Hixon Plans Bean Potato and Berry Shipments in 1909
From Hixon Tennessee farmer J E Falkner reports about 30 acres beans 40 acres potatoes and 30 000 peach trees for shipment with Thompsons and other berries ready by April 25. Previous year 100 acres shipped. current acreage reduced. Other Hixon growers named include Lawrence Pots John Gilmore U S Mes sick E E Swingle Ashley Bros Jos Kirklin. In Louisville kale trade suffering drought. Edward Vetter Co leading eastern bale dealer moving 10-12 cars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilmore
U. S. Messick
E. E. Swingle
Ashley Bros
Jos, Kirklin
J. E. Falkner
Louisville
Norfolk
Edward Vetter & Co
Florida Producta in Carlota to Offer Chicago March 13
Interstate Fruit Distributors of Chicago offer Florida lettuces cabbage East Coast tomatoes and Sanford celery in transit F.O.B. cars billed to Cincinnati with quick diversion. Inquiries to Interstate Fruit Distributors 97 99 South Water Street Chicago E L Hasler president quotes prices. In Chicago J Fred Nelson reports eastern dealers settle on 20c for April eggs and Pricbe Simater plant continuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Fruit Distributors
Orida
Florida
Cincinnati
South Waterstreet
E. L. Hasler
J. Fred Nelson
New York
Boston
Pricbe-Simater
Nelson
Possum and Tat ers Banquet Delights Merchants Group
Grand Rapids March 12 Members of the local National League of Commission Merchants held their annual banquet at the Morton house with attendees from Vinkemulder Co Yuille Miller Co Love land Hin yan Crittenden Co and Hewitt. Yuille chaired the entertainment plan possum and taters served in Befo the wa style drew hearty approval followed by a smoker and reports from delegates Hinyan Vinkemulder and Yuille on the Peoria convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
National League of Commission Merchants
Morton House
Henry J. Vinkemulder
M. J. Durk
The
Vinkemulder Co
A. W. Miller
W. F. Yuille
Yuille& Miler Co
RK. B. Loveland
F. W. Hinyan
A. G. Kohnhorst
Lovelland & Hinyan Co
C. D. Crittenden
C. D. Crittenden & Co
L. E. Hewitt
Yuille
Hinyan
Vinkemulder
Yullle
Peoria
Farmers Organize Co Operative Union of America in Illinois
In Anna Illinois on March 10 1909 farmers in Union Pulaski Johnson and Jackson counties organize the Farmers Co Operative Union of America to prohibit shipments of inferior products grade goods No 1 and No 2 stamp quality guarantee quantity advise on cutting handling costs and protect producers interests. County secretary Marshall Rendleman Anna Illinois and Geo W Bean are named contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Union
Pulaski, Johnson and Jackson
Farmers’ Co-Operative Union of America
Marshall Rendleman
Geo. W. Bean
Peters Bros Co Advertises Fresh Produce
Peters Bros Co Chicago offers Apples Potatoes Cabbage Tomatoes Head Lettuce Eggplant Peppers with request for best price quotes or wire for market conditions.
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Peters Bros. Co
Chicago
Clarion Outlook Bright for Eye Pro duction
Clarion Indiana farmers in a leading poultry district plan to expand poultry and egg production driven by high prices. They note last year’s hatching losses from wet cold spring but report profits from keeping and fattening young roosters due to grain efficiency and rising market prices. G T Eldridge of the Clarion Produce house predicts stronger egg output this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
G. T. Eldridge
Clarion Produce House
Bright outlook for good fowls among local merchants
Among the merchants who receive eyes were and what each averaged last year are H. J. King 50 cases weekly Stark Bros 26 cases per week George J. Miller 5 cases per week J. H. Ramsey 20 cases weekly C. K. Payne 15 cases a week and H. G. Tillinghast 15 cases per week. There is some honey shipped from here, but outside of this there is no other produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. King
Stark
George J. Miller
J. H. Ramsey
C. K. Payne
H. G. Tillinghast
Chicago League Meeting Admits New Member
At a Chicago branch meeting of the National League Gridley Maxon Co were admitted to membership R A Burnett was named from the league as his other fruit business keeps him busy The local branch increased annual dues from 1 50 to 3 00 A by law was adopted preventing transfer of memberships when firms change or dissolve The branch plans a Washington visit to discuss weights and measures and uniform standards for the country Local members favor standard weights and measures nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago &Ranch
National League
Gridley, Maxon & Co
R. A. Burnett
League
Initiet
Brbtm
Treasury
Uge
League T0
Weights and Measures Committee
Congress
Washington
Jacksonville Texas Tomato Prospects Mixed With Peach Decline
At Jacksonville Texas the peach crop may yield about 25 percent this season from 7000 to 8000 acres, while tomato acreage near Jacksonville remains around 1000 acres with increases below and north of town. Potatoes fall 50 to 60 percent to 650 acres. cabbage is planned for a small June harvest. The tomato belt hopes for better quality after a February freeze, with seed-grown plants improving and rivals in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, tracked for market moves. Love & Jarratt changes names to C D Jarratt Co as O D Jones joins Morrill firm.
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Jacksonville
Tex
Redlawn
Alto
Mt. Selman
Funt
Crystal Springs
Miss
Packer
Pittsburg
Rusk
Dialville
Toy
Love & Jarratt
Love
O. D. Jones
Morrill, Tex
W. L. Dublin
Selman
Jarratt
C. D. Jarratt Co
Jones
Cherokee Orchard
Morrill
Love& Jarratt
Kansas City
Dublin
Uniform apple packaging eyed for nation wide standard
Chicago March 13 The apple market remains firm with no price shifts. Demand favors uniform barrels boxes and baskets nationwide as local holdings stay about half of last year. Prices hold for Western boxed apples and choice eastern barrel stock while traders push for a federal standard package to end grading disputes and ensure full measure.
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Chicago
Ben Davis
Congress
Faw
Southwest
Northwest
Colorado
Wells Higman Co urges orders for fruit packages in 1914
Have You Bought Fruit Packages, St Joseph Mich March 13. The Wells Higman Co reports a stronger position this year to book orders and handle shipments for associations and shippers nationwide where freight rates allow. Write before placing orders for baskets and shipping containers for apples pears peaches vegetables and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Wells, Higman Co
Ara Z
Brooks and Barber Open Jacksonville Fruit House
A new firm, Brooks and Barber, will operate in Jacksonville this season as fruit shippers. A. L. Brooks and G. L. Barber bring years of experience in Jacksonville and northern markets, handling peaches, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, melons and cantaloupes for A. L. Block & Co. of St. Louis, a heavy buyer on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Block & Co
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Brooks & Barber
A. L. Brooks
G. L. Barber
Moorland Firm Handles Eggs In Large Seasonal Trade
Moorland Iowa March 11 H Peter son and Son operate a large seasonal egg business storing 8 to 19 cars of eggs east of Chicago yearly. They also ship live poultry in coops and dressed in cold weather.
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Moorland
Meiges & Co Offers Shipping for Berry and Produce Connections
Chicago firm F. W. Meiges & Co at 100 South Water street announces they can handle shipments for a few more good connections, serving individual shippers or associations. They have long experience in handling berries and other fruits as well as early vegetables.
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Chicago
F. W. Meiges & Co
South Water Street
Hawaiian Pineapples Arrive In Chicago For Inspection
A sample shipment of Hawaiian pineapples arrived in Chicago via C and L Weaver and Co. They are described as extra large and in very good condition. Mr Weaver says ongoing shipments are likely and will be encouraged if the fruit can be laid down in good eating condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. &L .Weaver & Co
Weaver
Albany Apple Growers Association Formed in Albany Oregon
Albany Oregon March 12 The Albany Apple Growers Association has been organized with most local large growers as members. The group will hire experienced packers to prepare the fruit for market.
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Albany
Ore
Albany Apple Growers’ Assn
Ottumwa Market Ready for Spring Produce Trade
Getting ready for spring fruit and vegetable demand, Ottumwa Iowa vendors, BH H Emery & Co, anticipate strong volume as they expand supply sources with individual shippers and associations to meet local and outbound trade needs.
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Ottumwa
BH. H. Emery & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inter-State Fruit Distributors
Olivit Bros
E. L. Hasler CO
Chicago, Ill
the Geroe CO
Toledo, Ohio
Stacy & Sons
Minneapolis and
ST. Paul, Minn
E. R. Godfrey & Sons
Milwaukee, Wis
GEO. Hitz & CO
Indianapolis, Ind
E. L.hasler
E. R. Godfrey, Jr
A. D. Hitz
C.H. Kelley
Riverside, Cal
Ohio
United States
Coyne Bros
Water St
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Leonard Seed Coo
L. A. Budlong CO
Schlosser Brothers
Yekarsa
Monroe & Spengler
Springfield
Ill
Nat'l Bank
the Packer
Carlo
Ater
Water T
M. L. Campbell
Prop
E.c
Moninger
Kroendell
Moire
Chicago Packer
Clark Street
Hixon
Florida Producta
Carlota
Grand Rapids Branch League
Chicago ‘League Meeting
Sanges
Texas
Rocky Ford
Colo
H. Woods CO
Gibson Fruit Co
General Commission
Bankers’ National Bank
I Packar
Continental Natural Gas Alcohol Co
Wheeling, W. Va
T. C. Peck
Los Angeles
Cal
la California
Salt Lake City
San Diego
Salt Lake
Big Exes
Carl
Saat
Detroit
Michigan
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