Potatoes News Unlocks Increases In Midwest Markets
Minneapolis Jan 17 The potato market shows rising outside demand and potential shortages as major dealers report stock tightening. Growers hold stock awaiting higher prices while speculators seek to control the market. cabbage and onions rise as dry onions firm and cabbage becomes scarce. The Produce Exchange reports prosperity after a year of strong volume, with leadership changes and renewed finances. Cincinnati notes a potato price uptick to 6-8 cents above last week amid light receipts as growers withhold stock. California celery remains strong as shipments into markets rise. Union City growers organize for cabbage, tomatoes, melons, and squash production.
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Minneaspolis
Rge
Uch
Consid- By
Minnesota
Gts
Castle
Central Market
Circlea
Produce Exchange
W. H. Sawlels
G. Palmer
W. Callender
Dira
B. McCormack
L. Stacy
Jordan Bros
Hot Springs
Ark
Cincinnati
Wisconsin Cabbage Prices Seen to Improve Soon
Shipper Platten Produce Co notes dull cabbage trade since October panic in Green Bay. Stores three fourths full, prices fell from 8 to 9 dollars per ton to as low as 4 to 6 for stock sold to growers. Some large dealers emptied warehouses. shrinkage and handling cost keep losses. Outlook brighter as demand climbs to 8 to 9 dollars, with southern cabbage not yet competing until March.
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Shipper
Green Bay
Wis
Platten Produce Co
Live Poultry Prices Rise Amid Cold Weather Shock
Chicago reports live poultry prices edging up 1 to 2 cents across all lines as severe cold limits shipments. Small consignments curb supply while dealers expect prices to hold or rise, with spring chickens at 9 cents, hens 10, roosters 6, and turkeys 10. dressed stock remains scarce as country packers stockpile. Duchess pears price spike 60 cents per barrel due to scarcity. Brussels sprouts steady 15 to 17 cents per box in Cincinnati trade.
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Chicago
Butter Firmer at Chicago Prices Rise on Fresh Extras
Chicago January 17 The butter market strengthened with Thursday prices up a half cent on fresh extras to 20c. A large supply on change and bids near asking price. hundreds of tubs offered at 20c and storage firsts around 1 cent. Various lots ranged from 18c to 30c with limited bids. Demand for fancy butter remains active while lower grades stay slow.
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Chicago
Better Trade in Vegetables Shows Lighter South Arrivals
Chicago data show a modest uptick in southern vegetable movement with lighter supplies and improved weather aiding consumption. String beans scarce with heldover stock largely unsalable, while lettuce from Florida and Louisiana arrives moderately. Buyers favor small barrels from New Orleans and long hampers from Florida with prices from three to three fifty for select southern beans. barreland barrel prices vary.
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Chicago
Florida
Louisiana
New Orleans
New Orleans Veg Growers Hit By Rain Delays Potatoes
New Orleans market notes delayed potato planting as heavy rains cut greens receipts and threaten future supplies. Growers and dealers urge rail concessions for fair freight and better weights while longtime growers like Mrs Elizabeth Gleber and John Kuhl of Arab Station remain active. Onions and potatoes lead gains with Red Globe onions at up to 90 cents per bushel and potatoes at 88 to 90 cents. poultry eggs and peppers show mixed movement as Cuban stock arrives poor in condition.
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New Orleans
Owiay
Valentine Zimmer
A. Valeton
Packer
Association
New York
Louisville& Nashvlle
Elizabeth Gleber
Marias Street
St. Claude
Lieter
Bartholomew Street
J.D. Espsus
Bartholomew |Etreet
Robert Walther
Mozart Street
Ee * Inc
Cless
Bee
France
Robertson
Geo. Diedenbacker
Natile Chighizote
Long Island
Chighizote
Asia
Remembrance by Kansas City Dealers at 74th Birthday
Kansas City dealers at the Midland hotel honored J. Hurst on his 74th birthday with a floral bouquet and warm greetings. The gathering included W L Grush and a toast to continuing cooperation among local butter egg and poultry sellers.
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Kansas City
Midland Hotel
W. L. Grush
Hurst
J. Hurst
McNamérit
Pitt
Egg Prospects for 1908 in Chicago Market
Chicago market trends show easier eggs prices due to higher receipts and stock. Fresh extras quoted 27c, prime firsts 25c, firsts 24c, with storage eggs firmer and brokers eyeing $3 per case loans. Eastern buyers move west as April eggs quoted around 17c with steady bids, while bankers discuss credit tied to storage eggs and looming season gains.
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BI Rtock J
Banka
Gachmacket
Tedden
Chicago
Carl
Ile
Lepman & Hegzie
Aowl
Onion Situation Strong In Ohio Valley Trade
Onion supplies in the Ohio valley district are dropping fast with about 85,000 bushels left in growers hands as speculators hold 26,000. Cold weather could push prices up. West and Southwest remain outlets with Colorado and Oregon nearly cleared. Grange County New York ships red onions to New Orleans aiding price moves. overall holdings are lower than last year.
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McGuffey
Thecioto Valley
Foraker
Alger
Colorado
Oregon
Texas
Grange County
New York
New Orleans
New York City
Commission
Willis W. Bowers
Vegetable Prices Firm Amid Mixed Colorado Stock
Kansas City report notes firm prices for potatoes with good demand and mixed Colorado quality. Northern stock grades well. Colorado stock brings 70 to 71c, with early roses scarce due to seed demand. Cabbage and onions see brisk demand. carrots and other items priced on track. Florida strawberries rise in Chicago with 15 freezers, but price scramble limited. Northwestern veal sells poorly as Northwest freight stock arrives stale and market remains dull.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Florida
Northwestern
Northwest
Banana Interest Heads to Interstate Hearing in Kansas City
Local banana dealers join with others from western centers to present evidence on alleged unjust and discriminatory freight rates from gulf ports to markets. They contest destination weights and aim to reform weights charged at shipment versus delivery. The Missouri Valley Banana Dealers' Assn. leads the contest with C W Durbin as secretary. John Perry studied New Orleans weighing systems before a planned presentation to the ICC next week.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Missouri Valley Banana Dealers’ Assn
C. W. Durbin
Gibraltar Bldg
John Perry
New Orleans
Large Acreage at Booth Texas Expands Truck Growers
Newcomers arriving from North Texas Illinois and Bellville bring more seed and teams to Booth Texas as ideal weather continues. Officials anticipate about 1000 acres of truck farming next season with Henry Hoak adding about 50 acres and Norb Seago joining the growing group. The Packer notes these arrivals boost acreage and expectations for strong results in the coming season.
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Booth
Tex
Packer
Texas
Illinois
Henry Hoak
Bellville
Norb Seago
Minols
W. R. Booth
Inter State Commerce hearing on express firms fruits trade
The Inter state Commerce Commission opened hearings in Dallas led by Special Examiner George M. Brown on bids by express firms to buy sell and handle fruits and vegetables on commission. Witnesses from Texas Oklahoma and Kansas described express agents acting as growers and shippers while the firms argued the work aided shippers with no clear financial gain. Also Cincinnati market notes report irregular and lower prices for southern vegetables with abundant but poor quality supplies including kale spinach and carrots from New Orleans Gulf coast and Maryland Virginia areas.
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Tex
Interstate Commerce Commission
Express
George M. Brown
Omaha
Kansas City
Packer
Familliar
Western Fruit
Assn
E. B. Branch
Attorney Gaines
W. A. Maxey
Wellington
Kas
E. Somers
Rogers
Ark
C. L. Desel
Houston
J. L. Johnson
Wichita
T. A. Cargill
M. J. Smyth
L. BR. Abbott
Eustace
F. A. Tyler
Gainesville
Alexander Woldert
Tyler
W. H. Bassett
R. H. Shiver
Sherman, Tex
S. F. Billingsley
J. P. King
Fort Worth
E. Levy
C. H. Cox
W. G. Dugan
Cleveland
Okla
P. A. Austin
Laredo
R. R. Alvis
J. D. Richardson
Winns Boro
C. Faulkner
Waco
Commission
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Florida
Kale
Baltimore
John Curren & Co
Maryland
Virginia
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce selects officers
Cincinnati January 18 The election of officers of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce held Wednesday resulted in Thos P Egan as president J B W Wasson as vice president John Lindsay as secretary Geo Zehler as treasurer and directors Chas W Schmidt B C Skinner Sig Freiberg Capt Fred Hartwig and C E Van Leunen with Lane as noted.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Thos. P. Egan
B. W. Wasson
John Lindsay
Geo. Zehler
Laneurer
Chas. W. Schmidt
B. C.skinner
Sig Freiberg
Fred Hartwig
C. E. van Leunen
Apple Market Holds Steady Amid Mixed Quality Shifts
In Cincinnati, January 18, apple markets show steady demand for top fruit with no price decline this week. Lower grades softened, while interior southern inquiries and ample carry stock hint at a cautious but favorable outlook. Buyers are not pushing extreme concessions, and high grade fruit maintains firm barrel prices from $2.50 to $3.25 for Baldwins and Spys, with Fancy Greenings at $4.25.
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Cincinnati
Home
Apple
Ohio Valley
Baldwins
Spys
Bu Bt
Celery union moves delay sale of scorched shipments
In Los Angeles two celery cars were attached after an alleged attempt to take goods from a shipper now under California Celery union control. A restraining order against the Southern Pacific was issued as a receiver may be appointed. Union managers claim $2,000 advanced was not repaid and that the celery had been consigned to the union. The dispute echoes through celery markets as dealers and growers await court action and possible disposition of the goods. In Tennessee, Cornersville growers plan about 60 acres of cabbage with W. G. Wilkerson as president, J. J. Murray vice president, and F. H. Gault secretary.
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Cincinnati
J. B. Hammer
M' Wm. Apps & Co
Brantford
Ntario
Can
Los Angeles
California Vegetable Union
California Celery Union
Oorte
E. A. Curtis
Union
Curtis
Celery Union
Southern Pacific Railway
Vegetale Union
Wepre Table Union
Cornersville
Kansas City Fruit & Produce exchange keeps current egg quotes
In a 13 to 10 vote the Kansas City Fruit & Produce exchange decided to continue quoting eggs by present classifications. The current receipt quotation remains unfinalized and may be revisited later in the season as debates over egg quality and pricing persist.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange
Yuesday
Exchange
Kansas
Orange and Lemon Trade in Kansas City Market
Kansas City on Jan 18 reports scarce small size oranges while large sizes are abundant and in moderate demand. Fruit quality is good with prices a bracket from 2.76 to 3.50 per box. Lemons show slight price rises amid ample supply and limited demand, with all sizes selling from 2.60 to 3.50 per box.
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Kansas City
Franklin County Cantaloupe and Cabbage Growers Elect Leaders
At Winchester Tennessee a Franklin County Cantaloupe and Track Growers Association meeting elected Ben Heikens president, C A Ring vice president and James Taylor secretary. About 170 acres of cantaloupes and 30 acres of cabbage have been pledged by local growers and those in Decherd.
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Ben Heikens
Winchester
Tenn
Franklin County Cantaloupe& Track Growers’ Assn
Jamea
Taylor
Decherd
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