Apple trade and legal note in early March market
Apples command strong demand for fancy grades with good barrel stock sales reported by West Randolph traders. Box apples steady with moderate trade except fancy stock fetching premiums. Charles Allgeo of Clarksville arrested on a complaint tied to Grand Rapids firm TH J Cheney & Co over funds for apple purchases. bond posted awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneyo Stock Co Alboof
West Randolph Reet
Apple
Charien All-geo
Clarksville
TH. J. Cheney” & Co
Grand Raplds
Grand Rapids
Allgea
Potatoes Market Faces Slow Demand and Mixed Prices
Market reports show steady to firm tone for potatoes with high prices restraining demand. New York Florida ber muda and Florida supplies are available as May anticipates full new potato run, while overall trade remains fair with limited restaurants demand and some stock losses on lower grades.
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Paward
North
Tnt
Studi
Bermuda
Florida
Cedas Florida Reds
Onoe
Hursday
Washington hearing on Lafean apple package law
Chicago March 18 authorities reported on the Washington hearing last week concerning the Lafean apple package law now before the House agriculture committee. N G Gibson of the Gibson Fruit Co said committee courtesy and pursuit of information impressed observers as favor toward passage, with a minority report possible. W J Wagner of the International Apple Shippers Association predicted near-certain passage, while H Whistler of Oregon defended the Northwestern box standard, noting tampering claims and arguing against government inspection impracticability.
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Chicago
Washington
Committee On Agriculture
House of Representatives
N. G. Gibson
Gibson Fruit Co
Western Fruit Jobbers” Assn
W. J. Wagner
International Apple Shippers
Asen
Whistler
Oregon
G. Gibson
Southern berry and cucumber outlook boosts 1910 season
George E. Ford reports from Chicago after touring Louisiana, Tennessee, and Illinois that the berry season looks ideal with at least 8,000 acres of berries in Louisiana. Cucumber supply will be plentiful and shipments should begin to move freely next week. He notes past years lacked both good weather and quality and predicts strong demand and profits for dealers handling southern goods.
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Chicago
Mar
Louisiana
Tennessee
Illinois
George E. Ford
Packer
Middle West
Fancy Vegetables Coming In From Southern Producers
Trade in Southern vegetables shows rising prices and steady demand amid unseasonable weather. Prices for head lettuce and spinach improve as shipments from Texas and Louisiana increase. Boston and Maryland stocks lag, while parsley, turnips, and string beans vary in price with quality. Weather favorable for berries and vegetables, with Louisiana expecting a big strawberry crop and light receipts until early April.
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Mir
Texas
Louisiana
Baltimore
Asparagua
California
Florida citrus sales and new auction plans pace Cincinnati market
Receipts of Florida oranges were light while California Navels and other fruit arrived. Florida fruit firm in price amid no freeze impact, auctions moved 1 934 boxes with profits uneven as buyers favor large trades. Changes in the suction system discussed and an all trade company rumored to form.
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Cincinnati
Mar
California
Florida
F. G. EB
Florida Citrus Exchange
Clermont Citrus Growers’ Assn
J. B. Jones
Clermont
Brights
Washington
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Exchange
Clearwater
Fla
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Pacific Coast
Tam
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Gotil
Ss. Gooolednish
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East
Minnesota ST. Dent
Mobite
Asia
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Macunie Temple
New York
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O. Kansas City
Southern Ship
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Geo. E. Ford
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Nat'l Bank
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the Packer
Geo. H. Mueller & Co
Indianapolis, Ind
OUR
Lh. B. Jones
Alabama Street
York State
John Bronson
Linois
Southern Fruits and Vegetables
Eaas and Poultry
Hall, Wedge & Carter Chicago
Earl Bros
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Forthet Dearborn Bank
Commerce State Bank
Henry Martin & SO
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J.snyder & Son
First National Bank
Citrus Fruits AT
Chicaco
Peter Doretti
Doretti Bros. & Co
Peter Doretti & Co
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Prome
W. Randolph Street
Gallagher Bros. Produce Commission
Hicago
U. Se
General Commission
Commercial Nat'l
Bank Chgo
S. Water St
Chicago, Ill
Jno. M. Train & Co
S. Delaware St
J.M. Vinci & Co
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