Alabama Satsuma oranges sell well in Gulf coast markets
Chicago reports demand for Alabama Satsuma oranges rising with 1921 production more than doubling 1920. Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange of Mobile expanded market outreach, improved packing, and gradually increased shipments. New York City outlets grew from one car per week to three to five cars daily at about four dollars a half box. Denney and Co. of Chicago remain selling agents since 1919.
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Chicago
Satsuma
Gulf Coast
Alabama
Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange
Mobile
Exchange
New York City
Satsumas
New York
Ben
Denney & Co
Mumby Opens Rate Claim Business in Chicago
W D Mumby opened offices in the Ogden Building at 192 N Clark Street to handle claims and transactions for the fruit and produce trade. Former traffic manager for L Starks Company with railroad and inspection bureau experience, he will specialize in loss and damage claims from movement of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Chicago
W. D. Mumby
Ogden
Clark’ Street
Michigan Apple Prices Rise on Light Market
Grand Rapids Mich December 2 With most of the Michigan apple crop moved the local market prices edge higher Extra fancy Northern Spies bring 3.50 a bushel and 3.00 for ordinary Baldwins steady at 2.00 Carrot shipments from Northern Michigan sell at 7 to 9 a barrel Western boxed apples move slightly better though demand remains weak.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Stripes Grapefruit Car Auction Draws Keen Bidding
Florida produced Stripes grapefruit car arrives in Chicago and sells at auction. Brights averaged $5.65 and goldens $5.10 with sets $4.35 amid strong interest and high bids. Shipment by Stripes Citrus Packing Co of Fort Myers Florida. handled by American Fruit Growers Inc. George B. Dyer presented cigars after sale. Beekeepers association in Grand Rapids renames to Wolverine Beekeepers Association. new officers announced.
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Stripes
Chicago
Florida
Brights
Stripes Citrus Packing Company
Fort, Myers
Fort, Myers, Fla
American Fruit Growers, Inc
George B. Dyer
Mich Horticultural Society Convenes Next Week
Grand Rapids will host the 51st annual Michigan Horticultural Society convention from December 6. County agriculturists will discuss fertilization, orchard management, and fruit storage. Prof. Halligan, Prof. Marshall, and Carl Buskirk will report on state and society projects.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Horticultural Society
van Buren
Berrien
Kalamazoo
Allegan
Benzie
University’ of Wisconsin
George Hawley
Hart
James _Nicol
South Haven
National
C. W. Mann
United States
Bureau ,of Markets
Washington
Michigan Potato Exchange Optimistic on 1921 Outlook
Grand Rapids December 2. Members of the Michigan Potato Shippers Association led by secretary A C Aspinwall express optimism over the potato market based on USDA November 1 estimates. The 1921 crop is put at 356 million bushels with about 2.5 million cars yet to move, roughly 20 percent of total production, while current prices FOB shipping point range from 1.40 to 1.55 per cwt and Chicago bids 1.60 to 1.80.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Michigan Potato Shippers
A. C. Aspinwall
United States Department of Agriculture
Chicago
William Traver Failure Estimated at $100,090
Hartford Mich Dec 2 Failure of William Traver who operated a string of canning factories and whose assets and liabilities showed 100000 is considered by many here to be responsible for the bankruptcy petition filed by George Merriman veteran banker of this village The bank holds numerous loans with Traver’s loan being the largest इ
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Hartford
Mich
William Traver
Freeze Would Cause Loss Of Celery In Hudsonville Michigan
Celery growers in Hudsonville Michigan report overtime work removing flooded celery. Some crops remain submerged under up to 18 inches of water. A hard freeze would threaten most low land crops with significant losses if drainage remains poor.
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Hudsonville
Mich
Dealer Accidentally Shot in pheasant hunting incident
Frank Jansen, a Wolesey produce dealer, was seriously injured near Huron South Dakota when his shotgun discharged as he stepped into his machine. The blast struck both legs and caused significant injuries in the hunting accident.
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Huron
S.D
Dee
Frank Jansen
Wolesey
Farm-Home Success of the Paltzer Family
Appleton Wis Dec 2 The question of keeping boys on the farm has long been discussed as youth migrate to cities The Wisconsin Agriculturist front page features Mr and Mrs Jacob Paltzer Sr now retired in Appleton Their five sons are all prosperous farmers within an hours drive This demonstrates the Paltzers solution and its impact on farm life and community success
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Appleton, Wis
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Jacob Paltzer
Appleton
Paltzer Family Credited for Inspiring Farm Home Dream
The article notes that Mr Paltzer attributes the boys success to a stable early home life and the lure of owning their own farm home. As they reached adulthood, help was provided to turn their ideals into reality, with references to the Paltzer family and Wisconsin agriculture.
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Paltzer
Jie
Seine Packer Ag Growers
Adabpere
Wisconsin
Pabhage
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G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
REAL
W. So. Water St
Luthy & Locher
Peoria, Illinois
Randolph Street
R. W. Gudgeon
Mer
N. Clark St
Packer
Beekeepers’ Assn
Kent County Beekeepers’ Association
Wolverine Beekeepers’ Association
Charles I. Kettie
W. E.arthur
John Knapp
Co. Newhouse
Michigan Potato Exchange
Ed Coyner
Georgia
Coyner
Gerald C. Ryan
Minneapolis
Willard F. Selleck
McCaffrey-Selleck ‘Co
Kansas
Tom Peppers
T. H. Peppers Company
Los Angeles
William R. Parvin
Gravier-Starr- Parvin Company
Hutchinson
Kan
McCaffrey-Selleck Company
C. Ki
Hicago
Hall, Wedge & Carter
W. So
Water St
Chicago Res
National Produce Bank
John W. Low
A. C. Mittelstadt
Headley , Wayne & Low, Inc
Froitana
Froduce Commission
Eetablinen
Shea
W. S. Water St
Corn Exchange Natl
Bank
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