Glendale Cantaloupes Lead Western Shipments 1914
Glendale, Arizona reports 220 carloads of cantaloupes shipped this season, near 1913 totals. Growers earned over $66,000 profit on 959 acres, with prices near $1 per crate, and 300 crates per car. Also notes spraying efficacy in Nebraska orchards and Missouri fruit for Frisco show, plus Colorado bumper year with 19,420 cars expected.
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Glendale
Phoenix
Ariz
W. S. Goldsworthy
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Santa Fe Railroad
Grand Valley
Ordway
Rocky Ford
Minnesota Displays Its Products at State Fairs
Minnesota's farm products will be showcased across Iowa Illinois and Indiana fairs under Commissioner Fred Z Sherman. The itinerary starts at Galesburg and includes Indianapolis Springfield Waterloo and tri county fairs. Exhibits will use 30 by 30 foot canvased spaces where indoor space is unavailable.
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Minnesota
St. James
Minn
Fred Z. Sherman
Immigration
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Galesburg
Indianapolis
Ind
Springfield
Waterloo
Vader
Probe for High Prices Spurs Testimony From Dealers
Chicago reports the federal grand jury probes rising food costs across the nation with focus on vegetable and fruit trade, eggs, and storage. Officials consider public markets in Chicago to curb speculation, while inspectors question merchants about markups and cornering.
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Chicago
United States
Chicasen
Europe
dIlvis
Daily Papers
Chicago Hay Market Inquires Prompt Prairie and Timothy Prices
An active inquiry for timothy hay across grades characterized the week in Chicago with ready sales at current values. Arrivals were light but slightly heavier than last week as dealers caution shippers against overbuying. Prairie hay from Kansas Oklahoma and Illinois Wisconsin was scarce yet demand grew for quality, with Southwestern choice quoted at 17.50 to 14.50 and numbers for 1 and 2 graded categories listed.
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Chicago
Timothy
Kansas
Akiahomna
Ilinois
Troiana
Wisconsin
Potato Growers Picnic in Antigo Wisconsin Details
The Langlade County Potato Growers Association plans a large picnic in Antigo on August 21 with speakers including L. Luther of Rhinelander. The event will cover topics on fruits vegetables butter eggs and poultry as reported by The Packer.
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Antigo
Wis
Langlade County
Potato Growers’ Association
L. Luther
Rhinelander
Packer
Fine Prospecta for Potatoes in Cadillac Michigan
Cadillac Michigan August twenty first update notes a bright potato outlook with potential larger acreage though harvest size uncertain. Vines are developing well despite late planting hampered by rains. Apples will top prior records and berry crops are strong, with blackberries and blueberries expected to ship freely next week. Summer visitors prepare celery crates as a preferred packaging option for growers.
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Cadillac
Mich
New York Poultry Market Shows Steady Yet Varied Prices
The New York dressed poultry market this week saw little overall change as receipts rose. Demand from summer resorts supported some gains. fancy fresh killed fowls remained scarce and firm near 19 cents, while four-pound stock stayed steady around 17 1/2, Western milleted and corn fed stock ranged 17 to 20 cents, with turkeys at 23 to 25 cents and fowls around 14 to 17 with top lines up to 19.
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New York
Probes High Cost of Food By City Committee
New York August 21 A mayoral committee appointed last week to study high food costs met at City Hall. Members L J Lippmann and Johnal Buckle, both in produce, advised investigators. Police reviewed city retail and wholesale prices, finding wholesale fruit and vegetable prices 10 to 15 percent lower than in five years. A plan to establish temporary city owned retail markets was discussed.
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Chicago
Municipal Markets Commission
Europe
Michigan
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Desler
E. J. Green
Alabama
Green
South Water Street
Mitchell
New York
L. J. Lippmann
Johnal Buckle
New York Butter Market Shows Firm Prices and Strong Demand
New York reports butter receipts from May 1 to last Saturday total 973,876 tubs, down from 1,007,354 a year earlier, with weekly receipts 48,610 versus 61,387. Extras held firm at 31, firsts 28-30c, cool seconds 26-27c, State Dairy demand strong with best at 29-30c, and light receipts of top grades. Also notes J H Bahrenburg Bros & Co plans Jersey City incorporation with $100,000 capital, to succeed the old firm.
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New York
Thursady
H. Bahrenburg
Trenton
N. J
Van Camp Packing pays 12 a ton for sound tomatoes
In Indianapolis and as of Aug 21, the Van Camp Packing Company opened its plant paying $12 a ton for sound tomatoes. The early start and higher price exceed the terms of regular contracts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
van Camp Packing Company
Kissellar 1500 pound delivery wagons win test
Kissellar wagons selected by two more United States mail contractors after competitive tests. Seattle firm Miles & Foley handle heavy mail and hailed the KisselKar trucks for their ability on the steep Fourth avenue hill. Harry Kettering of San Diego and Kissellar win. one truck to run passenger service between San Bernardino and Julian.
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Kissellar
United States
Seattle
Miles & Foley
Fourth Avenue
Harry Kettering
San Diego
Calif
Kettering
San Iero
Julian
Parcel Post Service
Washington, D. C
Kissel Moton Car Company
Dan Coyne Sr Goes West To Bulk Apple Trade
Dan Coyne Sr of Coyne Brothers leaves Chicago for Wenatchee and Washington state to arrange bulk apple shipments. He expects a large crop and low barrel fruit prices, aiming to move thousands of cars and secure supplies as he positions the firm as a leading bulk apple receiver. Wheat? Butter? Elgin butter market shows little trading and a 20 cent price for extras. Arthur Carlton, a noted grape shipper in St Joseph, plans a season long shipping program from five district points. He has extensive experience and previously served as sales manager for the grape association.
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Chicago
Dan Coyne
Coyne Brothers
West
Coyne
Arthur Carlton
St. Joseph
Mich
Carlton
the &Rape As
Lambs Siding Potato Warehouse Incorporation
The Lambs Siding potato warehouse at Moorehead Minnesota has been incorporated. The objectives include building a warehouse and storing potatoes. Capital stock is fixed at 7500 dollars. Names listed include Deter tans rete Laan Johnson St. A Rice A P Probstsie and Gilbert Kassenberg.
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New Warehouse Co
Moorehead
Minn
Farmers’ Potato
Lamb's Siding
Inco Apgrogats Deter Tans Rete Laan
Many Johnson
St. A. Rice
A. P. Probstsie
Gilbert Kassenberg
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Callagher Bros
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the Packe
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Dixon, Ill
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Missouri
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Princeton
Herbert S. Wayman
Federal Grand Jury
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St. Louis
Department of Justice
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O'Connor
Mike
W. $. Water Jr
P. S
Veuue
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Leonard Adam
W. South Wales
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Dearborn
EGG Shippers
Max Master Co
Randolph Street
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Chiesa
John A. Eck
Ball
John W. Low
Cutler S Downing Co Rnerymen Gb.inten, Harker
Amerigan
City Market Produce Co
ST. Paul
Motor Truck News
Dan Coyne, SR
Elgin
Bearman Fruit Co
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Ilwaukee
John Fisher, Jr
Department of Agriculure
Washington
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