Chicago Potato Market Faces Uncertain Outlook
Chicago reports firmer prices with choice white stock 70 to 74 cents and ordinary to good 65 to 70 cents while frosted or rotten batches sell 45 to 60 cents. Fear of delayed shipments due to cold weather and grower stock hoarding may dull later market gains, though demand for out of town trade remains. Seed potatoes show improving shipments and potential for good next season acreage in South and Southwest.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Far West
Mulhall Located Rumors Surface in Nicollet Case
Chicago February 8 The Nathanson Nicollet Creamery Co case was continued ten days by U S Commissioner Foote due to new evidence. Reports circulated that Mulhall has been located and may be arrested soon. Officials pursue Mulhall and his associates to end the operations. Chas B Gregg linked to Mulhall dealings and a Pittsburg scheme under the name Porter. resemblance noted by witnesses.
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Chicago
Felix Nathanson
Nicollet Creamery Co
Minneapolis
United States
Foote
Mul- Wi
Posty
Sime ‘Tov
Mligentiy
Mulhall
Chas. B. Gregg
Packer
Gregg
Pittsburg
Tme
Porter
Packer Man Praised For Nicollet Creamery Deal
Minneapolis February 7 The Packer man has heard many kind words over landing the Nicollet Creamery outfit. The company did not let down any local firms but caused distrust among metal shippers in the northwest. The Packer's fearless work is warmly appreciated by dealers who hope every shipper will see it.
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Minneapolis
Packer
Nicollet Creamery
Northwest
Walker Brewster firm faces involuntary bankruptcy petition
In Kansas City on Friday morning an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court against Walker Brewster Provisions Co. 403 Walnut street. The filing lists liabilities totaling 2961.97 owed to Hunt Hatch & Co. and H Westfall of San Francisco, plus a claim of 183.52 by Banta Bender Manufacturing Co. Ligonter India. The firm previously suffered financial strain after endorsing J E Brady’s egg paper and losing on apple contracts. C E Walker, a proprietor, has not been active in the business recently as the company’s condition deteriorated and partners consider enforcement actions.
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Kansas City
Walker-Brewster propar_Qo
Walnut Street
This City
Hunt, Hatch & Co
San Francisco
H. Westfall
Banta, Bender Manufacturing Co
Ligonter
India
J. E. Brady
Merchants Refrigerating Co
Walker-Brewster Grocer Co
Brady
Theompany
Apple
C. E. Walker
Chicago Branch Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Chicago branch of the National League elected officers for the coming year. Theo C Wege was named president, P C Sears vice president, M Wagner secretary, and M L Campbell treasurer. Smith declined re election after several years in the post. Executive and transportation committees remained the same.
Status of Unloading Order in Chicago Trade War
The Packer notes a legal fight over shippers right to unloading service by railroads at yards. Hearing before Judge Kohl Sant delayed to Monday. Trade groups fear new tariffs charging freight on weights at initial points, not destination, may revive disputes and provoke clashes among carrot and potato shippers, railroads, and politicians.
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Chicago
Kohl Sant
South Water Street
Packer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railrroads
Chicago Produce Trade & Credit Assn Banquet Honors 1907 Work
The Chicago Produce Trade and Credit Association held its annual banquet at the Sherman House. E L Wagner spoke on association advantages and EB Davies discussed The Philistings with his usual sharp wit. The folder on the menu card highlighted strong 1907 results including 14 151 unpaid accounts totaling 565 830 68 and only 51 unpaid with 13 226 19 remaining to be collected.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Trade & Credit Assn
Sherman House
E. L. Wagner
National Produce Bank
Dvantages
EB. G. Davies
T. F. Gallagher
W. L. Loeffel
Gallagher
South Water Street
Mr. Loeffel
Calendar shortage causes missed requests in Galveston
In a February 4 1908 note Geo Sylteovich explains to The Packer that a calendar surplus would have fulfilled more requests but a limited supply left many disappointed. He laments the overwhelming demand from across the United States and even England and recalls not having enough calendars to send.
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Galveston
Tex
Packer
United States
England
Geo,Sylteovich
Advertisement inquiry and payment to The Packer
A letter from Elk Point dated February 1 1908 states payment for advertising through that date and asks to suspend further potato ads until notified. The sender H C Smith notes the paper's advertisement previously sent great business and requests removal from The Packer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Point
Packer
H. C. Smith
Lettuce Prices In Cincinnati Markets
Cincinnati reports firmer lettuce price trends. Northern Ohio and Michigan hothouse sections show shippers asking 9 to 10 cents per pound. New Orleans gulf coast lettuce trades at 2.50 to 3 dollars per barrel, Florida head at 2 to 2.50, lower grades 1 to 1.60. Curly lettuce 10 pound lots offered.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Michigan
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Florida
Curly
4000 Acres In Truck Crops At Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs Miss Feb 7 report shows truck farming expanding with about 4000 acres of vegetables this season led by tomatoes and cabbage. Last year 3000 acres yielded 495000 for the season with tomatoes dominant. Growers expect higher yields and shipments to New York Boston Chicago and Canada.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Atlantic Coast
Montreal
Mississippi’ River
Denver
Kansas City
Missouri
Kan
Crystal
Andre Going Ten Kansas Grand Lodge Conviction
Andre and his wife prepare to travel to Kansas to attend to a poultry purchase with George Schoffield and Eugene. Andre appeals his false pretenses conviction in county circuit court. the supreme court will review the term. The bankruptcy matter remains pending in federal courts at Grand Rapids.
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Charlotte
Mich
Wwul Andre
Grand Lodge
Els Plunger
George Schofield
Eaton Bays
Kansas
Eugene
Andre
Supreme Court
Grand Rapids
Ndres
Grand Ledge
Truck Acreage in Texas Shows 29 Percent Jump
Kansas City reports from truck points indicate a broad rise in truck crop acreage this season led by potatoes up 29 percent from last year. Denison and many Texas stations show significant increases in potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, peaches, and cantaloupes, with varied readiness and shipment dates through May to August.
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Kansas City
Onions In Good Demand In Chicago Trade
Chicago reports steady demand for red and yellow onions with clean warehouse stock. Local prices run 60 to 65 cents per bushel with higher carlot values. white onions 70 cents and up. Bermuda onions from Salton Sea California are watched for early movement that could impact the wider onion market.
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Chicago
Bermudas
California
Bermuda
Salton Sea
Texas
Poultry and Butter Markets Rise on Light Supplies
Chicago and Kansas City reports show gains as light stock and favorable weather boost demand. Live poultry prices edge upward with roosters 6 1 4 to 6 4 c and hens near 11 ¾ c, while dressed turkeys and chickens rise. Butter prices advance, creamery and packing stock up about a cent, with steady demand and light fresh receipts. Cabbage trade holds steady despite rumors of lower New York quotes, Wisconsin holders ready to sell at low prices.
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Chicago
Ilise
Kansas City
Wisconsin
New York
Banks Co Ends Auction Tie In Fruit Trade
W A Banks Co withdraws from the Consolidated Fruit Auction Co and launches a direct to consumer sale of 2000 boxes of Redlands Highlands and East Highlands Navels. Prices from 19 to 33 cents a dozen. grocers named in ads. Move aims to curb retail fruit profits and starts Monday through Thursday sales with plans for similar apple sales later in the week.
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Cleveland
W. A. Banks Co
Consolidated Fruit Auction Co
Wis
Packer
Banks
Lhursts Big Acreage in Hazelhurst Mississippi 1908
Hazelhurst Miss February 5 1908 report on truck farming rapid growth in the area with English peas asparagus cabbage beans tomatoes potatoes carrots and radishes. estimates 500 acres in English peas 500 in beans 800 in cabbage 1000 in tomatoes to be shipped in spring and summer. principal shippers listed Peets Norman Wise Mercantile Hubbard McGrath Farmers union Joe Mayes and J W Marchetti.
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Hazelhurst
Miss
Packer
Peets & Norman
Wise Mercantile Co
The
Hubbard McGrath Co
Farmers’ Union
Joe Mayes
J. W. Marchetti
Strawberry prospects in Grand Junction Tennessee 1908
Grand Junction Tennessee on February 3 1908 reports a first strawberry crop expected in April or May with about 100 acres planted. Other principal crops include beans cabbage cucumbers cantaloupes apples and peaches with named local growers and shippers listed led by J W Gregory T F Roche B F Sutton J Sutton W H Straub J A Straub W T Arnott W R Robinson M S Smith T A McLarty and J M Morris.
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Grand Junction
Tenn
J. W. Gregory
T. F. Roche
B. F. Sutton
J. Sutton
W. H. Straub
J. A. Straub
W. Tt. Arnott
W. R. Robinson
M. S. Smith
T. A. McLarty
J. M. Morris
Lettuce Receipts Rising in Chicago Markets
Arrivals of lettuce have increased, led by Louisiana supplies on the lower coast, with Florida stock also present. Prices vary widely due to packing and size, with New Orleans head lettuce at 1 to 3 dollars and Texas at 4 to 4.50. Florida stock ranges 1 to 2.50, and endive and escarol from Louisiana fetch 2 to 2.50 per barrel.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Florida
New Orleans
Texas
Endive
Trenton to Have 260 Acres of Crops This Season
Trenton Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association elected officers on February 1. President F. L. Dennison, secretary and manager Chas. L. Wade, treasurer R. B. Wade, with 43 members present. Crops projected include 126 acres tomatoes, 100 acres cabbage, 10 cucumbers, 20 Irish potatoes, 5 beans, plus early apples if weather cooperates. Humboldt district tomatoes praised as top quality.
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Trenton
Tenn
Trenton Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Assn
F. L. Dennison
Chas
L. Wade
R. B. Wade
Commission
Humboldt
Packer
Sweet Potato Market Unchanged in Chicago Trade
Chicago february eighth reports little change in the sweet potato market as demand holds up. Some arrivals are practically unsalable while most receipts bring satisfactory prices. Barrels preferred by top buyers fetch 3.50 to 4.50 dollars, boxed stock quoted 1.26 to 1.50, depending on quality.
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Chicago
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Jago League
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Comton
S. C
Bane Fine
Charleston
Thit
Palmer
Atterhos & Huber Co
O. B
Lott. & Rhymes
B. W. Mathis
Pucker Bulletin
Denison
Ull
Jasper
Lincoln
Engle
Ay Hawkins
Berclair
Sweet
Tome
San Saba
Alta’ Loma
Cookville
Murchison
Gallatin
Maya
Bullard
Cabbie
Hallville
Henderson
Alvin
Express
Burton
Peters
Minerva
Dangerfield
Cantaloupes
Ligiet
Lhurst
Mississippi
Grand Junction, Tenn
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