Kaw Valley potato crop yields and flooding impact
The Kaw valley potato harvest is under way after floods in mid June. Yields vary by field with estimates from 25 to 60 percent loss and overall shipments not expected to exceed 800 cars, many areas reporting good quality stock despite flood damage. Prices range from 70 to 80 cents per 100 pounds as buyers move potatoes to Edwardsville Bonner Springs and surrounding stations.
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Hansas City
Kaw Valley
Packer
Iit
Edwardsville
James Trent
W. M. Eddington
A. J. Brown
Bonner Springs
Harmon Teden
Jacob Schidt
Preston
Wevere
Rome
James i Lathee
Puente Wars Polpt
Mr. Mann
Jware
Mr. Frisvie
Ae Shipping
Wilder and
Frisbie
Potato Market Firmer In Kansas City Trade
The Potatoes market in Kansas City showed modest advance after an initial hold, with local demand met by wagon offerings and reconsignment to Minneapolis and Chicago. Prices moved from 6 to 10 cents, rising to 7 to 8 cents midweek, and remained firm through the rest of the week in step with upstream market sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kaw
Minneapolis
Chicago
American Bottoms Crop Sees Large Shipping Point Activity
Largest shipping point in the American bottoms reports Friday loading totals pushing the season to about 40 percent complete. Potatoes run smooth and well shaped though light yield. prices range 83 to 90 cents per bushel with most at 86 to 87 cents. Estimated 150 cars remain to be loaded as 10 to 16 cars depart daily from the point.
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Edwardsville
Peters Station
Wanda
Edwardsville Crossing
Collinsville
Caseyville
Noted Bradley fraud case linked to California swindle
Cincinnati July 1 9 Fancy head lettuce and a long money trail emerge as Frank Simpson alleges a Bradley swindler tied to a larger fraud. Witnesses discuss forged names fake officers and a butter stakeout at Oergen Co as investigators pursue arrests. The Packer reports the San Francisco California link and a substantial forged payout.
Kansas Moves to Ban Dirt in Potatoes
Kansas officials rule dirt on potatoes sold in the state constitutes adulteration under pure food laws. A grocer's sample found 6 pounds of earth in 530 pounds, leading to warnings to farmers to thoroughly clean produce before bagging. Farmers face potential penalties for adulteration while commission men avoid arrest. Enforcers hope to curb this crooked practice and extend similar steps to other states.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Kansan
Kaness
Pure Food Department
Commission
ASK 18 TO 20 Cents For Aprils Eggs
Kansas City reports show small lots of eggs offered daily at 4.60 and 4.55 while early week sales near 4.50. Market firm for local consumption with limited demand and light carrot movement. Current April stor eggs offer 18 to 20 cents in coolers with bids 18 to 18 1 2 cents, price around 15 cents at storage, signaling profit for holders and expected southern inquiry for small lots.
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Kansas City
York Crooks on Trial Hearings in Produce Swindle Case
Detective Jas. Stinson of York Pa and The Packer man testified this week in the York York County case against the United Butter Egg Co. gang. The hearing before US Commissioner Shichi spanned Tuesday and Wednesday with witnesses tracing shipments and retagging of goods. A written confession from Morris Green identified as Meyers was presented by the defense.
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Nfee
Stingon
Packer
Thomas P. Shea
Shea
Cohen
Fred D. Otgen Co
Stinson
Miley
O Bainel
Morris Green
Oergen
Coen and
Green
Oetgen
Shen
New York
Jas
York
United Butter & Egg Co
Uberty
United States
Shichi
E. D. Kissinger
Wittmer
Kissinger
Lerk
Adams Express Co
Schlossman
Meyers
Philadelphia
Jos. D. Stinson
Mr. Stinson
Hii
Croona
Reward Offered for York Gang Leader in Butter and Egg Case
The York criminal case centers on Isaac Levine alias Cohen, alleged leader of the ring behind the United Butter and Egg Co deal. A $50 reward is posted for his arrest and extradition, while three additional crooks Martin Green, Mortin Green, and Jos Schlossman remain free on bond as courts hear testimony from five witnesses including Anna N. Brown.
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Isaac Levine
Cohen
Jacob Gohan
Ring Gang
Martin Green
Mortin Green
Jos
Schlossman
Bond
Commissioner Shield
Leonard Snitker
Roberts
Anna N. Brown
York
United Butter & Egg Co
Schiesaman
Chas, Chire
Martin’Green
Martin Greenberg
Morris Green
Jim
Levine
Alias Cohen
Green
Egg market holds steady amid rules talk and storage use
Chicago daily egg market shows steady demand with prices for prime firsts to 39 4 cents and shelf concerns over reinspection costs. Receipts dip slightly while more April and May stock is drawn from storage. debate grows on the Turter & Eye board rules and certification usefulness.
Professionals Queer Game Between Butter and Egg Teams
Chicago last week sparked excitement over a proposed Butter & Egg board baseball game between butter and egg factions. Tr F Gallagher to lead butter, M H Eichengreen to head egg team. Investigations reveal several semi pros involved, risking cancellation. If played, it should be a draw for spectators, with uncertain admission priced to cover losses.
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Chicago
Butter & Egg Board
Tr. F. Gallagher
M. H. Eichengreen
Peaches Auctioned in Cincinnati Amid Low Prices
In Cincinnati on July 18, peaches were auctioned daily by agents of a fruit association. Most fruit sold for 50 to 60 cents per 6-basket carrier, with some as low as 40 cents, described as good slipping stock though the overall prices were ruinous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Frust Union
Emerson Marlow Case Set for August Hearing
The Emerson Marlow Co bankrupts case before Referee Wean was continued to August 12 at 2 o'clock due to absence of interested parties. It is expected all evidence will be finished and final arguments made, ending a lengthy year long investigation with no progress.
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Chicago
Emerson, Marlow ,& Co
Wean
Packer
Easy Peach Prices Ease Bearish Market Sentiment
Chicago peaches see heavy receipts Monday easing market mood though prices stay low as retailers stay price educated. Arkansas Georgia Alabama and Texas supply remains. Elberta and Milberta varieties vary by basket and case, with quotes from 25 cents to 1.60 dollars depending on size and origin.
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Chicago
Fexas
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgia
Milbertas
Arkansas Elbertas
Ste. Georgia
Texas
Blbertas
Melon market recovers in Chicago amid strong demand
Chicago July 18 The watermelon market in Chicago shows a recovery from a demoralized state as weather improves and demand strengthens in the city and tributary areas. About 45 cars arrived. Missouri shipments are uncertain while some long stock is in transit. Prices for melons and range of carrot prices are listed with daily market observations and forecasts for next week.
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Chicago
Iin
Anguish
Missouri
Heriday
Butter Remains Sluggish in Thin Chicago Market
Chicago July 17 butter prices show little change with steady, heavy arrivals and a sluggish undercurrent pointing to potential price declines. Creamery stock sales Tuesday reached 465 extras at 23 44, while overall receipts fall short of last week yet exceed year‑ago figures. Traders note no shortage in storage unless later seasonal shrinks occur, with No 1 ladies offered at 18 I/2 cents, seconds at 20, and firsts at 21 to 21 1/2 cents.
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Chicago
Tuesaday Ac
Itc
Tirsta
Prize Taker onions shipped by Collin County Growers
The Collin County Truck Growers Association based in McKinney announces readiness to ship Prize Taker onions. Estimated acreage in the county is smou acres. The association invites trade inquiries and references its advertisement in The Packer. Officers listed include H. Carpenter president Giles McKinne first vice president H S Clower second vice president L W Crouch treasurer and W B Carnes secretary. Directors named are Howell SmithGeo WilcoxW H Matthews Dick AislenMcCarty Moore.
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McKinney
Tex
Collin County
W. B. Carnes
Howell &. Smith
Geo. Wilcox
W. H. Matthews
Dick Aislen
McCarty Moore
Chicago gains edge for Fall grape shipments from Spring Lake
Spring Lake Michigan reports a plan to ship nearly the entire local grape crop to Chicago this fall. Grand Rapids to Grand Haven electric lines will add a loading station mid fruit belt enabling through Chicago billing. Milwaukee routes will stay at local rates to Grand Haven, affecting freight costs. Growth prospects look strong with prime crop and warm weather projecting late August shipments. Next year station will handle strawberries, raspberries, and apples.
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Spring Lake
Mich
Chicago
Grand Haven
Goodrich Boat Lines
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Boat Line Transportation Co
Electric Railway Company
GOOD EGGS SCARCE, Cincinnati Market Report
There were fair receipts of eggs during the week with most arrivals poor in quality. First class stock scarce and selling at 16c per dozen. Butter receipts fair for the season with good demand. Packing stock around 16 to 16 1/2 cents. Poultry receipts easing, demand moderate. Large springers 14 to 15c, small springers 15 to 16c, old hens 11 to 12c. Calves light in receipt and in good demand at 7s.
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Cincinnati
Onion growers section near Columbia City plans festival
The Columbia City onion belt spans several towns with total acres near 160 in Collins and surrounding townships. Estimates vary by patch, with frost, fire and flood losses reducing plantings. harvests may reach 60,000 to 70,000 bushels in Collins district, around 30,000 in Churubusco and similar totals elsewhere. Wolf Lake hosts an annual onion festival revived to boost trade and exchange grower and buyer views, aiming to grow into a major exchange meeting.
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Commbia City
Ind
Onion Section
Columbia City
Tollows
Columbia
Collins
Churubusco
Tray
Lurwill
Coesse
Wahley
Adderes
Onion Belt
Wwolf Lake
Onion Center
Whitley
Fred Jimmy
Geo, Heard
Andrew Grotey
Irving Kannery
Alberts
B. Houst
Berhardt
Mr. Eberhardt
Packer
South Wittley
Chas. Weiner
Weiner Bros. & Co
Weiner
Burns- Worth Bros
Columbia City Cold Storage Co
G. W. Widdifield
A. B. Meeker
Grant Frank Kenner
Leonard Shender
Bush & Co
J. Wayne
Miller & Sons
Krause & Aprebhium
CG. N. Smith
W. 4
McCowan
Ort Bros
Collins District
B. Widdifield
Whitakee
Lewis& Luckey
W. M. Yant
H. Hindman
Geres
Wash. Yant
Ror Miller
John Smith
Lant
Gordon
Weger
Mr. Holmes
Tec
Lay
Dave Pease
Joe Pease
Mr. Anderson
Ail Helink
Donaldrabin
Norman Carter
Frank Morschie
Lynch
Fred Shaw
Steve Holmes
Byson Weigert
Troy Township
Wilfred Miller
Schuman
Schuman Bros
John Brown
Chas
Ross Brown
Truman Kyler
G. B. Widdifield
Miller
Yims
Hail
Noble County
Whiteley County
Southport
Brurnsworth Bros
Boston
Wolf Lake
Walt Lake
On-Sion
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Croy
Seavon
Loring
Lenape
Linwood
H. B. Browning
John Tudhope
Frank Miller
Albert Miller & Co
Shawnee, Okla
Livingston
Joseph Flood
Bradley
Los Angeles
Cal
the Packer
Frank Simpson Frult
Carl
York Trust Co
de Edwardsville
Bluffa
Nomeoki
Simpson Fruit Co
Dyson Bradley Land
California
York Crooks
Detective Stinson
Insand
Stin
L.J. Elsman
Iate
Turter & Eye Board
Egg Committee
Emerson-Marlow
Wasta
Mear
Windy City
Indiana
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