Lively Trading In Chicago Vegetables
Chicago market reports brisk trading for greens and other produce with mixed quality. Prices varied by region and grade as buyers showed caution, while notable items include fancy cauliflower lettuce tomatoes cucumbers and peppers along with eye plants celery and carrots. Mason County pioneer fruit grower Smith Hawley dies at 76 leaving a large family and notable horticultural legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Southern
Florida
Michigan
California
Idaho
Ohio
Louisiana
Illinois
Town
Indiana
Minneapolis Holiday Trade Shows Strong Demand for Fruits and Veggies
Minneapolis readers note a solid holiday market for fruits and vegetables with ample supplies and steady to higher prices. Quoted values cover Jonathans, Rome Beauties, Winesaps, cranberries, citrus, grapes, and canned items, while vegetables show active demand for cabbages, lettuce, carrots, celery, peppers, and tubers amid careful price movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Ben Davis
York
Cape Cod
Almeria
California
Florida
Colorado
Michigan
Washington d'Anjou
Produce veteran A. J. Wagner stricken by paralytic stroke
Minneapolis mourns news that A. J. Wagner a longtime produce man in Minneapolis suffered a paralytic stroke the first of the week He is confined to General hospital and has been in the trade here for about 35 years Friends hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Wagner
Minneapolis
Minon
Minneapolis_ trade
A. J. Wagner
General Hospital
Waagner
Tomato Growers form Sumner County Co operative
Three hundred acres have been signed up for the growing of tomatoes by Sumner county truck growers who have formed a cooperative under the supervision of J. H. Evans county agent, according to the University extension service in Knoxville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Knoxville
Tenn
Sumner County
J. H. Evans
University Extension Service
Chicago survey targets prompt release of refrigerator cars
A Chicago report shows the Refrigerator Car Department of the American Railway Association led by J. M. Gan reviewing terminal conditions. They compiled a national record of every refrigerator car in service between October 15 and 20 to push uniform terminal charges, urging larger markets to report October car movements and commodities, consignors, and placement dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Railway Association
J. M.gan
Trade groups discuss track storage penalties and demurrage
Joint counsels of trade organizations express active interest in penalties for track storage and demurrage charges in produce yards, highlighting ongoing dispute over on car storage terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terest
Seed Potatoes Move Fast As Michigan Crop Sells Out
Michigan seed potato trade reports strong out-of-state demand. A Michigan agency secured a contract with Pennsylvania dealers for 50 car loads, 10 for immediate delivery and 40 for spring shipment. The item notes regional supply tightening and market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
Mich
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Independent Fruit & Produce Auction CO
of Chicago
Revelvers
Lyers
Independent Fruit & Produce Auction C0
W. South Water St
Charles W. Irrgang
Arie J. Welch, Pres
Nathan Lapidus
Pres
Peter Weissel
Pera Bate
Morris Rose
Secr
WM. C. Walker
Aut. Secy
Hudsonville
Golden Heart
St. Louis
Hawley
Ludington
Smith Hawley
Mason County
Michigan State Horticultural Society
A. H. Hawley
Oscar Ha
C. H. Weaver & Co
W. So. Wat
Wyeplanta
Minnesota
Rede
Red River
Nancy Halls
Hubbard
Gwine
G.M.H. Wagner & Sons
W. So
Water St
Hall, Wedge
Carter
Wholerate Groes
Nat'l Bank of Commerce
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!