Knoxville Berry Crop Drives 75 Car Shipments Planned
Knoxville's Berry and Truck Growers Association reports rapid growth in strawberry and potato shipments, with 260 acres of berries and about 25 carloads of potatoes. The Knox County group, aided by the Strawberry Producers' Association, plans expanded carlot shipments, stricter packing standards, and two new track sheds to boost the season along the Queen & Crescent line. The effort includes named leaders Peyton Carter, J. M. Jett, and C. M. Emory, and forecasts substantial market activity from Knoxville and Morristown branches.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Yenurssee
Queen & Crescent
Georgia State
Knox County Gerry & Truck Growers’ Assn
Able Valley
Eitien
Strawberry & Producers’ Agent
Knox County
Southern’ Railroad
Clyde
Zetr
City Coles
Siri
ES Ap Ag
Avery
Tates the
Strawberry & Producers
Asan
Peyton
Carter
J. M. ‘Jett
T. N. Hunter
J.R.H. Hilton
B. Coleman
J. H. H. Hilton
F.A. Weigel
G. W. L. Griffin
Morristown
Knox County Berry & Truck Growers’ Assn
C. M. Emory
J. L. Newman
J. E. Lane
Gales
A. J. Naugher
L. Fussell
C. L. Seaton
D. Leg
W. W. Scarborough
W. Henderson
C. W. Henderson Co
Jis
Mace Ete
Smooth Swindler Foils Cincinnati Fruit Firms
In Cincinnati on March 19 a smooth swindler named Harry Jaffe, recently employed by Pizso & Rocco here, used a forged Tennessee check to fleece three local fruit concerns. He bought a ham per with a $1.50 item and a $11.7 check, received $16.25 in change, then vanished after saying he would fetch his wagon. Rizzo and Rocco, who knew little of Jaffe, fear more losses as authorities search for the Nashville man described as five feet three, 150 pounds, with black curly hair and pale face.
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Cincinnati
Emooth
Noah
Harry Jaffe
Pizso & Rocco
Reading Road
Rizzo
Riszh
Rizzo & Rocco
Jaffe
Nashville
Apples Are Easier Prices Fall Slightly in Apple Market
Chicago dispatch reports a softening in barreled apple prices by about 26 cents this week as demand wanes after a period of high prices. Boxed apples show little change though demand slackens with barreled stock. Dealers see lower prices as a logical result of reduced buying, while quality concerns focus on poorly irrigated districts producing softer fruit with less keeping quality. The berry and fruit movement may influence apple demand in days ahead, with weather and public appetite driving any shifts.
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Chicago
Dealera
Sonis
Louisiana
Butter Exports Decline Sharply From Last Year
Washington reports a drop in dairy export movement. February butter exports total 226,205 pounds versus 1,673,705 a year ago, while eight months to February show 4,543,679 pounds against 4,398,201 previously. Cheese movement for February also halved.
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Washington
Jexport
Department of Commerce and Labor
Weather bad for vegetables and uneven market quality
Chicago reports little overall change in the vegetable sector this week. Strawberries and Klondykes move 20 to 40 cents per conch berry with varying quality. lettuce remains uneven, asparagus softens as supplies rise, celery from both coasts abundant, tomatoes firmer with no price shifts, cabbage improving slightly as new receipts rise, old stock nearly exhausted, shallots and kennels weaker on rising arrivals, and string beans cheaper due to plentiful but uneven lots.
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Chicago
Snew Bank
Florida
Eens
California
New Orleans
SHORTAGE IN EGGB BY KANSAS SHIPPER
Arcadia Kas March 14 1909 To The Packer the egg season shows a decline in receipts with 31 cases on March 6 compared with 66 last year 36 cases on March 13 vs 63 a year ago due to hens scarce feed high prices. Nearby crops include 300 crates of strawberries 25 acres cantaloupes and melons peaches killed cherries apples crop notes and seed prices.
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Kansas
Arcadia
Kas
V. D. Green
Egg market signals tame trading amid uncertain demand
Chicago March 19 report shows egg futures and storage sales faltering as large operators avoid aggressive buying. Prices hover around 17 to 18 cents with few sales while storage offerings and receipts rise, signaling a cautious market ahead of Easter. Butter and fruit notes accompany the market scene, with sentiment mixed on price directions.
Orrick potato grower plea for better rail support
Elmer A. Paulson writes The Packer from Orrick Missouri on March 15 1909 detailing rising potato acreage potential 3600 4000 acres for nearby towns and the need for improved rail sidings and freight offices at Floyd Miltondale and Excelsior Springs Junction to move crop efficiently while noting Wabash railroad missteps and urging regional grower coordination and reporting. Also W L Eastlake Armour Packing reports eggs storage space nearly contracted with customers in sight.
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Orrick
Packer
B. Orrick
Red River
Ohio
Missouri City
Excelsior Junction
Miltendale
Wloyd
Floyd
Santa Fe
Wabash
Miltondale
Excelsior Springs Junction
Excelsior Rarines van Ret Vour Bil
Inane
Elmer A. Paulson
E. A
Avo Mere
Kansas City
W. L. Eastlake
Armour Packing Co
Armour
Trade holds bag in Carson theft case in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati trade scene mourns the sudden departure of Antonio and Phillip Carso from West Court street businesses after mounting debts. Creditors pursued settled accounts as rumors spread that the pair fled to Chicago, while a late private auction liquidated stock and fixtures. The Carsos, last seen boarding a late train, are alleged to have left behind 800 to 900 dollars in unpaid bills. Phillip, 22 or 23, 5 feet 4, 140 to 145 pounds, starry right eye. Antonio, about 55, 5 feet tall, 160 pounds, dark mustache, foreign accent. Authorities urged reports if located.
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Carson
Cincinnati
Antonio
Phillip Carso
West Court Street
Carsos
Phillip
Carso
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Hamilton
Chicago
Antonio Carso
Illinois shippers form Southern Illinois Fruit Group
A new Amalgamated Shipping Assn of Southern Illinois organized in Anna on March 13 with over 100 growers and shippers. EB R. Jinetta of Anna elected president, J B Hoffer of Dongola vice president, and R K Loomis of Makanda secretary and treasurer. The group aims to secure maximum service and minimum railroad rates.
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Anna, Ill
Shipping Assn
Illinoia
Illinois
R. Jinetta
Anna
J. B. Hoffer
Dongola
R. K. Loomis
Makinda
Poultry Market Report and Texas Express Bill Note
Chicago poultry prices showing a week long cleanup with fowls at 16 3 cents to the dollar, up from last week as dealers await a settled eastern situation. San Antonio dispatch reports Texas legislature adjourned without action on a bill to transfer express business handling to railroad companies, among other measures.
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Chicago
San Antonio
Tex
Texas
State Fruit Growers Assn Established In El Reno Okla
El Reno March 18 The Oklahoma State Fruit Growers Assn offices and warehouse are permanently located here The association is incorporated with 10000 capital stock in 2000 shares par 5 Each member receives supplies to be purchased and resold to stockholders Ed H Blake serves as secretary and manager and directs marketing C G Jones is president R L Pelly first VP H W Steer second VP J W Furrow treasurer and A D Blake secretary and manager Board members include H W Steer C G Tones C B Blake J W Furrow HB Finch L Pebly Walter Hardy A L Luke and others
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el Heno
Okla
el Reno
Weneral
Oklahoma State Fruit Growers’ Assn
Ed. H. Blake
Association
H. W. Steer
Lincoln County
H. E Connelly
Canadian County
C.G. Tones
Oklahoma County
C. B. Blake
Custer County
J. W. Furrow
HB. Finch
Caddo County
L. Pebly
Walter. Hardy
Carter County
A. L. Luke
Garvin County
Zoe
Texas Skipper Praises The Packer In Storing Eggs
Amarillo Tex March 12 2009 A note to The Packer thanks the journal for information on egg storage. The Bryant Fort Daniel Co. led by J B Bryant president expresses appreciation for timely news gathering and sound editorials.
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Texas
Amarillo
Tex
Packer
Bryant-Fort-Daniel Co
J. B. Bryant
Texas Shipments Forecast by Jacksonville Agent
Y A Shoemaker, a veteran Texas frusta and vegetables shipper with headquarters here, announces continued activity in marketing Texas produce. He reports handling 678 cars last year, 320 cars the year before, and plans active East Texas deals in peaches, tomatoes, potatoes, and other leading crops.
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Texas
Jacksonville
Tex
A. Y
Shippers
Potatoes Fall on High Receipts at Traverse City Market
Potatoes in Traverse City Michigan dropped to castle posted price after climbing to 7éc and hovering near 7c. Large receipts blamed for the decline, though some commission men raised bids. Market receipts have been heavier this week than since November, with better road access likely to keep shipments heavy despite the fall in price. The text notes growers needing money at this time of year.
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Traverse City
Mich
Fcas Tle
Commission
Iscal
Apple Stock in U S and Canada by State Leaders
St Louis March 19 Apple dealers and operators estimate United States holdings of apples at 700 000 to 800 000 barrels with Canada and Nova Scotia small around 25 000. Compared to last year total holdings in U S and Canada exceed only about one third. York state leads with nearly half of U S stock, followed by Illinois California Missouri and Pennsylvania. Other notable holders include Massachusetts Ohio Indiana Michigan Kansas Colorado Minnesota and Washington. Oregon has few apples left.
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St.Louis
United States
Canada
Nova Scotia
York State
California
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Kansas
Colorado
Minnesota
Washington
Oregon
St Landry Truck Growers Assn Formed in Opelousas
Opelousas La March 17 1909 farmers in St Landry Parish organize the St Landry Truck Growers Assn with 2 large members. Dr Paul Foster elected president Phil L Asher secretary and sales manager. They plan to shift from cotton to vegetables with potato shipments beginning mid May and anticipated 10 to 125 cars. Additional crops include cabbage turnips carrots beets onions tomatoes beans and cucumbers. Information available through Phil L Asher box 574 Opelousas La.
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Opelousas
Packer
St. Landry Parish
St. Landry
Phil L. Asher
Potatoes Rise as Market Improves in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati potato market moved up to 93 cents early in the week due to higher loading prices. Receipts were adequate and demand slow, with fair seed stock movement despite bad weather. Seed stock quotations include Red River Early Ohio at 1.10 to 2.20, Early Rose 96 cents to 1.10, Triumphs 1.46 to 1.30, and White stock around 1.00 per bushel.
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Cincinnati
Red River
Nashville Egg Market Holds Steady With Rising Receipts
The Nashville market reports stable prices as receipts rise from the upper Cumberland river area and steamboat shipments bring 400 to 700 cases. Eggs stay at 15 for fresh Tennessee eggs, hens 1 per lb, turkeys 12½ to 13c, and other fowls out of season. Fruit and vegetable trade remains strong with Irish potatoes 1.10 to 1.35 per bushel and Florida cabbage 2.65 per case. Lemon prices range 2.75 to 3.25 per box as southern shipments stay light.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Cumberland River
Florida
Michigan shippers organize for fair freight rates
Grand Rapids March 16. The Michigan Slippers Asean formed a temporary organization in board of trade rooms with E. A. Stowe as president and C. A. Cotton as secretary. About 50 producers, shippers and business men from western and northern Michigan attended to seek more favorable freight rates, noting Michigan lags behind Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio and Montana on a mileage basis. Ludington’s 11.4 percent rate cut is cited as a model. The group aims to readjust rates with railroad officials and may appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Asean
Board of Trade Rooms
E. A. Stowe
C. A. Cotton
Atlantic Seaboard
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
Midtana
Ludington
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgians Ala Croom reports on local fruit crop and shipping
Georgiana Alabama March 18 The area is a small shipping point for fruits and vegetables with limited strawberry and radish output. Radishes may begin shipping by early April and continue toward June, potatoes mature by late May, and sweet potatoes harvest from July into fall. Prospects for market growth hinge on successful marketing and interest in truck farming rising next year.
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Georgiana
Ala
Greenville
Henry Kalcheim & Co Faces Bad Credit Legacy Across Cities
The Packer reports Henry Kalcheim & Co, Dallas, acting with New York and Chicago branches, pursuing poultry and butter shipments while using questionable letters of reference. Kalcheim has a long record of unpaid bills, dubious deals, and transfers of business to relatives, with past ties to Ehrenkranz & Bros and Duane Street operations. Chicago and Dallas alignments are noted, with a small New York presence at 238 Rivington Street and 22 Fifth Avenue in Chicago, amid unverified rumors of a King connection.
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Dallas
Texas
Henry Kalyhheim & Co
Rivington Street
New York
Firth Avenue
Chicago
National Bank of Commerce of
Public Bank of New York
J. Kaleheim
Henry Kaleheim
Henry Kaleheim & Co
Packer
Henry Kalcheim & Co
Henry Kalcheim
Dalida
Tex
Lower East
Kalcheim
Bowé
East River
Kaleheim
Nathan Ehrenkranz & Bro
Newark
Ehrenkranz
New Yorks
Henry Kal4heim
Kalchelm
Duane Street
Ghrenkranz
Fifth Avenue
Art
Nisar
Harry King
Kaldéim
King
Potatoes Market Shifts as Chicago Receipts Grow
Receipts of potatoes in Chicago this week have grown and weakened the market though prices stay firm. Northwestern white stock sells at 84 to 86 cents. dusty rurals fetch up to a dollar, best stock. A new receiving and distributing system is being gradually implemented, with several new members joining and more expected. Industry optimism remains cautious as season advances and Monday receipts hit 15 cars, the heaviest for the year.
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Chicago
Choice Northwestern
Burbanks
Kings &4
Duluth Record Ties Chattanooga Swindler to Egg Scam
Chicago reports the Chattanooga swindler linked to a previous egg swindle in Chattanooga and to July Duluth thefts. Using aliases L. D. Newton & Co in Chattanooga and W. B. Whitmore & Co in Duluth, he sent inflated quotes to country shippers and stole between 3000 and 4000 dollars from papers. He kept funds from checks by ensuring banks marked “no funds” before presentation.
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Chattanooga
Chicago
Packer
Rascal
Duluth
Minn
L. D. Newton & Co
W. B. Whitmore & Co
Duluth Grain & Produce Co
Steady Ex-GMaks Trade in Cincinnati Market
In Cincinnati on March 19 the market showed steady demand with normal receipts and fair quotations. Alan Steady reported a firm tone for the week as activity remained stable and prices held.
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Alan Steady
Cincinnati
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