Poultry and Egg Trade Across Iowa Towns in Oskaloosa Region
State correspondents report Iowa towns from Oskaloosa to Ottumwa, Newton, Grinnell and Des Moines area ship poultry and eggs. Prices range 12 to 14c for eggs, 9 to 14c for young hens, and 7 to 11c for old roosters, with heavy receipts and improving roads easing transport. Major shippers include George M. Evans, Bishop & Co, Swift & Co, VerSteeg Co, Shaw Bros, and Vanderzy, noting increases in flock size and steady or rising demand as egg houses run cars on routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
George M. Evans
Holtman & Baker
McDonald-Perry Grocery Co
George S. Prince & Co
Harris Bros
Alcorn & Stevens
Pella
H. Rhynsburger
Iowa Keg Dealers’ Assn
VerSteeg Bros
VerSteeg Co
Newton
Bishop & Co
New York
Swift & Co
Iowa Mercantile Co
Wm. McMurray
Crew
Tett Bros
Hough ‘& Son
Monroe
G. G. Vanderzy
Shaw Bros
Cochrane Bros
Grinnell
W. H. Scott
Ritt
G. W. Mattert
Sibley
Prairie City
Wisconsin
Michigan
Vanderayl
A. H. Brown
F. J. Christie
H. F. Baird
Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
Ottumwa
Iowa Produce Co
Poiats
Glee
Baker Bros
John B. Dennis Co
Chicago, Burlington , Quincy
W. QO. Mitchell
Parsons, Kas
Burnaugh Rfroduce Co
F. P. Wiseman
F. G. Buxton Co
Grape Industry Moves Toward Cassopolis Growth
Kalamazoo Mich March 18 Grape growing may become a leading Cass county industry. W W Reynolds Cassopolis president surveys farmers near Cassopolis seeking pledge coverage for grape acres to make the town a shipping station. A total of 119 acres has been pledged with others already in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Cass County
W. W. Reynolds
Cassapolis
Michigan
Local board distributes 20,000 pamphlets on Traverse City and Grand Traverse
Traverse City officials issue twenty thousand pamphlets promoting the Grand Traverse region. The materials include affidavits from tart growers and colored plates illustrating the region’s fruit.
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Grand Traverse
Traverse City
Mich
Local Board of Trade
Town Growery Incorporation Sparks Linn County Bloom
The Linn County Fruit Growers and Garden era announces incorporation with officers W. Kirk, B.S. Brobe, A. J. Kermpi, H. C. Bushnell, W. H. Millican, W. Pratt, W. Bezdek, Yeudrow and others forming the new entity in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Fruit Growers' & Gardenera
Absy
Incorpo
W. Kirk
B.S. Brobe
J. Kermpi
H.C. Bushnell
W. H Millican
W. Pratt
W. Bezdek
Wreuks Yeudrow
Vegetable Market Stagnation As Supplies Rise in Midwest
Kansas City amid steady but not strong demand reports no material market change for southern vegetables. Louisiana supplies dominate the small goods trade with mixed Florida stock. beans, eggplants, asparagus, lettuce and peppers fetch varied prices while radishes, onions and spinach see shifts in daily receipts. Local hothouse output adds rhubarb and lettuce at lower prices, Arkansas spinach receipts rise with prices around $1 per bushel box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lousiana
Texas
Arkansas
Spring trade opening in Ottumwa fruit and vegetable markets
Ottumwa Iowa March 17 The spring trade nears opening with two houses forecasting heavy business in early vegetables and berries. Citrus remains steady while apples fail to satisfy demand as berries stay pricey. Lagomarcino-Grape Co led by W C Koett expands with large new potatoes and early vegetables, EH H Emery Co testing imported potatoes, markets await cheaper green fruit Perry l and early vegetables.
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Corecspunacure
Ottumwa
Lagomarcino-Grape Co
W. C. Koett
EH. H. Emery & Co
Iowa
Eoark
Perry l
Fatal Results Averted Hoosier Subscriber Misses Paper
Akron Indiana March 16 1909 to The Packer a humorous note describes a subscriber missing last week's issue causing headaches and distress until the paper is mailed. The writer B 8 Strong pleads for prompt delivery noting relief once the Packer arrives.
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Packer
Strong
Mr. Strong
California cantaloupes acreage drops from last year
Brawley and Calexico reports note cantaloupe plantings for the season, with 3,000 and 150 acres respectively against 6,000 and 600 acres last year. Projected movement by June 1 and carrot shipping expected late May follow poor growing seasons in 1907 and 1908.
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Brawley
Cal
Cantaloupes
Disstelat
P. Sph
Calexico
Bright outlook for fruit industry in Traverse City area
Homeseekers excursions due this month and next point to rapid land uptake around Traverse City Michigan. Officials estimate thousands of new orchards and farms with about 120000 trees to be planted this spring boosting the citrus fruit business prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fralt Bright
Traverse City
Mich
Booth & Co Headquarters Moved Amid Litigation Threats
Chicago report notes no new developments in A Booth and Co affairs. A receiver announces the head office will relocate on March 27 from the Tribune building to a smaller suite at 3 State Street to cut costs. Ohio officials reportedly seek to force the company to abandon business over alleged foreign corporate law infringements, amid broader tensions in the fish industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Booth & Co
Chicago
Tribune
State Street
Ohio
Booth Company
Fish Trust
Fish Concern
To Cenadge For Spuds Traverse City Potato Mission
Charles Jeffries northern Michigan representative for an Indianapolis commission, was sent to Toronto to buy potatoes last week, seeking Canadian potato supplies to address a local shortage. He traveled for a procurement mission amid ongoing efforts to stabilize potato prices and availability.
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Traverse City
Mich
Charles Jeffries
Northern
Michigan
Indianapolis
Topronto
Canada
Indianapolis Clears Potatoes Cheaper Than Local Spuds
Potatoes from New York Maine and northern Michigan can be laid down in Indianapolis 6 to 10 cents a bushel cheaper than local Grand Traverse product. The cheaper imports lead Indianapolis buyers to abandon the local market despite a 26 cent duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grand Traverse
New York
Maine
Michigan
Northwestern Peaches Injured by January Freeze
Portland Oregon March 17 reports show R F Miller general freight agent Harriman lines states peach crop in Pacific Northwest damaged by January freeze and expected to be lighter than last year. Apples generally satisfactory with irregularities in other fruit crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Miller
Harriman
Pacific Northwest
Crystal Springs Crepe Doing Well in Preseason Notes
Crystal Springs Mississippi reports crops recovering from February freeze. Tomato crop expected to be larger than last year while cabbage shipments will be lighter. Peas and peas will ship less. berry acreage also reduced. Cabbage ready around May 1, peas around April 10, and strawberries about April 10.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
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California
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Colo
H. Woods CO
Gibson Fruit CO
Storch Bros. & Go
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