Simpson Selling Stock in 1890s Chicago Fruit Co
Chicago June 8 A W H Simpson Fruit Co on South Water street touts high profits and 20 to 40 percent net gains to attract buyers. Letters promise 25 to 30 percent returns, stock valued at 613,600, seeking $6,510 to gain control. A prior lawsuit recovered payment for apples. creditors hunt assets while skepticism grows about the venture.
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Ada
Chicago
Water Street Commission
Pearing
W. H. Simpson
Simpson
Florida
Dakota
Packer
Cees
W. H. Simpson Fruit ‘Co
Hogee & Lane, Beecher Ity, Tll
California Fruit Outlook From Pajaro Valley Orchardists
At the June meeting of the Pajaro Valley Orchardists Association a winter fruit fair was planned for late September or early October with cooperation sought from the board of trade the Chamber of Commerce and the Woman's club. W N White of Earl Fruit Co. estimates two thirds to three quarters of a typical apple crop with Newton Pippins Belleflowers and other varieties affected and advises growers to hold fruit for better returns. The California Fruit Exchange may coordinate handling locally. Wickson of UC reports a general fruit shortage this year especially peaches and apricots with plums and almonds also down, but overall fruit size and quality may exceed prior years with grower prices two to three times normal seasons.
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Watsonville
Cal
Fajaro Valley
W. N. White
Earl Fruit Co
California Fruit Exchange
Wickson
Agricultural Department
University of California
Strawberry shipments in Judsonia see steady returns
June 6 Judsonia Arkansas reports shipments of locally grown strawberries similar to last year. Growers measure gains in returns with this year totaling around 972,000 dollars compared with 1,000,000 dollars previously.
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Judsonia
Ark
Fruit outlook in Muncie area reports damaged crops
From Muncie Indiana dated June 6 grain and fruit authorities describe severe frost damage. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and grapes show fair promise only in protected areas while plums cherries and Keiffers pears suffer heavy losses. Bartlett pears survive best with a predicted half crop. Maiden Blush apples look strongest with a full crop despite last season. Peaches and strawberries mostly damaged unless covered.
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Ysie
Ind
Granvills Ce
Muncie
Bananas Trade Expansion Planned by Zanesville Agent
Chicago on June 8 reports Chas J Murdock of Zanesville Ohio visiting to review business with Crutch field Woolfolk Gibson. He plans to enlarge his operation add improved banana handling facilities and construct a new adjoining building to broaden activity and attract more connections.
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Chicago
Chas, J. Murdock
Zanesville
Crutchfield, Woolfolk & Gibson
Murdock
Montezuma Orange and Banana Co Forms in Mexico
Salt Lake City June 7 Incorporation filed for Montezuma Orange and Banana Co with capital of 50000. Company property listed in Mexico. Directors named L A Merril E S Kimball A J Snow H L Griffin and D N Straup.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Montezuma Orange & Banana Co
Mexico
L. A. Merril
E. 5. Kimball
A. J. Snow
H.L. Griffin
D. N. Straup
Associations Olympia fruit growers face license costs
The Attorney General advised horticultural commissioner Huntley that members selling produce outside their own membership would need the commission merchant's license and pay enforcement costs from the Duntley office appropriation under the Pauthamus bill.
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Olympia
Wash
Attorney General's
Huntley
Commission
Duntley
Cabbage Plant Purchases Amid Unseasonable Weather
Pleasavnt Prairie Wisconsin June 8 Chris Swanson Co seeks 100000 cabbage plants for immediate shipment as growers face delays from abnormal weather and plant shortages. In a separate matter the case against Champion Ice Mfg Co over storage losses of eggs and butter totals about 20000 with twenty two suits heard in Covington Kentucky circuit court.
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Pleasavnt Prairie
Wis
Chris, Swanson & Co
Casen
Champion Ice Mfg. & Cold Storage Co
Unpromising outlook for Crystal Springs tomatoes
Crystal Springs Mississippi on June 5 reports a bleak tomato forecast due to unseasonable weather. C N Huber says yield may drop to half the normal in the first half, yet acreage up by about 33 percent could partly offset losses. shipments begin to rise later in the season with prices remaining high.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
C. N. Huber
Peach crop in Lorain faces late harvest and spray labor shortage
Lorain reports a large peach crop expected this season though growers complain of inadequate spraying labor. The crop is about a month late, and farmers seek more workers to protect the fruit.
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Lorain
Profitable Cabbage Growth in Humboldt Community
Humboldt Tennessee growers report strong cabbage sales and high profits. Nearby farmer Warmath bought two acres from Jim Dugan and Raid Kin for 425 dollars. In Louisville Kentucky reports note trouble in New Albany berry section due to picker shortages, with high offered picking prices but a shortage of workers.
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Humboldt, Tenn
Warmath
Jim Dugan
Louisville
New Albany
Homegrown Vegetables Late In Kansas City
Kansas City June 8 Growers report homegrown beans and peas will make about half a crop. Harvest will run two weeks to a month longer. Shipped-in beans sell briskly with fancy pole varieties at 2.90 to 2.75 dollars. Lettuce spinach turnips beets and asparagus remain plentiful but celery is almost unobtainable.
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Kansas City
Huckleberry Outlook Sees Unseasonable Weather
In Kalkaska Michigan the huckleberry outlook remains cautious as the crop faces unsettled conditions and weather patterns stay unusually erratic for this time of year.
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Kalkaska, Mich
Huckleberry
Watermelon Market Confusion Dampens Midwest Demand
Cincinnati June 8 A. Brecht manager National Produce Distributing Co says watermelons face weak activity in central west markets due to cold weather and high prices. Florida crop late and light. Growers seek 225 to 275 dollars per car for melons averaging 25 pounds. Georgia movement expected late June, Alabama late but not conflicting.
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Cincinnati
Central -West
Carl A. Albrecht
National Produce Distributing Co
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana celery venture eyed by Michigan growers
Mitchell F C Rutine of Capitol Celery Co returns from New Orleans area and plans celery near Lockport Louisiana on 1.6 million acres of fine soil. Mrs Butine buys 100 acres and will plant celery. No frost this winter aids three crops yearly. Steam dredges carve canals for water in dry months. Local growers need bleaching guidance to improve yields.
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Michigan Growers Bay Land
Lockport
Kalamazoo
Mitch
F. C. Rutine
The
Capitol Celery Co
New Orleans
Butine
Change of Venue Sought in Ozark Fruit Growers Suit
A 1907 letter from a Missouri fruit grower questions the Ozark Fruit Growers Association and its handling of a 5 percent commission on 1906 apple sales. The suit accuses the group of a 20 percent overcharge and notes multiple court postponements, deposits, and a venue change request. The writer urges accountability by Colonel T C Lone, president, and asks growers for opinions on the association’s management and export deal with George R Meeker of New York.
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Ozark
T. C. Lone
Bote
Seymour ‘Frit Growers’ Assn
Ozark Fruit Grawers’ Assn
Ozark Fruit Growers’ Assn
Ozark Fruit Growers‘ Assn
Ozark Country
Europe
Ozarks
United States
George R. Meeker
New York
Association
Export Commission
Colonel Love
Ozark Fruit Growers Assn
The
Watermelon Acreage Outlook From Wayne County 1907
The Packer reports watermelon acreage remains small, not over forty acres, with Kolb Gems as the main variety. Shipping begins around July 15 from Wayne county stations Waynesboro Boyce, listing shippers J B Johnson A A Bass J M Melinden, noting cold spring and low expectations. Nearby notes Winches and Joyce shippers C J Norsworthy Edward Gray. Good strawberry prices in Huntingdon Tennessee as season ends with crops short but prices high. Trezevant platform sales reach 5.25 to 3.35 dollars.
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Cge
Joyce
C. J. Norsworthy
Edward Gray
Lruman Gray
Huntingdon
Tenn
Trezevant
Fort Wayne Firm Criticized for Strict Purchases and Losses
Reports from Fort Wayne Indiana allege PF Cosentino and Co a local fruit jobbing house acts with excessive stringency in purchasing and declines shipments on minor pretexts. The firm reportedly faced losses including a 1905 strawberry car valued over 500 dollars rejected and sold for 340 dollars. Rumors link Memphis figures to banana shipments and missing receipts complicate accountability.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Cosentino & Co
Cincinnati
Cosentino
Pennsylvania
2 Clique
Memphis
Planters Steamship Co
The
Fruit Despatch Co
Wisconsin Moves To Cut Express Charges Statewide
Madison June 7 the produce trade and shipping public learn of a state effort to cut express rates. A committee bill proposes reducing all rates in effect May 1 1907 by 33 1 3 percent with treble damages and penalties of 100 to 1000 dollars for violations. The measure awaits full hearing by the transportation committee and likely senate action. The state railway rate commission has not yet ruled on express service charges but plans an investigation to curb claimed excessive fees. Wisconsin eyes a statewide system for handling such matters.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Transportation Committee
State Railway Rate Commission
Express Suerioe
Express
Wisconsin
Local springer receipts rise. supply still below normal
In Cincinnati this week receipts of springers increased moderately but remain short of normal due to the backward season. Local demand has absorbed offerings with little trouble, but dealers report many chickens arriving are small and should be held in the country until marketable size.
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Cincinnati
More Crops Coming Greenfield Tenn June 1 1907
Greenfield Tennessee June 1 1907. W B Barton secretary Greenfield Fruit Growers Assn reports berry season nearly over with eleven full cars shipped and about as many more in smaller lots. June and July shipments will include blackberries beans tomatoes cantaloupes and other vegetables totaling around 20 to 25 cars. Field crops are late and weather prospects discouraging.
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Greenfield
Tenn
W. B. Barton
Reenfield Fruit Growers’ Assn
Cantaloupe and Tomato Crops Reported by Evergreens Shippers
In the June 3 1907 letter to The Packer Charles R Tate notes about 100 acres planted to cantaloupes with a poor stand due to cold wet April weather, leaving perhaps 30 or 60 acres. The tomato crop covers 150 acres and is moving. carloads start in ten days. Large shippers include E E Newton J D Moorer W J Chapman W E Tate & Son N B Jones and J T Fincher. The peach crop is nearly a failure and no watermelons are grown for shipment.
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Evergreen
Aln
Packer
E. E. Newton
J. D. Moorer
W. J. Chapman
W. E. Tate
Apples at Belpre Outlook Cites Russet Crop Increase
Delpre cites Pea crop prospects in Belpre on June 4 1907 noting frost and cold winds reduced Rome Beauties and other varieties. He expects more Russets than other types with prior years producing 350 to 400 barrels and anticipates a good crop if weather stays favorable.
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Delpre
Packer
Rome
E. R. O'Neal
Strawberries Backward at Kingsville Pioneer Note
In Kingsville Ohio on June 4 1907 F L Leffingwell writes to The Packer that the season is backward with ripe berries two weeks away around June 17 to 20. He mentions old potatoes still available and reports Haus Bros Cleveland selling banner old carrot rots for 2.40 per bushel, beating records.
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Kingsville
Packer
O. K
Haus Bros
Col
Cleveland
F. L. Leffingwell
Growers confident of profitable cantaloupe season
A Rocky Ford, Colorado grower writes to The Packer predicting higher prices and greater profits for the cantaloupe crop this season. He notes larger than usual acreage but stresses a shortage in peaches, apples, and other fruits, which should steer consumers toward cantaloupes.
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Rocky Ford
Col
Packer
Georgia
Texas
Keeps Posted Packer Subscribing Note From Chemango 1907
A June 4 1907 notice from Chemango Tex encloses 1 1 for a one year subscription to The Packer. The sender aims to stay informed on commission men across states and market conditions. Also a Milan Ohio report notes berry blossoms damaged by frost with fears of a half crop. frost kept fires burning through the night in fields.
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Chemango
Tex
Packer
Waica
Commission
A. J. Filla
Milan
Berry Pickers Depart for Hood River Pineapple? No.
Hood River berry pickers from Portland, Ore., are leaving in early June for Hood River. Expect crowded upper Columbia boats all month. Reports of plum tree digging near Pontiac, Mich., and a note from Floresville, Tex., on watermelon crop delays due to cold and hail. Sikeston area expects large melon plantings and August harvest with significant car shipments.
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Hood River
Portland
Ore
Hood Rier
Upper Columbia
Pontiac
Mich
Wilbur Harris
San Jose
New Refrigerator Service Kansas City and Other Rural Notes
Missouri Kansas & Texas announces a semi weekly refrigerator car service from Galveston to Kansas City departing Galveston at 11 a m on Tuesdays and Saturdays with through freight from Houston at 5 p m arriving Kansas City at 8 30 p m on Thursdays and Mondays. The company plans to increase cars if needed and urges Kansas City dealers to ensure prompt delivery to boost Texas patronage. Also notes Oklahoma asparagus company incorporation with 1 4 million capital and directors G V Pattison H F Pierce P M Mather. A Kaw Valley potato crop outlook from Wilder Kansas predicts average yields with shipping delayed until around July 4. local peach and strawberry reports from Oklahoma and Crawford County discuss promising crops and high per acre values.
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Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
M. K. & T. Railway
Galveston
la Marque
Ickinson
League City
Webster
Genoa
Harrisburg
Houston
Texas
Hard Up for Talent at Morey Produce Co
The Packer questions the Morey Produce Co firm in Minneapolis, run by E. A. Morey and G. J. Dunkelberger. It cites Dunkelberger’s past fraud conviction and alleged lack of financial stake, noting bankers’ involvement and doubt over his authority as manager and the firm’s talent.
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Kansas City
Packer
Morey Produce Co
Minneapolis
R. Dunkelberger
E. A. Morey
G. J. Dunkelberger
G. L. ‘Dunkelberger
R. Dunkleberger
R Punkleherper
Morey
Sykeston Bank of
N. D
Iowa
Five
G. L. Dunkleberger
Che Packer
Dunkleberger
Mr. Morey
KR. Dunkleberger
Schago
Board of Trade
Ublic
Gms Ip
G.L. Dunkleberger
R. Duckleberger
Melon acreage expected small in Benton Harbor area
June report notes farmers initially feared an October freeze would spur melon plantings in the Michigan peach belt but subsequent inquiries show acreage will be limited. Many peach growers avoided melons to prevent oversupply and low prices, leaving the land in smaller cultivation.
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Benton Harbor
Michigan
Fruit Outlook Des Moines Shows Modest Frost Damage
June 4 report finds ten day frosts harmed little fruit and vegetable yields. Strawberries raspberries and grapes escaped serious damage while tomatoes and cabbage were only slightly affected. Despite earlier fears there will be nearly normal cherries and peaches this season in the region.
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Des Moines
Potatoes from Coweta Begin June Shipments
Helmer Bros of Oklahoma Potatoes Coweta report a 40 percent drop in this year s crop due to a cold spring. Acreage holds, shipments to start June 10 with about 60 cars to be sold on track at the local yard. Enclose is $1 for The Packer to accompany the notice.
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Oklahoma
Coweta
Okla
Packer
Helmer Bros
Has Bradley Left Denver
In Denver on June 7 Bradley and Co high quoters faced trade suspicion over inflated prices to country shippers of eggs poultry fruits and vegetables. A claimed principal owner refused to share origins. Mail was sent toSixteenth and Blake then forwarded to1653 Market. Bradley could not be located, and it is believed he left for other areas.
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Denver
Bradley & Co
Bradley
Beaver
Sixteenth
Blake Streets
Morris Bros
Market Street
Radley
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South Water Street
W. H. Simpson Fruit Co
State Street
Aken
Plummer & Plumer
Profitsimps
H. Simpson
Billy Poats
California Fruit Outlook
Muncie, Ind
Fruit Outlook
New Orange and Bapnane Co
Istorers
Covington
Ohio River
Champion Ice Manufacturing & Cold Storage Co
Cincinnati Commission
F. Jelke & Sons Co
Polhe
Jelke
Raabe
Philadelphia
Laintiff, Alao
Theratinpany
Uadertook
O: E Jelke Co
Louisiana
Wayne Fruit
P, Coxentino & Co
Cincinnati Center
Belpre
Floresville
Calaveras
Saspamco
W. L Ferguson
Ag Thy
Asparagus Company
Guthrie, Okla
Central California Asparagus Co
This Place
San Francisco
G. V. Pattison
Guthrie
H. F. Pierce
P. M. Mather
Kaw Valley
Mamie Roas
Bowie
J. A
Walter
Yo the Packer
Walter Grocery & Produce Co
Crawford County
van Buren
W. A Cole
Farmers’ Union
G. Kl
Jowe Fruit Outlook
Has Bradley
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