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Newspaper

Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1909

Page

2

Fine Prospect For Berries

Independence La Feb 11 Wm P Ripp secretary treasurer of the Independence Farmers Assn here reports that the prospects for a large strawberry crop thus far are very promising The association expects to ship fine berries in carrots The other officers of the association are Jos ibuono president and Gasper T Bachiro vice president

Independence Wm. P. Ripp Independence Farmers’ Assn Josibuono Gasper T. B&chiro

Weather dampens orange shipments while celery and cabbage rise

Heavy rain continues to dampen orange shipments in the Los Angeles market from January 20 to February 4, with 172 cars a day early on and concerns about puff after hotter weather. Celery and cauliflower shipments suffer delays, yet the cabbage season nears with acreage across California totaling about 2,500 acres. The Redlands Orange Growers Cash Association promotes a new Elephant brand, aiming to boost consumer recall with a patented label. Lemons hold steady and Sicily fruit stocks show resilience despite rain.

Los Angeles Cal Vegetable Union California E. A. Curtis Imperial Coachella Valleys Whittier la Habra Placentia Rowland Smeltzer Cudahy Ranch Arcadian Irwindale Redlands Orange Growers Cash Association Redlands Basily George Flossie Mama Sicily

Death of B F Carter Packer staffer in St Louis

B F Carter longtime grower and shipper correspondent for The Packer died suddenly in St Louis after a brief illness. He had worked with The Packer for about 18 months and previously represented several trade houses. Remains sent to Milan Tennessee for burial with relatives.

Packer St. Louis B. F. Carter Carter Milan Tenn

Tyler Fruit Shipments Expected Large Next Season

A 1909 Tyler Texas letter predicts sizable fruit and truck shipments with about 4 000 acres in cultivation. Expected Tyler output includes strawberries peaches tomatoes cantaloupes melons cabbage beans onions and potatoes. Stokes Orchard Co plans 50 acres cantaloupes and thousands of fruit trees bearing this season.

Tyler Tex Packer Stokes’ Orchard Co Tyler Fruit Growers’ Assn Beepana Woldert ‘Grocery Co L. A. Henry

Prosperity in County Seen in Fruit Industry and Homes

G H Stokes of Stokes Orchard Co proclaims continued prosperity from the fruit and truck industry. He notes fine orchards farms and well kept homes reflect community confidence and that the fruit and peaches are among the world's best.

G. H. Stokes Stokes Orchard Co

Apples Wanted by J. J. Potts in Waco Texas

Shreveport La Feb 11 Louisiana Railway and Navigation Co creates industrial and immigration commissioner department led by Geo J Withey. He will visit farmers along the line to advise on diversified crops including fruits vegetables poultry and assist homeseekers and potential manufacturers seeking locations.

Shreveport Louisiana Railway & Navigation Co Industrial and Immigration Commissioner Geo. J. Withey

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