Potatoes in San Francisco Show Slight Hint of Hope
Local potato market gains a touch of optimism as Northwest shipments shrink and prices hold near prior levels. Best stock on wharf about 1.60 per cwt, ordinary at 1.00, Idaho Gems around 2.10 on track, Oregon around 1.56 to 1.75, with most movement staying inside the state. Bean market remains dull with no clear revival in sight. November California ship counts near 38 cars totaling about 300 by rail. prices vary by grade from 3.75 to 10.00 per cwt depending on variety.
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San Francisco
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Oregon
Idaho
Texas
Arizona
California
Henderson Bush
Robert Lyons Killed in California Car Crash
Robert E Lyons vice president of Stewart Fruit Company died when the auto he rode in with his wife and friends overturned near Fairfield California on the way to Sacramento after Lyons celebrated his 39th birthday in San Francisco. He drowned beneath the vehicle in a muddy pool after being pinned by the wreck.
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Sacramento
Calif
San Francisco
Robert E. Lyons
Stewart Fruit Company
California
Fairfield
Here
Lyons
Bob
Edwin Earl
Earl Fruit Company
Half California celery shipped as crop halves
About 1,000 cars of celery moved from Northern California, roughly half the crop, with the rest to move in Jan February March and April. Southern California has about 500 cars, only about 10 percent moved by January 1. Cauliflower plantings in the South are late, boosting prospects, while lettuce shipments run fair but at low prices as freight rates increase pressure Eastern markets.
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Los Angeles
California
Janary
California Shipments Report For Week Ending December 27
California packing plants report weekly shipments of oranges lemons and vegetables from Southern Central and Northern districts for December 20 to 27. Totals include 7142 oranges 680 lemons and 1588 vegetables from the south 3434 oranges 30 lemons from the center and 282 oranges 2 lemons and 1389 vegetables from the north.
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Los Angeles
California
Central
Northern
Southern
Omak Fruit & Warehouse Co Placed Under Receiver
Wenatchee Wash Dec 31 The Omak Fruit and Warehouse Company of Omak is placed in receivership after American Paper Company sues for 12090 for paper. Aims to settle affairs and obtain creditor extension outside court while seeking to continue operations and protect assets including Omak warehouses.
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Wenatchee
Wash
TheOmak Fruit and Warehouse Company
Omak
American Paper Company
Andle Ug
Wenatchee Northern Way Peti and Marketing”Company
Stockton Market Holds Inactive Potatoes and Onions
Stockton California December 31 Inactivity marked both the potato and onion markets due to light demand and slow stock removal. Fancy potatoes sold around 1.50 per bag, ordinary stock at 1.15, with digging slackened by heavy rains. Oregon seed stock moves slowly toward a rise as stock is stored for future use. Onions show no trade.
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Stockton
Colif
Oregon
Frost Fears Hit Citrus Belt As He Figures It
Los Angeles reports frost fears in the citrus belt last week with smudge pots used widely. Temps dropped to 26 to 29 degrees in spots but no damage occurred, though growers feared losses to milk and honey supplies.
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Los Angeles
Citrus Belt
Potatoes and Vegetables Hold Steady in Los Angeles Market
In Los Angeles on December 31 potatoes stayed steady with mixed quality and dull demand despite abundant supplies. Sweet potatoes firm at 1.40 to 1.60 while onions and other staples faced varied movement amid heavy storage and rising or steady prices. Apples remained steady with storage stocks down 60,000 boxes from last year and Belleflower, Jonathan, Delicious, Idahos and Utahs priced across a broad range.
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California
Advertising Builds a WIP Business From Small Roots
A compact note shows how savvy advertising can transform a modest enterprise into a work in progress business. It highlights local strategies, growth steps, and community impact through targeted campaigns and persistent branding efforts.
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