Berry Trader Improves Supply of Michigan Berries
Chicago June 22 shipments from Timnois Ind MissourI and southern points plus early Michigan arrivals boost strawberry supplies. Michigan fruit from Glendora and Bronson early varieties arrive as Illinois Indiana volumes wane. Prices vary by size with Michigan 1.76 to 2.50 in 16 quart cases. Illinois and Indiana berries mixed quality, some small or leaky. Blackberries and raspberries rise. cantaloupes from Brawley rise in price. new packing shed in Brawley operates with electric plant. other items include grapes, apples, and export inquiries.
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Chicago
Timnois
Indiana
Missouri
Michigan
Glen«dora
Berrien County
Illinois
Jos. Palmer
Milneis
T ‘Acker
Wayne
White
Calatin Saline
Hamilton
Josn- Clay
Banana trade uncertain as cables to Central America may be cut
Chicago and Kansas City reports say the banana market is firmer on predictions of Fourth of July demand but uncertainty grows if cables to Central America are cut. Weather could boost demand if cool, while hot weather and cable outages may hinder timely shipments and supply through the Fruit Despatch Co.
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Central America
Coubdtfal
Chicago
T. D. Merrick
Fruit Despatch Ca
Merrick
Kansas City
Arew
C. C. Bowlue
The
Fruit Despatch Co
Bowlue
Packer
Illnois
Nameoki
Atn
Zippel
Collinsville
Belleville
St. Louis
New Orleans
Eckert Com, Co
New Athens
Loule
Fisch & Wiemer
Shipper's Time Saver Introduces Egg Tester
Elmer Arminger of this city unveils the Haighte Perfect Egg Tester touted to ease egg testing for shippers nationwide. The contrivance is compact and accessible, with further details available in a separate column or via circulars. The Packer offers subscriptions at $1 per year.
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Chicago
Elmer Arminger
Michigan grape outlook improves in Benton Harbor region
June 22 report from Benton Harbor cites optimistic forecasts for a fair grape crop in Berrien County. Leaders like J H Burkhard of Lakeside Vineyards say vines are generally healthy with only a small Sawyer area issue, while Lawton and Paw Paw districts show more damage but still anticipated good yields if weather stays favorable. Ohio and New York vintners suggest larger losses than early figures indicated.
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Benton Harbor
Berrien
Lawton
Paw Paw
J. H. Burkhard
St. Joseph
Lakeside
Burkhard
Sawyer
Bertion County
Alderman Wilson
Bt. Joseph
Michigan
Ohio
New York
York Atete
Co-Operative Desl Makes Money for Potato Growers
In Cambridge Minnesota June 21 a large meeting reviewed the season's business for the 8 Co-Operative under L S. The report shows over 900 cars of potatoes handled and farmers selling to Northern Produce Co. retained top prices. After expenses more than $2,000 remains in the treasury though some carrot shipments are pending. The second Monday in June was deemed too early to wind up. Regular annual meeting planned for the last Thursday of June. The Northern Produce Co.'s success suggests more business locally.
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Cambridge
Minn
Farmore
Co 8 & Co-Operative
Northern Produce Co
Charley Kerr Fetit Chauffeur and Berry Trade Notes
Chicago report covers Charley Kerr attending a Kansas picnic and a note on his role with a mariner context. Henry Martin & Co. discuss a heavy deal in Michigan berries while Barnett Bros. announce readiness to offer diversions to markets. Pineapple demand remains strong with large sizes prioritized. Reitz reports heavy trading in Rio Rico supply and market scarcity this season.
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Charley Kerr
Chicago
Pete
Topeka
Kas
Wind
Mr. Ker
Mariner
Mr. Kerr
Henry Martin
Heney Mertin & Co
McOrd
Henry Ie
Baye
Reits
Philip Reitz
Fulton
Rico
CARS AS STOREHOUSES. Evila Drummers Challenge Pittsburg Trade
Pittsburg leaders confront transient out-of-town dealers shipping goods by car and water, undercutting taxes and licenses. Merchants push for tighter rules and big licenses to curb racketeering while protecting local store rents and commissions. The debate centers on railroad car access, store versus wholesale use, and who bears the costs.
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Pittsburg
Chan. of Commerce
Net & Citigen
Eneral Bream
Ity
Seyrene
Agaitet
Nisiee
Ellie
Wien
Mateat
Heat Bids Up Watermelons as Prices Drift Down
Chicago June 2 The season’s heat boosts melon demand while prices soften. Watermelons from 4 to 40 pounds sell from 0 to 0.40 per pound. Alabama melons move with retail pricing easing. Canaries and cantaloupes seen at mixed rates, with standard crates near 5.60 and pink or red varieties scarce.
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Chicago
Alabama
Canfironnie
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Paul Rose
U. S
Mar
Menry
Martin Fait
Homne
HENRY MARTIN _ . &CO
Tinole
Jos
J. L. Oxley & CO
Srismenes
Mefi-Hibernian Banking Association
Geo. Beuzeville & Co
Wister Sect
Chas, P.auer & CO
Peoria, Il
S. Lang Co, i
Rosen
EGG” Shippers
Gibralter
Sigmund Bros
W. Randolph&j
Sears Bros
Phillip A. Reitz
Matabliobod
A. Eee &Co
Avon
Nat’ Bank
M. L. Campbell
Water Street
W. L. Hodde
Springfield
Miinols
Wisconsin
Peters Bros
Oour
Iea
J.snyder& Produce Commission
First Net Bank
the Packer
S. Water St
N “A
John A. Rusk
State Bank of Chicago
Frank C. _Schilling Co
Iron Mountain, Mich
Decatur
Mich
Brawley
Cal
Brawley Cantaloupe Growers’ Association
Stevensville
G. A. Bronson
Bronson
Glendora
Pajaro Valley
Watsonville
Pajare Valley
Schwarts
Geo
Deutsch & Co
Schwartz & Co
Randolph Street
Lagomarcino-Grape Co
Mismois
Moline
Ill
Burlington
Iowa
Hawkeye
Apple Exportere
California
Wataronville
Simons
Bhuttieworth
Qoutteerth
Bimone
Bhutteworth K& Co
Javerneel
Sing
EASON
B. D. Anguish
Ogden Bldg
Frat National Bank
Ese Shipper
Fairfield
BERN
Co-Operative
Desl
Geta Eee
Geo Mister Ottn
Georaie
Barnett Bros
Senaacoss
Junet Bros
Oparia
Femane
Iesmi
Aimee
Rmelons
Oses Gray & CO
Merrill & Eldredge
Mandegas
N. G. Giteen
J. Cratchfield
D. H. Woolfolk
M. Frite
Crutchfield, Woolfolk
Gibgen Inc. Te
Water St. Corner
Clark, Chatch
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Gallagher Bros
Roduce Commission
Merconants
Zoonam Fruits
Southwest
Peter Fox
Butt Lane
Hall, Wedge & Garter
Banke
Bhippera
Appuyance
Cifford-Woood Co
Jefferson
Ohxcago, Ylt
John Ae
Baudolph
Denney & Co
South Water St
Wayne & Low
Bn. Werden
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