Arkansas Elberta Peaches and Market Movements Reported
Kansas City July 20 The Arkansas Elberta peach market shows heavy movement yet uneven quality. Excellent demand for top fruit persists while inferior grades slump. most shipments are by express with many first receipts. Prices range from 75 to 90 cents per crate for good stock, with some large fruit at 1.00 to 1.25 per crate. overall market expected to firm as heavier movement continues. C B E Walker of Walker Brewster Gro Co reports buying about 100 cars in Arkansas and observing large peach crops, with fair prices anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Madale
Arkansas Elbertas
Michigan
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Belt
Georgia
Tritory
Stestasippi
Texas
C. B E. Walker
Walker-Brewster Gro. Co
Wesley
Walker
Thane
Ashers
Cincinnati
Tennessee
Alabama
Packer
Beulah
Jenn
M. C. Hoggins Co
Pittsburg
A.N. Kelly
Hohenwald
Tenn
Crutchfield , Woolfolk
Pitsburg
Goodlettsville
J. H. Cartwright
Brace, Tenn
E. G. Bisbee
Joseph
Ténn
Hensea
Ullggka
M. C. Coggins Col
A. Wilkes
Cullooka - Cantaloupe Association
Gallatin
Coggins Co
B. A. Hastings
Rotary
Lawrenceburg
Tean
M. C. Coggins Co
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
J. M. Garrett
Baxter
Putman County
W. E. Supert
Jawrenceburg
Crutchfield Sweet
M. C. Coggina Co
M. G. Maught
Athens
Ala
Cantopa
James A W Williamson
Bonnieville
W. K. Jameson
1Grotenticla, & Woolfolk
Alfred Ch
Ethridge
M. Coggins Co
A. H. Wing i. A.f
Fayetteville
Pathy
Erin
Will
Washington
Atention
Onions Growers Meet as Dustin Resigns in Webb County
Webb County Growers Association meets Saturday in Laredo Texas with E C Dustin resigning as president and August C Richter elected to replace him. South Texas Truck Growers Association represented. discussions on seed crates fertilizer and future welfare. banquet planned and Mexican bond visitors to attend. About 1500 acres expected to be planted to onions for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Webb County Grower's Association
E. C. Dustin
C. Richter
Dustin
Abram
South Texas Truck Growers Association
Prospects Bright for Fruit Crops in Several Regions
In July 1907 reports from Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas and Missouri indicate large future harvests. Elberta peaches and apples dominate shipments with rail prices around 10 dollars per railcar. Olson Bros of Arkansas plan 2000 bushels and invite orchard buyers. Little Rock notes Peach crop sale to Sam Mays at one dollar per bushel, while Ottawa Kansas projects 50 carloads of potatoes this season. Peaches at Greenwood Arkansas estimate 190 cars with similar totals in reach, continuing into August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Okla
Kansas City
gMo
Elbertas
Missouri
Ben Daris
Olson Bros
Little Rock, Ark
Little Rock
Sam Mays
Clarksville
Ark
Arkansas Fruit Packing and Storage Plans in 1907
In Ark July 16 1907 report, farmers expect to begin packing Elberta peaches by July 25 and ship 40 to 60 cars. Winter apples planned for 20 000 barrels through Benton branch with berries and storage space arranged. The Benton branch will act as a clearing house for regional fruit. aim is uniform good grade fruit, with prices guiding disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
Dheers
Benton
Edward Somers
C.x. Storer
Poultry Market Report from Kansas City
Poultry in Kansas City shows improved demand as chickens grow larger, appealing to more buyers. Ducks eased half to one cent. broilers declined slightly with few ducks selling and hens receipts exceeding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Daly
More Apples Coming Prices Weaken in Some Varieties
July 20 Kensag City report shows a large new trade in apples with weekly price changes. Supply outpaced demand for sweet apples keeping prices unsatisfactory, while good tart apples held steady. Larger fruit appears, though many small ones remain hard to move, signaling likely lively times when large varieties move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensag
Watermelon Prices Steady as Supplies Grow Quiet Market
Market notes a quiet demand for watermelons with prices holding steady. Most fruit comes from Texas, some from Georgia, while Alabama supplies are absent. Georgia melons are criticized for being green and unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Georgia
Alabama
Early Apples Scarce as Prices Stay High in Cincinnati
Cincinnati dispatch reports commission merchants hunting for early apples with scant success. Only a few homegrown apples arrived this week, mostly green. Prices remain steep, with top offerings at over 2.50 per hamper. growers holding a few early apples may reap profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Commission
Port Clinton Peaches Expected at 60 to 75 Percent of Last Year
Port Clinton Ohio July 19 A peach grower estimates this season will yield 60 to 75 percent of last year with total movement between 400 and 500 cars. He reports district fruit is down and some growers are buying a half crop while the outlook remains not a complete failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Clinton
Ohio
Jaly
Hadden Estimates Ottawa County Peach Crop At Three-Quarters
N A Hadden a Catawba Island grower and shipper reports Ottawa county peaches will be less than three quarters of an average this season. He originated the Early Hadden freestone variety and the Hadden patent basket cover. The Early Hadden usually begins harvest in the first week of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadden
Ottawa County
Port Clinton
N. A. Hadden
Catawba Island St
Toledo Cucumbers to Ship Carloads This Year
Toledo reports rapid cucumber growth with early carlot shipments likely the first week of August. Past seasons loaded 25 to 30 cars. heavy shipping expected beyond local orders as hothouse supplies wind down. Crane Bros plant reduces to one house. Searles Bros and other large growers near end of season. Jobs Butter and Egg Board reports Chicago news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Crane Bros
Searles Bros
Cantaloupes Probed Across Tennessee and Alabama
Reports from Tennessee and Alabama cantaloupe growing areas show varied shipments and timing. Beulah and other towns anticipate August harvest with 30 to 100 car lots, while merchants like M Coggins Co Pittburg and Crutchfield Woolfolk arrange contracts and handling.
Heavy Peach Pracing in Chicago Market Locals See Surging Trade
Receivers report a heavy rise in peach trading in Chicago with plentiful trips, premiums and loosened crates. Peaches arrive from Texas Georgia Arkansas Illinois and the rush to unload via peddlers and carners increases daily. Quality mostly fair with many lots disposed of cheaply and packed loose risking decay in transit. Prices range from two and a half to six baskets per case with Georgia Arkansas stock around $1.50 to $2.50 per basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Georgia
Arkansas
Illinois
Korgia
Arkansae
Citrus Fruit Hearing Highlights Distribution Methods
The California Fruit Growers Exchange sues the Southern Pacific over how refrigerator cars are allocated to orange shippers. Testimony from Santa Fe and Citrus Union argues for different basises, with witnesses citing potential industry impact and calls for a ruling before the citrus season. The hearing before ICC Special Commissioner Frank Finn is expected to continue multiple days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Californa Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Frank G. Finn Jayson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Exchange
Packer
Orange Shippers
Southern California
Santa Fe
California Citrus Union
Southern Pacific
Citrus Union
Rand
P. F. Dunne
Walter Barnwell
The
California
Los
Auales
San Bernardino
Eheng
A. B. Woolford
Thomas A. Graham
Graham
California Fruit Grower’s Association
Woolford
L. N. Mitchell
Ontario Citrus Union
C. J. Hicks
Riverside
Union and Exchange
Dunne
Finlayson
Washington
Cleveland Butter and Egg Board Organized In Cleveland
The Cleveland butter and egg board, incorporated, was completed at a Colonial hotel meeting. The group aims to elevate Cleveland prices to parity with leading markets, establish grades, and provide inspections to stabilize the market. Officers include President CG Chapman and Vice Presidents Henry Schwind and H A Nickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Butter and Egg Board
Incorporated
Colonial Hotel
CG. Chapman
Henry Schwind
H. A. Nickey
G. O. Davis
Fred Fetterson
Hage
Bred’Fetterman
Ridge
Fetterman
Henry Schmidt
C. J. Peters
Racine Cabbage Prospects Improve After Tough Spring
Racine Wisconsin July 18 Farmers feared ruin from rain and cold but now expect a prosperous year. Cabbage acreage in Corliss area seen about ten percent lower than last year due to wet weather and late planting. Dry spells slowed growth but overall yield may be around twenty five percent below 1913 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Corliss
Ifsson
Michigan Blueberry Outlook Promises Large Yield
Upper Michigan reports a record blueberry harvest with blossoms delaying since June 1 and no frost since. Kalkaska expects a fine huckleberry crop, with hundreds of acres of waste land turning black with berries awaiting harvest. Au Train foresees a large historic harvest as early frosts protected blossoms and the region remains noted for big berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Negaunee
Mich
Upper Michigan
Kalkaska
Tomato Market Shows Mixed City Demand and Tight Supplies
In Kansas City this week express shipments of high priced Tennessee stock arrived from many points, causing irregular quality and a wide price range. Tennessee tomatoes opened at 1.65 per four basket crate, slipping to 1.50 midweek. Officials predict homegrown supply may appear in ten days to five weeks, keeping prices firm until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recelpta
Kanaan City
Kansas City
Tennessee
Eggs In Kansas City See Higher Local Movement
Local eye dealers report heavier eggs movement from Kansas City with most shipments passing eastward. Receipts are above average for this time of year and influence demand for fresh stock. July weather may lower quality and affect demand, but not as severely as in past years. Prices for top quality eggs rise while case counts hold steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Butter Prices Rise Amid Market Uncertainty in Chicago
Chicago market faces higher butter prices as extras rise to 25 cents and stock bids show active trading. Traders debate future make and regard oleo tax as potential pressure, while buyers seek creamery and cheese factory links amid ongoing supply concerns.
Ottawa County Fruit Growers Reply On Crop Outlook
Itawa County Ohio July 15 1907 Danbury Ohio to The Packer Ottawa County will leave from one half to two thirds of the crop in 1907 versus 1906, due to a heavy previous crop. Shipping will mainly come from Danbury and Gypsum as the crop is strongest in the districts feeding those stations. A W Kalt Manager Danbury Fruit Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itawa County
O. Fralts
Danbury
Ohio
Packer
Ottawa County
A. W. Kalt
Quick Advance in Cheese at Appleton Sale
Cheese makers in Outagamit county won about $250 in three minutes when one manufacturer withdrew his bid from the close, triggering a bidding reaction. The withdrawn offer led others to raise their bids, pushing the total sale price above a cent per pound and widening dealer margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Outagamit County
Crescent
A fair crop of tomatoes reported in Toledo area
The Toledo section expects a good tomato crop this season with strong vines and bright prospects for movement to begin after mid August. Last season about 50 cars were shipped in bushel baskets. Some tomatoes on the market are grown under glass, and the trade is generally supplied with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Gener
Aoghese A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ainst
Kansas
Ottawa
Kans
Hewitt
Hewitt—Evans Company
Otawa
Imes
Baldwin
Greenwood
Robert A. Rowe
Rogers
Jobs Butter and Egg Board
8. P. Pond’ Co
Keokuk
Chicago Butter & Board
A.D. McIntyre
Tennessee - Cantaloupes
Vrop
Tiel & Wook
Falcon
Weyhaven Uloupes
C Foils
Pitts
Sefl F. C. Ode
Owas
Duee Delaers
Ciracery & Private Railroad
Yherggen
Cincinnatie Canon & Northern Railway Co
Raisits
Imall
Hithet
Wan-T
Pmapinees Us Leuenenemmrnaes Co
C. Chapman
Fullerton
Chapman
A. D. Aggaman
Colton
Cleveland's New Butter Board
Blueberry Outlook
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!