Crawford Commission Co Swindlers Vanish After 2000
Chicago reports two men from Crawford Commission Co Gary Indiana fled with about 2000 dollars after closing shop. Names given as Crawford Johnson, said to be from Pittsburgh. Local firms report under 1000 dollars lost in Watermelons trade and Hempstead area shipments. Apple orchard sale in Augusta Michigan tied to Gibson Fruit Co Chicago with lump sum sale and projection of 6000 barrels.
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Chicago
Sperat
Crawford Commission Co
Gary
Ind
Crawford
Apple Orchard Purchase
Augusta
Mich
C. B. Boulder
Gibson Fruit Co
Scudder
Cranberries drive Hasler to book Cape Cod ship-loads
Chicago July 21 heavy cranberry campaign preparations by E Ki Hasler who expects to juggle plenty of berry orders when season opens in September He claims to be among the few independent operators yet anticipates a busy period. Onion Day at Collins Indiana awaits August 22 with prizes and a picnic. A bankruptcy petition filed in Springfield against Decatur Produce Co lists liabilities at 892.20 and assets 504.44 with 384.25 exempt. Butter moisture standard up for dispute as 18 percent moisture questioned. Beards town report notes melons to be shipped to the Pucker with a check enclosed for 1 and a large watermelon crop anticipated.
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EL. Basler
Cranberries
Chicago
E Ki. Hasler
Cape Cod
Mr. Hasler
Collins
Ind
Collins, Ind
Collins Onion Assn
A Decatur Produce Co
Decatur, al
United States District Court
Springfield
Charles H. Seip
Decatur Produce Cp
Vegetables featureless as celery weak and lettuce in demand
Chicago July 21 reports show a weak celery market and no oversupply despite light demand. Good head lettuce sold slowly with receipts mainly from York state. peppers and peppers steady. tomatoes active but stock limited. Virginia/Maryland corn and potatoes troubled by decay and heavy repacking. Jersey and Jersey Cobblers priced around 4 dollars.
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Chicago
York State
St. Venis
Morris
Virginia
Maryland
Marty W. Merrill
Peninsula Produce Exchange
Poconoke City
Milwaukee
Jersey
Minnesota
Prices at Chicago Deciduous Fruit Auction
Deciduous fruit prices stay strong as arrivals average about 10 cars daily, mainly from California with some New Mexico peaches. Malaga grapes and Bartlett pears commanded high prices, $3.05 to $5.20 per box for grapes and $3.20 to $4.05 for pears, while New Mexico peaches sold $1 to $1.80. Thompson Seedless and other varieties traded around $1.60 to $2.35, with California oranges and grapefruit also on offer at $3.60 to $4.10 for select car lots and $1.60 per half crate for grapefruit.
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Chicago
California
New Mexico
Malaga
Bartlett
Mamie Ross
Berry market items highlight Chicago fruit trade
Blueberries dominated this week with moderate receipts and steady demand. Uncultivated berries fetched 1 to 1.60 dollars, cultivated 1.50 to 2.25, while black caps and blackberries sold amid fair to good demand. peaches in supply with Elberta varieties strong, currants and cherries also active with prices from 1.25 to 2 dollars for sour cherries and 1.75 to 2 for currants.
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Chicago
Oranges Higher in Prem Market Based in Chicago Entry
Oranges showed a notable advance this week with Valencias at 2.75 per box and lemons firm at 4 to 5.50, as demand remained active. California varieties ranged 4 to 5.50 in carotene and Messinas at 5, limes 8 to 9 per barrel, with moderate receipts and steady New Apples in Chicago amid hot weather.
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Chicago
Michigan Apple Crop Outlook From Cooperage Firm
C I Burkhart of Burkhart Smni Bros reports on apple prospects after drought damaged fruit. Northern Michigan shows a likely early crop, with total volume under ten percent lower. Baldwins are short. quality hovers mixed due to worms and rain specks. Barrels may be in demand as growers debate shipping versus barreling. Prices expected attractive. southern state crops aid supply.
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Chicago
Barre
Burkhartsmeler
Burkhartsimni Bros
Burkhartsmeier
Indiana
Illnois
Express Companies Face Poultry Group on Transport Rates
Complainants from the Indiana branch of the American Poultry Association urge improved handling and fixed rates for eggs and poultry by express carriers. At a recent executive committee meeting in Indianapolis they planned to push the issue at the national convention in Denver next month, citing fluctuating rates and inadequate egg transport care. They want express firms to adopt a consistent, reliable system.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
The
American Poultry Assn
National Associations
Denver
Express Companiies
Express
Celery Plants for Sale in Kalamazoo Michigan
Kalamazoo Michigan July 20 M Yodd Co a leading celery firm reports about half a million self branching celery plants available at a reasonable price to move quickly growers should contact M Yodd Co Michigan Pears at Chicago Chicago July 21 Pears arriving in small quantities with fair sales Michigan sugar pears in 16 quart cases 90c to 1 00 4 basket crates 50 to 60c bushels 1 25 to 1 75 half bushels 60 to 65c fifths 20 to 25c More receipts and better size stock expected within ten days.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
M. Yodd Co
M. ‘Odd & Co
Michigan
Chicago
Growers Wanted for Apples Peaches or Pears in Central West
Growers with fruit ready for market connect. Targeting Indiana to Nebraska and Michigan Wisconsin to Missouri. We can handle unlimited quantities. Send details with a 2 cent stamp to open profitable channels.
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Indiana
Nebraska
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Early Potato Estimates Signal Shortage For Early Crop
Minneapolis July 21 reports show dealers expect early potatoes to fall short of normal with estimates from 35 to 90 percent. Late crop outlook remains uncertain but appears promising. rain this week may aid it. North drives prices higher. South could still ship in stock if prices rise further. Northrup & Co notes rising early stock receipts soon.
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Minneapolis
Red River Valley
Famechon
Ryan
Varley
Varley-Walter Co
N Arthrup
W. B. Northrup & Co
Booth Cold Storage plans nine story Minneapolis plant
The Booth Cold Storage Co. will build a modern nine or ten story cold storage plant in Minneapolis on the Fifth Street and Third Avenue site at an estimated cost of about 300000. It will be fire proof with an ammonia system and ready for use next summer. The firm already operates a ten story plant in St. Paul and this new Minneapolis building is expected to surpass it.
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Minneapolis
Booth Cold Storage Co
Fifth Istreet
Third Avenue
St. Paul
Minneapolia
Chicago Street Notes and Trade Visitors Across Week
Sid Nelson of Wm. Weinert & Co Philadelphia visited en route to Denver while J C Chase of Chase & Co Jacksonville Fla made the rounds on his annual trade tour and booked Wednesday night for Kensar City. Jersey potatoes arrive at market at about 4 50 per barrel and several out of town Butter & Egg board visitors registered. Dan Coyne Jr of Coyne Bros marked his thirtieth anniversary with the firm. Cape Cod cranberries and carrots are now being booked for direct shipments from Chicago main office. Frank Nix of John Nix & Co opened offices in Hampden building and reports a busy Arizona cantaloupe trade amid street chatter about golfing and Col Joey.
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Chicago
Sid Nelson
Wm. Weinert & Co
Philadelphia
Denver
J. C. Chase
Chase & Co
Jacksonville
Fla
Kensar City
Karl Bros
Jersey
Butter & Egg Board
John A. Davis
Macon
Arizona
Dante
Frank Nix
John Nix & Co
Hampden Building
North State Street
Can’t Sell Bad Eyes Force Candled Eggs Fargo News
Posters statewide promote the pure food law prohibiting sale of bad eyes. The law requires eggs to be candled before sale and imposes fines from 25 to 100 dollars for violations.
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Fargo
N. D
Natoli Foundry Suspected In Nationwide Trade Woes
St Louis reports operator Guy Natoli once ran Natoli Bros and failed for several thousand dollars. He kept a lemon and fruit stand at 905 North Third Street, now missing with debts around 1,800. Trade circles say creditors refuse to disclose sums, hinting at tightened credit after recent banana circle failures.
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St. Louis
Guy Natoli
Natoli Bros
Natali
North Third Street
Natali Ia
Thorn predicts strong Eastern apple crop this season
J W Thorn of Phillips & Sons reports a 50 to 100 percent full York state crop after recent rains. He notes excellent crops across Hudson River Valley Virginia's district including southern Pennsylvania and western Maryland, and predicts New England will enjoy a fine crop equal to last year.
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Chicago
J. W. Thorn
Phillips & Sons
New York
Thorn
York State
Hudson River Valley
Virginias
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New England
Indiana Melons Keep Pace With Standard Packs In Quality
Chicago July 21 Indiana cantaloupes show improved quality with consistent packing. Large sound uniform fruit now fetches prices equal to California and Arizona standards, a record not seen in past years. Prices vary by grade and region with Indiana standards at 2.50 to 3.00, Arizona up to 3.50, Arkansas 2.75 to 3, North Carolina 2.00, jumbo crates 25 cents less, Indiana baskets 0.75 to 0.90, Illinois 0.40 to 0.60, California near end of season with some sales at 2.50 to 3.00.
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Chicago
Indiana
California
Arizona
Arkansas
North Carolinas
Carolinas
Illinois
Fox Offers Peaches for Sale in Chicago Trade
Peter Fox Sons Co. of Chicago offers fifteen cars of peaches from Arkansas and Oklahoma ready to move July 24. Stock is strictly No. 1 and straight packed in 6 basket crates. Parties interested in buying should write or wire for prices.
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Fox
Chicago
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Peter Fox Sons Co
St Louis Street Notes and Local Business Update
St Louis Street Notes reports Michigan cabbage barrels selling at 2.75 to 3 dollars with late homegrown stock poor in quality. Baggerman Bros near completion of a two story kraut factory at Eighth and Broadway, East St. Louis. Win Bentzen attended the Elks national convention in Atlantic City and led the St. Louis contingent for a dress parade prize. M J Whalen has leased 907 North Third Street from Ben M. Landauer & Co. Hickel Commission Co offers first grade butter wood and seeks Chicago and eastern collections.
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Michigan
Corcoran
Austria-Hungary
Wm. Koeneman
Fred Beiser
Jake Haulisen
Europe
Baggerman Bros
Eighth and Broadway
East St. Louis
Southern
Win
Bentzen
Billy" Bentzen
Ben M. Landauer & Co
Hickel Commision Co
Chicago
Eastern
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Milton Dairy Co
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Elbertas
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Pontiac
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Union Brand
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