Geo Gifford Visits Chicago for Cantelope Deal
Geo Gifford of Omaha Nebraska visited Chicago recently to arrange a large cantaloupe shipment into Oklahoma. He plans to send several cars daily with Stanton and Waskow, who will handle the consignment upon arrival. full-scale shipments to begin when cantaloupes start moving. Fruit crops in Baroda Michigan include strawberries raspberries blackberries grapes pears cherries apples quinces with peaches a light crop.
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Berry Stocks Reach High but Varying Prices in Mid Summer
Chicago July reports show heavy berry receipts with red raspberries breaking records at 5,000 cases in a day. Prices ranged from $1.50 to $1.55 per 24 pints for red raspberries, up to $2.25 for fancy stock, while black raspberries and blueberries also sold well. Currants and sour cherries were plentiful but prices fluctuated amid uneven quality and scarce stock in some regions.
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Tomato crop damaged at Terre Haute by rains and heat
Terre Haute Ind July 19 tomato and cantaloupe crops dominate the shipping picture with about 400 acres of tomatoes. Heavy rains and heat have scorched plants, delaying late yields while early varieties show heavy setting. Cantaloupes and field melons look promising despite recent rains, with good sizes already on vines and shipping planned from Perkins station and lines to Chicago. Watermelons a light crop. early potatoes and hothouse lettuce grown locally.
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New Indianapolis firm formed to handle canned goods
The Harry C. Gilbert Co is incorporated in Indianapolis with 5000 capital stock to operate a commission business in fruits and vegetables mainly canned goods. Directors are Harry C. Gilbert J. Gilbert and L Naney.
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Potatoes Expected Crop Sharp Rise in Shipments
Mitchell South Dakota July 19. This section reports a promising potato crop with estimates of 100 cars to be shipped and a yield around 150 bushels per acre based on current indications.
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Plan Big Apple Show in Indianapolis for 1912
Indiana Apple Show commission votes to hold the 1912 exhibit in Indianapolis Tomlinson Hall November 13 to 20. The effort doubles varieties eligible and adds premium money exceeding $6,000 with lectures from Purdue experts on orcharding and packing. C G Woodbury Lafayette serves as secretary for details.
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Gerrard's Cantaloupe Account in Chicago Season
Hall, Wedge and Carter handle the cantaloupe account of A. Gerrard & Co. Cincinnati this season and secured first cargo. Arizona shipments started late and satisfactory range is expected. The deal aims to extend to Arizona and Colorado, with expectations of good trade.
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Fruit crop outlook bright across Colorado fields
Colorado fruit regions report a strong season with large acreages and healthy trees. Hotchkiss and Delta expect heavy shipments of apples and Elberta peaches, while Winesap and Arkansas Black varieties face limited supply. Potatoes and sugar beets also look good with substantial car shipments planned.
Cantaloupes at Chicago Shows Mixed California Stock
Chicago reports indicate the final California cantaloupe cars are arriving as the season winds down. Grading remained strict with good quality late ships, prices held firm with standards up to 2.75 dollars and jumbos at 2.50. Georgia North Carolina and Arkansas arrivals offered lower prices, while Illinois Indiana values and Alaska baskets ranged around 60 to 63 cents. Overall quality varied with soft and green melons included, rains near Chicago blamed for initial quality drops.
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Grapes Show Healthy Prospects in Paw Paw District
Paw Paw Michigan July 19 reports the grape crop thriving after recent rains. West of town yields praised as near record, with strong prospects in areas east of here. Heavy shipping expected mid to late August. main varieties include Delaware Moore's Early Champion Worden Concord Niagara. Apple crop not heavy but large and high quality. cherries nearly finished with some late shipments possible. Plan Kalamazoo Market to open retail market for fruits vegetables butter eggs and poultry with a farmers hay market as part of the setup.
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Cooler Weather Presses Down Watermelon Prices in Chicago
Chicago reports a disastrous run for watermelons as cool weather and heavy receipts slash prices from $200 to about $150 per car. By midweek only top lots reached $175, with many cars gathering in track stock causing market congestion. Arizona cantaloupes from Mesa arrived as the market steadied at the top, with Thompson Seedless grapes and Malaga expected soon.
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