Record potato prices surge as weather boosts market
Weather boosted potato trade with new crop prices reaching a yearly high. Southwestern shipments topped $1.70 per bushel while old stock hit $1.40 1 60, and barrel prices for Red Pontiac and standard brands ranged $4.50 to $4.60 per barrel. Demand eased slightly after peaks, but market remained firm with strong activity through midweek. Virginia barrels quoted $4.60 to $4.75.
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Oklahoma
Arkasas
Texas
East Rock
Kaw Valley
Mississippi
Virginia
Norris Loses Suit Over Pool Returns Dispute
In Kentucky July 3 a de novo judgment for 3500 dollars was awarded to the Hern-Company and H Grinstead against Norris Sons of New York. The Herndon-Carnyers and the NY firm faced claims totaling 3500 as plaintiffs alleged improper returns on pool shipments and commissions charged.
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Don Carter
Grinstead
Foulaville
Devon
Seturda
Walter Evans
Hern- Fter-Company
H. Griny
Jqné
James N. Norris
Norria
Old
Live Pool
New York
Poultry Market Firm in Chicago-Spring Trade This Week
Live poultry market in Chicago-Springs shows firm tone with improving demand for spring chicks and fowls. Trade notes higher prices for springs, steady to higher roosters and geese, with moderate receipts and continued activity into Friday as freight cars arrive and prices adjust.
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Chicago
Apple Law Enforcement Aims to Pack New York Fruit
New York July 3 Calvin J Hur on Commissioner of Agriculture is sending notices urging fruit packing in compliance with two laws. The rules require proper packing to avoid crop marketing difficulties for 1914. Violations carry misdemeanors and fines. copies of the laws are available at the office.
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New York
Calvin J. Huron
Deciduous fruit sales report from Chicago market
Receipts of deciduous fruits were heavier this week with active demand early, market strong. California fruit included 21 cars Monday and six Washington cherries plus one Utah car. Central Fruit Auction averages covered many varieties with prices for cherries, plums, peaches, pears, and apricots across boxes and crates. Washington cherries at Chicago Green Fruit Auction averaged 86c to 1.61 for boxes and 1.30 to 1.80 for Bings and lamberts in crates. Tuesday’s sale listed 19 California cars and four Washington and Oregon cars with varied averages for cherries peaches pears and other fruit.
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Chicago
California
Washington
Utah
Central Fruit Auction Company
Santa Rosa
St. John
Congress
Chicago Green Fruit Auction Company
Oregon
The
Central
Wicksone
St. Johns
Natalima
Golden Fruit
Pepita
Narasimo
Sicily
Butter trade active as Chicago reports steady demand
Butter dealers in Chicago note a satisfactory week with all grades moving well and improving quality. Receipts remain near prior levels, prices steady at 2643/4 cents for creamery extras, and market sentiment remains optimistic on continued good trade amid favorable weather. A Kaw Valley potato car shipment from Perry Kansas reached Howard and Burnett at Lawrence with early digging and good stock.
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Chicago
Firsia
Perry
Kan
Acre
Howard & Burnett
Lawrence
Trant & Son
Reduction in Freight Rates for Northwest Fruits
At a meeting of northwest transportation officers C A Malbone J T Ronan and Mr. Robinson secured a substantial cut in soft fruit freight rates East. The rate to Chicago and East drops to 1.15 per 100 pounds from 1.25 while St Paul Fargo Jamestown and Duluth drop to 1 from 1.1246 and Kansas City to 1.12 from 1.25. The lower rates will apply to this year’s Northwest peach shipments.
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Portland
Ore
Anea
Northwest
C. A. Malbone
Lezcue
J. T. Ronan
North Pacific Fruit Distributors
Mr. Robinson
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Tate
Chicago
St. Paul
Fargo
Jamestown
Duluth
Kansas City
Merced Sweet Potato Crop Seen Much Larger Than Reported
John Merrill of Moulton and Merrill corrects earlier wordings saying Merced district sweet potato shipments will total about 1,200 cars for the season with shipments starting around July 20. Separate notice from Los Angeles reports southern California vegetable shipments for the season at 4,086 cars with daily totals in late June ranging from eight to fourteen cars.
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San Francisco
Packer
John Merrill
Moulton & Merrill
Merced
Calif
Merrill
California
Los Angeles
Palhouse
Wash
F. P. Miller
C. E. Frederick & Co
Grape Crop Estimate for Imperial Valley
Brawley California July 3 estimate by J G Stubbs Southern Pacific general freight agent puts Imperial Valley grape crop at 5 600 000 pounds about 140 carloads. Stubbs says the grapes are in excellent condition.
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Brawley
Calif
J. G. Stubbs
Southern Pacific
Imperial Valley
Eggs Not Very Active Trade in Chicago Market
Trade in eggs remained quiet as heat affected stock from the South and West. Northern eggs showed demand with higher prices for April shipments. many lots were undergrade and delayed. Receipts were lighter, warehouses short, and dealers anticipated a larger stock shortage later in the month.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Dakota
Nivrncka
Ith
No Indictments Yet In Cantaloupe Investigation
Chicago July 3 no new indictments in the federal probe of the Western Cantaloupe Exchange as the grand jury reviewed records of cantaloupe transactions and heard additional testimony. Attorneys for members pressed District Attorney Wilkerson with arguments on distribution positions and perceived injustices.
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Chicago
Wilkerson
California
Chicago lemon and citrus markets face weak demand
The Chicago lemon market showed no weekly improvement with uncertain weather and lower prices. California and Jessie offerings moved at 41 5 and 3.50 4 per box respectively while Valencia carlots stood at 2.50 2.90 per bushel and late Florida grapefruit sold slowly around 2.50 3.50 per box in jobbing trade.
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Chicago
Jessie
American Nurserymen Meet at 39th Annual Convention in Cleveland
Cleveland officials report the American Association of Nurserymen held its 39th annual convention June 24 25 and 26 drawing about five hundred members from across the country. President Pilkington of Land Oregon urged industry publicity while noting large operations and broad employment. Officers elected include H B Chase president John Hall secretary and Peter Younger treasurer with Detroit chosen for the next gathering.
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Cleveland
American Association of Nurserymen
Pilkington
Land
Ore
York
H. B. Chase
Chase, Ala
John Hall
Rochester
N. Y
Peter Younger
Geneva
Neb
Detroit
Fruit Firm J Beaulieu Co Fails In New York Notice
Creditors were notified by mail Wednesday of the failure of J Beaulieu and Co a Montreal fruit and produce commission house after filing a voluntary abandonment petition. About 10000 dollars reportedly due, with no asset details. business tied to Olida Marches saute in New York.
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J. Beaulieu & Co
Montreal
Canada
the Wall
New York
Packer
Olida Marchessaute
Testimony on Nicaragua railroad control and United Fruit links
July hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee featured Ernest Wands and Severo Mallet-Prevost detailing ownership of 51 percent of the National Nicaraguan Railroad wreck and questioned by Secretary Bryan. Opponents of the Nicaraguan treaty fear United Fruit Company dominance across Central American railroads and potential ties to New York financiers.
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Washington
Ernest H. Wands
State Department
Nicaragua
Severo Mallet-Prevost
New York
Brown Bros. & Co
J. & W. Seligman
Foreign Relations Committee
Bryan
Guatemala
Honduras
Costa Rica
Salvador
United Fruit Company
Diss
Market Reports From Kansas City and New York Citrus Trade
Kansas City notes egg market firming toward week end with better receipts. good stock in demand though quality varies from shipping points. Hens scarce and in demand. firsts reach 19¢, midweek around 14¢. New York citrus outlook shows volume steady with better tone but prices uneven. Valencia and Navels mixed, some bids above $5, overall quality dragging prices lower for bulk fruit. Mouser of Chase & Co. begins annual West Coast trip from Jacksonville, Fla.
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Kansas City
Missouri Valley
New York
California
Havana
Mouser
Jacksonville
Fla
W. H. Mouser
Chase & Co
Apple Market Woes Describe Unlucky Cold Storage Deal
New York on July 3 reports grim conditions in the cold storage apple trade. Pack houses unload high grade Loman Beauty fruit into barrels at $3.50, while boxed stock sits unsold at $1.50 per box with buy five requirements, leaving over 100 cars idle and many operators incurring losses as spring buyers fail to materialize.
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New York
Paekce
Far West
Renan
Lally’'Tipee
Army Worm In Jersey Threatens Monmouth County Crops
Reports say the army worm Leucania unipuncta invaded Monmouth County New Jersey in the Shark River district endangering timothy crops and soon potatoes and vegetables. Farmers sought help from state experts and demonstrations while ditching and kerosene spraying showed limited effect as the pests spread from timothy fields across western New Jersey.
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Mammoth County
Aubuy Perk
N. J
Monmouth County
Shark River
Sucts
Duryea
New Jersey
Easthold
Lonmouth County
Watermelons Hold Steady In New York Market
Watermelon prices remained steady as cool weather kept demand even. The week saw 70 Florida and south Georgia cars on Monday and 50 to 60 cars daily the rest of the period. Prices ranged from 125 to 275 dollars per car depending on size and quality. Rot and brightness influenced sales more than melon size.
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New York
Florida
South Georgia
Cantaloupe Prices Improve in New York Market
California cantaloupes arrive at 20 to 25 cars daily this week as a seasonal flush boosts the market. Standards opened at 2.26 per crate, ponies near 1.25, flats 0.75 to 1. Arrivals from Florida and Georgia cited, with California cantaloupes strengthening to 2.60 for standards on Wednesday.
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New York
California
Florida
Georgia
Imperial Valley cantaloupe shipments exceed four thousand cars
Shipments of Imperial Valley cantaloupes for the season through July 1 reach 4203 cars. Weekly totals show lighter activity with daily counts from June 24 to June 30 ranging 57 to 92 cars. California citrus shipments from southern California since November 1 total 31491 cars while northern California adds 6556 cars, with daily totals from June 24 to June 30 ranging 64 to 194 cars.
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Imperial Valley
Los Angeles
California
Apple deal's finish and New York law glare
A compilation of brief items on the week’s fruit and produce scene with notes from Georgia, Merced, Chicago, and New York. Topics include Apple Law enforcement, potato freight shifts, cantaloupe and melon markets, and various city market reports.
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Georgia Elbertas
New York
Norris
Merced
Calif
Jersey
Chicago
Kansas City
North American Produce Company
Melons Shipments Rise as Riveria Market Slumps
Riveria Texas reports twenty cars of watermelons shipped yesterday the heaviest day of the season to date. Fourteen cars were sent Wednesday bringing weekly totals to 49 cars and 81 cars for the period. Prices slid with 24 carloads at 40 dollars per car amid a sharp market decline.
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Riveria
Tex
Riveira
Georgia Peach Shipments Near 400 Cars as Season Progresses
Fort Valley Georgia July 3 Peach crop moving briskly with 334 cars shipped by Wednesday and totals expected to surpass 400 by nightfall. Georgias crop movements favor Carmens and Belles while Albertas start July 15. Market solid for good fruit though some undersized stock. western buyers increasing.
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Fort Valley
Georgia
Atlantic Coast
Commission House
Melon Prices Slump as Weather Dampens Demand
Chicago July 3. Cool weather kept the melon market unsatisfactory with weak demand. Prices fell with most cars selling around 175 dollars though good melons of desirable sizes did not exceed 200 dollars per car. Fourth of July week saw little activity amid congested tracks and a heavy supply delaying movement.
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Chicago
Melon delivery woes disrupt Chicago shipments
Several freight lines into Chicago struggle to deliver melons for the North American Produce Company. The firm, started by Harry Joynes of Pittsburgh fame, cannot be located, hindering shipments and raising questions about the business.
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Chicago
North American Produce Company
Harry Joynes
Pittsburgh
Joynes
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