Sharp Break in the Potato Market in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Mich June 12 A sharp break in new and old potato prices occurred on the local market this week with new stock dropping from 8 50 a barrel to 6 00 and old potatoes oversupplied as arrivals from the South sparked a price war among commission houses. Prices for other Michigan grown vegetables rose slightly as drought and heat curtailed supply. The hot weather reduced imports of Southern tomatoes and boosted demand for home grown hothouse varieties. several greens and root crops showed varied price shifts.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
South
Commission
Michigan
I C C Sets Aside California Shippers Protest on Rail Rates
The I C C has set aside protests by California producers and allowed the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad to reduce potato and onion rates from Colorado Utah and Wyoming to California. Current onions rate from Montrose Colorado to San Francisco is 1.50 per 100 pounds, to become 68 cents, with Utah rates also cut proportionally.
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California
Lake City
Utah
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Colorado
Wyoming
Montrose
Colo
San Francisco
Freesoil Cherries Hit by Frost Reduced Crop
Sour cherries led the district’s frost damage with Freesoil reporting a half crop after killing frosts in late May. The freeze cut into fruit yields as growers cope with reduced harvests.
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Freesoil
Mich
Utah peach crop will not exceed 79 cars this year
Salt Lake City June 12 In Utah the peach crop this year is not likely to exceed 50 to 76 cars after a heavy last year harvest and a very cold winter. Frosts and drought reduced plantings though some sections report partial crops with higher trees faring better. Prices hinge on regional markets with estimates from 2 to 3 dollars a bushel.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Souther
Davis County
Washington County
Dixie
Utah County
Provo Beach
Salt Lake County
Rufus D. Johnson
Hot Winds Damage Hudsonville Crops in Michigan
Hot winds sweep Hudsonville Valley this week causing muck land crop damage exceeding 500000 dollars. Head lettuce whipped and ruined celery blown from the ground and onion plantings damaged. Muck crop condition in the region below ten year average, with rain greatly needed.
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Hudsonville, Mich
Hudsonville Valley
Michigan Potato Show Opens in Greenville With Prize Purse
The West Michigan Potato Show Association announces its first annual tuber exposition in Greenville from October 29 to 31. The slogan Not more potatoes, but better potatoes and more money underscores the event. About 1000 dollars in prizes will be awarded.
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Greenville
Mich
West Michigan Potato Show Association
Salt Lake City Market Sees Strong Strawberry Demand
In Salt Lake City on June 12 wholesale buyers reported brisk demand for strawberries with prices rising. Utah crop drought limited in Ogden, but overall supply remained liberal. cherries and apples also featured with varied pricing across regions and brands.
Market Report on Potatoes and Produce Prices
Potatoes sold mainly at 5 to 6 cents per pound with firm demand and unchanged prices. Idaho U S No 1 sacked. Minnesota Burbanks and California White Rose listed with varied per cwt prices. Utah Bliss Triumphs and Texas Floridas affected by quality. Spinach and tomatoes steady or in light supply. turnips abundant with good movement. homegrown produce shown in 12 to 26 cents per dozen bunches range.
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Texas
Imperial Valley
Utah
California
Watsonville
Idaho
U. S. No
Minnesota
Burbanks
Louisiana
Bliss
Bliss Triumphs
Heavy Horses Best for City Milk Delivery Wagons
Chicago reports the Borden Milk Company relies on heavy horses for urban milk routes. They find 1300 to 1400 pound horses handle street Start stop better. Grover the 30 year old wagon horse retired after 22 years and 40,000 miles delivering 12,000,000 quarts of milk. A pension of hay and oats awaits. Danville notes five acres tomatoes ready for hot house shift with shipping from June 10 to September 1 10 using Bonnie Best and Livingston Globe varieties in 20 pound Climax baskets.
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Chicago
Ill
Borden Milk Company
Grover
C. E. Richards
Danville
Express
Bonnie Best
Livingston Globe
Ifor
D. G
Watermelon crop totals 400 acres in Fruitland area
The Watermelon crop in Fruitland totals 400 acres for 75 cars ready to ship beginning August 10. Tom Watsons and Monte Cristos dominate the field and compare 100 percent with last year. Melons are not sprayed or treated for stem end rot. rye straw serves as car bedding at a cost of five dollars per ton.
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Pruitland
Tom Watsons
Monte Cristos
Florida Watermelons On Winnipeg Market Report
Winnipeg market notes from June report show Florida watermelons arriving early in the week at 10 cents per pound. Strawberries from Hood River scarce at $5.75 per case. Iowa berries, $9.50 per 24 quarts. British Columbia berries awaited. prices未知. Prices cover fruits and vegetables including cantaloupes, pineapples, apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, coconuts, cauliflowers, cabbage, asparagus, potatoes, and greens with varied per-case or per-pound rates across regions.
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Winnipeg
Florida
Hood River
Iowa
British Columbia
Washington
California
Valencia
Ontario
New Brunswick
Glassine Cones Kept Plants Warmer in Frost Tests
East Lansing Mich June 12 Celluloid cones yielded best frost protection in Michigan Experiment Station tests this spring. Glassine ranked second while parchments and oiled waxed papers trailed. Due to high celluloid cost the college favored glassine which gave almost as good results and kept temperatures under cones about 1 to 6 degrees higher, boosting growth roughly 17 percent.
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East Lanning
Mich
Michigan Experiment Station
FIELD POSITION WANTED BY CARLOT SALESMAN AND INSPECTOR
Solletting, buying and inspection on any deal by experienced car lot salesman and inspector who knows quality. Address Box 909 care The Packer 192 N. Clark St Chicago DL.
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the Packer
N. Clark St
Chicago
Location of Peach Orchards in Utah Decline in Bearing Trees
J R Duncan of the local federal market reports office presents a Utah peach crop report for 1923 1924 showing counties with bearing trees and totals 474 250. Counties listed include Boxelder Cache Davis Juab Salt Lake Utah Washington Weber with shipping points Brigham City Bountiful Provo Springville Ogden Draper Sugar House.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
J. R. Duncan
Federal Market Reports Office
Duncan
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weber
Brigham City
Boxelder County
Bountiful
Davis County
Provo
Springville
Utah County
Ogden
Weber County
Draper
Sugar House
Salt Lake County
Wabash Buys Ann Arbor Railroad
Owosso Michigan June 12 Sale of the Ann Arbor Railroad to the Wabash system last week drew wide interest among Michigan shippers especially fruit and potato dealers. The line moves large tonnage of produce in Central and Northwestern Michigan and the combination with a larger road will provide better transportation service.
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Owosso
Mich
Ann Arbor
Wabash
Michigan
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