Weather Improves Trade in Westher Market for Vegetables
In Chicago on June 1 the vegetable and berry market showed a healthier tone due to warmer weather and buyers returning. Cabbage fetched the high prices amid tight Gulf supplies, with Florida tomatoes shrinking and other items like asparagus and string beans showing mixed receipts and quality. Availability from Mississippi and Texas affected prices, while berries arrived heavily from multiple states with generally inferior quality but firmer late-week trading.
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Chicago
Gulf Atntes
California
St. Louis
Louieville
Muscatine
Sone
Degiers
Mississippi
Tennessee
Ottawa
Floridas
Texas
Mississippis
Louisiana
Kansas City
Italian swindler case hits Kokomo fruit trade
Reports detail the actions of Posateri a South Water Street operator who defrauded merchants including Plewaty and Paxton with delayed settlements and stolen goods totaling around twenty dollars plus another seventy five to eighty dollars. Spurgeon of Birmingham settled a potato deal with T. H. Cochrane Co. after delays. Nearby fruit crop notes from Illinois and Michigan describe crop prospects and storm damage in several towns including Jerseyville Neoga Ceresco Kalamazoo Old Mission and Killamazoo with frost hail and cold rain affecting apples berries peaches and celery.
Trade Fluctuations Rise as Milwaukee Market Reopens
Market report from Milwaukee notes improved trading as weather improves and supplies increase. Potatoes remain firm with demand for both old and new stock. southern vegetables scarce but expected to rise later. Local firms Lyons & Glundt begin May 20, John H. Schaus Jr. moves May 1, and John Offerman Co. joins Milwaukee National League trade. Tennessee report from Darks Mill cites Triumph potato crop needing rain with shipping to begin around May 25. key shippers listed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Broadway
Lyons & Glundt
Lyons
John H. Schaus, Jr
Jie Wth Street
John Offerman & Co
National League
C.F. Jannsen & Co
Tennessee
Darks Mill
Tenn
Murray County
Calumbix
Mt. Pleasant
Ashwood
J. H. Moody
J. J. Parrish
EB. J. Davis
New Orleans Firm Seeks Commission Work for Shipments
New Orleans firm C. W. Appel & Co. plans to act as commission agents for shipments of peaches melons and cantaloupes in the market. The company has a wide outlet for these commodities. Birmingham firm seeks melons and requests details on variety weight and cars. Milam reports berries damaged at Milan Ohio with blossom loss and unripe berries expected next week and in four weeks.
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New Orleans
New Orleana
C. W. Appel & Co., Limited
Peaches and truck crops from Alabama to New Orleans
A letter from McDowell Alabama discusses shifting from peas and cabbage to beans as the trucking venture grows with plans for about 60 acres of varied produce next season. Messages from Gadsden and Evergreen Alabama describe Elberta Iron Tonic peaches, orchard elevation, and high yields. Additional notes cover tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, and a banana company incorporation in New Orleans. Kansas City reports on ground condemnation for a new market, and a surge in strawberry sales with price spreads between fancy and ordinary berries.
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McDowell
Ala
Packer
T. A. Heath
McDowell, Trading Co
Kansas City
Circuit Court
City Market
Texas Tomato Car Lot Moves From Shor PRn
The first car of Texas tomatoes was loaded by Love & Jarratt at Jacksonville on the prior Saturday and sold at auction to Glas Bloom & Co. of Cincinnati for $2 per 4 basket rate. The next three cars went to Indianapolis Pittsburg and Toronto, fetching $1.87, $1.77 and $1.75 respectively. Weather has been favorable aiding quality though a recent drop in temperature checked shipments. Love & Jarratt also ship potatoes with their own men stationed at Texarkana and Little Rock to protect customers.
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Prn
Jacksonville
Tex
Love & Jarratt
Glas. Bloom & Co
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Toronto
Texarkann
Little Rock
Cing
New Produce Firm Opened in Minneapolis Cites Dunkelberger Ties
Minneapo lis June 1 A new firm Morey Produce Co at 204 Sixth street north lists HE A Morey and G L Dunkelberger with Peoples Bank and Sykeston State Bank as references R Dunkelberger previously convicted in Kansas City for using the malls to defraud and fined he paid the money and started new business The article warns shippers to avoid dealings with the Morey outfit noting past unpaid accounts and alleged misrepresentations
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Minneapolis, Minn
Kansas City
Ite
Cyes
Ie Federal Grand Jury
Dunkelberger
Kansas City Produce Co
Board of Trade
Minneapolis
R. Dunkelberger
Morey Produce Co
E. A. ‘Morey
Thiienius
Hoon
Thilenius
Walnut Street
Albert Thileniua
William ‘T. Huoni
Hil
Barney Rublee
Featues
Chester Urban
Maguire, Urian & Co
Pacific Coast
Gellattle, Wash
Rublee
Seattle
Excelsior Springs Fruit, & Produce Co
Excelsior Springs
Mr. Urban
Anderson of Norris Co. Welcomes Ohio-born Daughter
Kansas City report states C. G. Anderson local manager for Norris & Co butter egg and poultry dealers returned from Ohio where he visited his home and became the father of a fine girl.
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Mr. Anderson
Kansas City
C. G. Anderson
Norris & Co
Ohio
Anderson
Texas Potatoes Peaches and Other Crops Reported
Reports from Texas and Oklahoma describe potato and tomato shipments for the season, with 3 to 20 carloads of potatoes and up to 30 carloads of tomatoes ready to move by June, and peach prospects improving in July. Growers in Elgin and McCombe note Elberta trees and large peach crops, while Kansas City markets note early shipments and changes to Saturday hours.
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Emory Tex
W. H. Montgomery
Troupe
Tex
Troupe Produce Co
Naples
W. E. Wilson
Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Texas
E. Forkner
Forkner
Postponed Kansas City Produce Ordinance Hearings
Kansas City sanitary committee again postponed a hearing on a proposed ordinance to regulate markets for fruits and vegetables and ban unsanitary exposure. The measure, opposed by many dealers, aims to protect produce from rust and smoke. The delay continues amid protests and questions over its impact on trade.
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Kansas City
Wedneyday
Rman
Sanitary Committee
Henry Emerson
Chicago
E& Aaron
Emerson
POTATO MARKET REPORT HIGHLIGHTS RAIN DELAY
Heavy rains hinder Texas shipping points delaying potato movement. Market strength returns with New potatoes at 1.00 to 1.10 per bushel while old stock remains scarce. Texas shipments seen dwindling by June 10. Arkansas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma expect movement from June 10 to 15 as rains threaten quality.
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Kansas City
Vyexas
Texas
Eithes
I& Puzzle
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Kaw Valley
Oklahom
Bowie and Arcadia Fruit Market Reports May 1907
Reports from Bowie Texas and Arcadia Oklahoma feature growing fruit prospects for June and July 1907. J A Youree, Bowie secretary, outlines shipping plans, car lots, and market help while T H Montgomery and E Forkner discuss potatoes peaches apples and car shipments. Arkansas De Queen notes a two crop prospect and Ozark Growers route. Cantaloupes near Garden City noted with Rocky Ford inspector help.
Unclear text notes gas mix impact on ripening bananas
Fragmentary report describes Kungag City about natural gas forming ring around downtown and affecting banana ripening. Mention notes: natural gas less effective than artificial gas used before. Indicates difficulty in fulfilling Linic orders.
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Kungag City
Hanna Wadlers Inirex
Linic
Why Berry Acreage Is Small In Clay County
Kansas City reports that Clay County strawberry fields have halved in three years due to aggressive express company agents. Growers were persuaded to ship berries far away, yielding high company income while growers faced rising costs and little profit. The tactic is described as a recurring deceit affecting local producers.
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Clay County
Kansasy City
Missouri River
Kansas City
Kansasa
Express
Express Companies
Potato outlook dim in Shawnee amid frost hit crops
In Shawnee Oklahoma on May 31 potato growers report 75 to 80 percent of normal planting. C P Shipley, a leading grower, says frost through May 13 and ongoing cold weather leave the crop about 20 percent below average. Shipping will start by June 1 to 15, but frost on May 15 killed melon vines forcing replanting and delaying shipments two to three weeks.
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Shawnee, Okla
C. P. Shipley
Shipley
Evergreen
Ala
John Cunningham
Beavens & Cunningham
Earl Chatman
Smith & McCuury
Charles Tate
Oin Moorer
D. G. Rutland
First full car of melons from Texas arrives in Kansas City
Maguire Urban & Co. received the first straight car of Alabama Sweet watermelons from Texas near the gulf. Prices opened at 46.50 to 7 a dozen as many were sold before the car opened. Also notes Elberta peaches expected in Wynnewood with 2 to 5 cars to ship beginning about July 15, trees well loaded and promising good quality.
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Kansas City
Walker~ Brewster Grocer Co
Mathers
Tex
Galveston
Geo. Sylicovich
C. B. Benson
Dickinson
Goodwel
Okia
Goodwell
Okla
Texan
Doxton
Maguire, Urban & Co
Texas
Gulf
Alabama
Wynnewood
J. T
P. Froman
Wileycenii
O. K
A. L. Uke
Orrville
Ala
Orrville Canning Co
H. L. Dudley
Swift Refrigerator
Chattanooga
Tenn
Swift Refrigerator Cay
Attar Nooga Southern
Milo
Jamestown
Menlo
Gadsden
Onions and crops in the Lower South and Mississippi area
A.Nicaud of the Nicaud Co New Orleans reports the 1907 onion crop near average with large stemmy onions and 600 bags left to move. Bayou La Fourche Thibodeau Raceland area produced about 100000 sacks. prices around 1.40. Body of Thomas P. Wiggins found near Pinte a la Hache, New Orleans area. death undetermined but not foul play suspected. Stephen Childs Sons raise cabbage ready by June 20. seeking reliable commission agents. Potato values low, growers resisting early digs. Crops: apples peaches and cherries show variable prospects in Alabama and nearby states. Celery venture near New Orleans planned by Kalamazoo investors if land proves suitable. Tupelo fruit outlook very poor, peaches scarce. Onion planting finished in Ohio and Indiana. peach growers short of labor in Lorain Ohio.
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Cincinnati
A. S. Nicaud
Nicaud Co
New Orleans
Bayou la Fourche
Thibodeau
St. Charles
Sdasabtep Ae
Nicayd
Thomas P. Wiggins
Mississippi River
Pinte A la Hache
Hiw
B. H. Flashpoller
Chris Rueter
Alabama
Marlon
Ala
Stephen Childs
Kalamazoo
Micch
Kalama
L. Page
Vicksburg
Mich
F. C. Butine
The
Capitol Celery Co
Texas Produce Dominates Market for New Potatoes and Tomatoes
Texas new potatoes and tomatoes lead the market as shipments from Mississippi Alabama and Florida arrive. Demand remains mixed with potato receipts heavy and prices varying from 4.75 to 18 per 100 pounds in Texas stock, while beans and peas show strong movement from Alabama and Tennessee markets. Cabbage and cantaloupes also arriving with rain and cool weather boosting prices and supply in several markets.
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Kansas City
California
Texas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Alabama
New Orleans
Floridas
Nashville
Florida
Nashville Gandy Berries Move Boosts Local Shipments
Reports from Tennessee packing centers detail the rapid movement of Gandy berries from Nashville and surrounding towns. Cars were sent May 31 with steady loading in Evensville Milan and Orrville, while frost hit crops earlier in other counties. Officials anticipate continued shipments for two weeks as canning plans expand in Alabama and Tennessee markets.
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Maly Onspinenta
Ville
Tenn
Evensville
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Westher
Indiana
Ohleagg
Plowaty
Chipper
South Water Street
Fackor
Piowaty
Posateri
Plewaty
M. L. Campbell
Paxton
Ind
Mr. Campbell
Pusateri
Spurgeon
T. H. Cochrane Co
Portage
S. P. Spurgeon
Birmingham
T. H. Cochrane ,Co
Jorasyville
Jerseyville
Nil
Rome
Missouri
A. F. Pitt
Neogs
Feoga
Ill
Ben Davis
H. A. Ald
Ceresco
GA. Kelley
Jhoon County
Old Mission
Michigan
Killamazoo
Sane Cao
Jone & Rogers Grocery Co
Milan
Milam
the Packer
Geo
Iner
Ewing
Sand Mountain
J. M. Elliott, Jr
Eliott Fruit Co
Beatty
Jelay
N. B. Jones &Son
Banana Company Incorporated
Standard Banana Co
Cefalu
John Berrinals
Merry Trade Activ
Shor
Tly
Tog Spada
Wan
Matis
Morey Produce Co. Open
McCombe
Hecho
Oklaoma
T. Bartlett
Reese
G. A. Coulson
Alan
Elgin
Oka
Barry Obion
T. M. Jeffords
Topeka
Kus
Aia
E. E. Newton & Co
Wach
Clarksville
Ark
Johnson County Fruit Growers’ Assn
T. Be
Bullard
W. F. Russell
Goodson
Russell
Counci
Shawnee
May Sr
R. i. Shaw
Morton
Ion
Metomb
Shaw
Kurt Neusmann
Kurt Neumann
John W. Neumann & Co
Neuman
Neumann
Central West
Jen- Davis
Bella Wall
Eather Green
Delsa Puzzle
Arkan
Bowie, Tex
Youree
Bowie
Mamie Ross
Elbertus
Bowle
Fruitland
Oth
J. A. Youree
Bowie Fruit & Truck Exchange
Arcadia
Jonathans
Arcadias
T. H. Montgomery
DeQueen
Ozark Fruit Growers’ Assn
Springfield
A. Jolson
de Queen Fruit Growers’ Assn
Kas
Garden City
Kay d
Favoraileas
Borky ‘Ord
N. Gotf
Rocky Ford
Mobile
Binningham
B.haise
Marion
Fom
Tupelo
Miss
MelSuffey
Lorain. O
Texas Products
Gcincinnatie
Mien
Lowever
Geo. Bittner
Ohio Valley
Culooka
Maury County
Clyde
Jy. W. Kastroul
James Stokes
Bert Rathbun
Werry
Chattanoosa
Sanders
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