Cabbage Acreage Expected To Drop In Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs Miss Dec 9 Growers report discouraging times for truck crops due to ball weevil and wet weather. Many intend to reduce cabbage bean and tomato plantings with cabbage losses in 1908 and 1909 cited. Tomatoes show potential for good returns if shipments reach markets. beans suffer from speck and poor quality. beets and carrots thrive with growing acreage planned for next season.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
Seattle
San Francisco
Grocers Block Egg Deal Amid Cold Weather Strikes
Market reports show grocers blocking a key egg deal as colder weather boosts demand and storage costs. Retailers deny selling shortages while trade notes shifting transactions during the week.
The News In The Packer This Week Page 1
A long, mixed digest of market notes from Chicago and other hubs. It outlines butter, eggs, poultry, citrus, and produce trades across cities like Cincinnati, Kansas City, Louisville, and Chicago, with commentary on storage egg prices and market demand trends.
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Mulhall
Maryland
Louisiana
Texas
Chicago
Vicksburg
Miss
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Louisville
Long Beach
St. Louis, Market
Lafean apple bill debated with standard packaging talk
Kansas City December 11 reports heavy inquiry from apple growers and shippers on the Lafean apple bill now before Congress. The measure would standardize grades and packages for interstate and foreign shipments, with a Denver convention and the Denver National Apple Show drawing large turnout to discuss its provisions and potential market impact. The Packer presents the draft, outlining box basket and barrel standards, labeling, penalties, and standard grades with size A B and C, aiming to curb misbranding and improve marketing practices.
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Kansas City
Western Fruit Jobbers' Assn
Denver
Congress
United States
District of Columbia
Eggs and markets rise as storms loom in central states
Reports from Southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois indicate eggs production rose sharply last week with receipts doubling previ ous levels. Prices around 28 to 30 cents at shipping stations, colder weather expected to curb output, and a storage loss claim against a local house adds to looming market tension. Onion and potato markets respond to cold with firming prices and reduced activity, while butter remains steady and poultry prices rise amid increased demand.
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Chicago
Crystal Springs
Miss
Cincinnati
Kanane City
Denver
Central States
Indiana
Iiaois
Kentucky
Poultry Prices Rise Amid Light Chicago Receipts
Chicago market opens strong for poultry with live turkeys ducks and fowls higher while dressed poultry gains. Receipts Monday through Friday show variable volumes of live and dressed stock. Debate over American Express Co. interference prompts plans for legal action to preserve direct dealer shipments.
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Chicago
Hberal Express
American Express Co
Order and Commission Department
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Assn
American Expresa Co
United States
Burkett
Nebraska
Potatoes Market Firmer With Clean-Up Progress Report
Kansas City December 10 The potato market shows firmer tone due to a clean-up of accumulated supplies on track and reduced selling pressure at northern stations. Demand outside is quiet with some losses from cars freezing. best northern stock sold at 62 cents a bushel while many lots went for lower prices. Colorado potatoes are nominal amid cold weather and light market activity.
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Chicago
Wi York
California
Michigan
New York
Express
Louisiana
Florida
Packer
Northwest
Colorado
Kansas City
Territorial and legal text changes in act provisions
The document details amendments and interpretations of an act including Section 11 redefining territory to include federal possessions and Section 12 establishing an effective date of July 1, 1910. It also expands the term person to cover plural, singular, corporations, and associations and directs the secretary of agriculture to issue implementing regulations.
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United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Florida oranges steady in Cincinnati market this week
Florida oranges remain ample and move well in Cincinnati with prices mostly unchanged from last week. Receipts are small to medium, some shrinkage noted up to 15 percent. Indian River fruit shows good demand at about 2.25 to 2.50 per box, while California Navel arrivals increase, and Louisiana fruit is scarce. Tangerines and grapefruit are available with prices from 2.25 to 3.50 for assorted sizes.
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Cincinnati
Florida
Chase & Co
Alexander & Baird
Crutchfield & Woodfolk
Russell
John Minges & Co
Alte
California
California Cirrus Union
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
A. C. Boyce
Nesenthy
Turkey prices soar as Kentucky Tennessee output falls
Reports from turkey producing districts in Kentucky and Tennessee indicate a very short season with output likely not more than half of last year. Prices range up to 16¢ for foot and 18¢ in pools, with large deals like 1,100 head pooled by Scott county women. Southern Indiana and Ohio shipper activity drops to about half. receipts stay light while demand for roasting chickens and geese remains steady.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ise
Scott County
Lexington
Annue
China
Combine
Indiana
Ohio
Onion Set Trade Quiet Markets in Chicago
onion set dealers report little activity with reds and yellows around 1 660 whites 2 to 4 25 per unit. dealers fear shrinkage and potential trouble over inventory. most operators are sold out or expect little surplus after year end though actual stocks may differ from estimates.
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Chicago
Neta
Bety
Seagun
Egg Market Firmer On Cold Weather And Shortage
Kansas City December 10 The cold weather in the West this week firmed the egg market with current receipts around 27c and change prices near $2 as offerings were light. Storage stock supported trade though shortages of fresh receipts limited gains with early Aprils at 22% to 23c and Mays at 22c. by week end prices were about 1% higher.
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Chicago
Mays
North American
Maye
Missouri
2Ic
Jones
Wie
Monarch
Srops
Levy
Alachua
Marion
Union
Florida
Wauchula
New York
Sicily
Ward W. Smith
Hig Health
Kansas City
West
Cabbage Prices Show Firmer Movement This Week
Chicago December 10 cabbage operators report firmer movement due to seasonable weather. Wisconsin stock prices inch higher with invoices around 12 and occasional 12.50. Some dealers refuse to ship for less than 14 to 15, but outside prices remain hard to obtain except for choice lots.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Meyer Bros Out of Produce Deal in Chicago
Meyer Bros of 4 South Clark street, recently engaged in potatoes and jobbing to country points, have reportedly "given up the ghost" after a substantial deficit. Local creditors are not expected to suffer as the Meyers reportedly have ample funds. the grocery portion of the business will continue.
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Meyer Bros
Chicago
South
Clark Street
Meyers
Apples Still Unchanged Receipts Liberal at Cincinnati
Cincinnati December 10 There is little change in the apple market with receipts remaining liberal and prices holding. Greenings Baldwins and Spys show varied jobbing prices. fancy cold storage Kings and Twenty Ounce bring from 4 to 4.25 per barrel on round lots. Western box apples display ample supply with Whinesnap Spitzenburg Rome Beauty and others priced per round lot ranges.
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Cincinnati
Dealera
Stayman Winesap
Fancy
Rome Beauty
Yancy
Jonathan
Spitzenburg
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