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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
3
A damaged report describes a delayed spring harvest with late planting and frost at first, forcing replanting and a rush of seeding. Seeders waste early crops while southern fields suffer heavy rains. The middle summer crop improves and winter quality remains high. By October 1 southern markets tighten, celery sells at 18 to 20 cents per bunch, and shipments mostly conclude by year end.
Huntland Tennessee January 2 1908 letter correcting a recent Packer item. The Cantaloupe and Truck Growers Association at east of Huntland Franklin County is led by President Knox Moore and Secretary unknown. They plan cantaloupes this season and may plant peppers or cucumbers if fruit quality is good, with a contract arrangement with National Produce Distributing Co.
The article discusses Kalamazoo celery growers facing a smaller increased crop this year due to limited land under cultivation. It notes a rapid rise in celery box prices, with box makers expecting further increases next year. It includes market signals from leading shippers on storage, distant markets, and potential revenue impacts.
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