Acreage to Be Ported For This Lesson Connt Market Thin Week
A June report from Minneapolis notes a weak potato market with many old stock offerings and liberal outside arrivals. Growth in acreage suggests heavy future supplies, boosting grower confidence. prices firm for new stock, while poultry, butter, eggs, and cheese show varied trends as markets adjust. A Minnesota berry and fruit upturn is expected, with a large dealer delegation heading to Louisville for a shrine convention.
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Minneapolis
Anles
Chicago
Minnesota
California
Louisville
Farina Fruits Shipments Set To Peak This Year
Farina growers expect a strong berry and fruit season with the Farina Fruit Shippers Assn led by August Schwab Jr as president and C. B. Osborn secretary. Warfield No. 2 berries top shipments, 30 acres to be picked, 200 acres of tomatoes, and several orchards to yield under 25 percent after June drop. Weather, patches, and new canning crops shape a cautious but hopeful outlook for 1916 shipping totals.
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Star
Farina
Jil
Clede
E. M. Whitford
Crawford Moore
Ben Davis
Jonathans
Duchess
L. 3. Lacy
C. E. Persely
John A. Dunham
B. D. Crawford
Edit Green
Carl Schwabe
T. S. Lacy
J. W. Harris
Hattie Dean
J. F. Arrington
John Jarrhouse
C. J. Barber
J. W. Brown
A. A. Whitford
E. G. Crossley
N. N. Neeper
D. Roberts
C. Young
W. M. Behrult
H. Rinkle
Edw. Lacy
Jacob Bowman
Jacob Kueperlee
Local Fruit Growers and Shippers Network at La Clede
The article lists numerous strawberry growers and larger holders including August Schwabe and Wm Rogers, with several in La Clede such as Roy Green and Juz Hill. It notes a canning plant, half of acreage contracted, and major shippers of tomatoes eggs and poultry like Jaco Reitz, Ging & Co, and Pruett & Sons Kinmundy, plus fruit packaging by A H Persels.
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August Schwabe
Wm. Rogers
Geo
John Ar
Percel
Theo
van Zant
E.G. Crossley
Jacob Kuffeler
Chas
Emig. C. Barber
Boston
Isaac Cooper
Adolph Ambuler
T. R.‘Starky
la Clede
Roy Green
R. David
Chas, Young
G. A. Case
Elmer
C. S. Rexwinkle
D. F. Roofty
Givens
Jos. Johnson
Herbert Hill & Sone
Juz. Hill
Wm. Kerriss
John Lyke
John Dippeld
JW. Wehee
Jacob Schwabe
A. J. Schwabe
Noble Neeper
Thos. Zinn
James Miller
Elmer Whitten
Une Jaco Reitz
Ging & Co
A. D. Osborn
General Merchants
Auto versus bike a plea for cycling health and vigor
An unsigned editorial extols bicycles as superior for health and enjoyment compared with cars. It recalls the popularity of country rides, warns against reckless riding, and urges renewed public interest in cycling. The Mend Cycle Company of Chicago offers affordable wheels and a ten day free trial catalog.
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Mend Cycle Company
Chicago
Telal
Todiana Canners Meet in Indianapolis Discuss Crop Outlook
The Indiana Canners’ Association met in Indianapolis last week. Members reported a short pea crop and reduced sweet corn output due to high Indiana corn and wheat prices. The group plans field lecturers for women’s clubs on purity of canned goods. Canning of peas starts around June 15 as tomato crops appear strong.
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Todiana Canners
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Canners’ Agsn
Indiana
Cantaloupe Prospects Across Central States Reported
Central states growers report varying cantaloupe acreage and shipping timelines. Beardstown notes 45 acres with 2 car yield possible by late July. Adrian, Michigan, sees 20 acres shipped from August 1 to frost. Vincennes Indiana expects about 160 acres with 2,500 baskets around late July. In Indiana areas, acreage rises and local buyers handle most sales while weather warms.
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Chicago
Beardstown
Geo. F
Gibson County
Indiana
Winkler
Emma
G. F. Ramsey
Lee Bros Grow Potatoes in Crookston Minnesota Seed Trade Venture
Crookston Minnesota June 3 Lee Bros save 205 acres in potatoes mostly Early Ohio variety. They grow for seed trade and will ship to any point and could control an additional 200 acres in the vicinity.
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Crookston
Minn
Lee Bros
Ohio
Indiana and Tennessee Market Report On Fruits And Veggies
Indiana markets show supply delays due to cold and rain keeping prices high. Florida cantaloupes arrive, gooseberries and Tennessee cherries appear, prices range from 1.75 to 3.80 dollars for various fruits and vegetables, with Indiana awaiting peak arrivals next week amid favorable weather prospects.
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Tennessee
Arkansas
Indiana
Florida
Owensville
Indianapolis
Texas
Watermelon Grower Ad Promises Fair Deals and Long Experience
D Angxulek of the Ogden Building Chicago advertises experienced watermelon salesmen ready to take orders for the next ninety days. He asks buyers to state preferred average size and shape, promises reliable service, and offers shipments for growers and dealers seeking good outlets.
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D. Angxulek
Ogden Building
Chicago
Ogden Bldg
CANT S IN CALIFORNIA PROSPECTS OUTLINED FOR CANTALOUPE SHIPMENTS
Reports from California and Arizona cantaloupe growing regions outline acreage changes, expected carlot shipments starting mid June, and six to forty day seasons. Growers at Brawley Heber Imperial Valley Holtville and Chandler Oklahoma City estimate acres from 160 to 3,500 and shipments ranging from 60 to 1,040 cars, with last year figures cited for comparison.
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Packer
Kansas City
California
Growern
Backer
Brawley
Cal
Cantaloupes
P. P. H. Brawley
Carlot
Heber
O. el Centro
Imperial Valley
Coachella
Gar
Kerman
K. M.G. Aan
Czi
Carlot Shipping
S. D. Corne
Holtville
Glendale
Ariz
wVouwald Place
F. K
Feeble Apple Harvest Forecast For Effingham Illinois
The Effingham region faces a discouraging apple season with last year’s drought and hot weather suppressing yields. Orchards such as Wright & Co. report only partial crop expectations across Ben Davis York Imperial Jonathan Minkler Shackelford Shenango Strawberry and Keffer pears show marginal gains. Local growers seek buyers at ground prices while Wright and partner ventures like the Wright Co. push advanced methods to salvage crops amid ongoing weather challenges.
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Ettingham
Til
Etfingham
Packer
W. B. Wright
Here
Watson
Effingham
Wright & Co
Etty Park
Ben Davis
York Imperial
Jonathan
Shackelford
Shenango
Kelffer
Gerber
Wright
Senator Dunlap
J. C. Blair
Wright Co
Schwartz Bros
Telfords
Salem
H.B. Truesdale
H. M. Ruffner
Mason, Il
Ben,Davis Jonathan and
Minkler
Chas. Shumaker ‘Ortchard
Altamont
T. G. Austin
Austin
North La Potatoes Start: Southern Louisiana Market Activity
Southern Louisiana produce buyers in New Orleans report strong market for Louisiana potatoes and Creole onions as summer arrives. Creole onions and Loutalana potatoes show large, high quality crops with steady demand and firm prices. North Louisiana begins shipping, diversifying from cotton, with fruits and melons joining shipments as California cherries Florida cantaloupes and pineapples enter markets. Overall, summer season looks active and merchants are satisfied.
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New Orleans
Poydras Street
Lafourche
Bayou Teche
Louisiana
California
Florida
Waterman robbed by two highwaymen on Sheridan Road
L W Loeffel long time Chicago fruit man and Barnett Bros. treasurer was robbed by two youths on Sheridan Road near his home. They stole a gold watch and chain, then fled in a ready buggy before police arrival. The pair, ages 19 and 21, had just held up another man nearby. Loeffel offers a reward and hopes to recover the chain charm.
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Chicago
W. L. Lostfel
Barnett Bros
Mr. Loeffel
Sheridan Road
Loeffel
Miles
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Coyne Bros
Water St
South Water Street
Gallagher Bros
Chicaco
Produce Commission Merchants
J. L
Hooar & Co
South Water St
Storch Bros
John Bronson
Ifl
W. Randolph St
inrNorsef
the Packer
Prairie Bank
South Water
Clark Sts
Clark St
S.boussoulas
Farina Benties
Central States
Indiana News
Logansport
A.E. Peffley
Huruhuseo
Onion King
Tass County
Huntington
Walter Holmes
Clear Creek Township
Andianapolis
van Camp Packing Co
Watertown
Wis
Lynn B. Millikan
Columbus
Columbus’ Canning Co
Lafayette
Herman Pottiitzer's Sons' Co
Pottlitzer
A. L. Messing
Chandler
Ohina
Okla
Missouri
Chandler Okla
Elbertas
G. M. Richardson
Harris & Co
Casey Inl
J. B. Althoff
D. B. Sprouse
Bronson & Co
Funkhouser, R
Dexter
Mt. Vernon
Tex
Grover
H. G. Munden
Rocky Ford
Deaters
St. Louis
Dallas
Oklahoma Oatos
Webbers Falls
Ellis
North LA
Breccent
Lepman & Heggie
MAX Master CO
West Randolph St
First National Bank
Tanasa
John
Train & CO
G. W. Randall &Co
Commission
Chicago, Ill
Hall, Wedge & Carter
Des Moines
Iowa
Davidson Bros. CO
Des Moines, Iowa
Marshalltown
Moberly, MO
Ross
John Bonara & CO
New Orleans, LA
WM. Loeffel Robbe
Hae
Montague
Fla
Montague, Fa
Foglestrom
Paccal
B. G. Cushman
Noble Summit
Coal Ca
Eile Fontaine
Ohi
Olney Springs
Col
Colorado Farm & Live Stock Co
Ben Davin
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