Peaches Boom Reported in Hartford Michigan Orchards
Hartford Michigan July 3 reports indicate an exceptionally strong peach season with 37 cars shipped last year and expectations of about 100 cars this year. Elberta remains dominant with Ingalls Mam moth Prolific and other varieties. Prices vary with $1 per bushel cited for some orchards and 1.35 for Elbertas while factories contract fruit for packing.
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Hartford
Mich
South Haven
Elberta
Tdes
Elbertas
Watervliet
Coloma
Businessmen visit Detroit and regional trades show activity
Theodore Bush of Alfred Bush & Sons Detroit spends the day on South Water Street as a frequent visitor. Ben B. Mathews and Wingrush of Panama Brokerage Co New Orleans visit Chicago and St Louis en route home. J K Warren of Cummer Manufacturing Paris Tex reports strong crate business and new refrigerator interests. G F Tyrrell of Gibson Fruit Co returns from honeymoon visiting Washington Philadelphia and New York. J L Van Neste joins 5 Love Kelley Co as vice president and treasurer strengthening Kelley operations. In Cashmere Wash B F Pickett notes 1914 fruit crop projections with yardage for apples peaches pears prunes cherries and a new packing plant ready.
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Theodore Bush
Alfred Bush & Sons
Detroit
South Water Street
Ben B. Mathews
Wingrush
Panama Brokerage Company
New Orleans
St. Louis
J. K. Warren
Cummer Manufacturing Company
Paris
Tex
Tyrrell
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Kelley
W.W. Sherman
van Neste
Cashmen Cashmere
Wash
B. F. Pickett
Pickett
Fruit outlook and regional crop reports across Michigan and nearby areas
Reports from Van Buren and surrounding counties praise fruit prospects with large anticipated apple pear and plum crops. Duchess apples scarce early. Wealthy Jonathan Spy Baldwin set for big yields. Cherries from Bailey & Wicks praised. June storm causes crop damage near Eaton Rapids and Livingston counties.
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Lawrence
Paw Paw
Bangor
Breedaville
van Buren County
Elbertas
Grand Rapids
Dowagiac
Michigan Central
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Eaton
Livington
Hail Damages Early Potatoes in Verndale Minn
A severe hail storm in Verndale Minnesota damaged many early potatoes by shredding plants. Farmers report late crops may recover while lowland fields suffered from excessive rain. overall acreage is reported to be double that of last year.
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Verndale
Minn
Prices Steady as Demand Lags for California Cantaloupes
Chicago reports heavy arrivals from the Imperial Valley but dull activity early in the week due to cool weather. Standards sold at 1.75 dollars with some at 2, ponies 1.40 to 1.50, pink meat melons 1.25 to 1.40, Georgia pink meats 75 to 90 cents per flat, Illinois gems 0 to 60 cents as shipments move slowly.
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Chicago
Imperial Valley
California
Georgia
Illinois
Chicago Berry Trade Weaker Receipts and Higher Prices
Receipts of berries were lighter while trade stayed active in Chicago as the strawberry season nears its close. Michigan stock ranged around $1.10 early week and Wisconsin raspberries hit $2.50, with Reds from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois at $2 to $3 per 24 pint cases. Blackberries from Michigan sold $2 to $2.25 per 24 pint or 24 quart cases. blueberries were mostly dirty and easy, good Wisconsin berries at $2.75 to 3 per 16 quart. North Carolina fruit softer at $2.50 to $3.50 per 32 quart.
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Chicago
Michigan
Racine
Wis
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
North Carolina
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Farl Bros
Jas. Flood
Bank
Bradetreet's
W. Randolph ST
P. E. Frankos & CO
Chicaco
Ria Brook Ee
Platten Produce Company
Clark St
M. Ae Campbell
Poultry, Butter Produce Co
N. LaSalle St
Icago
Gallagher Bros
Smcxco
H. A. Fritze & CO
Reichwald & CO
Northern Sect
Levy Bros
General Commission
Storch Bros. & Co
W. Se
Water St
Commercial Nat'l Bank Chicago
Packe
Springfield
Springfield Produce CO
Ill
State National Bank
Packer
Eastern Potato Shippers
Merrill, Admiral & CO
Chicago Street
Bailey & Wicks
Clarkston
Northwest
Stanton & Waskow
Ogden Building
Danville
Campbell
Chicago Packer
North LaSalle St
Chicago, Ill
Vondersaar & CO
Indianapolis, Ind
Cutler & Downing Co
Benton, Harbor
T. E. Ball
I, Wants
A. G. Zulfer & CO
Seesey
C. H. Weaver & CO
City Market Produce Co. Yhutemenac
ST. Paul, Minn
Cantaloupe
Chicago Berry Trade
Wilwood Heavy
Leonard Adam
John A, Eck CO
Shi T. V. Sullivan & CO
W. Rendelph St. Chicacs
John W. Wayne & Low
Frank“ Bo Prodves Bank
Pefacen
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