Florida Fruit Town Booms With New Industry Growth
In Wauchula Florida rapid growth reshapes the town with a new bank hotel and church rising beside concrete blocks. The Wauchula Manufacturing Co under J L Close expands to ship crates for long distance markets and adds an ice plant to preserve perishables. Local growers like H Kayton G W Harp and Asa Bailey push diversified citrus and vegetables as Florida fruit and veg trade expands.
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Wauehii
Hindeed
Florida
Wauchula
al Sustree
Wauchia Manufacturing Co
J. L. Close
H. Kayton
G. W. Harp
Ona
Fla
Asa Bailey
f.C.b. Wauchula
M. A. Stull
Prevatt & S
Pany Farm
Local Florida vegetable grower listings amid citrus and spring market
A long list details numerous growers in Florida including Griffin Buchanan Crews Smiley and Bostick with irrigation systems, oranges, grapefruits, beans tomatoes and watermelons planned for the spring market. References to shipping, groves, early spring demand, and regional towns like Wauchula and Bowling Green follow with notes on market conditions and local packing operations.
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Mr. Smith
A. Sanger
H. E. Smiley
James Lesters
F. Bostick
M. D. Douglass
E. M. Hinson
W. S. Shelton
R. W. Underhill
J. T. Burnett
J. A. Stenstrom
G. W. Bostick
G. M. Hardee
A. E. Spivey
W. B. Lanier
Zolfo
Fla
Fr. Lanier
Wauchula
Distrust in apple deal grows among New England traders
An exporter reports rising distrust as the Northeastern apple pact wanes amid weak foreign demand. Too many apples and too many trashy lots flood markets abroad and at home, with Maine Baldwins selling far below steamer prices. Farmers hold fruit, fearing a post holiday glut and potential price drops.
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New England
Liverpool
America
Canada
A Bare Turkey Market Cleaned Out in Boston
The Boston turkey market reached about 18 cents per pound near Christmas, matching Thanksgiving highs. Prices opened 16 to 17 cents and rose to 20 cents. limited supply kept arrivals scarce, with Michigan stock leading the market and turkeys described as well fattened and desirable.
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Boston
Michigan
Bad Christmas Greens Market Slumps in Rainy Boston
Christmas greens dealers faced a weak closing week as rain and heat dragged down demand in Boston. Wreaths dropped from 2.50 per dozen to 8 cents, holly fell from 4 to 5 per case to 1, and other items followed the price collapse, curtailing the holiday trade. Also noted is Robert Alexander of 832 Washington Street sending out a 1908 calendar.
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Florida
Boston
Phillips & Vow
H. Harris & Co
Bowtie
E. H. Gibbona
F. W. Gibbons .& Co
Bow
Christmans
Alexander
New York
Robert Alexander
Washington Street
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Paris
Warren
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Packer Reader
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Connet
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Lewton
Anghly
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Maine
Howe
Rostock County
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Downing
Oceanie
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Sothhern Pacific
Texas
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Soghern
Aroostook
E. A. Stackpole
Putnam & Co
T. Prentiss Co
Lone Star
Carter & Corey Co
E. L. Cleveland Co
W. B. Ward & Co
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Sressed Poultry Smith & Holden
Shickens
Washington
Pgurray
Conroner
Harlem
Brooklyn
Fort Grereth Ave
Port Ma
Val Ne
Brook Ane Market
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Accurite
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Tien” Lente
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Pareus
Ernest Merrick
Am Fruits and Ve
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York
National Bank of Jacksonville
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Dora, Fla
Cruschfield & Woolfolk
Rocky Ford St
Crutchfield & Woolfolk Seed Department
Pittsburg
California
Arizona
Colorado
Tenneve
Southern
Cantaloupes
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Albany County
Packer
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Fancher
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Albany
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Tampa
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Bowling Green, Fla
Bowling Green
South Fllrida
Cyrus Jones
C. Jones & Co
Mr. Jones
John
AS Clifford. & .Ca
Buffalo
Hubbard
APPLE
Uctenad
F. W. Gibbons & CO
John Groves & Co
Clinton St
Mass
Lane & CO
Carlots
East
T. H. Wheeler, Co
Clinton Market
Boston, Massa
Market St
Sawyer & Day
Farneil Hall National Bank
Fred A. Johnson & CO
Atlantic Ave
Kasex Ave
Curtis & CO
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Frostanc
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Providence, Ro
Charleston
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J.B. Drake & Co
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Boston and
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L. W. Kinney
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