Cantaloupe Crop Report Shows Higher Early Yields
Washington July 9 according to a special report from the Crop Estimates division of Agriculture the early states yield 17 917 cars from 84 540 acres up from 15 460 cars and 35 531 acres last year. The state states promise 21 112 cars from 5 610 acres up from 18 609 cars from 44 771 acres last year. The total crop is estimated at 39 029 cars from 80 150 acres this year compared with 34 069 cars from 80 302 acres last year. The detailed report by states follows.
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Washington
D. C
Division of
Department, of ‘Agriculture
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Alabama
Arizona
Calif. S
Florida
Georgia
Wis
Nevada
Mexico
N. Carolina
S. Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Ead
Arkansaps
Colorado
Delaware /s
Indiana
Town
al Marylania
Michigan
Missouri
New Jerseys
Tennessee
Wsara
Taboo
Igen
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Further Time 18 Given Heron Rossi Campbell
Chicago July 39 Late last week Heron Rossi Campbell advised creditors they could not meet all obligations. A creditors meeting was held at the Chicago Fruit Trade and Credit Association offices. A second meeting Tuesday afternoon added two assets and liabilities. Assets listed at 5500 and liabilities at 6000. About 3300 of the liabilities owed to shippers outside Chicago. balance due the local trade. Largest creditor F E Nellis Co with 521 60.
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Chicago
Suly
Heron, Rossi & Campbell
Chicago Fruit Trade and Credit Association
F. E. Nellis & Co
Impresi
Chicago Trade Exhibits at Pageant of Progress
Chicago wholesale fruit and vegetable dealers completed booths for the Pageant of Progress on the Municipal Pier July 30 to August 14. Two ten by twenty foot booths showcase attracting displays. the trade spent about $1,000 on booths and decorations with extra costs for fresh displays over two weeks. An error of about $2,000 in books led to lower net assets than believed, creditors voted to allow continued operation with 90 day notes.
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Chicago
Municipal Pier
Rhs
Sion
Chicago Credit Association
Oye
Fruit and vegetable market report from Detroit and Grand Rapids
Detroit market reports steady gains in potatoes and firm to higher prices for onions homegrown vegetables and peaches leading fruit sales. Indiana melons arrive constraining cantaloupes with pears showing price declines due to light Michigan crop and heat drought slow growth for late pears.
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Detroit
Indiana
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Arthur Serra Returns From Cuba With Crop Optimism
Arthur Serra general manager of the West Indies Fruit Importing Company returned to Chicago early this week after a three week stay in Cuba. He reports favorable conditions for the coming crop and notes his firm’s interests are well cared for during the period.
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Arthur Serra
Cuba
Chicago
West Indies Fruit Importing Company
Berre
Hollis Couple Travel Through Chicago Toward Tennessee
H Hollis of the Hollis Ranch Thermal Cait and sometimes Bull column co author was in Chicago Wednesday en route to Tennessee with Mrs Hollis. They expect to be away from home about a month.
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Chicago
Hollis
Thermal
Cait
Tennessee
Creditors Grant Campbell Firm Extended Time for Recovery
The firm, led by three veteran members, gains an extension after paying Mr Campbell as a preferred creditor for stock. Creditors agree to 50 percent now with 30 days to settle the remainder for commission shippers, while other creditors accept 90 days. Campbell, who sold his stake, agrees to return his two notes of 1000 dollars each.
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Campbell
Commission
Peaches Sell Well on Chicago Market This Week
Chicago market reports a strong peach trade with Georgia, Tennessee and Arkansas supplying the majority of offerings. Michigan fruit appears slower to move but demand remains fair and overall quality is high. Prices are steady, with Elberta crates from Georgia at 3.50 to 4.25 per six baskets and Michigan clings around 2.50, Tennessee Elbertas up to 4.75.
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Chicago
Georgia
Tennessee
Arkansas
Michigan
Elbertas
Sweet Potatoes From Alabama Arrive in Chicago Market
Sweet potatoes from Alabama begin arriving in Chicago as July 29 reports indicate very good quality and promising future supplies. Ten lots noted with bushel hampers selling for 2.75 dollars, signaling brisk demand and solid market prospects.
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Chicago
Alabama
Hegan
Milwaukee fruit and vegetable prices fall amid abundant supply
Receipts show small apples discounted to move stock with barrels selling around 5 to 6 dollars and cherries scarce. Prices drift for currants and lemons drop from top levels, while oranges, peaches, berries, and cantaloupes trade steadily. Homegrown vegetables remain plentiful with beets, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, potatoes, spinach, beans, and corn quoted at varied wholesale rates.
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Milwaukee
Michigan
Kansas
Ohios
Chicago Trade in Lemons and Oranges
Chicago market report shows steady lemon trade with moderate supplies and softer demand than last week. Quotations list California boxes 300 to 860 count at 11 to 10 dollars, Key West limes at 31.25 per carton, orange boxes at 10 dollars and 11.25 per 100, Valencia boxes at 25.6 with prices up about 50 cents per box for oranges.
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Chicago
California
Key West
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