International Apple Shippers Meet Program Announces Niagara Falls Session
The Fourteenth annual International Apple Shippers Association meeting outline lists sessions at the International Hotel, Niagara Falls, starting August 6 1908. Topics include uniform contracts in buying, retail prices and distribution, German tariff reports, pure food law, packing grades, receiver obligations, and legislative updates with officers to be elected and next meeting location chosen.
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New York
Ania
International ‘Apple Shippers’ Ausn
International Hotel
Niagara Is
N. Y
C. B. Rothwell
George D. Paine
Buffalo
B. Geroe
Transportation Committee
John B. Frey
W. H. Blodgett
D's. Heckwith
Albion
Curtis Newmann
Indianapolis
Ind
C. A. Albrecht
C. A. Muehlbronner
Pittsburg
G. W. Butterworth
Philadelphia
C. P. Rothwell
Rochester
J. 8. Clark
Raccoon Island
John W. Newmann
International Apple Shippers’ Asan
Martinsburg
W. Va
L. K. Sutton
Columbus
Geo. Co
Richardson
A. B. Middlesworth
Denver
Col
J. C. Smith
Burlington
Melons Ready August For Rochester Texas Shipments
Rochester Texas July 24 local grower B E Holt reports about 100 acres in watermelon and carrots. Watermelons will reach shipping readiness from August 1 to 16. The note cites Holt as the local shipper and indicates the crop should be of good quality.
Butter market up on extras in Chicago trade
Chicago butter makers raised extras by one half cent to 21/2 cents on Wednesday, citing no oversupply of high grade goods though storage levels remain ample. Receipts edged down from last week as heat affects demand. traders do not foresee a serious stock shortage this season. Thursday saw a car of firsts sell at 2 1/2 cents and a lot of 200 seconds offered at 2 1/2 cents with 19 1/2 cents bid.
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Chicago
Butter & Egg Board
Packer
Carlers
E Packer
Bartow
Pty
Saat Til
Che
New’ York
United States Postal Regi Oes
United States
Cantaloupe Market Holds Steady in Chicago Week
Chicago market reports cantaloupes steady with slight receipt declines. Receipts include green fruit and some overripe stock. shipments from Illinois Indiana and other states. prices range from two and a half to sixty cents per half barrel in Illinois and Indiana, $2 to $3.25 for California crates, and $1.25 to $1.50 for ponies.
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Chicago
Indiana
California
Arizona
South Carolina
Peach Prices Rise on Mixed Arkansas Missouri Georgia fruit
In Chicago on July 2 a week of peach trading saw fancy stock command higher prices. Arkansas vars sold 1.0 to 1.76 per 6-basket, Missouri first cuts brought good returns, Georgia shipments remained light with some fruit disappointing yet fetching 1 to 1.60, Arkansas Elbertas around 1, Texas Elbertas up to 1.50 for top quality.
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Chicago
Arkansas
Georgia
Elbertas
Texas
Elberta peaches from Dardanelle praised in Kansas City
A crate of extra fancy Elberta peaches arrived in Kansas City shipped from Dardanelle Arkansas with compliments from W. D. Cotton Thomas A. Johnson and F. R. Robinson. The crate is described as a fair sample of fruit from the district and reflects well on Dardanelle as a peach growing area.
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Kansas City
Dardanelle
Ark
W. D. Cotton
Thomas A. Johnson
F. R. Robinson
Dardenelle
Potato Dirt in Potatoes Letter from Edwardeville Grower
A Kansas grower explains potato cleaning practices and dirt removed during grading. J. G. Groves from Edwardsville argues the farm sells clean potatoes, detailing a 660 pound dirt yield from a tested car and how sand and soil are removed before weighing.
Heavy Mich. grape crop optimism muted by spraying gains
Lawton Michigan July 24 The Packer reports a promising grape harvest with output estimated at 1200 to 1500 cars across the belt. Spraying has reduced black rot and revived spray programs, led by A D Benway of the Michigan Fruit Exchange. Major shippers include Michigan Fruit Exchange and Southern Michigan Fruit Assn with Paw Paw handling much of the fruit. Small lots start August 15 with full movement by September 1, earlier than last year. Varieties include Concords Niagaras Delaware Worden and Moore's Early. Other shipping centers listed include Lawrence Kendalls Marcellus Mattewan Berrien Springs Hartford Decatur Benway Station Springs Lake and Watervliet.
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Lawton
Mich
A. D. Benway
Michigan Fruit Exchange
Wall
Jt Lawton
Concords
Delaware
Wordena
Moore's
Lawrence
Kendalls
Marcellus
Mattewan
Berrien Springs
Hartfor
Decatur
Benway Station
Springs Lake
Watervilet
Benton Harbor
Packer Creaen
Browers
Heacker
Stortford
Anger
Grand Rapids
Fruit
Ork State
Michigan
Jean
Gallipolis
Graham, Riggs Co
Ohio
Minneapolis
New York
Hartford
Poultry market eases in Chicago amid light receipts
The Chicago poultry market eased slightly this week with lighter receipts. About six freight cars arrived by Thursday and only 3 or 4 were unloaded due to unattractive prices. A half to one cent drop occurred for fowls and spring chickens yet demand remains good and next week is expected to be active. Freight receipts totaled four cars on Friday.
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Chicago
Liberal Express
Potato Prices Weak despite Rises in Receipts
Chicago reports a quiet potato market with rising receipts and falling prices. Homegrown stock from multiple states pushes prices lower, Virginia barrels range 2.25 to 3.15, and local stock sells from 0.50 to 1.25 per bag.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Virginia
Potatoes Harvest in Blackfoot Idaho Hit High Yield
Blackfoot Idaho on July 24 reports 2,000 acres of potatoes with an estimated 1,500 cars of yield. Shipping is planned to begin in October. Additional crops likely include 50 cars of apples and 100 cars of oats. Names of shippers appear in The Packer bulletin issue.
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Blackfoot
Ida
Packer Bulletin
Watermelon Crop Expected to Ship August 1 to 10
Fletcher Oklahoma July 21 1908 letter to The Packer reports weather has hindered growers but now melons should be ready to ship from August 1 to 10 mainly Alabama Sweet variety. Correspondence solicited from L L Kibbe.
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Fletcher
Okla
L. L. Kibbe
Missouri Dealers Organize for Poultry and Egg Trade
The Missouri Association of Wholesale Dealers in Poultry and Eggs held a major meeting at the Marquette hotel in St Louis to form a statewide organization. Leaders emphasized the industry value, urged cooperation between shippers and commission merchants, and adopted officers and an executive committee to advance the cause. The gathering drew many shippers, traders, and transport reps, with plans for dues and membership rules.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Missouri Association
Ty. S. McPheeters
Marquette Hotel
McPheeters
Simes
Dmc-Pheeters
F. W. Brockman
Commission
Brockman
St. Louie
Hrockman
F. M. Stamper
Moberly
Jno
T.S. Wuccueeterg
Committee On Permanent Organization
J. M. Stamper
W. G. Shater
Butler
Fred Hager
J. Louis
A. B. Wilkerson
Ash Grove
Kansas City
W. Brockman
St. Loui
A. W. Hear
W. D. Walker
Marquette
Agh-Grove
L. Alexander & Co
Aurora
Reed & Son Bojiyar
Mancke Producer Co
Bowling Green
W. V
Interstate Rate Liability Reform Sparks Legal Battle
An attorney discusses the June 29 1906 act creating national carrier liability for interstate shipping. The provision makes the initial carrier responsible for loss or damage along the through route, overriding state-imposed limitations and urging shipper protections amid varied state interpretations and evolving constitutional challenges.
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Point Vital
Congress
Stimart
Pg Catter
Pennsylvania
Wiscors Misin
Cali
Coarts
West
California
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Winols
Supreme Court of Jilindl& Early
Ilinois
Illinois
Mie UU
T Wal Road
U'nois
John A. Rogers
Western District
Arkansas
Ft Smith
Death of Alfred Rush Pioneer in Detroit Wholesale Frust Business
Alfred Rush former Detroit businessman died in Los Angeles at age, a pioneer who founded Alfred Rush & Sons in 1878 and led the firm until retirement two years ago. Survived by a widow and two sons Edward F. Rush of Detroit and Alfred H. Rush of Los Angeles.
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Detroit
Juy
Alfred Rush
Los Angeles
Cal
Arizona cantaloupes show solid shipping progress
Arizona growers report fair to good returns as cantaloupes move to eastern markets. California oversupply initially depressed sentiment but California shipments triggered a rebound. quality from Arizona is noted as generally solid while markets recover. Georgia pears appear limited with steady but modest prices in depived markets.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Imperial Valley
California
Sharp Tomato Break Hits Tennessee Stock in Kansas City
Kansas City reporting that after Monday a limited Tennessee tomato pack sold for 75 to 80 cents per 4-basket crate, later 60 to 70 cents for a 4-basket crate. Tuesday brought more homegrown supply but slow Tennessee sales, with Kansas crates at 40 to 43 1/2 cents and choice crates moving at any obtainable price. Demand for homegrown eatables remained strong at 70 to 50 cents per hair bushel.
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Kansas City
Tennessee
Michigan fruit outlook fair early apples and promising peaches
Benton Harbor reports show an improving outlook with a likely better early apple crop than last year and a very promising peach crop. Shipping has begun mainly windfalls. late varieties may be light. Regions from Benton Harbor to Hartford and Bangor anticipate strong early apple production and larger, cleaner fruit.
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Benton Harbor
Coloma
Watervilet
Spreedsville
Fennville
Grand Junction
Allegan
Indictments Over Passes At Rock Island Line
A grand jury returned an indictment against the Rock Island road for eight violations of the act governing quarterly passes to employees. Colorado firms Liebhardt Fruit Co Humphrey Co Lawrence Hensley Fruit Co and Donaldson Howard Co are named in related charges. The case also cites failure to observe section 6 of the act regarding passes to caretakers of fruit.
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Padwess Agne
Hursday
Packer
New Orleans
Rock Island Road
Liebhardt Fruit Co
Humphrey Com. Co
Lawrence-Hensley Fruit Co
Donaldson- Howard Com. Co
Colorado
Cabbage Market Tight as Receipts Plunge in July
Cincinnati July 2 The cabbage market remains firm at 2 per crate as weekly receipts are light. Local stocks are almost exhausted after a near total crop failure this year, forcing dealers to draw supplies from other regions throughout the season.
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Cincinnati
Health Board Warns Against Selling Rotten Eggs
Topeka Kansas July 24 The state board of health extended its effort to curb trading in rotten eggs. Notices posted in country stores declare it unlawful to sell eggs that are rotten or inferior in quality. The move aims to deter farmers from offering old eggs to merchants.
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Topeka
Kas
State Board of Health
Packing stock butter prices rise slightly in Kansas City area
In Kansas City on July 21 packing stock butter advanced 1 sixteenth to one eighth with best bids 16 and a quarter to 16 and three quarters. Offerings were light and demand moderate. Creamery butter prices held steady with a firm tone amid little market change. Cincinnati reports stable apple market with Maryland and Delaware supplying most trade and slow demand keeping quotes near last week.
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Kansas City
Cincinnati
Maryland
Delaware
Potatoes Lead Crop in New Milford Dairy Zone
In New Milford Ohio a potato crop dominates, with shipments moving in carloads from Rootstown as the dairy region prepares for harvest. N H Arnold notes expected movement starting October 1 while listing July 20, 1908 as the date.
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Carnote
Western Fruit Jobbers Association at Manitou Meet
Representatives from the Western Fruit Jobbers Association attended a railroad conference in Manitou, Colorado, to press concerns on shipping classifications for perishables. Railroads may raise rates or weights, with final decisions due September or October. Jones of Ginocchio Jones Fruit Co and E B Branch of Omaha led efforts, earning praise for their time and impact on trade.
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Western Fruit Job
Manitou
Kansas City
Western Fruit Jobbers
Col
Classification Committee
R. Harry Jones
Ginpocchio-Jones Fruit Co
City
Packer
Association
Jones
Fair Trade in Poultry in Kansas City Market
Local poultry dealers report a good trade this week with light supplies overall. Hens remain in light supply but firm, hens receipts heavier late in the period and the market quoted as steady for hens. Broilers show active demand.
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Kansas City
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