Ozark Frost Growers Begin Season With 600 Carload Hope
Monett March 12 Ozark Frost Growers Association opens first quarterly meeting of 189 year season. Col T C Love resigns as board member but successor pending. Reports from 21 local associations indicate an abundant strawberry crop with increased acreage. Roger s notes trade attitudes from Illinois Iowa Michigan and Nebraska while discussing improved packing and car loading. Estimated 600 cars of fruit to be shipped this season though Neosho Anderson and Sarcoxie associations drop out. Arkansas and Missouri locals listed with Monett Pierce City Sarcoxie Granby Neosho Racine Seneca Aroma Mt Vernon Verona Marionville Logan Republic Billings Purdy Exeter Butterfield plus Rogers Garfield Morriston. Meeting ends with gift of apples from Stark Bros and officers named including Capt Geo T Lincoln president and P A Rodgers general manager.
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Monett
Ozark Frost Growers Association
Arena
Mispeari
Arkansas
Ozark
Col
T. C. Love
Wich
Rodgers
Association
Illinois
Town
Minnesota
Michigan
Nebaska
Ozark Association
Informag
Pack
Siso
Neosho
Anderton
Sarcoxle
Beneft
Misssouri Paints
Pierce
City
Sarvoxie
Granby
Racine
Seneca
Aroma
Mt. Vernon
Verona
Marlonville
Logan
Republic
Billings
Purdy
Exeter
Butterfield
Arkansas Association
Rogers
Garfield
Morriston
Stark Bros
Louisiana
T. Lincoin
Geo. T
Lincoln
Bentonville
Ark
Dr. Bell Bess
TFB. George
Pierce City
P. A. Rodgers
Gravette
J. W. Stroud
Humboldt Tennessee Growers Plan Major 1909 Crops
Bevy acreage in Humboldt includes 400 acres in berries with a 100 crates per acre yield and May to June shipment. about 10 acres in cabbage at 100 crates per acre, May 20 to June 20. 20 acres in tomatoes at 500 crates per acre, June 15 to August 1. plus beans potatoes and early apples. Cabbage fields are ready, plants healthy. high cabbage prices prompt large plant orders from South Carolina and a giant agency has ordered nearly 1,000,000 plants.
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Humboldt, Tenn
Humboldt Fruit Growers
H.H
J.C. McKelvy
Caroling
L. R. Duffey
Mer
Egg Market News in Cincinnati on March 13
Cincinnati reports a steady egg market at 18 1/2 cents for fresh late stock as receipts rise. Country districts show no surplus stock despite poor roads. traders expect storage stock around 18 cents. Cabbage market is dull with Danish stock at 45 to 48 dollars per ton and Florida stock at 2.25 to 2.50 per crate.
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Cincinnati
Florida
Onion bets suggest price rise as dealers buy freely
Chicago onion market shows no surplus and moderate prices draw in jobbers and retailers from outside. Reds and yellows around 1.7 dollars, whites about 2.73, with tops near 1 per bushel. Spring weather expected to boost demand, and a large local operator is said to have begun buying in the Louisville area, acquiring several railroad cars of sets.
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Chicago
Toulsville
Edwin Stacy founder of Lt. Stacy & Sons dies in Minneapolis
Edwin F. Stacy, founder of the firm of Lt. Stacy & Sons, died Thursday morning March 11 1909 in Minneapolis. Survived by his wife and three sons Clinton L Arthur P and Harlow B, with Howard B in California on firm business. Stacy a pioneer in wholesale fruit and produce, began in 1883 when few houses were in the trade. Born DeKalb Illinois May 31 1931, he was known for kindness and friendly ties with acquaintances.
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Minneapolis
Edwin FP. Stacy
Lt. Stacy & Sons
Clinton L
Arthur P
Harlow B
Howard
California
Stacy
Mr. Stacy
DeKalb, N
Potatoes May Go Up Amid Shifts in Chicago Market
Chicago reports a steady potato market with lighter receipts and a stronger late demand. Prices rise to 8 9c for Northwestern white stock and 6 7c to 9c for Burbanks as weather and rail delays curb supplies. Some traders expect prices to firm further while others doubt sustained gains.
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Chicago
Burbanks
Foultry dealers eye Gotham market shifts
Chicago reports poultry traders watching New York as prices rise sharply. shipments diverted eastward while Chicago buyers expect fowls to flow west. Prices climbed 6c on Wednesday and 3c on Thursday with steady dressed poultry receipts and strong turkey prices near 22c for dry picked birds.
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Chicago
New York
Gotham
Turkey
Kalamazoo Market Delights With Local Veggies
Kalamazoo Michigan notes a robust market for vegetables despite scarcity. Most varieties are shipped in from California celery at ten cents a stalk is seen as overpriced. locals prefer home grown produce for flavor and nourishment.
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Kalamaoo
Mich
Kalamazoo
California
Outlook for California deciduous fruits hits light crop
Advices from the Pacific coast report a weaker season for California deciduous fruits. Peaches will be light, Placer County trees are blooming but limited production is expected after last year’s heavy crop. Apricots are almost a failure, while plums are generally good except for apricots.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
California
Placer County
Florida Tomatoes Arrive as Prices Hold Steady
Receipts of Florida tomatoes are coming more freely to Cincinnati. Several cars passed through during the week and three more arrived along with many express shipments. Crate prices ranged from $2.75 to $3, with Cuban stock fetching $2.00 to $2.25 per crate.
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Cincinnati
Florida
Greens Market in Cincinnati Sees Firm Tone After Surplus Absorbed
In Cincinnati on March 13 kale and spinach were plentiful early in the week and prices declined from last week's levels. As the week continued heavy consumption absorbed the surplus, and receipts led to a firmer market.
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Cincinnati
Radical Bulls Pushing High Prices at Western Eggs Meetings
Kansas City notes from March reports the annual spring meetings of western shippers end with focus on storage eggs prices and futures. Traders discuss seasonal price levels 18 to 19 cents Chicago basis 18 to 18 1/2 and 19 to 19 1/2 seaboard, with caution urged amid potential demand declines. Debate centers on cold storage laws, carrier rates, and industry-wide efforts by the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association to curb harmful legislation.
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Kansas City
Jssue
Chicago
Seaboard
Tfe
Bulla
Mississippi River
Central Freight Assn
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
National Poultry, Butter, & Bee. Assa
Big Igwa Attendanch at Savoy House
The Iowa Wholesale Butter and Egg Dealers association met at the Savoy House in Des Moines for its annual session with under fifty members present plus shippers buyers and railroad men. Discussion covered egg storage pricing rail transportation issues and storage packing standards with emphasis on carload rates and a forthcoming bill requiring egg origin labeling.
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Des Moines
Iowa Wholesale Butter & Eye Dealers Association
Savoy House
Nebraska
Omaha
James A. Clark
Chicago
Treasury
Ecarlot
W. ¥. Priebe
California oranges decline as receipts show decay and price drop
New York desk reports California orange sales down this week with decay chiefly in larger sizes. Prices eased from recent ranges with average bloods at 2.25 to 2.75 and some boxes as low as 1.60. Lemons sold in 1 car lots, best 200s at 2.54 to 2.50, 360s first choice 2.55 to 2.93, others 1.90 to 2.45.
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New York
Leman Salon
California
Bermuda Shippers Prepare Bermuda Onion Marketing Plan
Bermuda Shippers and Growers Association plans an open shop in New York to sell Bermuda onions and potatoes. J H and J V Frith of Hamilton Bermuda, visiting New York, say 250000 onion packages and a 25 percent potato yield are anticipated. New marketing methods involve adding independent operators and standardizing market pricing. The proposed Canine Maun Ups idea is dismissed as absurd by Bermuda growers.
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New York
Bermuda Shippers’ Wid Growers’ Assn
Hand
J. V. Frith
Hamilton
Bermuda
United States
Bowies
Olivia Bros
4. & G. Lippman
W. C. Deyo & Bru
W. A. Gambie & Co
Frith Caid
Si'rith
Ovalneem Acags Leuck Growers’ Assn
Frith
Texas Association
Anxious Butter Holders See Little Trade in New York
Butter market notes from New York on March 12 show heavy stocks and sellers willing to shade prices to move goods. Eastern buyers and Chicago sellers discuss prices 28c to 27c for specials. undergrades and storage creamery offer settings linger at 22c to 25c. Packing stock weak. receivers struggle to fetch 18c. Simultaneous Tampa wreck halts rail service, 200 refrigerators trapped beyond the damaged Seaboard line.
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New York
Chicago
Ixtras
Aleee
Nota
Camel
Egg and Produce Shippers Robbed Across Several States
Eastern Tennessee, northern Alabama, and Georgia saw major thefts by two crooks posing as produce buyers. They emptied about 9000 to 35000 dollars from shippers with fake checks, forged letters, and a scam involving a Newport bank. An associate, J C Durham, may have unknowingly aided the operation. The elder swindler used the name L D Newton and planned a quick move to New York after establishing a fake business.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
New York City
L. D. Newton
Carter
Landjernett
Citizens National Bank
J. C. Durham
Chattanooge swindle suspect Newton linked to egg scheme
Reports from Covington and Chattanooga detail a complex fraud led by L. D. Newton and I. A. Lindell, an egg and poultry operation that left many country shippers unpaid. The pair, described as seasoned crooks, fled after destroying records, with Newton possibly using an alias and Lindell’s whereabouts unclear. Multiple creditors across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama are named, while a Boston-like kingpin style pattern is noted. authorities pursue leads as shippers seek restitution.
Brackett Returns From Bermuda To Attend Atlanta Meeting
K. N. Brackett has returned from Bermuda and left again for Atlanta to attend the peach association meeting there on Tuesday. He vacationed with his family in Bermuda and leaves them behind for a few weeks longer and is reported much improved in health.
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Bermuda
Atlanta
New York
K. N. Brackett
Peach Association
Mr. Brackett
Butter Market in Chicago Feels Mixed Signals
Chicago March 12. Butter prices show only a half cent gain for fresh creamery butter this week. Receipts rise slightly while demand stays strong for fresh product. Storage butter remains weak and storage holdings loom as a risk versus last year. June extras sold at 2 to 26 cents with many undergrade lots seen as weak investments. Prospective prices for the season remain uncertain with expectations of lower levels.
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Chicago
Live Poultry Market Report From New York March 14
Receipts of poultry this week were liberal though buyers expected more stock. Early demand was weak with expectations of lower prices. Prices improved after Sue Weele’s influence and demand strengthened in the past days. Fowls dropped to 8 1 4 cents, others remained steady. Receipts totaled 42 cars with five carted over on track by speculators. Chickens 8 cents, old roasters 11 1 2 cents, turkeys 18 cents, ducks 8 1 2 cents, sumon stowls 50 cents per pair and plevons vou per pair.
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H. Rhynsburger
Presi Pelly
M. Verkey
Folnes
Dickerson
Treasuran
W. H. Douglass
Douglass
New York Merchant Exchange
W. I Priebe
Chicago
Triebe
Samerson
New York
Sue Weele
Sumon
Tomato growers form trust to push price and returns
New York reports a tomato growers trust forming in Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore to pressure canners for ten dollars per ton this year and require return of all packaging. The Chestertown Maryland meeting is cited as the best branch of the merger with larger growers threatening action if plans fail.
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New York
Tomato Growers’ Trust
Delaware
Maryland
Chestertown
Florida Produce Market Reports Mixed Florida Prices
New York March 13 Florida fruits and vegetables show weakness due to California imports. Oranges ease to 1.75 2.50 on street. Indian River pineapples 1.00 4.50. grapefruit 1.00 4.00 with few fancy lots. Pineapple demand strong, weather favorable for wholesale movement and open retailer displays. Prices for Florida pineapples mostly steady. Porto Ricans 2.55 2.00. Havana cigars and other items listed with varied quotes. Lettuce quality poor but demand good. romaine 1.05 1.00. beans 3 1. peppers 2 0. strawberries firm 0.80 1.00 quart. cabbage 2.50 2.75. celery 2 3. tomatoes 2.50 7.50 for choice.
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New York
Florida
California
Florida Pines
Havana
Iss
Romaine
New York Poultry Market Quiet With Firm Prices
New York market reports little change in dressed poultry. Fresh killed stock remains light while demand is slow and prices may fall. Large fowls dominate receipts. ducks and geese are scarce. turkeys nearly gone. Dry picked fowls sell at jetse and barrel prices. boxed dry packed fowls bring low figures. frozen stock demand limited to chickens and turkeys. Fancy ducks 12 to 18 cents. geese 10 to 11 cents.
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New York
Jétse
North Carolina Lettuce Receipts Fall Into New York Market
North Carolina lettuce dominated last week’s receipts in New York with demand for fancy slack at 2 to 2.60 dollars. Much stock remains undesirable, averaging 1.50 to 1.75. Indications point to heavier receipts of North Carolina products next week WW. iy
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North Carolina
New York
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Mulhall
King
Leavenworth
Pat Wilkey
Poast
Washington, Tenn
Mr. Wilkey
Hinton & Co
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L. P. Brewer
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Collinsville
J. K. Shotner
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W. H. Foster & Son
C. Jordan
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Scottsboro
L. H. Hughes
Bridgeport
Stark & Son
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W. H. Bagley
G. H. Reese
Rome
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