Baltz and Diedrichs butter dispute reaches appellate stage
In a Wisconsin case against Connersville Creamery and Baltz Diedrichs the court discusses inspection of butter in Chicago and questions the firm’s business methods. A separate Watson Creamery matter involves a breach of contract over shipments to Wisconsin Dairy Farms Company with disputed $1,600 and delayed payments. The Wisconsin firm faces multiple lawsuits and postal investigations, while Baltz letters to shippers warn of steady shipments and Elgin basis pricing amid rising food costs.
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Illinois
Connereville Co-Operative Creamery Association
Charles Baltz
Otto Diedrichs
Baltz & Diedrichs
Chicago
Kleinsmith Brothers
Connersville Creamery
Watson Creamery Company
Wisconsin Dairy Farms Company
R. A. N. Baltz
Elgin
Waltz
Baltzs
Vegetables at Chicago trade slow amid cold weather
Cold spell curbed demand in Chicago markets with ample supply. Cucumbers scarce with fancy types selling best, and hothouse Boston stock reaching $10 per box though some frozen lots were unwanted. Green beans scarce, lettuce receipts poor, and Florida and California stocks influenced pricing across celery peppers and tomatoes.
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Chicago
Boston
Michigan
California
Louisiana
Florida
Best Seed and Produce Shipping Offer from Local Dealer
This notice promotes a local produce and Southern vegetables dealer offering season shipping of oranges grapefruit and vegetables. It pledges prompt service dependable market information and best effort, inviting readers to write or ship.
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John A. Eck Co
Iowa
Venison steaks fame from Miller hunting trip
Chicago reports E P Miller of Albert Miller and Co has drawn praise from employers and friends after a hunting trip in northern Wisconsin yielded a large deer and several fine venison steaks. Miller is a noted potato man with a strong gun reputation.
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E. P. Miller
Chicago
Albert Miller & Co
Chicago Sweet Potato Market Declines on Cold Week
The Chicago market for sweet potatoes showed limited supply this week with cold weather dampening activity but prices remaining firm. Illinois barrels sold at 3.50 dollars, hampers at 1.00 to 1.60. Delaware hampers brought 1.335 dollars and Jerseys 1.50 to 1.60. Some Alabama stock appeared, selling at 0.90 per hamper.
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Chicago
Illinois
Delaware
Jerseys
Alabama
Turkeys for Christmas Drive Texas Shipments Over 1.25 Million Pounds
Mid dle Tennessee shipments exceed 1.25 million pounds as turkey traffic surges for Christmas. Texas plants push heavy output with several cars daily to dress and ship west and north, while Missouri and Kansas City markets report steady movement and strong prices.
Movement in market closes with heavy late buying
The report notes that movement there was no rush on the last day but the late movement was comparatively heavy. Buying prices closed at 12 14e delivered at killing pens. Advices indicate substantial stock to be moved later.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
New England
Seaboard
Middle Tennessee
Cincinnati
Dee
Kentucky
Ohio River
GOOD DEMAND FOR TIMOTHY HAY IN CHICAGO
Receipts of timothy hay were limited this week with strong demand for all grades especially lighter and heavier clover mixed and No 2 No 3 timothy and clear clover. Much of the trade came from outside points with about half of arrivals shipped out of town. Choice timothy sold for 17.40 to 18 dollars, No 1 15.80 to 16.50, No 2 14.50 to 13.50, No 3 12.50 to 13.50.
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Chicago
Timothy Hay
Arrivals of Prairie Hay Trade Stable at Market
Prairie hay arrivals were light with steady trade and good demand for alfalfa. Prices quoted for choice hay ranged from 17 to 18 dollars. No 1 at 15.50 to 16.50 and No 2 from 13 to 14 dollars.
Christmas Greens Market Prices in Chicago Area
Christmas greens were abundant in Chicago this week with corn stock selling at 300 dollars per car and 65 to 80 cents per bundle. Wisconsin trees quoted at 60 to 70 cents, Michigan at 75 to 90 cents, holly sold in large boxes at 1.50 to 2.25 dollars, and mistletoe priced at 8 to 19 cents per pound.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago Rabbit Market Slows as Cold Weather Bites Rabbit Trade
Chicago market report shows rabbit arrivals up this week with cold weather. Desirable stock brought 1.50 to 1.60 per dozen while dirty and stale rabbits sold for 5 to 10 cents per dozen.
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Chicago
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