Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention program detailed
The Omaha based Western Fruit Jobbers Association releases the full convention program for its sixth annual meeting in Denver, detailing objects, history, papers, committee reports, and social events. It cites venues including the Brown Palace hotel, dates January 5 to 7, 1910, and outlines attendance, entertainment plans, rail rates, and the Denver ladies committee.
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Omaha
Western Fruit Jokers’ Agsn
WB. Branch
Denver
Sherman House
Her Grand Hotel
Savery
Déx Moines
Midland Huntel
Kansas City
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
West Hotel
Girinespotts
Minn
Col
Seapions
Ertartein
Brown Palace
Denver Auditorium
Western Passenger Assn
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Assn
J. C. Lincoln
Merchants’ Exchange of
Railroad Building
Denver Committee
The
Denver Execu
Poultry and eggs at Henderson and Florida fruit notes
A dense market summary lists poultry and eggs in Henderson, cabbage and bran for growers, and Kentuckys turkey pool sold at six cents. It covers editorial notes on railroad discrimination in Florida pineapple districts, crop reports from Sanford to Gainesville, fruit house closures, new diseases, and state briefs. It also surveys butter prices, New York trade in produce, and various market updates across multiple states with mention of officials and industry meetings.
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California
New Orleans
Cleveland
Florida Pineapple
Florida Department
Packer
Sanford
Starke
San Mateo
Hastings
Lawtey
Gainesville
Exchange Fruit
Bowling Green
Elgin Butter
Maine
Canastola
N. Y
Carolina
Western New York Trust
East Coast Fruit & Vegetable Growers
Assb
West Palm Beach
New York
Chicago Dealer's Loading Row Goes to Washington
E G Davies left Chicago for Washington to present final arguments before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the loading and unloading dispute. Chicago Wholesale Fruit & Produce Agent fights railways over duties after January 1 198 to assist with package freight. Minneapolis dealers join, seeking similar orders for loading help at routes entering Minneapolis.
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Davies
Teehdaets
Commerce Commission Therapis
Chicago
Washington
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Chicago Wholesale Fruit & Produce
Yarioup
Minneapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Walter Holsinger
Minneapolis Produce Exchange
Southern Vegetables Market Shows Firmer Tone in Chicago
Cold weather and lighter receipts lift demand for southern vegetables in Chicago. High grade stock sells well with prices steady to firm, while overall volume remains limited and much of the offerings are lower quality. Beets, carrots, leaf lettuce, and radishes show varied demand with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars per unit, and California rhubarb appears at higher prices.
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Chicago
Der
Vreeland
Zeeland
Hudson Ville
Michigan
Louisiana
Florida
Thor
California
Cabbage trade fears shrinkage and arrests hit markets
A veteran dealer warns Wisconsin cabbage stocks may shrink 25 to 50 percent due to unseasonable weather and poor storage across Racine and other districts. Beloit and Cambria shipments rise, while kraut production stays strong. In Topeka, eight fruit and vegetable dealers face warrants alleging price fixing and traffic restraints amid regional agitation against price regulation.
Poultry Market Active in Cincinnati Week
Cincinnati reports an active poultry market with strong demand across all lines. Turkeys sold above quotations early in the week, with higher ranges sustaining late sales. light hens, ducks over four pounds, geese, and springers also selling well. Local dressed poultry shipments remained heavy and eastern markets were active. more turkeys expected from southern Ohio carrot dressers and shippers.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Apple growers seek R E Snyder in Cashmere incident
Cashmere Washington December 10 Apple growers search for R E Snyder who shipped several carloads of fruit last season Most of it sold at Chicago auctions for prices disappointing to growers Snyder claimed to head the Hawaiian Pacific Fruit Co of Seattle and promised direct consumer distribution This plan failed as fruit went to Chicago where it was sold at auction with Snyder taking a large commission If apprehended he faces local growers prosecution
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Cashmere
Wash
R. E. Snyder
Chicago
Snyder
Hawaiian Pacific Fruit Co
Seattle
Turkeys Sell High As Prices Peak This Week In Kansas City
Kansas City reports record turkey prices this week with small birds changing hands at high rates. Receipts thin but Christmas demand rising. Doffer buyers and dressers show strong interest while next week may see tighter supplies before the holiday. Poultry overall slightly up with hens, east springs, broilers in firm demand. Ducks and geese also selling readily at firm prices. Joseph Spies, Chicago, Dead. veteran produce man of about sixty years noted for Hager & Spies partnership and long street involvement.
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Kansas City
Joseph Splewn
Chicago
Josep Spies
Chico
Hager & Spies
Auction market braces as Florida exchange fruit expands
Florida citrus traders report firmer demand with auction prices averaging from $1.40 to $1.67 for exchange goods and top car prices around $2. Indian River stock sells 2.45 to 4.50 a box while standard box rates dip. Nine cars sold at last Friday’s sale opened the exchange fruit listings. managers indicate the Florida Citrus Exchange will handle remaining season sales via the local auction firm.
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Gillette
Florida Citrus Exchange
and Exchange
Alexander & Baird
Exchange Trust
Arcadia Exchange
Brights
Russell
Arizona Oranges
M. Fugozzi & Co
Potatoes trade shows tight supplies amid shifting demand
Chicago Dew 1 Potatoes trading has been restricted the past few days and receipts kept pace with demand. Western stock is selling from 38 to 40 with most shipments bidding 35 to 40. Dealers say attention is centered on fancy varieties while staples like hot potatoes are overlooked. A large volume of off grade stock is entering the market.
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Chicago
Cholce Mworthy
de Witc
Belige
New Mexico Fruit Grower Sees Bright Apple Future
Hagerman, N. M. Brown, a noted fruit grower, visits Chicago on business. He praises New Mexico’s fruit industry, predicting the region will become a major apple supplier as orchards expand and the valley develops.
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Chicago
Dev
H. M. Brown
Hagerman
N. Me
Brown
Fecos
New Mexico
Storage egg market signals mixed as supplies tighten
Fresh egg receipts fall while storage stock grows. traders eye out of town demand and near January liquidation. Prices range across April May and September stock with bids mostly under 25c, and a few sales reported from Monarch North American and Western markets amid colder weather and light deliveries.
Advance in Butter Markets Weighs On Chicago Trade
Butter opened firm this week with Tuesday gains in creamery goods lifting prices. Packing stock costs were raised, creamery extras up 4c and 22 to 23%c for packing stock. Thursday quotes held, a creamery firsts car offered without bids. Friday trade unchanged as receipts run average and fresh butter remains scarce. Local dealers watch Washington debates on repeal of the oleomargarine tax.
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Seaboard
Chicago
Deu
Kers
Warehouse Assn
North American
Washington
Poultry Receipts Surge in Chicago Early Week
Chicago reports large poultry receipts at the start of the week with heavy express shipments. Live hens fall to 12 cents and dressed poultry eases. dressed turkeys at 22 cents. Thursday totals include about three freight cars and heavy express. Prices steady Friday with expected strong demand for Christmas shipments.
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Chicago
Express
Nho
Uge
Quiet Trade In Staple Vegetables Cincinnati Trade Report
Quiet trade noted in staple vegetables this week as market shifts toward green, with cabbage receipts light and price around 17 to 19 dollars per ton. Potatoes ample with slow movement at 40 to 50 cents per bushel. Onions in good demand and selling around 50 cents for top yellow globes. Small and medium stock priced 30 to 40 cents.
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Cincinnati Dev
Wight
Alsyays
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