Record Egg Prices Hit New Kansas City Exchange High
In Kanees City on January 30 eggs sold on the Kansas City Fruit and Produce exchange at 36c per dozen, a record high for exchange sales here. Extras quoted 33c, current receipts 29c, cases 34c, and seconds 21c. Deliveries next week priced at 9.45 per case, with limited spot delivery. Blizzard and cold weather tightened supplies, pushing prices up despite sparse receipts early in the week.
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Kanees City
Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange
Thurssday
Mission Valley cabbage acreage steadies despite cold snap losses
Mission Valley growers report cabbage acreage about unchanged from last year despite a cold spell that damaged younger crops in the Cuero area. Most cabbage has been gathered and shipped. brokers Moore & Sames note limited Texas North shipments as markets take early harvests.
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Cetare
H. Currlin
Mission Valley
Cabbage Crop In Corpus Christi Damaged By Freeze
Letter from Corpus Christi dated January 21 1909 warns buyers that 96 percent of small cabbage on black land is killed and half or more of medium or early cabbage shows stem rot. Only 60 to 100 cars of cabbage may be shipped. farmers prepare land for spring crops despite discouragement.
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Coleman
Corpus Christi
van Lont
Tex
Packer
Corpus
Yorktown Potatoes Drive Growth Amid Canning Plant Expansion
Yorktown Texas reports rising trucking activity with an estimated 200 acres of Irish potatoes planted, about 100 acres of Green Mountain whites, 60 acres of onions and new truck crops. A local canning factory plans to process tomatoes and other vegetables, plus potential pickling vats for cucumbers. Poultry and eggs demand grows, and a creamery produces 4,000 to 5,000 pounds of butter monthly.
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Yorktown
Tex
Green Mountain
Mathé
Reed
Rudolph Jersig
Jersiy
Texas
Jersiz
Jerely
Big Melon Point Floresville Sees 700 Cars This Season
Floresville Texas January 29 Indications point to Floresville becoming a major watermelon center in Texas this year Leslie Moore manager of John Griffith Co forecasts handling 600 to 700 cars this season up from 100 last year The firm plans to expand wholesale operations and reach across a large southwest Texas area with a branch at Stockdale Texas Melons previously shipped to Oklahoma Kansas Colorado and nearby states The Alabama Sweet is the local variety and while truck farming draws limited interest onions comprise the other notable crop Orange trees are being planted and show rapid growth
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Floresville
Tex
Corri Ce
Texas
Leslie Moore
John Griffith Co
Moore
Slao
Nena
Bae
Stockdale
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Alabama
Onions the Runge Leader and Local Crop Prospects
Runge Texas reports about 85 acres of onions with solid yield prospects despite a freeze that damaged small truck. Leader R T Rankin estimates losses of 9000 from beets and H K Livingston notes cabbage losses. Growers list onion acreage by producer and assess dry grown onions for better keeping and shipping quality versus irrigated crops.
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Corr
Annwares
Runge
Tex
KR. T. Rankin
H. K. Livingston
R. T. Rankin
H.K. Livingston
J. A. Campbell
Henry Brown
N. P. Dickey
W. O. Barnes
T. J. Peacock
Hunge
Cuero serves as shipping hub for inland truck farmers
Cuero Texas January 29. The nearby truck crop area is small yet Cuero remains important as a shipping station for Mission Valley Meyersville and Arneckville. The districts total hundreds of acres and most of the produce is hauled to Cuero for shipment, sending many cars north.
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Cuero
Tex
Mission Valley
Meyersville
Arneckville
Cabbage Crop Wiped Out Near Sinton Texas
Sinton Texas January 22 1909 reports over 100 acres of cabbage killed with few bears and some tomato losses. Prospects better for cucumbers cantaloupes and watermelons as planting begins around February 10 with plans to plant four acres in cakes and one to two acres in cantaloupes and tomatoes.
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Sinton
Tex
Packer
Corpus
Bulls And Bears Rule Chicago Egg Trade Amid Banquet Talk
Chicago dated Jan 29 traders split into bulls and bears as egg prices fluctuated. Early week gains, a later slide, and a late-week bulge followed cooler weather with several hundred cases sold for spot delivery. Traders eyed future deliveries and a possible February banquet among butter and egg trade circles.
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Chicago
Bulls
Bears
New York
Kansas City
T. R. Gallagher
Mtreg
Onion Growers Meet At Laredo Aims To Boost Market
The Texas Truck Growers Association met in Laredo with Roy Campbell outlining aims to shield growers from price drops by channeling stock through the association. Officers were elected, including John H. Day as president, and new directors added. The group plans to market cabbage melons and other crops, seek higher onion import duties, and dispatch a Washington committee to lobby Congress.
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J. H. Davis
Laredo
Texan
Organ
San Antonio
Tex
Jam
Texas Truck Growers
Roy Campbell
Gollows
John H. Day
W. A. McNeil
Clark Pease
George Derby
Fred Warren
Packer
Congress
Washington
Congressional
Associaton
Lst
Fight Aturow
Queer shipment causes trouble in fruit trade
A Chicago shipping clerk's blunder involving Florida and California oranges nearly sparked international complications. The incident began when a fruit dealer's relative in Riverside, Illinois requested a box of top quality Indian River oranges branded Rock Ledge, which was marked and shipped accordingly.
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Chicago
Jan
South Water
Florida
California
Riverside
Ill
Rock Ledge
River
Potato Corporation Aimed At Wholesale Growers Venture
Traverse City Michigan January 20 A group of Canadian and Michigan businessmen plan a potato growers corporation. They intend to purchase several hundred acres of wild land with soils suited to potato farming and clear it to start wholesale production. A stock company with at least 15000 capital will be formed to operate in spring if formed this winter. Similar companies exist in Wisconsin and Escanaba men will study methods before moving forward.
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Michigan
Traverse City
Mich
Potato Growers’ Corporation
Brst
Hxcanada
Department of Agriculture
Ar Wieconain
Escanaba
Cincinnati cabbage market and fruit joke tale
The Cincinnati staple market was slow amid favorable weather. Potatoes held at 75 to 78 cents per bushel with light but ample receipts. A shipping mixup sent Florida oranges to California and Illinois, sparking mock alarm about pests and prompting jokes on misaddressed fruit shipments.
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Cincinnati
Local markets in Indianapolis steady amid fruit and veg price shifts
In Indianapolis the local market shows stable prices for eggs and berries while fruit and vegetables move with modest changes. Apples rose 25 to 50 cents per basket, cranberries recovered, strawberries remain scarce, and lettuce and rhubarb appear with notable price shifts. Florida tomatoes, Cuban stock, and California lemons also influence weekly trade as receipts stay near normal. Cincinnati reports Florida tomato arrivals and Cuban stock sales with prices around two to three dollars per crate.
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Jerseys
Howes
Virginia
Florida
California
Cincinnati
Fair Potato Movement Serves Mixed Signals in Chicago
Chicago reports show modest demand from out of town with no material market shift. Prices hold, with Northwestern stock selling in carlot lots around 70 to 75 cents, and choice grades at a 2 to 3 cent premium. Dusty Rural dust and seed stocks remain in demand, while Triumphs are viewed as good property likely to push futures higher per industry operators.
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Vrbes
Chicago
Northwestern
Bond 500N Extradition Bid In Nashville
Nashville detectives backed by authorities pursue Bolivar B Bond amid fifteen indictments for forgery and fraudulent obtainment of money. Bond resists extradition from Hamilton Ontario over six weeks as Nashville awaits a telegram confirming his return.
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Nashville
Tenn
Nashville Detective Department
Tae
Bolivar B. Bond
Hamilton
Ontario
Sidebottom
Jacobs
Bond
Criminal Court
Davidson County
Semi-Early Vegetables From Gainesville Texas Potential Crop Outlook
Gainesville Texas reports semi early vegetables placed in front rank for second early crops with seed now planted ahead of fair seasons. The area lies over 400 miles nearer northern markets than Texas coast regions, reducing price to northern consumers. Early crops listed include peas beans radishes onions lettuce cabbage and other vegetables with promising fruit outlook.
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Gainesville
Tex
Ranke
Texas
J._T
Long. “Co
Apples in Chicago market face price rise risk
Fragmented text reports dealers fearing further apple price increases in Chicago amid uncertain consumption and movement. Some speculate a dollar per barrel price rise within ten days while others foresee continuing stock adjustments and market pressure.
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Chicago
Apple
Ieee
Darrel
Berries Market Update From Chicago Trade
Berries are beginning to come in more freely from the South with an expected rise in shipments. Klondykes average around 6c and Excelsiors about 3 to 4c for choice, with prices for average shipments. Dealers anticipate active jobbers for out of town orders and a general uptick in berry movement along the line. Chicago vegetable trade remains quiet with no heavy supply yet expect improve later. weather open for shipping but movements slow.
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Chicago
Jan
Herries
Cantaloupe Acreage Down to About 3000 in Imperial District
In Imperial California on January 29 estimates show about 3000 acres of cantaloupes this year, down from roughly 10000 last year. The Imperial Cantaloupe Assn has contracts with E. L. Hasler Co of Chicago and Clvit Bros of New York for about 200 acres, offering 76 cents per crate for accepted shipments and providing packing crates and supplies. The firms will also handle grapes and asparagus grown by association members.
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Imperial
Cal
E. L. Hasler Co
Chicago
Clvit Bros
New York
Imperial Cantaloupe Assn
Natchez Growers Organize Adams County Truck Growers
Natchez Mississippi January 28 growers in the Adams County area formed the Adams County Truck Growers Association. Elected officers include F D Brown president Jas Ogden first vice president Samuel Zerko wsny second vice president Theo Weasel permanent secretary and Allen T Bowie acting secretary. Acreage plans for strawberries beans tomatoes to expand. discussion on larger scale crops and new varieties.
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Natchez
Miss
Growers of Thin
Adams County Truck Growers’ Assn
F. D. Brown
Jas. Ogden
Samuel Zerkowsnky
Theo. Vv. Weasel
Allen T. Bowie
Ail
Gallatin
Tenn
Sumner County
Hess
Package Trust Barred Out in Minnesota Case
Chicago dispatch reports District Judge Buckham of Owatonna Minnesota barred the Creamery Package Co from doing business in the state ruling it violated the Minnesota trust laws by an illegal transaction with Owatonna Manufacturing Co The charter of the Owatonna concern is forfeited and both defendants are enjoined from further business in Minnesota The decision upholds the state anti trust law and is viewed as a blow to the so called package trust amid ongoing dairy industry concerns
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Winmesota
Creamery Package Co
Chicago
Buckham
Owatonna, Minn
Owatonna Manufacturing Co
Minnesota
Packer
Owatenna Concern
Butter market remains slow with prices eased
The butter market shows slow movement in Chicago on Jam 23. Receipts are light and trade remains weak from last week. Extras on the board traded at 2c with 2e bids, extra firstes at lie with 26 bids, storage extras at 22c, and June prints at 2c. Packing stock row has been offered freely at 20 to Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Lie
Wisc
Chicago Poultry Unchanged and Potato Acreage Expected
Chicago reports no change in poultry prices with a steady market and light receipts. Despite a slow potato movement in Traverse City due to vanished sleighing, about the same acreage as last year is anticipated and fifty five cent offers are noted for shipments.
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Traverse City
Mich
Chicago
Lettuce market glut in Cincinnati on Florida stock
The Cincinnati market this week shows heavy lettuce supplies from Florida and the lower coast with slow demand. Hot house curly head stock is arriving more, selling at 13 to 14 cents per pound, while Florida head bids remain uncertain.
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Cincinnati
Florida
Rabbits stock tight but storage supply holds steady
In Kansas City on January 30 receipts of rabbits were light yet sufficient stock remains in cold storage from the recent glut to meet market needs during mild weather. Demand is unsettled and quotations haven’t been established due to light demand and market uncertainty.
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Kansas City
Creamery Rate Decision Spurs Centralized Plant Victory
Chicago Jan 30 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in favor of centralized creamery plants by reducing milk and cream rates on rail lines serving Illinois Central and Michigan Central. The ruling impacts Beatrice Blue Valley and Fairmount creamies allied with large western plants, arguing it expands outlets and lowers production costs while opponents warn of small creameries losing raw material access and butter quality concerns.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Country Points
West
Illinois Central
Michigan Central
Beatrice Creamery Co
Illinois'Central Railroad
Blue Valley, Creamery Co
Fairmount Creamery Co
Mater
Commission
Murphy process scam stirs inquiries nationwide
The Packer reports growing inquiries about a so called Murphy process for renovating butter. Authorities warn the scheme is a tax evasion scheme and could lead to federal prosecution for adding alkalis to butter under government supervision.
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Chicago
Murphy
Detroit
Packer
Southwest
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Internal Revenue
United States
Chicago Produce Trade Assn Banquet Heads to Sixth Annual Dinner
The Chicago Produce Trade Assn will hold its sixth annual banquet at the Briggs house on Tuesday evening. The banquet committee led by Lepman T F Gall and A C LeBaron has planned an entertaining program with Goldsmith's orchestra and several professional entertainers. An annual election with an opposition ticket is expected amid the lively event. The organization lists fifty three members and reports flourishing conditions.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Trade Assn
Briggs House
Lepman
T. F. Gall
A. C. LeBaron
Association
Goldsmith
Iaw
Liberal pine receipts, Chicago getting supplied through eastern and southern ports
Chicago received seven cars of pines through New Orleans on Thursday, boosting weekly totals to about 12 cars. Shipments split between New York and New Orleans, with future volume likely to favor eastern routes for better prices. Average price this week was about $2. Receipts remained high but are expected to ease as the bulk of the crop moves.
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Chicago
Estern
New Orleans
New York
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