditors of Peters Brothers of Chicago inform them a meeting of creditors will be held at the referee in bankruptcy Sidney C. Hastman on September 1. Creditors of Herman Peters David Parker and August Peters individually and as co partners may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business at the meeting.
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Chicago
Peters Brothers
Sidney C. Hastman
Herman Peters
David Parker
August Peters
Eaters Brothers
Swere
Odagt
Michigan grape growers protest refrigeration rate hike
In Lawton Michigan August 21 organized grape interests from Van Buren and Berrien counties met to protest the new refrigeration tariffs. They sent a telegram to the Interstate Commerce Commission requesting an immediate suspension pending investigation, citing a $5 per car rise equating to about $30,000 in extra charges on regional fruit shipments. Named groups included the Southern Michigan Association Paw Paw Fruit Growers Union Michigan Fruit Exchange Wolverine Co operative Nursery Company St Joseph Fruit Association Stevensville Grape Association Lakeside Vineyard Company and North American Oil Exchange.
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Lawton
Mich
van Buren
Berrien
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Michigan Central
Big Four
Pere Marquette
Southern Michigan Association
Paw Paw Fruit Growers Union
Michigan Fruit Exchange
Wolverine Co-operative Nursery Company
St. Joseph, Michigan, Fruit Association
Stevensville Grape Association
Lakeside Vineye Company
North American
Oir Exchange
Wews This Week Page 3 Onion Reports From Northern Districts
Northern districts report brighter exports with notes on Chicago potato and egg markets. Mentions McKellar bill, Cancelmo dead, lemon prices down, Peters Bros. bankruptcy, denaturing spoiled food, and varied Midwest market activity including apples, cabbage, and cantaloupes.
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Chicago
McKellar
A. Cancelmo
Peters Bros
Michigan
Illinois
Tustin
Ich
Kansas City
Potatoes Rally Fails to Hold as Minnesota Ohio Stock Rises
Chicago reports weak potato market with increased receipts and track accumulation. Jersey and Minnesota stocks dominate, with Minnesota Ohios selling 50 to 63 cents and most good stock around 60 to 61 cents. Demand limited as warm weather and ample supply pressure prices. eastern stock unlikely to move unless market improves.
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Chicago
Jersey
Minnesota
Phish
Jerney
Market Report from Chicago Egg Market Page 13
Receipts declined slightly while demand remained strong for all grades in Chicago eggs. Prices rose across categories with firmer tone noted on firsts and storage stock. shipping demand and cooler usage supported firm market, as eastern markets also drew on East Coast storage.
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Chicago
Weil
Ancy
Chicago Poultry Market Shows Liberal Receipts And Steady Trade
The Chicago market opened with ample supplies and moderate demand as heat hindered movement. Fowls and springs varied in price with fowls around 14¢ and springs 15 16¢, while old roosters, ducks, and guinea hens traded at modest figures. Trade remained steady through the week with arrivals in multiple cars and express shipments, as buyers and sellers adjusted to hot weather and plentiful stock.
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Chicago
Express
Denature Spoiled Food for Inter state Shipping
The U S Department of Agriculture ordered spoiled food must be denatured before interstate shipment. Spoiled eggs may be used for tanning or fertilizer but must be treated with denaturing agents so they cannot be eaten. Filthy decomposed matter can be used in nonedible industrial products, but will be prevented from entering the food chain.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
California Citrus Shipments by Region and Daily Totals
California citrus shipments through August 18 total 34 105 cars from the south and 6 477 cars from the north. Daily gains listed for August 12 to 19 show varied throughput, with peaks and dips across the period as California’s citrus trade progresses.
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Californias
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Apples Offered Freely as Shipments Begin to Arrive
Apples were offered freely this week in Chicago with shipments arriving from Michigan Virginia Ohio and Illinois. Demand fair and arrivals heavy with warm weather keeping market easy while fancy stock held firm and brought good prices. Prices ranged from duchess around 3.75 to 4.50 per barrel and extra fancy goods around 1.00 per basket. No. 2 around 50 cents.
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Kansas City
Kaw Valley
Chicago
Michigan
Virginia
Ohio
Ilinois
Fane
Idea
Duchess
Butter Market Holds Firm But Trading Slows In Chicago
Chicago dairy markets show a firm but less active week with high prices tempering demand. Creamery exports hit 30c while under grades and packing stock rise on gains. receipts shrink as the market turns easier across all grades with prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Sweet Potatoes in Liberal Supply at Liberal Chicago Market
Eastern sweet potatoes flood the Liberal Chicago market this week causing a price drop for southern varieties. By Wednesday hampers sold for about $1, Virginia barrels brought $3.25 to $3.50 and North Carolinas $3.10 to $3.15. Jersey hampers brought $1.75.
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Chicago
North Carolinas
Jersey
Grapes and Market Report From New York Aug 21
A major grape forecast cites 25 000 cars of Concord grapes east of the Mississippi with 10 000 cars for grape juice makers though no contracts are set. Armour & Co closed their Michigan grape juice plant. Spanish Almeria crop expected at about 2 000 600 barrels. U S fall receipts usually exceed 500 000. War may shutter English markets, possibly pushing U S arrivals near one million barrels.
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Lawton
Mich
Pooleer Man
Eyaines
Moores
Rickime
Ile
Heigeld
Crapea
Seato
Sorell
New York
Concord
Mississippi River
Armour & Co
Michigan
Spain
Almeria
Illinois cabbage market movement and onion arrivals report
Chicago reports show Illinois cabbage moved to outside markets with prices around 14 to 15 dollars per ton as offerings increased. Wisconsin cabbage expected next week. Illinois crop described as short but quality good. Onions active in Indiana with early stock selling near 60 cents per bushel, while western, California, and Washington onions arrive. prices asked around 2 dollars per 100 pounds.
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Dakota
Indiana
Calif
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
California
Washington
Colorado cantaloupes arrive in carlots Monday
The first Colorado cantaloupes are due in carlots Monday, via a wire to Miller-Cummings Co. Miller reports a large crop with very good quality and notes the arrival date in New York.
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New York
Carlots
Miller- Cummings Company
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Mt. Pleasant
Ithaca
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Vassar
Pontiac
Oxford
Chiago
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An Coyne
Bocs
Berkeley Springs
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Iowa
Detroit
Mr. Fitch
Ceyton
Sweet Potato Ra
An: Een F
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Beattle Street
Murphy
Riverside County
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Kelley
Mi Lucky
John Donavan
Farmers of
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Carother
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T. Louis
Turlock
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Otations
Texas News
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Ozark
John Amicon
Mercantile Exchange
Chas. Lindloff
Milwaukee
Fred Reynolds
Alfred
Deal
St. Joseph
Paw Paw
Concords
Wolverine
ursey_ Company
G. E. Prater, Jr
G. E. Prater, Jr. and the Fruit: Growers Union
W. C. Wildey
Prater
Browers
Pratér
Fruit Growers Union
Mr. Wildey
Wildey
Moses Imckmann
Monea Luckmann
Monroe Street
Brooklyn Poultry Company
Koenig & Co
B. Bart & Son
Luckmann
Mississippi
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