Storage eggs market in New York and Jersey City steadies
New York and Jersey City storage egg holdings total about 40,000 cases with demand strong and prices fluctuating. Dealers expect possible exhaustion of storage eggs by January 20 amid rising fresh egg lay in Texas and the Southwest. Weekly movement shows shifts from 30 to 34 cents for firsts, with varied bids on call days and ongoing concerns about shortages by month end.
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York
New York
Jersey City
Texas
Southwest
All Saints
Packer
Booth & Co. affairs in Chicago remain unsettled
No settlement reached as creditors committee reviews a proposed plan for A Booth and Co. The big fish and oyster firm, long in trouble after failure, faces ongoing discussions. Receivership and forthcoming statements are expected, with reports of missing funds and unaccounted money affecting creditor payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth & Co
Chicago
A. Booth & Co
Onions Doing Well Continued Advance in Prices
New York onions market shows steady demand with fancy stock in demand on dock and at stores. Orange county offerings are light with reds at 1.75 and yellows at 1.90 per 140 pound bag. Western onions from Ohio and Indiana fetch higher prices with western reds at 1.90 and yellows at 2.25 per 140 pound bag. Western whites in Cummers crates move at 1.80 per crate.
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New York
Orange County
Ohio
Indiana
Poultry Prices Remain Firm Across Markets
Poultry markets in Chicago Wan and Kansas City report steady to firm prices as demand stays strong. Light receipts limited trade and kept prices for turkeys, fowls and spring chickens rising slightly despite active storage buying. Geese show the weakest activity with prices held firm.
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Chicago
Wan
Trade in Fresh Vegetables Chicago Receipts Only Fair
Chicago markets report light receipts of iced packed Louisiana and lower coast winter vegetables with steady demand. Head lettuce firm at 4 to 5 dollars, fancy lower coast stock 8 to 10 per barrel, Louisiana coral 3, endive 3 to 5.26, shallots 3 to 3.50, parsley 5, German 3.50, turnips 4, spinach 4.50 to 5, radishes 3.50 to 4, mustard 2.50, kohirahs 4 to 4.50, beets 4, anise 3, carrots 2.75 to 3. Florida eggplant 3.50, peppers 4 to 5, green stock 2.50, wax 3.75 to 4, Florida tomatoes 2 to 3.60, Florida cauliflower light, flat eel 2, hot house vegetables steady from nearby plants.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Lower Coast
Florida
Small produce price spread for mushrooms and onions
Prices shown for small boxes of Teng seeds and onions range from 36 to 87 percent, with Nox and Nukes bringing 1.60 to 1.65 dollars, while mushrooms command about 40 cents per pound. Michigan hothouse preplant offers 50 to 65 cents for a dozen small bunches.
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Michigan
Florida Oranges Firm as Market Cleared in Cincinnati
Florida orange trade showed a firmer tone in Cincinnati with light receipts and steady demand for all grades. Dealers anticipate higher prices as stock quality improves, with weekly price ranges including 124s at 1.85 dollars, 150s at 2.00, 176s at 2.10, 216s at 2.20, and 2508 at 2.15.
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Cincinnati
Florida
Firth Annual Meeting At Twin Cities Convention Great Event
W F J A convened in Twin Cities with interesting addresses on live trade subjects. Jack Frost held sway at 30 below zero. Officers for 1909 named: President R W Gees of Kansas City, First Vice President J M Walker of Denver, Second Vice President Samuel E Lux of Topeka, Third Vice President E H Royer of Des Moines, Sargeant-at-Arms H D Knudsen of Duluth, Directors W M Roylance of Provo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
R. W. Gees
Kansas City
J. M. Walker
Denver
Samuel E. Lux
Topeka
E. H. Royer
Des Moines
Sargeant-at-Arms
H. D. Knudsen
Duluth
W. M. Roylance
Provo
Cold Weather Slows Fruit Trade In Kansas City Market
Cold weather kept fruit trade quiet in Kansas City this week with oranges selling at last week’s prices and little change in supply or quality. Demand was light, shipping slowed, and shipments were not considered safe on cold days. Navels remained the focal offer, $2.50 to $2.85 per box, with some asking $3 for top stock, a price deemed excessive. Lemons moved slowly and stayed steady at $3 to $3.50 for Californias.
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Kansas City
New Storage Plant Planned at Hilton New York
A new company forms to build a cold storage plant on the Collamer property west of Hilton New York with 60,000 barrel capacity. Capital stock set at 100000, nine directors named including W J Smith and Eugene Collamer of Hilton. Building to be stone, ready by August first.
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Ble Apple
Hilton
N. Y
Rochester
Collamer
John B. Frey
D. S. Beckwith
Albion
Cranberries Firm As Demand Rises In Market
The cranberry market has firmed after a brief post holiday weakness. Local supply is light and country stocks are low. Demand is increasing for immediate shipment with Wisconsin berries at 13.50 per barrel and Jerseys to the jobbing trade at 13 to 13.50. Fancy Late Howes and Bell varieties quoted around 4.50 to 4.50 per barrel.
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Kansas City
Jan
Wisconsin
Apples Quiet But Steady In Chicago Market
The apple market shows no major change with prices about steady and demand moderate. Holiday lull noted but no slump in prices. stocks remain firm with no oversupply. Kings $1.75-$4.25, Baldwins $3.75-$4, Greenings $3.50-$3.85, Ben Davis $3-$3.50, Jonathan, Spy, Spitzenbergs $4-$4.50, Russets $3.50, western boxes Jonathan and Grimes Golden $1.75-$2, California/Portland cee ellflowers $1.25-$1.50.
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Chicago
Baldwins
Greenings
Missouri
Illinois
Ben Davis
Jonathans
Spys
Epitzenberns
Jonathan
Grimes Golden
California
Cee Ellflowers
Western Fruit Jobbers Hold Fifth Annual Meeting in Omaha
The Western Fruit Jobbers Association met at the West hotel in Omaha on January 8 amid record cold. President Geesler called the session to order as members from across the region gathered, with Mayor Haynes applauded for civic remarks and William M. Roylance of Provo delivering a cordial response. The gathering included officials from the National League of Commission Merchants and speakers outlining mutual trade cooperation and the organization’s growth since Cedar Rapids. An elegant luncheon at Donaldson's preceded business sessions and tours for members and their ladies, with plans for continued collaboration and next steps announced.
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Assa
Omaha
Haynes
William M. Roylance
Provo
Utah
Sieg
National League of Commission
League
A. U. de “of
Moines
C. P. ‘Wood
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
C. C. Taft
Iowa
West Hotel
Walker's
Peoria
Crewe Canerelib
National League
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Assn
Minneapolis
National Hotel
Niagara
Fey
Lud
Mayer
Majestic
Smith
Veoria
Cheese Dealers meet with plan for credit clearing house
A midweek gathering of the Cheese Dealers Association discussed forming a credit clearing house among cheese dealers. Address by Piggott urged establishment. officers and directors listed. Kansas Fruit & Produce exchange held at hotel, Spencer Centerropolis elected new officers and six directors.
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Hell
Assa
H. C
C. A. Wht
Straubel
Bygeftose
IHOF
Igird
C. W.eaident
Kansan
Fruit & Produce Exchange
C. W. Spencer
E. E. Barnet
Prices on New York fruit market amid holiday demand
Readable fragments report New York wholesale fruit quotes with Florida producers and variety lettuce squash cauliflower tomatoes strawberries. Prices ranged from 1.50 to 3 per basket or quart depending on quality and item.
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New York
Ming
P. Sark
New York Poultry and Game Trade Association Meeting
The New York Poultry and Game Trade Association held its regular monthly meeting in the Merchants Exchange building. A committee of Paul, Stout, Smith, Richardson and Hane was appointed to devise a new method for collecting overdrafts to be added as an amendment to the by laws. The real committee was instructed to identify favorable features of current laws and report back.
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New York
New York Poultry & Game ‘Trade Assa
Mercantile Exchange
Paul
Stout
Smith
Richardson
Hane
F A Kelly Is President Of Butter & Egg Board
Chicago January 9 The annual election of officers for the Chicago Butter and Egg board concluded quietly with a single ticket. Elected unanimously for the coming year were President F A Kelly, Vice President G W Bull, Second Vice President C S Borden, Secretary A J Strigl, Treasurer A Stallwood, and Directors George R Linn T E Purcell and C B Ford.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter & Egg Board
Auiet
F. A.celly
G. W. Bull
C. 5S. Borden
A. J. Strigl
A. Stallwood
George R. Linn
T. E. Purcell
Cc. B. Ford
Cincinnati Car Ready for National League Merchants Meet
Cincinnati branch members finalize plans to attend the National League of Commission Merchants convention at Tearis on January 13. Big Four to run a special sleeping car from Grand Central Tuesday night to Peoria by 7 10 Wednesday morning. Louisville and Columbus delegations likely join at Indianapolis. Pullman rate from Cincinnati set at 2, party rate for ten or more travelers $6 50. Also notes the seventh Express article by Secretary Branch on express companies.
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Cincinnati
National League of Commission
Tearis
Big
League
Grand Central Station
Peoria
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
W. 2. Carroll
Wm. A. Hill, Jr
J. G.reuter
National Hotel
Weday
Jakes
Park Syste
Poultry and Eggs Market Report From Cincinnati
Poultry and Eggs Firm in Cincinnati week with demand improving late. Egg prices steady at 30c for extra fancy, 26 to 28c for firsts, cold storage eggs near exhausted at 25c per dozen, weather-driven. Poultry prices steady: Springers 12 1/2c, old hens 14c, roosters 6 1/4c, ducks 10c, large turkeys 13c, geese 35 to 38c per dozen.
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Cincinnati
Ile
Culls &c
National League merchants convention plans in Peoria
Peoria prepares for a National League of Commission Merchants convention to run Wednesday through Saturday. Local committees arrange receptions, dances, and social events at the National Hotel with entertainment from league members. Attendees and families are welcomed. hotel rates and venues listed. logistics include a large delegation from Minneapolis meeting.
Peoria Distilling Visitors Tour Plan and Luncheon
Visitors at the noted distilling interests in Peoria will tour the Clarke Bros plant after a luncheon where pure rye is bottled in bond. They will visit Wienis In curable hospital, noted as a great U S institution with open wards. A doctor or head official will deliver a talk. attendants will guide tours of cottages. Also listed are 1892 events, transportation and legislative committee reports, and new committee appointments.
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Peoria
Milwaukee
Clarke Bros. Distilling Co
Bond
Wienis Incurable Hospital
United States
League
New Smyrna Crops Show Bright Orange and Veggie Prospects
New Smyrna offers rich orange groves and vegetable lands with strong growers like W. E. Swoope, W. H. Sams, H. H. Samis, and J. Davis shaping a thriving local industry. The town blends natural beauty with irrigation from sulfur springs, and undeveloped acreage offers low-cost expansion near the Halifax and Ladime rivers. Strong packing and shipping practices emphasize Indian River quality fruit despite slow markets.
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New Smyrna
Fin
Jan. S
Halifax
Ladiman
Atlantia
Florida
Lawl
W. E. Swoope
Hobe Sound
Swoope
H. H. Sams
H. H. Samis
F. W. Sams
Ocean House
Davis
Itebarre Fargas
Smyrna
H. P. Hardy
W. PF. Chilton
Washington FE
Connor
W. J. Newell & Son
I P, Turner
Turner
Avargals
Poultry Market Report Shows Firmer Conditions in New York
Live poultry receipts were light this week with firmer values across the board. Fowls 14 to 15 cents, chickens 14 cents, ducks 15 to 16 cents, turkeys 18 cents live, dressed stock 21 to 24 cents, box fowls 13 to 14 cents, barrel fowls 15 to 12 1/2 cents, geese 10 to 12 cents.
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New York
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Firth Annual Meeting
Twin Cities
Robert W
Walter
Orla
Grand Island
Neb
R. “Peanington
Evansville
Ind
F. B. Branch
Gees
N.Y
Poultry Association Meeting
F. A.kelly
Butter & Egg Board
Peorit
Plang
National League of Commission Merchants
A.D. Gail
A. D. Gail
C. Ml. Weaver
John Furman
New Press
James J. Phillips
BASIL_H. BROWN
Philadelphia
National League of Commissions Merchants
Wilmer Sieg
WM. P. Carroll
Jacob G, Reuter
Transportation Committee
George W. Bond
John C. Seales
J. 3
Critchfield
Legislative Committee
W. L. Wagner
C. H. Weaver
Hawk's, Park
Fla
Hawk's Park
Mowery
Mea
W. S. Hart
Harn
W. H. Mitchell
Poultry
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