Fred Bruns to Colorado to Handle Lettuce
Fred Bruns of the Gillarde Brung Company travels to Saguache County Colorado for about six weeks to supervise packing loading and shipping of around 100 cars of Colorado mountain lettuce. Sales will continue to originate from the Chicago office. Arnold F Mayer and Edgar Mayer open a Milwaukee brokerage office as Arnold EF Mayer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred Bruns
Gillarde- Brung Company
Saguache County
Colorado
Bruna
Milwaukee
Wis
Arnold F. Mayer
Edgar
C. H. Robinson’ Company
Arnold Ef, Mayer & Co
Emery Named Milwaukee Manager for C. H. Robinson Co
E. H. Emery now heads the Milwaukee office of the C. H. Robinson Company after previously managing the Cedar Rapids office. The Milwaukee assignment was announced on July 24 and confirms Emery's leadership role with the firm in Wisconsin.
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E. H. Emery
C. H. Robinson Co
Milwaukee
Wis
C. H. Robinson Company
Cedar Rapids
Peach Prices Rise in Chicago Market
Chicago July 24 There was a brighter tone for peaches this week but local prices lagged behind f o b markets. Buyers limited purchases, shipping cars rolled in, and Georgia Elbertas sold at 2.25 to 3 per six basket crate, Hibertas at 2.50 to 2.76, Arkansas Balber tas at 2.50 to 2.75 with small lots lower.
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Chicago
Georgia Elbertas
Georgia Hibertas
Arkansas
Lemon Market Easy in Chicago This Month
Chicago reports seasonable weather keeps lemons steady with light activity. Best 300s sell around 6.50 per case and 360s bring about 60 cents lower. Lime demand slips over the past week with cartons of 80 to 100 limes at 90 cents to $1.15. Dominican limes drop $2 to $4 per barrel with top stock at $16 per barrel.
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Chicago
Cantaloupe Market in Chicago Lets Down as Shipments Rise
Arrivals from Western, Southwestern and nearby sections push prices lower. Central California, Arizona, New Mexico, Arkansas and Indiana ship freely, easing demand and market tone. Prices vary by crate size and origin, with Indiana Heart of Gold at 1.25 to 1.50 per standard flat and Texas Honey Ball around 1.50 to 1.65 per flat. Casabas remain in fair demand with California sixes at 2.25 to 2.75.
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Chicago
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Arkansas
Indiana
Demand for Choice Apples in Milwaukee Market
Milwauh market reports strong demand for choice apples with growing supply. Prices vary by fruit, including $2.50 for U S boxes, $4.60 to $4.75 for California boxes, cherries improving, currants steady at $1.20 to $2.50 per 16 quart case, and lemons $6 to $8.50 per box.
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Milwaukee
Wis
California
Georgia
Eylbertas
Michigan
Ae H. B
Easier Onion Market In Chicago This Week
Chicago this week the local onion market eased as a good bit of stock offered, some poor in quality. About 60 cars daily on the local team track with moderate demand pushed values downward. California yellows 5.25, whites 5.75 to 6, Walla Walla yellows 4.75 to 5.25, Iowa yellows 4.50 to 5.25. First Iowa reds shipped. 300 cars of reds expected in six weeks. fob ranges California yellows 3.40 to 3.50, whites 3.50 to 3.75, Walla Walla yellows about 3.50, Iowa yellows 4.80 to 5.25. Iowa yellows near end. Massachusetts and New York shipments rising. onion movement heavier daily.
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Chicago
California
Walla Walla
Iowa
Pleasant Valley
Towa
Massachusetts
New York
Decrease in Volume of Early Illinois Apples
Chicago July 24 A drop in shipment of Illinois earliest apple varieties signals lower supplies until intermediate varieties arrive Prices held firm with Duchess at 4 dollars per barrel and other grades ranging from 1.50 to 2.50 per bushel, No 2 stock selling around 75 to 90 cents.
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Chicago
Inois
Benoni
Duchess
Trenton
Good Demand for Head Lettuce in Chicago
Chicago July 24 market for head lettuce shows strong demand. Washington fours and fives traded mainly at about $5 per crate, with some extra fancy at $5.50. California stock ranged from $4.50 to $5 depending on quality.
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Chicago
Washington
California
Utah Potatoes Moving Eastward from Ogden
About 200 cars of potatoes from this section have been shipped Eastward so far. About 500 more are expected to be moved.
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Utah
Ogden
Market notes on corn tomatoes and prices
Report notes plentiful homegrown corn selling 75 cents to a dollar per bushel and sweet corn at two twenty five to two fifty per bag. Tomatoes arrive faster with easing prices. St Louis bushels listed at two to two fifty, reflecting regional price shifts.
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St. Louis
Alabama Sweet Potatoes Reach Chicago Market at $2.75 Hampers
Early shipments of Alabama sweet potatoes arrive in Chicago with strong demand and prices around 2.75 dollars per hamper for good stock. The quality is described as very satisfactory and sales are reasonably brisk.
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Chicago
Alabama
Orchard for sale near town with 81 bearing acres
Valuable 81 acre apple and prune orchard in an attractive valley 15 years old and well cared for. Irrigated by underground pipes, bordered by a transcontinental railroad and interstate. High grade fruit and strong crop prospects. Owners elderly wish to reduce activities and seek buyers for home or investment. Box 725 The Packer Chicago.
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Good Town
Packer
Clark St
Chicago
City Produce House Trade Note From Coyne Brothers
If you want information about market prices for fruits vegetables butter eggs poultry honey broom corn and related goods ask us Department Store Produce House Coyne Brothers at 119 W South Water St Chicago Carlot House in a Carlot Town.
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Coyne Brothers
South Water St
Chicago
Carlot House
Ready Sale for Berries of Quality in Chicago
Berry markets in Chicago this week were steady with strong demand for high quality fruit. Black raspberries from Michigan sold up to 2.50 for 24 pint cases and 2.75 to 3 for 24 quart fancy stock. blueberries commanded high prices, North Carolina 32 quart cases reaching 10, Florida and Georgia 24 quart at 7 to 7.50, etc.
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Chicago
Michigan
North Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Wisconsin
Ludington
Muskegon
Grand Haven
Vincent Smith Captures Key Aquatic Honors at Meet
In Chicago on July 24 Vincent Smith dominated the Western Division American Canoe Association event. Representing Lincoln Park Boat Club he won the senior single blade half mile and mixed tandem, placed second in the tandem, and helped his club win four titles while finishing second in the quarter mile over board race amid rough basin water.
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Chicago
Ty Cobb
Walter Johnson
Vincent Smith
Smith
American Canoe Association
Swamped by Water Foils Victory in Narrow Defeat
The team was swamped by water breaking over the sides and finished second by a few feet in the event, narrowly losing top placement to the winner.
Wisconsin Potato Acreage Cut 13 Percent in Wisconsin
Madison July 24 according to the division of agricultural statistics Wisconsin Department of Agriculture the state potato acreage has been reduced 13 percent in a year. Reductions of 17 and 11 percent occurred in the last two seasons leaving 1926 acreage at 64 percent of 1922. The drop stems from poor prices over three seasons with the greatest decrease in the northern counties. Statewide crop condition is 88 percent near the five year average, but central Wisconsin shows more seed rot from hot wet weather after planting while most of the state remains in satisfactory condition.
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Madison
Wis
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Mayer resigns as Milwaukee manager of Robinson Co
Arnold B Mayer announces resignation as Milwaukee manager for the C H Robinson Company after a year and a half. He will re enter business as Arnold F Mayer & Co a carrot broker of fruits and vegetables. Previously he had worked as a broker in the city for several years. Tom Johnson Dies at Endeavor Wisconsin of heart disease after 30 years as an eggs potatoes and wool dealer.
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Arnold F. Mayer
Milwaukee
Wis
Arnold B. Mayer
C. H. Robinson Company
Mr. Mayer
Arnold F. Mayer & Co
C. H. Robinson
Mayer
Himelf
Tom Johnson
Endeavor
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