Chicago Shoppers See First Imperial Valley Cantalope Car
The first straight car of Imperial Valley cantaloupes arrived in Chicago on Monday. Early receipts show good size, netted quality, and promising flavor though some fruit slightly overripe. Monday's car averaged $14 on standards and $10 on ponies, with rapid sales and subsequent market weakening to about $7 on ponies and around $90 overall Tuesday. Mexican melons moved at $5 6 per crate on standards and about $4 on ponies.
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Chicago
Imperial
Jin
Ana
California
Potatoes Market Mixed as New Irregular in Chicago Grain
In Chicago on June 1 the potato market shows ease for new stock with ample supply and fair demand while old potatoes stay dull. Prices cited include Alabama No 1 Bliss Triumphs from 4.10 to 4.40 per cwt, Louisiana ungraded Bur banks 2 to 2.25, and U S No 1 Wisconsin whites 0.90 to 1.00 for good quality. Idaho No 1 Ruralis 0.85, Russets 1.40, other stock down to 1.20, Minnesota whites 0.80 per cwt.
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Chicago
Alabama
Bliss
Louisiana
Burbanks
U. S
Wisconsin
Idaho
Minnesota
Express refuses seven-pound baskets for tomatoes at Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids growers protest American Railway Express decision to require crated shipping. season opens June 10. many growers already stocked seven-pound baskets with handles and covers. protest aimed at suspending or rescinding the order. hothouse lettuce and radish prices noted alongside tomato basket changes.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
American Railway Express’ Company
Express’ Company
Grand Rapids
Express Company
P. D. Leavenworth
Grand Rapids Growers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
K. DeHaan & Sons
Watermelon Demand Slows in Chicago Weather Cools Market
Chicago reports slow demand for watermelons as cool weather persists. Arrivals show variable quality with some spotted melons, while overall receipts remain subdued despite occasional shipments.
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Chicago
Poor strawberry quality looms over Chicago market
June market reports note rain in the South damaged many strawberry lots in Chicago with waterlogged fruit. only occasional lots meet strict inspection. Prices varied from $2 to $4 per 24 quart case for poor fruit, to $5 for fancy quality. Grand Rapids reports similar poor fruit from the South, likely due to lack of pre cooling or bad refrigeration. motorists urged not to steal fruit during rural-area forays, as growers plead for protection.
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Chicago
Arkansas
Grand Rapids
Mich
Little Change in Mich Bean Market
Grand Rapids Michigan June 1 The Detroit bean market shows a $1 per bushel rise from three weeks ago but statewide prices show little change The trade notes market activity remains steady amid speculation about future shifts in demand and supply
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Detroit
Hanley to Join American Growers Inc Chicago Office
Chicago June 1 R E Hanley will join American Growers Inc July 1 as district sales manager in Chicago formerly under C G Dyer. Hanley is well known in the produce trade across the West and Midwest with broad sales-organization ties and connections with growers and shippers. He has served as secretary of the National League of Commission Merchants and is widely acquainted with receivers.
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Chicago
R. E. Hanley
American Growers Inc
National League of Commission
Illinois Strawberries Show Normal Yield Prospects
A survey by the Nois Fruit Exchange reports a near normal strawberry yield in Illinois this year though cold spells may delay ripening in some areas. Peach crops are badly hurt across the district with Marion county showing about 40 percent prospects and only 25 percent expected district wide. Apple outlook is good except Early Transparents in Union and Johnson counties, with winter varieties like Winesap likely to rise. Pears show mixed signals with some damage but other locations reporting plenty of live buds for a full crop.
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Champaign
Nois Fruit Exchange
Mlinois
Marion
Union
Johnson
Larger Peach Crop Forecast for Odon Area
County agents and local orchardists predict an even larger peach crop in the Odon region of Indiana this year than last year. Ideal weather has supported a bumper bloom, frost risk has diminished, and peach leaf curl is less prevalent, following last year's profitable harvest and careful tree care.
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Odon
Ind
Indiana
Fruit Man Testifies On Canadian Hearing In Winnipeg
J B Fairbairn fruit grower from Beamsville Ontario testifies before the agriculture committee of the House of Commons in Winnipeg. He says raven prices may fall quickly. grapes yield fair returns per acre. fertilization, freight rates, manure shortages, and unloading limits in summer create growers challenges. He predicts many may leave business within a year. British Columbia growers provided similar statements.
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Winnipeg
J. B.patrbairn
Beamsville
Ont
Agriculture Committee
House of Commons
Fairbairn
Columbia
Prospects for bumper fruit crop in Allegan County
Allegan county fruit growers in Michigan express optimism about a bumper crop despite a recent snow storm. They say a cold spring delayed buds but did not damage them, with the major fall crop expected if later frosts avoid.
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Allegan
Mich
Allegan' County
Peach Crop Uninjured In Northern Indiana And Michigan
The peach crop across Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan is safe after a three day storm. Agricultural reports say damage was limited to slight losses, with abundant blossoms and strong pollination. The piece notes Traverse City as a notable travel highlight.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana
Michigan
Fragmentary note on cherry and grape crops during cold snap
Partial OCR reads that part of Christian region faced a cold snap affecting cherries and grapes. Reading is incomplete but implies crop impact and weather conditions in early season.
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Christian
Largest Onion Acreage Planted in Indiana Counties
Milford Ind June 1 The largest acreage in history will be planted to onions in Kosciusko Fulton Marshall Whitley Noble Elkhart and Steuben counties this year. Favorable weather promises hundreds of carloads harvested next fall. Much of last year s crop was shipped to Chicago and eastern markets.
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Milford
Ind
Kosciusko
Fulton
Marshall
Whitley
Noble
Elkhart
Steuben
Ben
Chicago
Seed Potatoes Demonstration in Charlevoix County
Charlevoix County farm agents and the county farming association plan a potato seed distribution for demonstration purposes. Russet Rural tubers will be shared with boys and girls clubs. B C Hagerman supervises collection and distribution among youth groups.
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Charlevoix
Charlevoix County
India
B. C. Hagerman
Fragments Report on Authority Figures and Cherry Mention
A fragmentary text cites Frank Lint as an authority and references a statement about fruit or cherry details. The readable portion mentions Do Pe and a tiny cherry in an unclear context.
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Frank Lint
Mr. Lint
Idaho cherry growers discuss shipping to markets
At a recent meeting in Julizetta Idaho cherry growers debated buying boxes for packing and shipping the crop. They considered carloads to markets but noted risks from hail and rain damaging fruit and the need for conservation.
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Julizetta
Idaho
Receiver Appointed for Benton Harbor Canning Company
George M. Valentine, Benton Harbor attorney, named temporary receiver to take charge of the Benton Harbor Canning Company's assets. He will inventory property, list creditors, and notify those holding fruit contracts as directed by the court.
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Canning Concern
Benton Harbor
Mich
George M. Valentine
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