Seed potatoes rise as Triumphs lead market rally
Chicago reports seed potato market awakening with Triumphs leading a price advance from 45c to 60c per bushel as buyers rush to secure shipments. Ohio and Red River varieties follow firmer demand. Wisconsin Michigan car shortages and loading-station delays temper movement amid improved overall activity a week ending March 13.
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Roy
Chicago
Minnesota
Lpad
Minneapolis
Sic
Ohios
Red Rivers
Sandlands
Chicago Poultry Market Faces Dull Trade and Abundant Stock
Chicago March 13 live poultry markets remained steady to weak as ample stock met moderate demand. Fowls and turkeys fluctuated with weekly price shifts, roosters and ducks varied by quality, and frozen poultry began moving. Trade stayed quiet with light loaded cars and no clear up in prices despite occasional advances earlier in the week.
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Chicago
Reese
Lyon Bros Co Changes Hands to Miller-Cummings Inc
In Albany filings the Miller-Cummings Co. takes over Lyon Bros Co, a major New York operation since 1866. Arthur Miller remains general manager and president. Cecil H. Cummings and Clifford C. Gerow join as officers. No management changes. Lyon’s widow exits. The new firm plans expanded cantaloupes, asparagus, grape, and citrus trade, with Boston and New York operations linked. The 330 Washington Street sign replaced by Miller-Cummings.
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New York
Miller-Cummings Co. Inc
Albany
Miller-Cummings Co., Inc
Most Bros. Co
New Army
Arthur Miller
Lyon ‘Bros. Co
Cecil H. Cummings
Ager
Barber & Co
Boston
Clifford C. Gerow
Old Lyon Bros. Co
Leroy M. Lyon
Miller
Lyon Bros. Co
California
Lyon
New York City
Cecil Cummings
Sands Furber & Co
Lun: Bros. Co
Sand Furber & Co
Immings
Alyon
L. M. Lyon
Ad Company
Florida
Washington Street
Chicago Egg Market Slips Amid Heavy Receipts This Week
Chicago in March reports egg market on unstable footing as receipts rise and demand shifts. Prices fell early then steadied briefly before another decline, with Monday through Friday stock movements and car deliveries shaping the week. Spot goods sold near 26 to 27 1/4 cents, with later prices dropping to the 24 to 24 1/2 cent range and varied delivery figures for forthcoming shipments.
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Chicago
Beth Done
Express
Tnder Naemal
Nditiona Dealera
Sears
Caret Sommes
Renange
Frost delays Texas berries halt until early April
A. H. Ritter reports severe delays in moving Texas strawberries from Deepwater Pasadena and Dickingon due to frost and a red epider pest. Most patches show damage, blooms killed, and shipments unlikely before April 1 or 15. Also, Pittsburgh considers appointing a county agricultural adviser to aid farmers in Allegheny County and other counties report good results from expert guidance.
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Houston
Tex
A. H. Ritter
Deepwater
Pasadena
Dickingon
Packerman
South
Texas
Ritter
Pitteburga
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh Commercial Club
Walnut growers accused in California nut deal fallout
Kansas City report details a clash between the Missouri Kansas Wholesale Grocers Assn and California Walnut Growers Assn over alleged low grade shipments and pre signed purchase contracts. Grocers claim paying for No 1 quality but receiving inferior nuts, fearing costly losses and possible boycotts as tariffs ease foreign walnut imports.
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Kansas City
Harry E. Sloan
Missouri- Kansas Wholesale Grocers Assn
California Walnut Growers’ Assn
Son Angeles
California
Charles Joannes
Green Bay
Wis
Joannes Bros. Co
Joannes
Pasadina
Cal
Los Angeleses
the Times
California Walnut Growers Assn
Sloan
Missouri- Kansas Association
The
Times
Missouri-Kansas Wholesale Grocers Assn
Jon
Pasadena
Packer
Los Angeles Times
Andrews
Missouri- Kansas Wholesale Grocera’ Assn
California Growers’ Assn
Association
California Rhubarb Moving Shipments From Alameda
The California rhubarb trade expands as about 500 lacres in San Lorenzo Alameda produce roughly 100000 boxes. Regina and Sacramento lines ship ongoing over weeks with 225 cars planned from the Reginapietis area. Packaged in three grade groups extra choice fancy and standard, rhubarb is pre cooked for quality and uniformity with new tariffs extending packer charges. Weather conditions favorable and the Rhubarb Association amplifies market potential while rates remain stable for other goods until autumn adjustments.
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Pioneer Fruit Co
Sacramento
Cal
San Lorenzo
Alameda
Pasadena
Ee Bey
Francisco
Reginapietis
Dev
Co. B. Bille
Fruit Co
California
Ada County
Neer Fruit Co
Express Firms Agree to Cut Tennessee Rates
After a two day hearing the three Tennessee express companies consented to a 20 to 25 percent reduction on merchandise shipments starting May 1. Eggs poultry and country produce rates stay until September 1 before tariffs are filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Shippers may route shipments. Fruit and produce tariffs in southern states to be re established by fall with November 1 start. Also reported, citrus shipments from Southern California totaled 10,685 cars through March 4, while Northern California sent 5,074 cars. daily totals for March 4 to March 10 ranged from 213 to 465 cars.
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Tennessee
Jackson, Tenn
State Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Board
Commerce Commissions
Los Angeles
California
Poglisi
Packer
Comstock Celery Co
Comstock
Mich
Puglisi
Cometack Celery Co
Springfield
Pers
Paglisi
Isi Eico
Comstock Celery. Co
Roseland
John McIntyre
McTotyre
Express Company
Express
Aim
St. Louis
S. Puglisi
Russian produce for U S markets sparks trade talks
At New York the Russian embassy help and local importers explored a plan to import butter eggs poultry and other foods into the U S Trade officials discussed credit delivery and loss claims with Russians and steamship reps as a follow up meeting was scheduled for Friday to continue negotiations and expand the potential market.
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New York
C. J. Medzikhofsky
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Church Street
C. E. McPherson
Edward Zimmer
Zimmer & Dunkak
Zimmer
Medzikhofsky
Mr. Zimmer
United States
Norman
Apple Movement Signals Solid Season Finish
Kansas City reports to The Packer show a slower apple movement but a steady, satisfactory progression. Estimated holdings total about 1,500,000 barrels with 900,000 to 1,000,000 barrels in storage and 1,700,000 boxes, closely tracking last year’s distribution. Butter and eggs storage totals in New York rise to 71,838,009 pounds with can storage down 53,800 cases from 1913. C J Baisden arrives in New York with bride after a sudden wedding and trip.
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Kansas City
Cne Pneteen
United States
New York
Trade and street notes sweep through Texas markets
Louis trade picks up and San Antonio activity increases with cabbage plant carloads and a strong lettuce and cantaloupe showing. Dallas and Fort Worth street notes report shifts while ongoing onion and peach crops trend well. Brockman resigns as city focus shifts to market changes and regional produce profits.
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Pittsburgh
Pure Food
Keyser
W. Va
White House
Ohio
Louis
Louis Street
Brockman
St. Louis
George Goener
San Antonio
Texas News
Texas
Rio Grande
Dallas Street
Fort Worth
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Michigan
Elpta
Lyon Bros, Co. Changes
Oklshoma
Weatherford
Okla
Denver
Little Rock
Ark
Pine Bluff
Shreveport
Weatherford Creamery Co
W. J. Laws
Puglisi Fruit and Produce Co
Lyons Bros. Co
Miller-Cummings & Co
Rhubarb Moving
Apple
McKellar
Detroit
Wwisconsin
Elgin
United Action
Cleveland
Nashville
Dallas
Columbus
Hazlehurst
Florida News
Baltimore Street
Ser Gees
Rochester
Buffalo Street
Baltimore
New Orleans
H. B. Patton
Gamble-Robinson Co
Davis
Bartow
Cole Bill
Portland Street
Seattle
Joseph Kaufman
Ada’ T
W. A
Indianapolis
Arlington
Tenn
Indiana
Philadelphia
A. Townsend
Carother
Palmero Truckers
Louisiana
San Francisco
Arkansas
Memphis
Dayton
Cincinnati Street
Cleveland Street
Gelker
Frost
Austin
Missouri
Cc. J. Medzikhofsky
Steamship Lines
Apple Movement
C. J. Baisden
C. J. Baisden & Co
Atlanta
Knickerbocker
Baisden
the Packer's
Luxon
Port Clinton
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