Illinois Watermelon Crop Conditions Report
Beardstown and several Illinois towns report watermelon acreage around 800, with Excell variety dominant. Crop conditions poor due to freezes, with varied shipping plans from August 4 to August 15 and expected carloads ranging from 3 to 256. No spraying or stem-end rot treatment planned. straw bedding used for cars. future notes in The Packer Weekly Bulletin.
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Beardstown
G. F. K. Carmi
H. R. Naples
J. C. Thomson
CO. B
Chickens Raised Among Asparagus in Western Michigan
In Grand Rapids Michigan on June 6 farmers across Western Michigan are raising broilers in asparagus fields to control beetles. The poultry feed on insects without injuring asparagus tips and also suppress cutworms, reducing pest troubles in the season.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Melon Crops Vary Across Iowa Ahead of Harvest
Reports from Iowa indicate mixed melon conditions with 250 acres planted at Cole Junction and other counties noting frost damage and late planting. Some areas expect August shipments while others report no shipments from LeMars or past crop failures. varieties include Tom Watsons and Monte Cristos.
Desires position with Chicago fruit and produce house
Applicant seeks reliable Chicago fruit and produce house role. Has many years Chicago experience. Can handle correspondence accounting systems traffic matters including collection of claims. Best references. Address Box 66 care Chicago Packer 192 North Clark Street Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago Fruit and Produce House
Chicago
Care
Chicago Packer
N. Clark St
Coyne Brothers Produce House Market Notice
Produce deck advertises 119 W South Water Chicago Coyne Brothers Carlot Town service for fruits vegetables butter eggs poultry honey broom corn and related market information for customers seeking price and availability details.
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Chicago
C.H. Weaver & CO
Coyne Brothers
South Water St
Weather Boosts Cantaloupe Trade in Chicago Market
Chicago June 6 real hot weather spurs cantaloupe sales keeping prices firm. Imperial Valley cantaloupes run large Jumbo sizes finding some sales difficulty. Crate prices for standard and Jumbo sizes listed with 45 melons per crate. Mexican stock prices noted for standard and size 458 and 4S.
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Chicago
Imperial Valley
Her Guess Mrs Fox
A maid deflects a blunt accusation of seeing Mrs Fox kissing a man in the kitchen last night. The mistress demands how it happened, and the maid suggests the possibility of spying through a keyhole.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
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