Kerr predicts reductions in long distance rates
Chicago January 3. C A Kerr, chairman of the telephone committee of the International Apple Shippers Assn, says reductions in long distance rates are likely within six months after talks with Angus Hibbard of American Telephone and Telegraph Co. Hibbard will present the matter to his company directors. Kerr credits coop eration of members and local councils for progress in the fight.
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Chicago
International Apple Shippers’ Assn
Angus Hibbard
Chicago Telephone Co
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Mr. Kerr
Kerr
Hibbard
Mr. Hibbard
New York
Chambers of Commerce
Boston Market News prompts slow demand for greens and fruits
Boston market notes dull potato and sweet potato trade with light receipts and prices barely holding. Apples steady, cranberries quiet, grapefruit and oranges sold at auction with higher prices. lemons and tangerines uneven. Egg and butter markets slow with light western supplies and weak cleanups. poultry stocks ample and prices pressured. MACOMBER 18 DEAD, On the Sesicrvwre 8 An
Beeton furs and Albany market notes mixed
Fragmentary notes show Beeton furs and a New York Albany market roundup. Livestock and produce price ranges are listed, with vegetables like lettuce endive romaine and cucumbers, eggs, and apples in various price bands. Several names and places are mentioned in passing within a broad commerce brief.
Nomination for Chicago Butter and Egg Board Presidency
Chicago January meeting selects Frank Sweeney as chair and a single ticket for officers. J B Mitchell is slated for president with A J Strigl, Chas E McNeill, C J Bowman, M P Rutledge, and X P Dittman as officers. Directors named John W Low O E Whitcomb Edw Rueb. Chas Borden declines second term.
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B. Mitchell
Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Frank Sweeney
J. B. Mitchell
A. J. Strigl
Chas. E. McNeill
Tsecretary
C. J. Bowman
M. P. Rutledge
X. P. Dittman
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O.E. Whitcomb
Edw. Rueb
Chas. Borden
John Mitchell
Onions Chicago Market Edges Hold Steady January Trade
Onions in Chicago show no change with trade continuing at low levels. Reds held at 60 cents per hundredweight f o b, Indians points few at higher. The report notes stable or slightly varied quoting with minor price movement.
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Chicago
F. O. B. Indians
Reading fragment hints at dated social scene report
Fragmentary OCR text shows a blurred mention of figures and ages. The readable portion implies a social or etiquette note with unspecified event details and minimal context. Further readable names or places are not present to determine a concrete summary.
Quality of Oranges Falls Short for Dealers in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 3 the orange receipts disappointed dealers due to recent unfavorable weather in Florida. Many oranges were unfit for use, creating dead losses for merchants. Prices dropped on fruit while quality held steady for some items. Strawberries sold at 30 to 50 cents per box. white potatoes were plentiful and weak. sweet potatoes quiet at 55 to 75 cents per basket. Olives and cabbage were abundant with dull markets. lettuce sold 1.50 to 2.50 per basket. Florida peppers 1.50 to 2 under light demand.
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Philadelphia
Florida
Poultry Prices Steady in Philadelphia Market
Live fowls and chickens remained steady with moderate offerings and fair demand. Turkeys ranged 18 to 19 cents for top stock. ducks and geese 14 to 15 and 13 to 14 cents respectively. Dressed turkeys scarce but steady around 21 to 23 cents. Western fancy stock 16 cents in boxes and 16 in barrels. smaller or poorer stock 11 to 12 cents. Fancy roasting chickens 18 cents. Ducks and geese offerings moderate with Western spring ducks 18 to 19 cents, fair stock 15 to 16 cents, poorer 12 to 14 cents. Old roosters 12 cents.
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Philadelphia
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