Wenatchee Valley Apple Trade Faces Growth and Shortage
Wenatchee valley shows rapid orchard expansion with apples as the leading crop. Winesap apples top the packing and price, but overall shipments may drop 25 to 60 percent from last year, with total carloads around 800 to 1,200 from regional markets and buyers from Chicago New Orleans and Europe showing early interest.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Yakima Valley
Northwest
Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers’ Assn
Central Produce Co
Wenatchee Produce Co
Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers* Assn
Chicago
Segari
New Orleans
G.B. Lanham
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
Lanham
W. C. Michael
Gibson Pruit Co
Tehfield
Woolfolk
New York
Europe
Asia
Africa
Ocean
Kerr Displays Old Time Energy in Recruiting Members
Kerr, chairman of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association membership committee, reports a 65 percent gain in six months with a fall recruiting drive underway. Officials say membership may double in sixty days. Denver is set to host the big apple show date aligned with the association’s annual meeting, signaling a likely large turnout and further growth before January’s gathering. Separately, O H Medley of Rogersville Mo reports Hughes Produce Co Birmingham Ala failed to respond to rabbit shipment complaints. Birmingham rumors say Hughes quit business and the Hughes brothers may reenter in Missouri, with uncertain debts left behind.
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Chicago
C. A. Kerr
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Assn
Western Fruit Jobbers' Assn
Colorado Apple Growers’ Agan
Denver
Western Fruif Jobbers’ Assn
Hughes
Kansas City
O. H. Medley
Rogersville
Hughes Produce Co
Birmingham
Ala
Packer
Medley
Hughes Brothers
Missouri
Rate Concessions on Track to North Markets
From New Iberia Louisiana the Interstate Commerce Commission has approved special freight rates for track to northern markets, about 40 percent lower than southern routes. A southern Louisiana truck growers league is forming to cover the region. In Denver, Kaw valley potatoes are reported slow to sell as brokers push inflated quotes, with Denver brokers under fire for misrepresentation and heavy commissions.
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New Iberia
Packer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisiana Truck Growers’ League
Louisiana
J. Hill
Iberia Truck Growers
Alan
Cape Cod Cranberry Crop Seen 21 Percent Higher
Wareham Massachusetts August 26 The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association reports a projected 21 percent larger crop than last year though drought andworm damage may lower final yields. Picking starts next week as officers retain their posts and plans for an Massachusetts incorporation to work with the State Agricultural College and Weather Bureau are announced. Representatives from major markets and railroad firms attend the meeting.
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Wareham
Maas
Cape Cod
Carver
Cape Jt
Plymouth
R. Briggs
John C. Make- Peace
Joshua Crowell
East
Dennis
William W. Marsh
Boston
Irving Co. Hammond
Onset
Franklin F. Marsh
Arthur N. Kenney
East Harwich
Alonzo P. Kinney
Wiliam F. Makepeace
West Barnstable
A. Peters
Mashpee
Seth C. Ehinnay Carver
A. A. Chaney
C. M. Chaney
National Fruit Exchange
Sine J. J. White
C. W. Wilkinson
Cranberry Co
E. L. Hasler
Chicago
Wilm
Hasler
Wisconsin
Chicago Apple Prices From Chicago Dealers
Trading in apples remains steady with current price ranges for top barrel stock. Prices span Wealthy 3 to 2.75 dollars, Duchess 2.25 to 3.25, Maiden Blush 2 to 3.50, Sweet Boughs 2.60 to 3.25, Astricans 2 to 2.50, Transparents 2.50 to 3.50, Strawberry Plippins 2.50 to 3.75. Reports from numerous districts indicate Chicago buyers have secured fruit in Michigan and elsewhere. No. 1 barrel stock reportedly bringing 2 to 4 dollars.
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Chicago
Michigan
M D Tibbits Dead Northwestern Fruit Grower
Wenatchee Washington August 26 M D Tibbits longtime president of the Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Association and a leading Northwestern fruit grower died of typhoid fever last Saturday Funeral held Tuesday Tibbits aided regional fruit growing and helped shape the apple package discussions that engaged growers nationwide
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Northwestern
Wenatchee
Wash
M. D. Tibbits
Cranberry growers optimistic after beneficial rains in New Jersey
Medford N J Aug 26 Cranberry growers in this section one of the largest in south Jersey are jubilant over last week's rains which were very beneficial to the berries improving them Harry Knight secretary of the New Jersey Growers Assn is quoted as saying the crop will be a banner one All the growers are pleased over the prospects and are making preparations for an immense yield
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Cashmere
Wash
Wenatchee
Trust
Serenge
Itsis
Ben Davis
Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers
Asen
Wenatchee Produce Co
Cashmere Fruit Growers’ Union
C. A. Huston
Medford
N. J
South Jersey
Harry Knight
The
New Jersey Growers’ Assn
Shippers Claim Quality Grapes in Local Vines
Paw Paw Michigan August 26 Shippers here dispute a recent The Packer article arguing rot in vineyards this year is no worse than usual and contend properly cared for vines yield excellent fruit. They expect inspection to be thorough from loading to shipping with early varieties already moving and Concords soon. The week brought some rain and cloudy humid weather not ideal for grape growing.
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Paw Paw
Mich
Packer
Concords
Kansas City Fair premium list issued for October show
The premium list for the Kansas City Fair and Exposition at Electric Park October 2 to 10 is issued by the Missouri Valley Agricultural and Horticultural society. Secretary A V Wilson and manager H H Kern announce fruit and vegetable growers, poultry, and merchandise exhibits. Additional information available from the secretary upon request.
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Kansas City
Electric Park
Missouri Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Missouri Valley Horticultural Society
A. V. Wilson
Muncie
Kas
H. H. Kern
Bonner Springs
Potato Receipts in Chicago with Price Increases
Early in the week potato prices rose about a nickel per bushel with choice at 6.68 dollars and fair to good at 5.0 to 6.0 dollars. Receipts are light and demand weak, keeping trading local and inventories adequate. In two weeks many new points begin shipping, raising fears of oversupply and boosted shipping activity. Denver shippers warn against misrouting to Smith Brokerage Co. of Denver.
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Increa
Chicago
Western Union Announces New Message Rule Change
The Chicago office announces a December 1 effective date for a revised message rule addressed to customers. The rule limits letter lengths and affects domestic messages, with explanations about intelligence and suffrage adjustments. The Portal-Telegray and Western Union discuss implementation and time allotted.
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Roth
Chicago
B. Moffitt
Manag
Western Ca
Fedt
Western Union
Chutag Portal Co
Webb County onion growers vote to dissolve association
In Webb County Texas a discordant meeting led to a board resolution recommending the dissolution of the Laredo Truck Growers Association. The move would shift most Webb County onion growers to independence and withdraw many from the Southern Texas Truck Growers Association, with only seven growers tied otherwise through local affiliate links. A harmony meeting produced a suggested plan by a committee, but no concrete action emerged before the dissolution vote.
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Laredi
Tex
Onion Browers
Webb County
Larede Trae Givoners’ Agsn
Astn
Texas
Assi
Phi
Laredo
Liredo
Independent Growers Speak On Onion Marketing Crisis
Cincinnati August debate from The National Produce Distributing Co traces the Independent Growers' Union response to the Texas Bermuda onion market turmoil. It argues against Campbell and Southern Texas Truck Growers, defends independent shippers, and urges market-led pricing, regulated supplies, and car-for-car competition to lift prices.
Michigan Fruit Market Sees Rising Michigan Supplies
Chicago reports Michigan fruit receipts rising through the week with improving quality. St Johns peaches fetch around $1.00 per bushel, Bartlett pears command up to $5.50 per barrel, and Michigan apples show active demand. Osage melons, Jersey sweet potatoes, and various berries and vegetables are listed with mixed prices and steady to fair demand.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wolverine
St. Johns
Lée
Trady
Packer
Southern Illinois
Virginia
Iowa
Kentucky
Ilinois
Indiana
Illinois
Grand Valley Fruit Movement Expands Next Week
Grand Junction Colorado reports freight from Grand Valley fruit is rising to 20 cars daily now, with expectations of 50 cars daily next week. Early shipments include cantaloupes carrots and thyal tap a cars-didy, while apples and peaches lead current moves. Honey arrivals begin toward Kansas City.
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Grand Junction
Col
Grand Tralley
Bartlett
Kansas City
Storage Eggs Are Moving In Chicago Trade
Chicago dealers report storage eggs gaining movement as irregular stock and current receipts vary by source. Prices stay mostly unchanged while quality concerns and potential new enforcement on dehydrated egg products loom, with shipments from Missouri Minnesota and Texas noted and trepidation over heat effects on freshness.
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Chicago
Texas
Apple crop outlook bright around Grand Rapids area
Aug 26 rind Baplas Mich Apple crop in the Grand Rapids region shows large peaches early and good plums and Bartletts with Keiffers short. Grapes look promising and vineyards improve yearly. Potatoes and beans expand acreage and yields. Grand Rapids remains a leading greenhouse producer with strong associations.
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Rathee
Mich
Louiis Bondi
Clapp
Grand Rapids
Potatoes Firm Amid Keen Northwest Market Competition
Aug 20 Minneapolis growers report optimistic potato outlook as prices rise from 2c to 30 44c per bushel due to strong buyer competition. Early crop dug and moved, garden truck traffic increasing, musk melon prices slump, apples in demand boosted by western fruit prices, Duchess and Weidlty crops large, crab apples and strawberries arriving, storage may grow tighter. J C Famechou & Co to open new office and warehouse at Dwelliit and Halden streets on September 1.
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Minneapolis
Takime Oon
Duchess and Weidltys
J. C. Famechou & Co
Dwelliit and
Halden Streets
New York Egg Market Ends Committee Quotations
The Mercantile Exchange drops the long standing appointed committee system for daily egg quotations. Going forward price current and reporters will form opinions based on actual sales and trade information. Traders expect reduced local storage and a shift as speculators begin to factor in new data.
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New York
Mercantile Exchange
New Orleans Market Notes On Apples And Vegetables
In New Orleans markets apples from Arkansas show limited development with small, not fully matured fruit. Ben Davis and Wealthy varieties appear with barrel prices 3.50 to 3.60. Potatoes onions and cabbage dominate sales while California fruit arrives in good quantities. Western stock supports prices, butter rises 1 1 4 cents, and poultry prices edge up slightly. Traverse City tariff shift reduces potato and apple rates to Chicago starting September 11, credit to Pere Marquette agent James Kehoe.
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New Orleans
Arkansas
Ben Davis
cCalifornia
Traverse City
Grand Rapids
Mich
Pere Marquette Road
Chicago
James Kehoe
Pere Marquette
Fire damages Ogden building in Chicago on Clark Street
Saturday night a fire at the Ogden building, 34 South Clark Street, caused considerable damage and put the elevators out of service. Tenants, mostly produce firms, faced stair-climbing inconvenience, but lift service resumed by week’s end amid relief and renewed access.
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Ogden
Chicago
South Clark Street
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