Strawberry drop signals early berry move this season
Proviso of favorable weather boosts expectations for a large strawberry crop in Castleberry Alabama with more than 1000 acres planted. Field bloom began ten days earlier than normal and shipments to eastern markets may start within three weeks. The Castleberry Berry Association has hired an inspector from Bowling Green to oversee packing and quality as the Southern Railway plans a favorable tariff to move fruit to eastern markets.
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Bowling Green
Express
Caseberry Strawberry Assn
Southern Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montgomery
Atlanta
Seaboard
Baltimore
Washington
New England
New York
Philadelphia
Ohio River
Dittsburgh
Buffalo
Markets and Crops Across Western States
News from Kansas City Wenatchee and other Western points report rising market activity. Bean growers association incorporation, Los Angeles market establishment, and Watsonville fruit growers organized. Florida potato crop and orange shipments noted along with berries in Hampton and peach weather in Georgia.
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Kansas City
Wenatchee Deciduous Organization
Bean Growers Association
Brawley
Calif, Orange Movement
Los Angeles
Watsonville Fruit Growers Organize
Florida
Hampton
Fla
Brooker
Fis
Georgia
Cincinnati
Graceville
Egg and Poultry Growers Meet in Ohio
Toledo Ohio Feb 21 Egg and poultry operators from across the state gathered for the annual meeting of the Ohio Butter Egg and Poultry Producers and Shippers Association The spring market outlook dominated the discussion with a proposed April price around 16 cents per dozen for packed eggs A displeased mood toward some dealers was noted as several resolutions were adopted to stabilize prices and storage packed eggs and to oppose premature price hikes by certain traders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Buts
Ohio Butter, Egg and Poultry Producers
Assa
Imvost-Of- Wham
Seaboard
Organianlion
Iatate
Butter Market Moves Up as Demand Improves in Chicago
Realiny butter market reports better conditions with steady demand and freer movement this week. Fresh supplies remained tight with fewer arrivals and higher prices for creamery extras and firsts, while storage butter dwindled among operators.
Bulletin Features Minsas City February 21 list of shipper names
The Packer Weeley Salon February 19 issue lists current advertisers and shippers by region. It names Hawise du laws and truck shipers Nagnes and many others across Florida Missouri Arkansas and nearby states handling cabbages onions tomatoes potatoes and related crops.
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Minsas City
Packer Weeley Salon
Hawise du Laws
Nagnes
Yf Ty At
Starke
Lawtey
Jennings
Hamp- Vou Sant "Pi Visa
Mapite
Dawe Grand May
Saumierdyte
Stleberry
Theodore
Cromwell
Listas
Missouri
Amite WY
Rich- Pex
Atul Creek
Fla
Florida
Stowell
Tex
Arkansan
Egg Prices Hit Bottom in Chicago Market
Egg trade shows a firm midweek tone after a week of decline with prices near 18 cents, heavy receipts forecast, and local demand rising. Storage eggs remain weak, and market activity centers on firsts and spot deliveries with prices fluctuating around 17 to 19 cents.
Eggs Market Cools as New York Receipts Rise in Spring Outlook
New York reports show March-to-date egg receipts totaling 4,698,290 cases through last Saturday, with weekly inflows rising and a softening market. Analysts expect spring prices around 18 to 18.5 cents seaboard, while winter storms could delay supplies. Cooling stocks in New York and Jersey City may extend into March, and trading improves as fresh shipments increase.
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New York
Seaboard
New_York
Greater
Jersey City
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Baltimore
Week market rundown for produce and seed offerings
The notes summarize midweek market activity across multiple pages with listings of potatoes onions tomatoes corn and berries, plus seeds and farm equipment. Prices shift from midweek lows to modest firmer readings for fresh strata as northern Indiana Illinois Tennessee and western offerings appear with firsts quoted around 19 to 20 cents and storage stock down.
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Indliana
Tennessee
Cran
Indiana
Poultry Prices Rise as New York Market Receives 120 Cars
Live poultry supply surged this week with about 120 cars received in New York. By Thursday night most trading was done and prices for dressed poultry remained firm. Frozen selections dominated, with fresh killed offerings light and preferences shifting to frozen stock. Chickens and turkeys showed varied pricing across packed and barreled lots, while ducks geese and capons reflected liberal to modest supplies and regional demand.
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New York
Desry Rec
Potatoes Ease Prices as Demand Remains Steady in Chicago
Chicago reports steady potato prices this week with trade holding firm despite heavier receipts. Mild weather boosts movement to outside points while farm roads hinder loading. 125 cars Monday and 58 Tuesday, with overall receipts 10-15 percent higher than last week. Seed potatoes weaken with Triumphs and Cobblers at 55-60c, roses 38-40c, demand remains active for white stock.
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Chicago
F. O. H. Northern
Dezslers
Sands
Ohies
Peach lawsuit verdict favors defendant in peach car dispute
In Cincinnati a common pleas verdict rules for the defendant in a shipper versus buyer peach car case. Nic Dietzen of Chattanooga sold Elberta peaches to A. P. Lawhead Co. f o b Georgia. upon arrival the shipment was rejected for brown rot and overripe condition. The suit seeks $421.45 plus damages from the profit he would have earned.
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Cincinnati
Common Pleas Court
Dickson
Nic Dietzen
Chattanooga
Tenn
Elberta Peaches F. O. B
Warring
A. P. Lawhead & Co
Randie
Courpe Piet
Loza
Elbertas
C. M. Leslie
Mallon & Vordenberg
Bender-Streilig & Co
Dietzen
Auction deal quiet in Chicago fruit market
In Chicago on February 21 the deciduous fruit auction scene remains unsettled as Di Giorgio interests await a move. Green Fruit Auction Co and Merchants Fruit Exchange hesitate to merge, with ownership and funding concerns shaping the standoff.
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Chicago
di Giorgio
Chievo
Green Fruit Auction Co
Merchants Fruit Exchange
Green Fruit Co
South Water Street
Wilkerson to Decide Jelke Vase
Chicago February 21 The government action against John F Jelke a major oleomargarine producer faces District Attorney Wilkerson after back and forth with Washington based Internal Revenue authorities Jelke is charged with conspiracy in recent oleo frauds awaiting final disposition by local and federal officials
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Chicago
John F. Jelke
Distict
Wilkerson
Washington
Internal Revenue Commissioners
Jelke
The B. B. Bond Case in Nashville Court
In Nashville Tennessee Bond a former produce dealer charged with bilking First National Bank of about ten thousand dollars with bogus eggs shipments pledges is postponed in criminal court. The offense occurred two years ago and Bond has been declared of unsound mind and remanded to family custody under bail. The case has been continued multiple times and a trial date will be set within the next five or six weeks with counsel for the prosecution seeking a disposition this term ending in April.
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Nashville, Tenn
Tech
Bolivar
Bond
Nashville
Iowa Egg Meeting Soon in Des Moines Ill
The Iowa Wholesale Butter and Poultry Dealers Assn will hold its annual meeting March 13 in Des Moines with plans for the best event yet. A complimentary theatre party and automobile trip are arranged for the ladies, plus other features. The association seeks new members from all butter egg and poultry wholesalers in Iowa to become self supporting. The meeting program is not yet finalized but will be announced soon.
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Des Moines
Ill
Iowa Wholesale Eye
Towa
Colorado bill expands bonding for commission merchants
Denver February 21 House Bill 135, tied to Senate Bill 96, passed the House on February 17. It requires all commission merchants handling farm, dairy, orchard or garden products on consignment to be bonded for 10,000 dollars. The bill also requires triplicate sales bills, sending copies to producers and purchasers, with one copy filed for a year. The measure awaits Senate final action likely late this week or early next week.
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Denver
Col
House of Representatives
Senate
Miller elected president of Lyon Bros Co in New York
Arthur Miller, former secretary and treasurer, was chosen president at the Lyon Bros Co stockholders meeting. Julia T. Miller was reappointed as secretary. Cliff C. Geroe becomes secretary while Miller continues to manage operations. The firm remains a partnership in practice with Lyon estate retaining the L. M. Lyon interest.
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Rcaxo
Nashville
Castlebes
R. G. Jetsix
Chicago
Benquet
Baltz
Chi Ie
Colorado
Packer Weekly
Ohio
New York
Iowa
Arthur Miller
Lyons Bros. Co
Lyon Bros. Co
Julia T. Miller
Clifford C. Geroa
Reality & Co-Partnership
Lyon
L. M. Lyon
Miller
Aly
Couiny
Lyon Bros. Wo
Cliff” Geroe
Tts
Florida
Some R G Jersig Changes In Yorktown Produce Business
Rudolph G Jersig the fruit vegetable egg poultry and cold storage operator at Yorktown Texas is reported to run part of his business under the name Mr Overstreet. It is unclear if Jersig sold to Overstreet or if Overstreet operates for him.
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Yorktown
Tex
Rudolph G. Jersig
Overstreet
Jersig
Ersig
R. G. Jersig
Baltz In Court Again In Wisconsin Dairy Case
Chicago February report details extended witness exam in the suit by Watson Creamery Co of Watson Minnesota against Wisconsin Dairy Farms Co of Chicago. R A N Baltz, officer of the latter, faced rigid questions as the defense argued over contract terms, payments, and alleged butter quality. The case, filed 1911, has endured delays, with Baltz seeking to settle, while Watson pushes toward a final ruling. The session also noted government observers and Baltz’s prior legal entanglements.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Vairy Farms Co
Watson Creamery Co
Watson
Minn
R. A. N. Bal
Baltz
Wisconsin Dairy Farms Co
Minnesota Creamery
Watson People YY
New York
Creamery
Watson People
Ualty
Watzon Creamery Co
Dai
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Bal
Chicago Butter and Egg Board Banquet at Hotel Sherman
The Chicago butter and egg board held its annual banquet at the Hotel Sherman with a large crowd enjoying a musical program featuring Mary Garden. President Mitchell toasted the crowd and forecast Chicago as a leading butter and egg market while noting the government suit against the board is unlikely to advance. W S Kies spoke on Chicago’s commercial future and personal taxation, Paul Mandeville discussed the storage ex campaign, and Secretary McNeill closed with an original poem.
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Chicago
Hotel Sherman
Packer
Mary Garden
Mitchell
W. S. Kies
Association of Commerce
Paul Mandeville
McNeill
Poultry Men to Meet in St Louis Planters Hotel
Allen R. Carter president of the National Car lot Live Poultry Shippers Assn calls a meeting in St Louis at Planters hotel on March 10 and 11. Missouri carlot shippers of butter eggs and poultry will join live poultry shippers from across the country for the gathering.
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Louisville
Allen _ R. Carter
National Carlot Live Poultry Shippers’ Assn
St. Louis
Planters
Missouri Carlot Shippers
Cabbage market in Chicago shows buyers reluctant to pay past prices
In Chicago on February 21 buyers showed strong demand for cabbage but were unwilling to meet former prices. Operators asked 4.50 to 35 per ton for February Wisconsin stock, or found it hard to realize those figures. Southern Wisconsin is largely cleared of storage cabbage, while northern sections reportedly still have substantial supplies to move.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Sets Steady at Advance Market in Chicago
Sets are steady this week with active inquiry for all colors. Yellows are strong and reds in good demand, whites slow. Northern buyers come in strong. southern call mostly over. Weekly prices: yellows 1.10 to 1.25, reds 1.00 to 1.10, whites 1.87. Few sets left in farmers hands. northern demand rising signals steady to firm market for the season.
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Chicago
Onions on Lower Basis in Chicago Market
Onions weakened slightly in Chicago trading this week with Reds and Yellows offered by local operators at 47 to 52 cents per hundredweight area sacks. Prices dropped marginally from previous levels. Indiana buyers remained active in the market.
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Chicago
Indiana
Freeze Helps Independence Berries Delayed by Freeze
Independence La February frost killed blooms and early fruit set on local strawberries with 26 degree temperatures on Friday. The crop will lag about three weeks but is seen as a blessing by shippers. Secretary Lewis Ashbey estimates the freeze at $50,000 in value and a March 15 harvest. Dibuono and Dolhonde expect lighter shipments until around April 1 when demand improves.
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Independence
Lewis Ashbey
Dibuono & Dolhonde
Poultry Easier At Chicago As Prices Ease
Chicago February 21 poultry market shows price declines on spring chickens and fowls amid slower demand as buyers stocked from previous buys. Westward shipments and higher east markets pressure prices. live springs fowls 14c, turkeys 15c, ducks 2c, geese 13c, guinea hens 4 per dozen. Receipts varied daily with market maintaining limited activity and small changes in late week.
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Chicago
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Avergremn
Ala
Minnesota
Fruit Association
Greeley
Dallas
Crystal Springs
New Orleans
W. H. Gross
Troy
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Detroit
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Inana
Illinois
Boston
Boston Street
Caney Valley
Texas
Laredo
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Exchange
Crutchfield
M. Hoffrichster
D. Kellerman
G. H. Chessman Co
San Benito
Florida Citrus Movement
Bradentown
Goleman
Bay
Egg Shippers
Kansas
Houston
Elgin
W. L. Hodde Co, Incorporated
Knowles Bros
Lockport
N. Y
Fall
Apple
Commissioner Clarke
A. C. Blair
Wm. H. Cole
Tolls
Robert W. Nix
California
John Burk
Chewaville
Norfolk
New York World
Roosevelt-Cole
York State
Saul Lippmann
Janicke & C
Cleveland
Greenville
C. A. Kessler
Sicily
Gansevoort
Henneteker & Herold
A. & F. Wolfe
Calhoun County
St. Louis County
Arthur O'Neill
J. Sanderson & Reinken
Eyeurt Finttl
Ohiaa
Realiny
Dealera
Florida and Southern
Poultry
Digiorgio
Colo. Bill
Chic Geroe
Wis
Dairy Parmeco
Freeze
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