Brownsville area shows potential for truck crops this season
Correspondent reports the Brownsville district’s truck acreage not yet expanding greatly but notes expected gain in the next two years. Cane growth boosts and a new large mill aid cane and truck farming, with growers eyeing beans cabbage lettuce onions and peppers. Bananas oranges grapes also discussed as possible commercial crops, while several firms report current shipments and acreages ready for spring.
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Brownaville
Tex
Brownsville
Aia
San Benito
Harlingen
Mercedes
Dorina
Mission
McDavitt Bros
Texas
SL Garza
George Federolt
Genter & Patterson
Goodrich Place
Webley Butler
New Brower
Deans
Storey
R. Copeland
Browneville
George Champion
Olmito Cabbage Outlook In January From Local Farms
Olmito Texas expects a large cabbage market in January with substantial supplies. Tandy Bros report 20 acres of onions and 8 acres of cabbage plus 3 acres of cauliflower. Gay Bris cultivates 16 acres cabbage and 16 acres onions aiming for tomatoes cantaloupes and cauliflower in spring. J R Compton notes 8 acres cabbage and 3 acres cauliflower. D Jones lists 18 acres cabbage with other crops in planning.
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Olmito
Tex
Tandy Bros
Compton
D. Jones
Deane
Irrigation Boost Spurs San Benito Truck Farming Boom
In San Benito the irrigation projects along the lower Rio Grande fuel a surge in truck farming. The San Benito Nursery Co led by H G Stillwell plans cabbage, beans, lettuce, and fruit crops including 11 acres of bananas and 6- acre orange and grape groves. Nearby growers T M Paris and C E Barber expand with cabbage, peppers, cantaloupes and extensive grape and citrus plantings as fresh fruit shipping to markets begins June and December.
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Indus
San Benito
Sen Benito
Hio Grande Valley
Ban Benito
San‘Benito
Ban- Benito’ Nursery Co
H. G. Stillwell
My. Stillwell
Kansas City
T. M
Paris
Stillwell’s
Chatlea
E. Barber
Great Truck District Emerges in Harlingen Texas
Harlingen Texas December 4 The irrigation system by Harlingen Land and Water Co brings thousands of acres under water fueling a boom in truck farming. Readies for February and January plantings include onions peppers cabbage beans grapes and more with projections of rapid growth and diversification into fruit crops over the next few years.
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Tarlinges
Tex
Harlingen
Harlingen Land & Water Co
Henry Watwood
A. N. Clayton
W. Patterson
P. C. Shockey
Chas
E. Yetman
Winter & Surmphries
J. O. Aultman
T. A. Smith
H. Ludiam
Sy .N. Brian
Victor Stansiler
San Benito
Hollingsworth
New Road Plan Aims To Link San Antonio To Brownsville
Texas growers press for a second railroad from San Antonio south toward Brownsville or coast to improve markets. Valley truckers back the move for faster, cheaper service, with San Antonio and Mercedes pledged large bonuses. Routes under debate include a line via Oakville Alice Falfurrias and Mercedes, with others proposing a San Antonio to San Antonio connection. Local booster talk centers on financing through bonuses to attract builders.
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Anzisus
Fisus
Mercedes
Tex
Intersat
Texas
San Antonio
Brownaville
St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
Brownsville
Falfurrias
Sap
Falfurrian
Oakville
Alice
San Diego
Falfurring
An' Antonio
Kalfur
Egg swindler Bond Produce Co defrauds firms
Nashville based Bond Produce Co led by B B Bond duped several New York Philadelphia and Boston firms out of about eight thousand dollars by duplicating bills of lading for eggs and drawing on multiple banks. He never shipped the eggs and the police seek his arrest with a reward offered by First National Bank of Nashville.
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Ann
Bolivar & Bond
adm_cime
Bond
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Crawford & ‘Lehman
First National Bank
Nashville
Wan
Bond Lett & Wife and Child
City
Bond Produce Co
Tenn
Honda Produce Co
Gammon Proquel Co
Gammon
Gammon Produce Co
James Nowland & Co
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Rowland
Cincinnati
B. B. Bond
National Bank of ‘Nashvine
Packer
Hond
Vegetable Crop Prospects and Trade Notes at Kenner
Kenner Louisiana reports prospects for a large winter crop of beets carrots shal lots parsley spinach turnip lettuce radishes and mustard with movement in express service heavy into spring Carlot Joad ing will begin about January 1 cabbage not ready until March 1 Packers and shippers expect to handle a good lot Our New Bill of Lading in Kansas City December 1 uniform system being adopted by railroads may raise rates by ten percent shippers should confirm requirements with railroad agents to avoid higher charges
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Em Kenner
Gerolamo
Kansas City
Dev
West
Minneapolis
Gees
Manitou
Col
Western Fruit
Association
Congress
Porto Rico
Thanksgiving rabbit and quail market report
The Thanksgiving rabbit market was soft last week due to mild weather and weak demand, causing prices to drop and margin for handlers to shrink. As colder weather returned, demand improved and prices steadied with light arrivals and fair sales. quail offerings were few but sold steadily.
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Kansas City
de Hanksgiving
Eryone
Market report shows varied butter receipts with firm creamery prices
Receipts of roll and packing stock butter rise moderately in the district tributary to the market, weakening price pressure though no decline. Packing stock quotes are not separate due to insufficient roll arrivals yet table-use goods command higher values. Creamery receipts show no increase yet but are expected to rise soon and prices remain firm.
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Kansas City
Cantaloupe Exchange Plan Fails in Southern California
The cantaloupe growers in southern California formed the Imperial Valley Produce exchange to market melons but adjourned with the plan failing. Some growers had signed with wholesale distributors, limiting acreage and undermining exchange control. California Fruit Growers' exchange is being considered to handle next season's cantaloupes, but no definite action has been announced.
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Imperial
Cal
California
Apeciel Valley
Ya‘hlour
Cantalow St
Wil Cout
Otters
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Cabbage Market Hints of Higher Prices as Demand Surges
Cabbage buyers and sellers in Chicago anticipate price gains as colder weather sharpens demand. Operators report storage stocks near break-even, with $5 needed for profit and $0 to break even, while Minnesota shipments rise and a Louisiana shipper plans mid-month arrivals. Current supply meets demand, yet opinions vary on future movement.
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Chicago
Lkely
New York
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Louisiana
National Apple Show Opens in Washington State
Washington December 4 The National Apple show opens Monday and is described as one of the largest in the country with about 5 000 000 apples on display and total prestige of 36 000. Thirty seven states will be represented along with four Canadian provinces and exhibits from England Germany France Wales Scotland Denmark and Japan. Northwestern colleges will present displays of apples prepared for the table.
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Eingland
Germany
France
Wales
Scotland
Denmark
Japan
Tennessee Pure Food Law Enforcement Tightens
Nashville December 4 dealers have been warned by Dr Lucius P Brown state pure food inspector that cold storage eggs must be sold as such and that selling cold storage goods as fresh eggs will lead to prosecution under the pure food statute. Enforcement praised by many dealers and consumers as it improves standards.
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Tennnessee
Nashville
Tenn
Lucius P. Brown
Tennessee
Brown
Convention Problems Transportation Topics at Minneapolis Meeting
Transportation issues dominate the Westian Fruit Jobbers' Association plans for the January 6 7 8 Minneapolis convention. President R Gees warns railroads may raise rates and reclassify shipments. the association seeks stronger funding and vigilance, aims to curb express company influence, and pursues federal action to ban express firms from handling in trust goods areas.
Cabbage Market in Cincinnati Shows Steady Supply
In Cincinnati on December in remarks on the local cabbage market traders report ample stock with little price movement. Cold weather is expected to boost consumption and improve market sentiment soon. Prices range from $320 to $24 per ton depending on quality and condition.
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Cincinnati
Dec. i
National Dairy Show Opens at Coliseum in Chicago
The country’s large dairy exposition begins at the Coliseum in Chicago on Wednesday and runs through December 1. The National Dairy Show showcases top dairy products and related machinery with strong attendance from industry participants and the public. Butter dealers from eastern and other markets attend to meet makers and solicit shipments.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Nhls
Butter Trust Rumors Stir Chicago Market Debate
The Daily News questions reports that a butter storage stock trust controls supply and inflates prices. It notes demand and past season conditions explain current prices and warns against overstating market manipulation while suggesting egg market parallels.
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Newwapapera
Chicago
Ber
Vegetable demand moderates as cold weather slows buying
Southern green vegetables arrive in liberal quantities in Chicago with moderate demand as cold weather keeps buyers on the sidelines. Florida receipts remain light while shipments from Louisiana are ample to meet current needs.
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Ion
Louisiana
Chicago
Florida
Cranberries Rise in Price Amid Light Supply Ahead of Holidays
Prices for cranberries trend higher as supply remains tight for holiday demand. Cape Cod and New Jersey growers hold crops at 15 dollars per barrel at shipping points, with some buyers hoping to reach 20 dollars. By midweek jobbing rates show Jersey’s 11.60 to 12, choice Howes 12.50, fancy Howes 13.60 to 14, Bugies 11 to 12.50, and extra fancy 15 dollars per barrel.
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Cape Cod
New Jersey
I. O
Jersey
Mississippi Exhibit at Council Bluffs Congress
Holly Springs Miss Nov 10 1908 The State to be represented at the National Horticultural congress at Council Bluffs J K Murry general immigration agent for the Illinois Central railroad will bring two Mississippi exhibits Marshall county will show second crop Irish potatoes turnips yellow yam sweet potatoes and Lespidera or Japan clover a native clover that stock relish Farmers will exhibit turnips and second crop Irish potatoes from the same plot first crop Irish potatoes grown on the same plot last spring Visit the Mississippi exhibit and see what the old state can do It is an ideal soil and climate for trucking and trust growing with no extremes of heat or cold to interfere J M A
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Holly Springs
Miss
Packer
National Horticultural Congress
Council Bluffs
J. K. Murry
Illinois" Central’ Railroad
Mississippi
Marshall County
J. M.A
Oleo agitation active in Chicago tax debate
Local butter dealers in Chicago are active in the movement seeking a reduction in the butterine tax. A decision handed down this week suggested federal courts may not sustain Illinois laws prohibiting the manufacture and sale of colored oleo.
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Chicago
Illinois
Potato and onion markets show steady prices in Chicago and Cincinnati
Chicago reports no perceptible change in the potato market with white stock selling readily and demand steady. Receipts of new southern potatoes limited and markets fair at about 8 per barrel. In Cincinnati onion receipts were light with prices firmer. yellow globes move at 60c per bushel on track and Spanish onions at 1.75 per crate.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Dee B
Hecelpis
South
Cincinnati
Bec
Butter and Eggs Market Steady in Fancy Grades
Chicago eye market shows firm tone for fancy butter grades with no quotation changes. Advances posted on packing stock and ladies lines, while medium grade stock moves slower. Receipts shrink and warehouse movement stays heavy, storage holdings not exceeding 300 000 cases. Aprils sell around 12 1 2 to 13 cents with bids near 11 1 2 to 12 cents. extras offered at 21 2 to 21 3 4 cents.
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Chicago
Uée
Booth Affairs Court Action Postponed to January 4
The affairs of A. Booth & Co. will be presented in court January 3 for adjudication as creditors and stockholders weigh potential reorganization. Counsel for Booth & Co. said postponement will allow interested parties to decide on restructuring, with W. Vernon Booth likely to keep his stake if reorganized. A report of investor interest followed a recent East trip by Booth and his attorney.
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Chicago
A. Booth & Co
8. Robbins
Bethes
Jacob Neuman
Booth & Co
Booth
W. Vernon Booth
Robbins
Tt.le
Apple Prices Firmer In Cincinnati Trade Slows
Cincinnati December 5 Apple prices edged higher this week as holders resisted drops. Demand for bull stock eased while higher prices cut consumption. best hand picked stock moved $2.50 to $2.75 per barrel on track. Western boxed fruit receipts were liberal with Jonathan’s $2.50 to $2.40 and White Pearmain and Winesap at $1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Truck Growers Eye Shipments From Foster Miss
Foster Mississippi December 1 1908 The Packer notes growing interest in truck farming here as farmers diversify from Irish potatoes to vegetables. Last spring 19 railroad cars of fine stock shipped and next season expect seven cars. Plans include sweet potatoes cabbage and smaller crops as conditions here favor early vegetables and the area aims to become a notable shipping point. W F P Henderson secretary NostER Truck Growers Assn.
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Lerge
Foster
Miss
W. F P. Henderson
Noster ‘Truck Growers’ Assn
Potatoes Remain Steady In Cincinnati Market
There was no marked change in local potato conditions and supplies remain ample. Receipts are light, demand is slow, and stock moves only gradually at 60 to 70 cents per bushel for Michigan bulk stock from car doors.
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Cincinnati
Dee
Michigan
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A.C. Kyser
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E . R. F. Woodward
Landrum & King
Burrese
Succeus
Stillwell
Kenner
Spokane, Wash
R Wi Gees
The
Wenten Feastrothers’ Loan
Mammoth
Cincinnat
APPLE
Foster, Miss
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