Cantaloupe Acreage Forecast For Arkansas Valley
Rocky Ford area expects about 6800 acres of cantaloupes and Honey Dews with shipments starting August 20 to 22 from Las Animas, Fort Lyon, Ordway, Cheraw and Holbrook districts. Some fields replanted after spring hail losses, with peak shipping due mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford
Colo
Arka Valley
Rocky Ford Country
Swink
Las Animan
Ft. Lyon
Arkansas‘River
Ordsugar City
Crowley
Dawe
Lakin
reMia High
Arkansas Valley
Las Animas
Fort Lyon
Ordway
Cheraw and
Holbrook
Harry Mendenhall
Rocky Ward National Bank
Independents
Hawley
Fayette
la Junta
Roberta
Death of 17 Year Old John Famechon Shocks Minneapolis
John Famechon, 17, son of J C Famechon of Minneapolis, died July 13 at St Marys Hospital from meningitis after falling ill at a Famechon warehouse. He was a Campton College student at Prairie du Chien Wis, active in football baseball and swimming. Funeral at Pro Cathedral with burial at St Marys cemetery. Survived by his parents and sister Anne. Trade circles extend sympathy to the Famechon family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
John Famechon
J. C.famechon
J. C. Famechon
St. Mary’s Hospital
John
Famechon
St. Mary's Cemetery
Anne
Campton College
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Apple Shippers Convention in Detroit Hums Ahead
The twenty eighth annual International Apple Shippers Association meeting will be in Detroit August 7 to 10 at Statler Hotel. Spearheaded by Hon. Frederick Cox and others, the event includes a buffet, entertainment for attendees and their ladies, and a Thursday banquet. Reduced rail fares via a certificate plan require advance ticketing and hotel reservations should be made promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Hotel Statler
Frederick Cox
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Sandy
Currie
Tte
Patricia Hasler Dies After Runaway Horse Crash
Patricia Hasler 16, daughter of Edward L Hasler of Chicago, was killed near Everett on Telegraph Road while riding with her cousin Miss Alice Coonley. The polo pony Black Diamond bolted on the byroad west of Lake Forest, fell on the horse, causing a concussion. despite surgery at Lake Forest hospital, she died at 11 pm. The incident occurred near the spot of her father's death in 1907 when he was thrown from a pony during polo. The Hasler home is in Lake Forest, a Chicago suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Hasler
Chicago
Packer
Edward L. Hasler
Lake Forest
Telegraph Road
Everett
Hasler
Miss Hasler
Alice Coonley
Black Diamond
John Borden Stabies
Miss Has
Colorado apple crop prospects and regional yields
Colorado fruit reports indicate a larger apple crop this season, with estimates around 3,200 to 3,300 cars statewide, while pears are lighter and peaches similar to last year. Canon City and Grand Valley show varied outcomes, Paonia expects 60 percent of last year’s crop, and Delta to Delta Austin area notes mixed conditions with a generally good outlook for 1923. Jonathans move in late September as shipments begin.
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Colorado
Canon City
Grand Valley
Cedaredge
Paonia
Colo
Jonathans
Paonia Fruit and Supply Company
The
Union Fruit Company
Delta
Austin
Surfaces Creek
New York Delegates to Detroit Convention
Plans are under way to assemble the New York delegation for the International Apple Shippers Association convention in Detroit starting August 7. About two cars from New York will travel, with Bobby Loos of Maynard & Child in charge. departure is set for 5 p.m. August 6 from New York, arriving in Detroit Tuesday morning. The Boston group is expected to join in Albany. those going should contact Mr Loos to make reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Detroit
Bobby" Loos
Maynard & Child
New York Central
Nellis and Wilson Married in Edgewater Beach Ceremony
Frank Edward Nellis and Marion Brunnell Wilson wed Monday at Edgewater Beach Hotel Chicago. Only relatives and intimate friends attended. The couple honeymoon in Colorado Springs at the Broadmoor Hotel and plan home in Evanston after September 1 at 2681 Sheridan Road. Nellis may return for the International Apple Shippers Association convention in Detroit August 7 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Edward Nellis
Marion Brunnell Wilson
Edgewater Beach
Nellis
Colorado Springs
Broadmoor
Sheridan Road
Evanston
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Detroit
California Fruit and Vegetable Auctions Planned in Major Cities
California producers eye auctions as a new sales channel. L. K. Small Vincent Lamia A. Grant Border Arena & Co. Andrews Brothers among backers. After Pittsburgh launch, California circles anticipate further auctions in Chicago New York Boston Detroit and others to boost fruit and vegetable marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Small
Vincent Lamia
A. Grant
Border, Arena & Co
Andrews ‘Brothers
California auction marketing system eyed for fruit distribution
Plans for an auction marketing system to influence California fruit and vegetable distribution are forming. Major national buyers and California growers show interest, with auctions anticipated in Chicago New York Boston Pittsburgh and possibly Detroit within two to three weeks. Trade plants are laid and ready to start on a large scale as 10 000 to 20 000 carloads may be in prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Pittsburgh
Packer
United States
Chicago
New York
Boston
Detroit
East
Cabbage Movement Winds Down at Muscatine Nichols
Muscatine Iowa July 20 shipments of cabbage from the Muscatine Nichols district are near complete with August first expected as the end of movement. Nichols area onions in Connecticut Valley show good crops but rain is needed. shipments forthcoming as sets near readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Nichols
South Deerfield
Mass
The Produce Packer weekly newspaper description
The Produce Packer edition focuses on commercial fruit and vegetable production and marketing. It prints market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. Free sample copies available upon request.
Colorado Green Lettuce Crop Sees Acreage Boost
Colorado plans a large iceberg lettuce acreage this season with 5 000 to 6 000 acres planted across Denver to Pueblo and beyond. Conservative estimates project about 1 500 cars of good quality lettuce, up from 800 cars in 1922, as weather improves and outlets expand nationally.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Florida
Denver & Hilo Grande
Pueblo
Mintura
Mayerce
Canon City
Salida
Buena ‘Vista
Eagie
Avon
Colorado & Southern
Outlook for Onions in Colorado Report
The onion outlook varies by region. Northern Colorado planted acreage rose but June floods damaged fields, leaving total acreage near last year. Western Slope districts Montrose, Olathe, Delta show 50 to 100 percent increases, with overall state acreage much larger than last year. Onions from Northern Colorado go to mixed storage, while Montrose Olathe Delta areas ship mostly in straight cars.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Montrose
Olathe
Delta
As &4
Delta Territory
De Wilde Freed in Mesne Case Settlement Ends Suit
Adolph G De Wilde released from jail and the mesne process dismissed after a settlement with Joseph Nutile of Boston. The dispute stems from an old indebtedness tied to a California wine grape deal and a failed International Brokerage Company venture. De Wilde had a long history in the fruit business with several firms going bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nutile
Boston
Chicago
DeWilde & Co
Adolph G. DeWilde
Packer
Asgu
First State Bank of Boston
Nutite
DeWilde
Massachusetts
Wnutile
International Brokerage Company
International Brokerage
Nutile
California
Pos
No Special Train From Chicago to Detroit for Apple Convention
Chicago July 20. The Packer reports no special Chicago to Detroit train for the International Apple Shippers Association convention August 7 to 10. Wabash Railway offers special Pullman cars for the overnight runs from Dearborn Street, with departures August 6 and 7, while Michigan Central also runs a late service. Some attendees plan self driving routes or flexible itineraries via Mackinac Islands, but no coordinated charter train will run. travelers proceed independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packer
Apple Shippers’ Association
Detroit
Wabash ‘Railway
Dearborn Street
Michigan ‘Central
Oime
Mackinac Islands
Hicago
Potatoes acreage in Colorado shows sharp drop from 1922
Various market reports from Denver and Northern Colorado indicate Colorado potato acreage for 1923 will be about 20 to 25 percent below last year. Government estimates place Colorado yield around 17.14 million bushels, down from 18.46 million. Growing conditions remain favorable with ample water, and the early Ohio and Cobbler crops should begin moving late July to early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
A. R. T. Coy
Greeley
Ault
Eaton
Montrose
Cole
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James
Apple Shippers Convention
Teving Paull
Bureau of Domestic Commerce
M. J. Gormley
A. Andrews
Jefferson Avenue
Peaches
Pears
Hotchkiss
Lazeau
Pittchurch
Muscatine-Nichols, Ta
State of
Adolf DE Wilde
Grape Deal
Della
Monte Viste
Cot
Carbondale
Bourk
Donaliiaose Tavior
Duluth
Mobile
Avocado Growers Meet
Miami
Fla
Avocado Gro
Hy” W.dorn
Poretiiers Company
Larkin, la
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