Membership Campaign Grows Rapidly in Western Trade Juggernaut
The Western Erast Jobbers Association reports a daily influx of new members as the membership drive gains momentum. President R W Geer says growth is steady and active workers push recruitment, with half year rates possible for new entrants. The group aims to strengthen trade representation at the Charlevoix meeting and seeks broader coverage across markets, urging prompt applications to avoid missing benefits this season.
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Wansnas City
Ito Association
Western Classification Committee
Jas
Charlevoix
Mich
Goes
Gsis
Elaféa
Association
R. W. Geer
Kuehne Com. Co
Kansas City
Omaha
C. W. Kerr
Chicago
E. H. Roger
Des Moines
Egg trade dull in Kahses City market
Dullness marks the week's egg market in Kahses City as receipts fall and demand remains light. East buyers show fair interest in stock, while local storage stays constrained. Officials expect total local put away to drop below last year’s about 60,000 cases, with under 30,000 cases stored. Transactions on change are sparse due to limited offerings and weak demand. Current receipts fetch 5.60 to 5.85 dollars on the call, with new quotations lowering midweek.
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Kahses City
Sr Ighae
Tas
No Butter Quotations Resolution Considered in Chicago
Chicago June 4. A resolution signed by three Chicago Butter and Egg board members was offered at Tuesdays meeting to amend by laws abolishing quotation committees. The premium on butter has drawn serious attention as the local board movement mirrors Elgin Board of Trade agitation. Next Monday the subject will come up for discussion and action.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter & Egg Board
Elgin’ Board of Trade
Macusuion
Berry Market Dips as Aroma Varieties Lead Decline
Kansas City market notes a weak week for strawberries with Aroma berries dominating, mostly from southern Missouri. Prices drift lower from a high near 2.76 per crate to around 1.25 to 2.75 as homegrown stock floods the market. Arkansas and Missouri berries vary from 1.00 to 3.00 per crate amid fluctuating receipts and a holiday lull.
Broiler Prices Fall Amid Slim Demand in Kansas City
Kansas City reports higher broiler receipts push prices down. Change quotations lowered 4d on Saturday, hens declined due to reduced demand. Old cocks down 6 to 7d, turkeys ducks and geese in light demand with no current quotes for change. Spring chicks also dropping as new stock arrives.
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Kansas City
Florida Citrus Exchange Vote Sets Tampa as HQ
Preliminaries complete as Florida orange growers approve forming a Florida citrus exchange modeled on California’s Fruit Growers' exchange. Tampa likely headquarters with executive committee named to organize within sixty days. Delegates >300, committees report on finance legislation packing grading and distribution, and state senate bills advance toward formal incorporation.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida Orange Growers
Tampa Bay Casino
J. W. Sample
Bartow
C. H. Walker
Florida Citrus Exchange
California
Florida Growers’ Committee
California Exchange
A. C. Clewis
Oe. Quinby
A. R. Rule
Davia
le Picking
C. H. Thomeern
J. Nickerson
G. M. Wakelin
H. A. Ward
W. Ww. Clark
L. B. Skinner
A. G. Smith
F.W. Inman
G. T. Raymond
H. EB. Heltman
W. B. Gray
E. R. Rowland
W. D. Taylor
John, Carney
Z. B. Skinner
W. 8. Hart
H. Heltman
A. A. Lane
E.R. Bow Jend
W.W. Clark
F. W. Inman
G. T.raymond
John Carney
H. B. Heltman
W. W. Clark
0. M. Terry
B. Skinner
H. E. Fleitnby
C.W. Sadler
W. S. Hart
FP. A. Lane
Organization 2
Exchange
Citrus Fruit Belt
Sol- OW. Polk
Eugene Holtginger
Putnam
W. 4. Cook
Hillaboro
Thomas Palmer
W. B. Heathcote
Volusia
Hart
A. Gi
Eng
Brevard
E. P.“ Porcher
Wittama
Lucie Thomisen
McCarty
Dade
Burbank
Alachta
K.H. Montgomery
Dr. Taran
Florencevilla
Hawkenpark
Thi
Palmer
R. H. Peacock
Winter Haven
Rotary
H. B. Stevens
Palatka
Triurer
Hillsboro County
Eugene Holtainger
Polk
Eg Pourey
Ww. Gray
Marion County
W. C
Orange
Joatah Varn
Desoto
Tees
W. A. Fulton
Hernando
Taropa
Citrus Belt
Central Exchange
State Senate
House of Representatives
Inman
Yarn
Skinner
Temple
Sample
South
Hhe
Florida
R. H. Wilkinson
Los Angeles
Varn
West
Vegetables and Berries Trade Slows on Liberal Chicago Receipts
Chicago supplies of vegetables and berries arrived in abundance aided by a holiday, pushing prices downward. Berries showed some improvement with best selections selling up to 2.75 per crate, while averages ranged 1.60 to 2.60. Cabbage fell to 1.25 per Roseland crate. tomatoes held steadier with Florida stock at 2 to 2.50 per 6-basket crate. Head lettuce came from St Louis at 10 to 35 cents per bushel box. Watermelons and cantaloupes moved more freely with Mexican standards up to 5 and Texas standards at 5.00, while sweet corn and other items rounded out a softer market.
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Chicago
Melona
Camte
Tennessee
Illinois
Indiana
Mississippi
Baltimore
Florida
Texas
Louisland
St. Louie
Mexico
Rae
Legal Notice on A C Vogal Co Creditors and Local Markets
Attorney E L Clover informs creditors of A C Vogal Co of 1607 1509 Market in Denver that the company has suspended operations and cannot pay debts until its owner Vogal can reestablish business. He expresses regret and hopes for settlement when feasible. Poultry markets in Chicago and butter production in Kansas City show price and supply trends with modest changes and steady quotations.
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Denver
Coronado Building
A. C. Vegal Com. Co
Col
Chicago union strikes over holidays and pay scale
In STHIKH Chicago a union meeting with a committee from the employees led to a week of arranging and bargaining over holiday pay. The committee retired after rejection, and a proposal for a general per hour rate with no holidays was considered but not agreed, signaling escalating labor tensions.
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Chicago
Condhots
Diin Waton Ciuvciers
Early Ohio seed potatoes boost Miami Valley yields
The Miami Valley potato belt reports strong Early Ohio stocks with 800 to 1,000 acres in production and optimistic yields between 120,000 and 180,000 bushels. Growers anticipate loading cars around July 1 as favorable weather supports a robust season. Seed origins include Minnesota stock with seed-sharing through the association. Local districts from Milford to Cleves show good stands and early digs, while marketing plans focus on packing and regional shipping.
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Ohio
Newton
O. Nin
Miami Valley
Oughout
Jess
Q.man
Henry
Lemon
Little Milam River
Kentucky
Association d
Theaa
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kaw Valley
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Broadwell
Norfolk & Western
Milford
Pennsylvania Railroad
Henry D. Lemon
East Fork
Ohler
Minnesota
Jon. Clark
Carlota
Cleves
Big Miami
W. W. Taylor
Cantaloupe Growth in Tennessee Sees Varied Outlook Across Counties
Tennessee cantaloupe prospects vary by region with rising and falling acreage. In Middle Tennessee, enthusiastic starts waned as fields neglected, but quality remains good where care is taken. East Tennessee shows firm roots and doubled yields, while West Tennessee flags larger acreage and rising shipments. Local associations and individual growers from Fayetteville to Dayton report smaller plantings but hopeful markets opening mid July to August.
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Nashville
Tenn
Middle Tennessee
Louisville & Nashville
Nashville, Chattanoogs & St. Louis Railroad
Ellizems
East Tennessee
Queen & Crescent Road
West Tennessee
Middle West
Fayetteville
Tennessee
I. G. Mel Calla
Lincoln County, Cantaloupe & Truck Growers’ Assn
Ethridge
Alfred Try
R. A. Wilkes
van Leer
van Leer Cantalogue Assn
F. O. B. Buyera
van Leer Cantaloupe Association
N. H
Eubank
iLawrenceburg
J. G. Maught
Flintville
Ed. R. White
Dayton
Cantaloupes
A. W. Sherman
Lawrenceburg
J .W. Garret
P. P. Cocke
B. O. Ellinson
O. Ellinson
C. C. Clausen
Polk Corner
J. C. Stribling
Wm. J. Gilbreth
Huntingdon
Rocky Ford
B. OQ
Palmer
Buena Vista
Huntingdon Fruit & Vegetable Ranch
C. M. Watson
McEwen
Teen
Farmers Co-Operative Union
E. N. Keith
Spring City
W. FP. McDonald
M.D
Cantiloupes
J. W. Garrett
Fat Lincoln
O. Elingson
J. Maught
A. G. Hardy
Mansfield
Venn
Herve
Prulti
Dr. Sagier
J. Barfield
P. Cate
Clinton Greyson
John Hastings
W. J. Whisett
Lee Hoffman
Win
Cate, Sr
W. A. Foust
Hohenwald
Srowers
Geo
P. Smethurst
P. W. Poore
C. M. Paxton
N. J. Randle
N. W. Fi
Rutherford, Tenn
Cantalounes
Express
Ielskiy
G. RK
Dickson
Potatoes Growing Under Homer Truck Growers Association
A letter from A. H. Dawson secretary of the Homer Truck & Fruit Growers Assn. reports 36 acres of Irish potatoes under cultivation at Homer, Louisiana, with potatoes now moving. The note is dated Homer, La., June 1, 1909, and addressed to The Packer.
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Potatoes Healy
Homer
Packer
Homer Truck & Fruit Growers” Assn
A. H. Dawson
Olsson Faces Insolvency Amid Potatoes Debacle
Waupaca Wisconsin June 3 P M Olsson a major potato operator declared he cannot liquidate forthcoming obligations and creditors meet Monday June 7 at 2 pm to appoint a trustee or pursue the Zonite Plan. Assets cited include fifteen potato warehouses across the state and industrial stocks.
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Waupaca
Wis
Olfson
Olsson
Wisconsin
First National Bank of Chicago
C. H. Skallerup
Chicago
Onions Remain Slow in Cincinnati Market
The onion trade showed slow, druggy activity with receipts above normal yet demand weak. White and yellow stock sold at $1 per crate, Louisiana Creole onions available in liberal numbers at 50 cents per bag. Dealers expect stronger arrivals next week and forecast price increases across all stock.
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Louisiana
Hogs Lower at Chicago Amid Strike and Weak Demand
Hogs prices easing in Chicago markets due to heavy receipts and a local strike among candlers. Quotations lowered across grades with prime firsts around 22 1 4 to 22 1 2 cents. storage packed offered at 22 cents with scarce bids. Receipts posted daily, market generally unchanged with mixed offers and limited demand.
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Chicago
Nmche Lee Candlers
Ante Fc
Atleim
Buttler & Keg
Jeet
D Evlers
Candlers
Wetherday
Kaneas
Missouri
Carlota
New Potatoes Drop as Chicago Market Prices Slide
Chicago market notes show new potatoes 10 to 15 cents lower with receipts heavy. Prices range from 1.30 to 1.35 for best stock and 1.15 to 1.25 for common, as buyers hesitate earlier in the week. Shipments are expected to loosen as southern prices ease.
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Chicago
Butter Receipts Rise As Weather Tests Yield In Chicago Area
Butter receipts rise through the week with 18,8239 packages MondayTuesday and 13,093 Wednesday as market prices hold steady at 26 cents for creamery extras. By Friday receipts reach 15,079 with bids 18 to 18 ½ cents for packing stock amid notes of a larger potential creamery output if moderate temperatures persist. A Chicago broker purchased 1,200 tubs of butter on the new Albert Lea board at 26c, signaling cautious optimism and concerns that average butter costs may rise.
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Chicago
Albert Lea
Minn
Mooney Named General Manager of Booths Storage Plants
Walter J. Mooney appointed general manager of Booths cold storages and hag with active management. He brings over thirty years in produce and storage, and friends predict new life for Booth plants. Case and McNeill resign after the reorganization.
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Chicago
Walter J. Mooney
Booth
Hag
Tomatoes Are Lower Receipts Heavy in Cincinnati Market
Cincinnati reports heavy receipts this week and modest demand push tomato prices down. Florida stock opened around 2.26 to 2.50 with declines for large lots. Mississippi tomatoes arrived in small lots at 1.00 to 1.75, with Texas and early Tennessee fruit expected to move soon. Chicago notes a few Tennessee peaches fetched lower prices.
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Cincinnati
Neon
Florida
Mississippi
Texas
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Trenton Produce’ Co
BE. Greer
Denver Concern
Liberal Express
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Lincoln
Ala
Tancoln
G. L. Schmidt
Jessia Cox
Manger
Dayton Growers’ Assn
Spivey
John A. Denton
J. Watlineford
John Doss
J. L. Elfig
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J. Pi. Barger
Cantalouprsain
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Cantalsapes
D. A. Walker
Marlow
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Defender
Monte Christo
Kleckiy
Watson
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Peter Nelson
Henry Sager
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M. B. Coleman
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