Exporting Butter to Turkey Hangs on Deacon Shawhan Trip
Chicago reports a possible butter shipment to Turkey if negotiations with Mervill & Eldredge progress. The Chicago firm previously connected with a large Sultanate dealer, but the plan hinges on sales manager John Shawkiun making a trip to close the talks. Friends urge him to avoid the Mohammadanism hotspot with the nickname The Deacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon” Shawhan
Chicago
Turkey
Mervill & Eldredge
Lacker
John Shawkiun
the Deacon
Celery Shipments Rise as Michigan Crops Start
Kalamazoo Mich June 20 Celery shipments from the first crop are moving well with a large, high quality stock. Much of the crop is marketed directly to retailers and the outlook remains good for a second crop. The berry crop was strong but prices for strawberries were low, while potatoes and melons show promising potential. A larger grape crop is anticipated with average yields for cabbage and onions.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Aque City
Neb
Okla
Plymouth
Caroqol
Cabonk
Franklin
Cameron
Missouri
Twighlandville
Brashear
Grannis
Ark
Garfield
Dimesbora
Chuniler
Lonkeba
Yahlequah
Burkburnett
Tex
Collinsville
Glatz
Grand Valley
Grand Junction
Col
Loveland
Medford
Ore
Decidulous Business Increasing in Chicago Market
June 30 report shows rising quantities of deciduous fruit from the coast with several cars daily sold. Cherries lead receipts, Tar variety lighter. apricots plums peaches also moving. Prices held steady with no material change. buyers note ample supply and demand fluctuating. The Pack: postal order enclosed. subscription mention by Ben Urley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packer Subscription Renewals From Eugene Davis
Eugene Davis of Grand Rapids sends two dollars for renewals of The Packer dated June 12 1911 He notes he wants to keep one post and stay informed about what others are doing in the town of Grand Rapids Michigan and requests kept posted on happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Eugene Davis
Fruit and crop shipping forecast across states
Farmers report crop conditions across many states with apples peaches pears and berries to ship. Notes include potato rain drought cantaloupe watermelon and melon crops. early shipments slated July to September with varying yields and quality expectations across Oklahoma Arkansas Nebraska Missouri Colorado and beyond.
Michigan and Chicago Berry Markets Drift Amid Strong Yields
The report notes abundant raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and gooseberries across Michigan and Illinois. Cannery purchases and high local yields push prices lower, with Michigan fields shipping hundreds of crates and growers spraying widely for a healthy crop. Gooseberries and apples also feature in the season’s outlook at Greenville and surrounding Michigan towns.
Chicago Potato Dealer Succumbs After Long Illness
W. Holding, a prominent figure in Wisconsin potato circles, died last Saturday in Chicago. He had run a well known potato business for several years, but health issues limited his operations the past year. His passing ends a notable local enterprise once tied to the Wisconsin potato trade.
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Chicago
Dune
W. Holding
Holding
Wisconsin
Elgin Junior Board Keeps Prices Steady Amid Rains
At Monday’s junior board meeting no price changes were made for creamery products, with official quotations firm at 23 cents. Recent heavy rains have improved Elgin district pastures, boosting cattle feed and butter production slightly. Fourth of July holiday reduces local business as shippers are advised to plan around light perishables arriving from that day.
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Elgin
Chicago
Peach Receipts in Chicago Mixed Georgia and Illinois Stock
Receipts of peaches in Chicago show Georgia dominance with prices from 1.50 to 1.50 per 6-basket crate. Illinois stock is small and hard, Alabama shipments held over with prices from 3.50 to 4.00 per bushel. Better grades expected next week as California stock will arrive. Gibson Fruit Co. received Alabama late Elberta car this week.
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Chicago
Georgia
Alabama
Alihimas
Illinois
California
Elbertas
Gibson Fruit Co
Cantaloupe Prices Fall as Supplies Press Demand in Chicago
Receipts of cantaloupes stayed heavy in Chicago with large stock from earlier arrivals. Demand remained active but prices needed to drop to move the goods. California standards traded up to $2 and pony sizes $1.24 to $1.25, while smaller consignments sold at $1.10 to $1.20. Western distributors noted lighter shipments from California and a broader price spread in eastern markets.
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Chicago
California
Theo Western Distributors
Cantaloupes
Gibson Fruit Co
East
New York
Packer
Ac Central West
Gibson
Tyler firm leverages Julienne potatoes amid scarcity
Alex Woldert of Woldert Gro. Co. Tyler Texas could not ship Texas potatoes due to scarcity. Hegan quoted out Anlienne potatoes and began a mail order business selling the prepared Julienne variety in envelope quantities. Demand was heavy with telegrams arriving by cart load. Woldert guarded his remaining stock of 16 potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Woldert
Woldert Gro. Co
Tyler
Tex
Texas
Garlots
Hegan
Woldert
Potato King George Shima Visits Redlands in June
Berkeley’s George Shima, famed as the potato king, toured Redlands with his wife and daughter. He noted California’s potato acreage at 47,000 acres, 6,000 more than before, predicting lower tuber prices due to the large crop, with declines not expected for a couple of months as late keeping varieties dominate. He showed interest in Redlands orange groves and asked about local cultivation.
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Redlands
Cal
George Shima
Berkeley
Shima
San Joaquin Valley
Stockton
Many Melons and Sweet Potatoca at Turlock 1911
Weather favors cantaloupes watermelons and a heavy sweet potato crop in Turlock California. Cantaloupes expected ripe by July 4 with carrots starting July 14 and sweets shipments around August 1. Turlock Shipping & Supply Co. anticipates handling a large portion of about 1000 crates of cantaloupes watermelons and sweet potatoes. O G Olson manager encloses $1 for a one year The Packer subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turiock
Cal
Packer
Turlock
Turlock Shipping & Supply Co
O. G. Olson
Watermelons Lower Sell Amid Higher Supplies Chicago
Watermelons sold at lower prices this week with receipts over 25 cars daily lifting supplies. Early highs near 340 dipped to 200 275 as shipments from south and southwest promised larger volumes. Cooler weather Thursday kept the market steady with prices 150 200 per large melon. Raisin market shows uncertainty as frost damage unsettles prices and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California fruit tops Canada markets in June sales
California Fruit Distributors report strong demand for first car of California fruit in Canada. Apricots in Montreal fetched the season’s best prices, with peaches and other varieties selling well. Prices ranged from $2.57 to $3.25 per box as shipments from San Joaquin Valley and Vacaville continue amid limited supply.
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Montreal
Sacramento
Cal
California
Canada
California Fruit Distributors
Alexander Peaches
San Joaquin Vallley
Vacaville
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Carote
Iene
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L. D
Staroe
Wayne & Low
John W. Low
B.A. Wheelock
B. FE
Werden
W. Water St
John Bronson
Randolph St
the Packer
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Wisdyne
Feemsider
Ben Urley
Rocky Ford
Beardstown
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Er Ceil
Iserries
Mir Witts
Greenville
Michigan
Natal
Beford
Fiere
Sunda Hos
Herries
Indiana
Fiverybody
All Hines
Fide ‘m and Peycke Co
Lo Angeles
Adv
C. W. Holding
Ty Vierse
Aghuiy
Duchess Ar Satthy
McKinle
Mpany
San Antonia
J. Dusek & Go
W. Randolph ST. Ht
Henry Martin & CO
Eck-Wegeforth CO. Fruits and Vegetables
Ilt
South
New England
Folko
Phillips & Sons
Philadelphia
Scott Co
Bostoun
York & Whitney
Baltimore
Washington
di Giorgio Fruit Co
Pittsburg
Connolly-Manning Co
Busia F. Brennisen & Son
J. H. Ial
Cleveland
Bigalow Fruit Co
Knett
Fugazai & Co
I. N. Ktunshyoen Evans & Turner
Bewoit
A. Broomgarden
Veto
the ‘Gere Co
Springfield
Mass
Henry J. Per
Kine
Wworcester
W. H. Blodgett
Peoria
Walter Bros
St. Louie
Evansville
Indy
H. Pennington & Co
Kansas City
D. C
Altoona, Pa
Albeight
Salt Lake City
Stani
Seattle
Gibson Fruit
J. J. Potts
Waco
Fresno
Freano Packing Houses
Peter FQ Sons CO
W. So
Egge
Paul
Hall, Wedge & Carte Chicago
Cb Packer
N. Clark St
Chisaze
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