Illinois Poultry Production Up Across Several Points
Reports from Illinois dairy and poultry centers indicate a larger poultry output this season than last year. Carmi shows about 50 percent more poultry with expected heavy shipments, Fairfield reports 100 percent more, and Effingham notes crop size equal to last year with strong shipments ahead. Enfield notes 50 percent growth and good springers, while Farina sees a promising outlook with raisers showing strong prospects and Farina last lines.
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Chicago
Ill
Fhe Packer
Bilinoias
Packer Bulletin
Carmi
Enfield
Fairfield
Farina
Pi Effingham
Fruit Crop Outlooks Hoping for Good Yields Across Districts
The Packer reports short crop notes from Michigan through Illinois to Oregon and Idaho. Cherries, apples, peaches, plums, potatoes, melons, and grapes are cited with varied prospects. shipping plans start late June to September, with cars listed for specific locales and farms.
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Mich
Cal
Oregon
Idaho
Iowa
Lawrence
Alto Pass
Jerseyville
Tfl
Clear Lake
Fruit Crop Prospects From Hitness Points Reported
Special reports from La Salle Veru and Streator detail fruit prospects in Illinois. La Salle reports a near half normal strawberry crop due to drought and pests, with tree fruits fair, cherries small, and berries strong. Geo Winters aids growers with insecticide guidance. Veru notes light strawberry yield but good tree fruit prospects, cherries in harvest, grapes decent though acreage small, and raspberries and blackberries showing strong potential. Streator hothouses boost cucumber shipments, with 500 two dozen boxes weekly, and growers investing in modern equipment for large trade.
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Chicago
la Salle
Geo. Winters
LaSalle
Chas Myrtle
Streator
Hawkers Full to Squall Under Noise Ordinance Debate
Chicago merchants clash over the anti noise ordinance as South Water Street fruit peddlers contest the curb market limits. Produce men push for noon to 6pm crying rights within restricted zones while council seeks corporation counsel guidance.
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Chicago
South Water Street
C. H. Weaver
C. H. Weaver & Co
T. F. Gallagher
Gallagher Bros
John Garibaldi
M. L. Wagner
Judiciary Committee
Corporation Council of
Elgin Butter Halves Price Rises to 22c
Elgin reports a half cent advance in creamery extras with bids at 22¾¢ but no sales, leading the quotation committee to set 22¢ as official weekly price. Production climbs and may exceed last year's levels if favorable weather continues. Wanted peaches, plans, cherries, and early apples advertised by J. J. Potts of Waco Texas.
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Elgin
J. J. Potts
Waco
Texas
Chicago
Wisconsin crops outlook from farm report
Madison June 16 Wisconsin farm report from June 1 notes very good prospects for fruit, especially smaller varieties, with little advantage over larger types. Acreage for potatoes likely down slightly from last year, other crops similar. Canning factories offset by increased peas and corn cultivation.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Farm
Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture
Shippers Will Not Renew With The Packer
Clarksville Michigan June 6 1911 letter from Dr L Erwin to The Packer states he will not renew his produce trade. He praises the paper and urges shippers to read it.
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Packer
Clarksville, Mich
Dr. L. Erwin
Fruit crop to be light in Paoli Indiana region
Fruit falling badly hits Paoli Indiana as cool weather heavy rains and frosts after blossoming destroy most set fruit. Orchardists report only few trees with worthwhile fruit. some high ground trees may yield a small crop.
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Indiana
Princeton
Milford
Indianapolis
China
Crawfordsville
Paoli
Ind
Union brand melons marketed through national dealer network
A promotional note urges buyers to insist on Union brand melons for quality. It lists major and minor markets and numerous dealers from New York to Seattle, highlighting the label’s perceived value and nationwide availability.
Dealers Help Enforce New Bag Egg Law in Indiana
Indianapolis June 16. State food and drug commissioner H B Barnard reports produce dealers statewide backing education on the new law banning bag eggs. A Vincennes dealer described plans to enforce a loss off standard, noting farmers support the law and merchants will candle eggs to improve quality. He requested circulars and a department visit.
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Indianapolis
Ind
H. EB. Barnard
Food and Drug
Vincennes
Barnard
Kansas
Late Apple Crop Shortens in Michigan Counties
In Benton Harbor and nearby counties the late apple crop will be short with few Baldwins or Spys available. Separately, Bangor reports strawberries selling at 40 cents per crate with most fruit headed to Grand Rapids for processing.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Berrien
van Buren
Bangor
Grand Rapids
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