National League of Commission Merchants Holds Savannah Convention
Savannah hosts the sixteenth annual convention where Hon. Hoke Smith delivers a landmark address. Officers for 1908 were elected. Peoria, Illinois, named for 1909. Governor Smith exhorts unity among members, urges express and perishable goods safeguards, and underscores league influence on legislation and the food law.
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Savannah
Cormomission Merchants
Hoke Smith
Georgia
National League, Commission
As.a
Muehlbronner
Wm. L. Pickard
O. W.‘Liedeman
Savanah
Delétes
Wm. L. Wagner
Chicago
Wagner
Frank Wagner
Will Wagner
Sinthh
McCracken
Transportation Committee
Hays
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Denver
St. Louis
West
Northwest
Congress
League
J. D.hendrickson
Weidmer Sig
Grossenbach & Co
Milwaukee
National ‘League of “Commission
Savanneh
Love retracts charges in Ozark Fruit Growers case
Col Love withdraws harsh statements about Ozark Fruit Growers Assn officers P A Rodgers and Dr E L Beal after talks with Lincoln Smeltzer and arb Public meeting in Monett Missouri details harmony restored and new officers elected Beal George Stroud chosen directors Lincoln named president Rodgers manager Hoover to remain secretary The dispute subsides leaving the association in strong standing for growth
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Ozark FiUulr Growers' Assn
Kansas City
Ozark Fruit Growers’ Assn
Messrs
Lincoln, Smeltzer
Arb
P. A. Rodgers
E. L. Beal
Sid
Signea
T. Cc
Love
Monett
Ozark Fruit Growers’ Asan
Col
Col. Love
R. F. George
J. W. Stroud
G. T. Lincoln
Bentonville, Ark
Gravette, Ark
N. N. Hoover
Elerea City
Cedar Gap
Cal
Texas
Circuit Court
Col .Love
Association
Packer
Hoover
A. Rodgers
Col. Lave
Mr Love
Dr. Beal
Springfield
Mr. Love
Rodgers
Capt Lincoln
Louis Frb
Capt. Lincoln
Mr. Rodgers
Vegetables At Booth Texas to Cover Six Hundred Acres
A January meeting of truck growers in Booth Texas outlined plans to plant about 605 acres of crops this year. Cabbage cucumbers and potatoes lead with 150 125 and 100 acres respectively. The group noted high yields with potatoes from 150 to 400 bushels per acre and net revenues up to 200 an acre. Booth on the Santa Fe line promises rail service water works and local improvements to attract visitors.
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Ooth
Texas
CU. Hill
Santa Fe Road
Hill
Booth
Santa Fe
Houston
Hoath
Merrick to Succeed Knudsen in Duluth Move
Duluth reports that Knudsen Fruit Co. will see leadership change in February with F D Merrick replacing Knudsen, the “Duke of Duluth.” Merrick, Chicago based, will join F S Sleeper and A W Worley to run a larger operation handling fruits vegetables butter eggs and poultry locally and for jobbing.
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Duluth
Minn
Knudsen Fruit Co
Knudsen
Merrick
F. S. Sleeper
A. W. Worley
Chicago
F. D. Merrick
The
Fruit Despatch Co
Savannah Hosts Eastern Delegates At Local Convention
Savannah Georgia observers recount the arrival of the eastern entertainment committee and delegates from Buffalo Chicago Milwaukee New York and other centers for a regional convention. The event featured tours to Thunderbolt and the Savannah Yacht Club concerts receptions and a Friday departure with plans to reach Charleston by 6 15.
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Savannah
League
Washington
Seaboard Air Line
Middle West
Buffalo
Atlantic Coast
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Gavan
A. D. Gail
Frank E.wagner
John W. Nix
Basil H. Brown
Thunderbolt
Charleston
Somerville Association Plans Cabbage and Tomato Crop
Somerville Tenn January 7 1908 report members preparing cabbage plants for transplant to frames and tomato planting around January 20. The article lists association officers and notes progress on the crop schedule and membership dues for The Packer subscription.
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Omerville
Tenn
Somerville
Packer
Georgia Transport Reform Speech in Savannah Era
A speech in Savannah praised Georgia transportation reform, urging waterway development and regulatory balance. The governor and conferees advocated cheaper, faster freight by water and rail competition, calling for an Interstate Commerce Commission role and stable freight rates.
Southern vegetables dull in postholiday market
Chicago January 11 dealers in southern vegetables report weak demand and slack business after the holidays. Retailers buy sparingly as housewives resist high prices amid unsettled conditions. Florida string beans are coarse and many lots held. tomatoes move slowly at low prices. A car of choice Cubans sold for under $1 a crate. stock prices range from 1.25 to 1.75.
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New York
Berclay Street
Chicago
Florida
Georgia Firm Dissolves in Savannah
Savannah dispatch notes that the firm of Thomas & Folger has discontinued business and is dissolved by mutual consent. Thomas & Folger announce the dissolution effective after the closing of their last affairs, with details limited to the firm name and date.
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Georgia
Savannah
Packer
Thomas & ‘Folger
Thomas & Folger
New York Packer urges early subscription for New Year
A testimonial from the New York Packer recommends immediate annual subscription at 81 dollars as a liberal boon to the fruit and produce business, urging investors to start the year right. Creamery extras in Kansas City show no price change with a quiet butter market and limited demand, as a midweek inquiry notes steady levels.
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New York Mraoch
Tour Trade -Journale
New York
New York Packer
Fruitman's Guide
The
Fruit Trade_Journal
Fruit & Produce News
Car Lines
Reyy
National Rivers & Harbors Congress
Washington
Geo. Bond
Baltimore
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. Warren Patch
League
Wagner
Park Place
McKinley Herald
Kansas City
Poultry Market Firm in Kansas City Trade News
Poultry receipts were light with fair local demand and shipper inquiry. All classes held firm and turkeys and broilers commanded higher quotes. In obituary notes, William Cronnet dies, and Cincinnati reports the death of Wm Crosset, father of Walter Crosset and Jeanette and Riley Crosset, noted as a well known tradesman with many floral tributes.
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Kansas City
William Cronnet
Cincinnati
Wm. Crosset
Walter Crosset
Jeanette Crosset & Riley
Crosset
Tmen
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Rational League
Peoria
B. H. Brown
Miladelpha
Warren Patch
Gts
Warriages
Wilmer Sieg
Milt
Awankee
Ernor
Muehlbopner
National League of Commission Merchants
U. S
Sim
S. Bean
Spade
Aritich
UIVE
Crutchfield
W. J.“ McCrack
Jearriera
Wreserva
Charles A. M
Iron City
Burg
Rss
Haa Presideim
Commission
South
Parther
Georoti
Spain
Iblic
J. Hill
Ind
Tod
John C. Scalex
Car Lines Committee
Geo. Mead
Charles B. Ayers
League Chavs
Sion
United States
John
Seales
Corones
Wm. 1
Agner
Wankinton Tor
Atlanta
Evansville
Divine Providence
Fie Esting
Fitness City
J. S’. Pegmen
E. P. Stacy & Son
Minneapolig
Grinnell
Grinnell Cotlins & Co
Wallace
John Wallace
Pittsburg
W. C. Voigt
Ash & Baldwin
Keily
Cern
Amon
Michigan
York State
Long Island
Maine
T.Y. Humphreys
Somerville Fruit Growers’ Assn
J. F. Ankenbauer
John I. Ankenbauer
J. B. Hammer & Co
Frank J. Menchen
Richard Quinn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Driver
Mason, Mich
Broadway
Young Quinn
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