Apples in the Central States
Central Western states face a heavy apple crop with Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas showing strong yields. Missouri and Arkansas vary by county, with some areas much larger than last year and others weaker. Illinois reports diverse results across counties and varieties. Government July data place state yields above ten-year averages, signaling plentiful shipments overall.
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Illinois
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Packer
Peaches Strong in Chicago Market Despite Mixed Quality
Chicago July 30 peaches good and sound sold freely while market faced overload of irregular fruit. Michigan arrivals expected in about three weeks as weather harmed year quality. Elberta, Alabama and Georgia peaches fetched fair prices. four basket crates sold 30 to 40 cents, six basket crates 1.10 to 1.25 dollars, and California fruit priced slightly higher.
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Michigan
Texas Elbertas
Arkansas
Georgia
California
Chicago Berry Market Report Highlights Light Receipts
Berry receipts were moderate to light with Michigan and Wisconsin origins. Red raspberries and blueberries showed mixed quality, with prices ranging from 1.25 to 3.25 per unit, 16-quart and 24-pint cases noted. Sour cherries and black raspberries sold in 16-quart baskets. sweet cherries improved but few cracked after rain.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Why Returns Are Not Made in Morrison Case
Mrs. Morrison widow of a former produce dealer requests shippers stop sending produce to her husband as he died on June 17. Despite this, shipments in the name of A W Morrison have continued and remittances are delayed. Carriers hold accountability and shippers should seek proper settlement from the carrier.
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Kansas
Mortison
Walnut Street
Main Street
Packer
Morrison
South
Mr. Morrison
East Texas Elberta peaches set to finish shipment
East Texas expects to finish shipping Elberta peaches within a week with movement shifting to North Texas as fruit begins to come on. Prices have been low after a tomato slump, with bushels from 50 to 60 cents and crates 25 to 60 cents. Last weeks rains boosted late crop size, market reported firmer this week.
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Jacksonville
Tex
East Texas
North Texas
Eastland Emergency Fund receives $500 donation
Chicago July 30 The butter and egg board unanimously voted $500 to the Eastland emergency fund to aid destitute families of the ill fated ship's victims. A committee of about 20 men will solicit local donations and the trade expects to contribute about $2,500.
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Chicago
Eastland
Charles L. Dering
Chicago Association of Commerce
Creditors Grant More Time For Flor ence Co
Atlanta creditors met July 28 to grant an extension on past due accounts after slow collections and weak business. The firm is solvent and expected to realize on outstanding debts, with creditors confident it will recover.
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Atlanta
L. Florence & Co
Apple Convention in Chicago Promises Dandy Plans
Local committees trumpet the International Apple Shippers Association convention to be held in Chicago next week. A large number of reservations have been made, yet committees remain unsure of overall attendance as plans for entertainment and exhibits are finalized.
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Chicago
Apple Shippers’ Asscuision
Apple Shippers Convention Opens With Large Attendance Expected
Committees urge advance notices to W Wagner or C A Kerr as visitors prepare to arrive for the three day Apple Shippers convention opening Wednesday. Notables include John J Gibson and Loomis with films on apple marketing. Exhibits from Virginia Michigan Illinois and New York expected. ladies events planned. banquet Thursday features top local talent.
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W. [. Wagner
South Water Street
C. A. Kerr
Apple Shippers
Chicago
John J. Gibson
Mi ‘An Development Bureau
Ak Grand Ray
J. J. Nati
B. N. Dougl
Appi
E. C. Schweger
C. A. Kerr & Co
Virginia
Michigan
Iinois
New York
Apple Yields Seen Above Average This Year
The Packer reports indicate fewer apples than last year but a crop that, with favorable conditions, will exceed the average. Last year’s excessive output caused widespread difficulties for growers, but this season’s yield should be larger than average though not as large as last year. Conditions up to August 1 remain fluid and the magazine will monitor weekly updates for apple growers shippers and dealers.
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Packer
Indiana Apple Show forecasts record Indiana apple crop
LaFayette Indiana July 30 with early apples on market Indiana harvest poised as the most important crop in state history The apple show committee of the Indiana Horticultural Society notes crop estimates risen to 7 688 000 bushels by July 1 from 6 599 000 in June Indiana growers plan a large show at Tomlinson Hall November 6 13 to spotlight Indiana fruit and advertising gains to reduce outside buying and boost Hoosier produce quality and marketing strength.
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Ind
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Indiana Horticultural Society
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
News briefs continue on Page 1A NDEXS edition
Additional news items appear on Page 1A as part of the newspaper’s early edition rundown. The page highlights ongoing briefs and short items, offering readers quick updates across topics.
Apple crop sale signals strong Washington and Midwest yields
St Louis July 30 Chris Ringhausen Calhoun county apple grower sold this year’s trap for 29400 dollars. He owns three orchards in Calhoun and one in Jersey county. Buyers from northern markets are arriving as the apple season opens. Ringhausen, once poor, now has the region’s top apple income. The Thomas Smith Company, purchaser, expects to exceed crop estimates of about 21000 barrels. Ringhausen is famed as a keen crop predictor.
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Calhounn County
Til
St. Louis
Calhoun County
Ringhausen
Jersey County
Calhon County
Thomas Smith Company
Mir. Ringhausen
Apple Crop Outlook Across Western States In 1914
The Packer reports a fair outlook for Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountain apple crops with lower totals than last year. Washington shows varied yields from Yakima to Benton county, Oregon counties report mixed shipments, New Mexico and Colorado values reflect 40 to 60 percent of last year, California expects about 75 percent, and Washington districts list 4 000 to 5 000 carloads with substantial regional variation.
Idaho and Utah crop car projections by county and state
JSR Weiser Washington county expects 75 to 100 cars slightly better than last year Twin Falls 200 cars about the same as in 1914 Parma Canyon county 30 cars about the same as last year New Plymouth Canyon county 109 cars more than last year Emmett 50 cars not so good as last year The government report for July 1 grants Idaho 80 percent of a full crop versus the ten year average of 81 percent Utah expects 750 to 1,000 cars with good quality This is a smaller crop than last year
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First Car Minnesota Potatoes Shipped From Minneapolis
The first carload of homegrown potatoes was loaded in Minneapolis and sent to Superior on Monday. The D B E Ryan Company shipped it with growers paid 40 4i a bushel. Early sandland district cars moved Friday and Saturday to Bemidji and Escanaba Midh. Northward markets limit movement for now, but supplies are clean, smooth, and sized to satisfy buyers. Officials expect a normal yield overall due to increased acreage despite light per acre.
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D. BE. Ryan Company
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Gamble-Robinson Company
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Here
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Nevada Cantals From Moapa Valley Demand High in Chicago
Cantaloupes from Moapa Valley Nevada topped the market this week with prices around 2.50 per standard. Demand was strong from the start. Arizona fruit ranged from 0.0 to 1 for flat cases and 2.50 to 2.75 for standards, with pink and white meats and Arkansas products also listed.
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Valley
Chicago
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CANTALOUPE SEASON NEARS END IN ARIZONA SHIPMENTS
Cantaloupe shipments from Mesa Arizona nearing end with 236 cars moved by last Saturday and an estimated total near 250. prices averaged $2 per standard crate. Also notes Minnesota potatoes sent to St Louis with first car sold at 44 cents.
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Mesa
Ariz
Inter state Commerce Commission approves express rate rise
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled express companies have inadequate revenues and revised orders to raise delivery allowances while lowering rail terminal charges. The change, phased by weight, will not affect most commodities and aims to lift overall revenues by about 3.86 percent, despite a 1914-15 operating deficit of over 1.13 million dollars for the four big firms. Zone No 1 rates stay unchanged east of the Mississippi.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Commission
Hhe Commission
Mississippi
Ohio River
Disappearance of St Louis fruit dealer Nathanson
Harry J Nathanson a fruit and produce dealer at 1112 North Third Street vanished from commission row after owing local creditors and dealers about 1200 dollars. Once with Krost Nathanson, his abrupt exit disrupts weekly settlements among nearby merchants.
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Harry J, Nathanson
St. Louis
North Third Street
Krost & Nathanson
Nathanson
Mouser Visits Minneapolis On Market Tour
Mr. Mouser, sales manager of Chase & Co., Jacksonville, Fla, spends days with Minneapolis representative W. H. Hefley. He has visited major markets recently, noting improving conditions and a bright outlook for the upcoming grapefruit crop.
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Minneapolis
W. H. Mouser
Chase & Co
Jacksonville
Fla
Royal Trade
W. H. Hefley
Mouser Hhas
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