McAllen District Sees Wide Planting Push for 1909
McAllen, Texas plans a major 1909 push with extensive citrus fruit and fig plantings. The district lists numerous growers and acreages for cabbage, onions, alfalfa, potatoes, cantaloupes, and other crops, plus a planned fig preserving plant. Eager to showcase a strong production year, local figures name E. P. Maule Jr as president of the planters association and C. P. Archer as sales agent and hotel proprietor.
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McAllen
Tex
Herewich
McAllen District Brewery
Brown
Hradley Ranch
Hammond & Morton
January Bros
J. Hmith
Dewey ¢& Osborne
KE. Sweeney
C. M. Brooks
J. A. ¥Ink
Joseph Muther
H. Kerr
M. Anders
W. A. King
A. Howell
Jacoby
A. Griesenauer
M. M. Stenager
Harry May
A. T. Grugan
H. P. Maule
A. Armentrout
Mr. Barrows
Fred Maule
G. Allen Maule
George C. Pollock
U. W. Banks
C. T. Phillips
E. P. Maule, Jr
Mission Texas truckers push to market bumper crop spurt
Mission, Dec 11. The Mission district gears up for a big truck crop with beans, roasting ears, cauliflower, radiaries, celery, cabbage, onions, and Irish potatoes slated for sale from December through March. A truckers association seeks train-time change to avoid pre-harvest stacking. new land and clearing contracts expand acreage as growers predict district-wide success.
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Mission
Tex
Mission District
Mission Station
Zee Mission
Sam Fordyce
Miission
Missions
Harlingen
Previa Association
Ciiat
van Dervort
Tuary
H. Gordon
C. M. Wakeman
A. Baldéssari
Butterfield
J. (. Saylor
Kansas City
W. H. Sweatt
W. B.wicShane
McBride & Mosedale
A.F. McHenry
Vela & Cavazon
J. W. Albertson
Pulliam Ros
Ed. C." Dustin
Dan Swartzenturber
Stites & Nicholson
A. J. Devers
A. P. Wright
Leopold Muniz
Charlies Volz
Ed. C. Dustin
Mercedes district to grow truck crops for next season
Mercedes Texas December reports the district will expand truck farming for the next season. Cabbage and onions lead a wide vegetable plan with many growers adopting drilling. The Mercedes canal irrigates thousands, with about 16 000 acres sold. experienced truckers from other Texas points guide new growers.
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Grewera
Mercedes
Tex
Hio Grande Valley
Mercedes Canal
Almront
Texas
Lytle Harrison
Ihea
M. Plummer
J. L. Davidson
A. P. Wright
Mission
W. A.bitch
Corpus Christi
Corpus ‘Christi
Satsuma
D.f. Valle
S. K R. Turner
C. C. Jlugsh
Frank J. Emerson
Fischel & Abeles
BH. Hendrickson
EH. C. Schoon- Imaker
T. L. Jones
Robi. L. Jones
Kirkwood & Mussey
J. M. Garcia
Lawrence, Campbell & Scobey
Lawrence
Fugitive Bond Probed Amid Stolen Funds and Trials
Nashville report tracks B B Bond head of Bond Prod Co sought by eastern firms for forging bills of lading and defrauding about 10000. A $1000 reward offered for arrest. Bond known to drift between aliases, with large outstanding notes and alleged thefts estimated in the thousands. Also notes cabbage growers and Mercedes area real estate activity involving Lytle Harrison and Wm. Lingenbrink.
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Nashville
Tenn
B. B. Bond
B. B. Bond Prod. Co
Packer
Bond
B. Hond
Nasnynie
Ie Lytle Harrison
Mercedes
Kansas City
J. Scott Harrison
Wm. Lingenbrink
Floridas market notes and Midwest price shifts in vegetables
Week by week movements show bid and offer changes across Florida and New Orleans markets. Tomatoes and lettuce hold steady while peppers, cucumbers, and beans see varied gains. turkeys and poultry face fluctuating prices as large buyers store supplies. Livestock and greens trade press trends hint at cautious demand and seasonally mixed activity across regions.
Butter Seized Over Misbranding In Elgin District
Government pure food inspectors seized 800 pounds of butter consigned to Ragland of East Second Street Cincinnati. From St Weber creamery Alba Wisconsin the shipment was misbranded to imply Elgin origin. Hearing set for January. Stevens Co disputes authority while proposing wrapper changes to drop the Elgin word.
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Cincinnati
Dec
United States
East Second Street
St. Weber
Alba
Wis
Pennsyvania
Marshall McGuire
United States Court
J. Stevens Co
Elgin
Kiigin
Illinois
Stevens
Letter Urges Western Fruit Jobbers Convention Attendance
Kansas City December 12 K W Gees president of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association mailed to all members a letter urging attendance at the Minneapolis convention. He stresses the association’s record and the need for a representative if members cannot attend to protect common interests before Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Geen
F. Jd. A
Kansas City
K. W. Gees
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Assn
Jise
Western Fruit Jobbers
Minneapolis
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Classification Committees
Beneft
Storage eggs in demand high prices may corral demand
Chicago dispatch notes storage eggs remain in demand with prices around 26c to 26.5c for April shipments as cold weather and egg scarcity boost the market. Traders report profits on holds, but doubt further large price advances as consumer costs rise and producers reconcile perishable supplies.
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Aince 198
In & J
Eges
Sunrise Farmers Report Mixed Frost Losses And Winter Shipments
Sunrise Louisiana reports light bean damage from a frost three weeks ago with tops nipped yet heavy loads now. Lettuce shipments look short in January February but March should see plenty with rain. Oranges are heavy but prices low and shipments start now mainly to New Orleans then reshipped. Cabbage cucumbers peppers Irish and sweet potatoes also grown with express shipping. growers listed in December 10 Bulletin.
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New Orleans
Express
Sweet Potato Shipments Slow From Wamego Kansas
Wheat state shipping reports slow movement of sweet potatoes from Wamego due to a very short crop after last June’s flood. Shippers estimate holdings at 40 to 75 cars in Wamego, with 60 cars of table stock and 5 to 10 cars for seed still to move. Current price rounds 45 to 9 cents per bushel of 60 pounds. Names of leading shippers listed in The Bulletin December 10.
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Kas
Wamego
Sian
Tomatoes Ready At La Gloria Kansas City
Local members of the Western Fruit Jobber's Assn and others plan a special Rock Island car to Minneapolis for the convention, with potential trips to Chicago and Peoria. Membership changes may include fruit, egg, and poultry dealers, boosting future participation. Market news from Santa Maria notes first quality tomatoes on the way amid growing acreage and crate orders.
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Kansas City
Western Fruit Jobber
Minneapolis
Rock Island
W. L. Grush
Walnut Street
Chicago
Peoria
pNetfort League
Santa’ ‘Maria
Tex
Glorig
Bloomer & Cappoh
Wabash Fruit Co. Out of Business Reports Manager Missing
Report from Chicago dated December 12 states the Wabash Fruit Co of Wabash Indiana is out of business. The former manager has disappeared leaving unpaid bills. The firm did only small business and a New York broker who bought some fruit stock at auction is the largest creditor with about forty dollars involved.
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Uy Chicago
Wabash Fruit Co
Wabash, Ind
Sm New-York
Butter Receipts Rising As Market Weakens Slightly
Kansas City news describes increasing butter receipts this week with a softer market. Packing stock eased toward week end while best bids rose a cent or two depending on quality. Creamery output remains ample yet firm for satisfactory stock, though occasional lots prove hard to move.
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Kansas City
Beans and Cabbage Leaders in McAllen Growers
Beans are being shipped from McAllen Texas with good acreage. cabbage will be ready February 10. Both crops will be shipped in express and carrots. Growers names appear in this week's Packer Bulletin.
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McAllen
Tex
Cranberries Firm as Market Seeks Higher Prices
Kansas City reports cranberry prices remaining firm with light stock as the Seacom season nears closure. The device shows prices well above last year's levels with Jersey berries at 12.40 to 13 per barrel and fancy late Howes at 14 to 15, reflecting strong demand despite higher costs.
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Kansas City
Hillendahl Texas crops ship early January
About 60 cars of cabbage head and mint Dutch varieties will be shipped from Hillendahl Texas starting January. The consignment includes 25 cars of each Late Flat Drum Head and Late Mint Dutch. Approximately 200 acres of potatoes and 200 acres of onions plus 20 acres of cucumbers will be ready in spring with onions by April 1, potatoes by April 5, and cucumbers by April 15. Names of shippers listed in the weekly Packs Bulletin.
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Halllendahl
Inaus
Milwaukee Delegation Aims to Charter Special Car
Milwaukee will send a sizeable delegation to the Peoria convention of the National League with plans for a special car. President Sieg favors a paid secretary and higher dues to cover increased expenses. Delegates include Godfrey, Stafford, Wassow, Bryant. alternates Nichols, Grossenbach, Offerman, Seefeld, Neustadtl. Stafford will sit on the executive committee. Vallee on the press committee. Bryant on the legislative committee. Wassow on the transport committee.
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Atention
Milwaukee
Wilmer Sieg
National League
Peoria
League
Wis
Sleg
Godfrey
St. IH
Cabbage Prices Edge Up at Cincinnati Markets
Cincinnati December 12 cabbage prices show rising demand with receipts improving. Dealers expect further gains as loading-station prices stay firm and the market may push higher this week.
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Cincinnati
Cabbage Prices Show Little Change as Buyers Shop Around
Chicago December 12 reports indicate cabbage prices edged up slightly in some markets while buyers remain cautious. Wisconsin stocks are dwindling and the Great Lakes area holds few warehouses, with western jobbers pushing to 25 cents per pound. Carrot orders are expected to pick up after Christmas as traders anticipate further post holiday movement.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Greet Hay
Ork
Citrus Fruit Market Receipts Fall as Holiday Demand Cools
Florida orange receipts ease while demand stays fair and prices drift lower. Heavy shipments for holiday trade move slowly, with Arizona Navels strong at 4.00 to 5.50 per box. Tangerines rise to 3.00 to 3.76, California stock normal, price range 2.25 to 4.20. Price apples steady at 2.00 to 2.50 per box.
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Cincinnati
Arizona
California
Florida Times
Apple Movement Slow Cincinnati Market Update
Apple market in Cincinnati and nearby Ohio river markets remains slow as high shipping point prices deter demand. Kings at 4.50, Hardwins 2.50, Spies 4.60 and 3.75, Greens 3.26 and 4.50, Pippins Snows Russets 5.0 per barrel. bulk stock receipts light and market well cleaned up this week. good stock sells at 32 to 34.75 per barrel on track.
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Ida
Florida
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Ohio River
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