Leading Crop Notes From Amherst Wisconsin
State correspondence from Amherst reports 320 ears of potatoes shipped this year amid smaller acreage. Long white varieties and Lusty Ruels surface as quality stock while ordinary round whites lag. Red stock is scarce, with Triumphs few. Seven creameries operate locally amid rising milk output and several new apple orchards upcoming. Storage improves, with cars shipped and receipts fluctuating. total season estimate near 400 cars. Modern Economy Code noted.
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Amherst
Wis
Neu
Shane
Packer Bulletin
Potatoes in Almond Wis Demand Warily As Frost Bites
Almond Wisconsin reports a mixed stock of potatoes with many green and frost damaged lots. Buyers resist overbuying, prices range 60 to 80 cents, and growers push for a steadier shipping rate to avoid market glut. Large output this year may cause waste and lower prices. Triumphs dominate, with 20 carloads back in country and about 30 cars total expected. General farming expands, but fruit remains scarce and potato quality varies by grower.
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Almond
Wisg
Shane
Waupada
Burbanks
Triumph
Packer Bulletin
Potatoes yield and trade concerns in Bancroft Wisconsin
Bancroft Wisconsin December reporting shift to Soo railroad hubs reduces mixed stock handling. Growers face frozen potatoes and poor seed quality with badly mixed white and red stock, though Triumphs offer some hope. Market prices drive delays as expectant producers hold until after New Year. 300+ cars shipped last year, likely more this season with larger acreage. Pack Bulletin lists large local potato growers.
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Packer Bulletin
Elorida and Louisiana Fruits Advertised by Chicago Firm
M. George and Co of 95 South Water Street Chicago advertise a specialty in southern fruits and vegetables including carrots or less. They urge readers to ask for the shipping stamp and to begin now, promising faithful service and fair treatment at all times.
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Elorida
Louisiana
M. George & Co
South Water Street
Chicago
Arnott Potato Market Shows Culling Caution Amid Stock
Dec 9 Arnott Wisconsin growers report quiet stock levels with shippers expecting higher output if stockpiles stay lean. Buyers enforce strict sorting to limit frozen stock, with culled lots increasing at home. Prices hover near 20 cents, premium stock near 25 cents for well‑selected loads.
Potatoes Market Talk From Local Growers
Local growers discuss potato prices with many planning to ship if prices reach 30 cents. They report scarce Triumphs stock and seed, noting mainly white potatoes like Kings Clarks Rose and Hebrons. Stock is in good condition and fair shipments are anticipated this season.
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Kings
Clarks Rose
Hebrons
Pots and Potatoes At Plover One Firm Local Trade
Plover Wisconsin reports small but decent potatoes due to drouth and sandy land. Only one firm buys, yet over 100 cars shipped last year and three pota to houses with seven sorters nearby. Frost spared stock. yield likely near last year’s level with Triumph seed stock present.
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Drouth
Plover
Wis
Triumph
Packer Bulletin
Florida fruit trade expands Crutchfield & Woolfolk deals
Chicago dispatch reports Crutchfield of Crutchfield & Woolfolk Pittsburg has been assigned about 75 percent of show apples at the National Apple show in Spokane. The firm now markets western box apples and issues trade circulars. It also represents the Indian River Lake Worth Pineapple Growers Assn and Indian River Orange Growers Assn led by El. P. Porcher. New accounts include Florre brand oranges and grapefruit from Ft Myers under H. T. Hellman. Berry movement continues with lower prices amid general activity in fruit and produce. Also notes 4 acres of Klondyke strawberries in Milan Tennessee for May shipment, with buyers sought in Louisville Chicago Springfield Milwaukee.
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Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Chicago
Crucchfield
Pittsburg
Spokane
Crutchfield
Indian River & Lake Worth
T Ft. Myers
H. T. Hellman
Milan
Tenn
Will Johnson
Louisville
Springfield
Ill
Milwaukee
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