Humboldt Center for Strawberries Tomatoes and Cabbage Growth
Humboldt Tennessee March 20 center of one of the Souths largest fruit and vegetable districts. Twenty shipping stations operate here with strawberries tomatoes and cabbage. Growers report rising acreage and new markets. next year expected berry expansion despite last years smaller crop. Tomato acreage may rise modestly while cabbage leads with fourfold growth. shipping runs May 1 to fall with heavy movement from Humboldt and nearby stations. The Humboldt Fruit Growers Association oversees most shipments ensuring quality and f.o.b. terms.
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Humboldt
Tenn
Jackson
Trenton
Union City
Atwood
L. R. Duffy
Fruitvale Crops in Tennessee Show Favorable Prospects
In Fruitvale Tennessee March 20 farmers report strawberries and tomatoes as main truck crops with good acreage. Growers say markets limit berry shipments to small lots yet profits remain, vines and fields similar to last year, and tomato acreage also solid though output may differ slightly.
Strawberries Lead Gadsden Tennessee Farm Trade Plan
Gadsden Tennessee March 20. An association has formed with R P Wilson as shipping agent. Most growers are members. The main crop is strawberries though other truck crops like tomatoes cabbage and beans are grown. Expect increased acreage and heavier berry shipments next year. Local dealers are A P B Young W D Taylor with Humphrey Bros handling fruit and vegetables. Peaches show potential for a big crop if weather cooperates. R P Young heads to Louisiana to work the strawberry deal for Charles Richardson Co of Buffalo.
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Humboldt
Duffy
Humboldt Fruit Growers’ Assn
L. R. Duffy
WN. V. Williams
J. R. Jackson
R. N. Raines
Marlow &Nelson
Glis, Bloom & Co
Bigaloweral Co
Cleveland
Ang
Sbi
Cincinnati
Gadsden, Tenn
R. P. Wilson
West Tennessee
R. P. Young
Pat
Louisiane
Chas. Richardson ,& Co
Buffalo
Fruit Outlook Good in Bentonville Apple Crop Prospects
A Bentonville reader notes excellent fruit prospects for peaches and apples. With careful care and favorable weather, growers expect a bumper season and stockpiled 16,000 pounds of apples ready for packing or sale. Crowder promises updates to The Packer.
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Bentonville
Ark
Packer
Sesson
Andy
Crowder
Grand Valley outlook bets 4000 carloads of fruit
Grand Junction Colorado reports favorable spring conditions boosting the Grand River valley orchards. Early estimates foresee shipments exceeding 4000 carloads of apples peaches pears and other fruits this season.
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Colorado
Grand Junction
Col
Grand River Valley
Will Sell Their Own Onions
In Loulaville Kentucky on March 21 reports suggest Southern Texas Truck Growers Association members may sell their own crops this year. The remainder not handled by growers individually would be marketed by the association.
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Loulaville
Union
Texas
Southern Texas Truck Growers’ Assn
Cabbage and potato shipments planned from Theodore Ala
A Theodore Alabama notice dated March 17 1908 announces cabbage to begin moving about April 1 potatoes and beans by May 1. Manager J L Smith of the Farmers' Educational and Co-Operative Union says potatoes will be packed in uniform half barrel sacks and sold f o b shipping point. Prospect excellent. correspondence welcome. Southern spinach arrives freely with coarse box stock common and barreled spinach from Louisiana and Texas. Crichton Alabama peach prospects report 40000 bearing trees and 100 acres potatoes 300 acres cabbage with Mobile Peach Co leading shippers.
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Theodore
Ala
J. L. Smith
Farmers’ Educational & Co-Operative Union of America
Chicago
Louisiana
Texas
Baltimore
Crichton
Peach
Mobile Peach Co
C. N. Davis
Edward Word
H. K. Erdman
Julius Kanning
Echo Fruit Farm Seeks Shippers for Bumper Peach Crop
McComb Oxka March 18 1908 To The Packer Echo Fruit farm with its 5000 Elberta peach trees is in prime condition for a bumper crop this season. Blooming season is past and late frosts have caused little damage. About 200 cars were shipped from this section last year. We invite shippers in the locality to call and visit Echo Fruit farm. 8 T Bartlett manager.
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McComb
Oxkia
Packer
Echo Fruit Farm
Echo Frutt Farm
T. Bartlett
Egos Roil as Chicago Egg Market Rears Big Bets
Chicago egg market weakness sparks a surge in trading with Eldredge of Merrill and Eldredge buying 83 cars for arrival from Apr 14. Prices drop to five year lows then firm on strong nationwide demand as futures rules may extend to thirty days.
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Chicago
Western Union
Postal
Frank Heggie
Lepman & Heggie
Mr. Heggie
J. Eldredge
Merrill & Eldredge
Fireta Lfe
Lie
Market notes hint at potato price shifts and futures
Fragmentary market lines discuss Wisconsin and Minnesota rural stock values, frost risks, and potential price rises. Mentions Burbanks and red stock, along with hopes for higher money this year. Signals growers' caution and uncertain timing as sun and trade conditions influence prices.
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Minnesota
Burbanks
Conni
Apple Market Shows Limited Supplies and Sluggish Prices
Market chatter from Chicago notes a constrained apple supply with prices drifting lower. Dealers report slow shipments to outside markets, few first class Western box apples available, and daily prices around three to four dollars for top boxes as demand falters.
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Wreme
Lettuce Supply Described as Scarce in Chicago Market
Chicago reports a scarce supply of choice head lettuce across markets. Prices ranged from 2.60 dollars per barrel to 2.60 and 2.46 per unit, with limited availability noted as March 21. wholesalers and retailers indicated continued tightness in the market.
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Chicago
Vegetable prices and arrivals in Chicago market report
Chicago market notes slow vegetable movement due to cooler weather. Asparagus arrivals rise from the South while demand is only fair, lettuce supplies meet demand with New Orleans heads in barrels $1 to $2.56. Shalots, radishes, and beans show mixed quality and firm to strong prices, with regional boxes and hampers selling in the $4 to $6 range on several items.
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Chicago
Mercury
California
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alamada
Texas
Ponchatoula
Kenner
New Orleans
Alabama
Butter extras rise as Chicago market shifts penalties set
The Chicago butter market shows an uptick for extras with prices around the midpoint. Trading remains uneven as undergirls struggle to move, while packing stock offers run 20 to 21 6 percent bids. A new Butter & Egg Board rule raises penalties to six percent of the purchase price if sold butter fails to meet specifications.
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Chicago
Butter & Egg Board
Wisconsin Idea Pushes for Uniform Weights and Transport Reform
A Racine letter advocates federal action to standardize weights per bushel for farm products, cites onions carrots and perishable goods, seeks improved icing and shipping, warns against high minimums impairing trade, and urges Congress and state legislatures to pass uniform laws. The United Produce Growers' & Shippers' Association reports about 150 members and calls for broad co operation and prompt action.
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Racine, Wis
Packer
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Congress
United Produce Growers’ & Shippers’ Assa
United States
America
Henry Allen Cooper
Senate
House
Old Cabbage Declines Hit Chicago Market Prices
Chicago reports a week of lower cabbage prices with Old heads selling $6.50 to $7 per box. Wisconsin supplies are ample while southern cabbage faces slow absorption until mid April. California freight costs and northern competition dampen profit, with Florida and Louisiana stocks pushing in, crates fetching up to $2 for large sizes and about $1 23 a crate for small.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Florida
Louisiana
California
Warren County Growers Plan Expanded Bean Shipments
A letter from T. L. Pearsall, secretary of the Warren County Vegetable Growers’ Assn, informs The Packer that McMinnville Tennessee growers are expanding cantaloupe and cabbage acreage and will ship 24 acres of wax beans starting June 1, with 60 acres of beans anticipated, noting no crop contracts yet.
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McMinnville, Tenn
Packer
T. L. Pearsall
Warren County Vegetable Growers’ Assn
Acre of tomatoes and melons to ship from Hunt farm
E A Hunt of Robertsdale Alabama reports an acre of tomatoes ready to ship about May 1 and a half acre of cantaloupes by May 1 while three acres of sweet potatoes are expected in July He is seeking buyers and connections to dispose of the crops.
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Robertsdale
Ala
E. A. Hunt
Texas Berries Ripen Slowly With Light Alvin Shipments
Weather in Alvin Texas through the week has been dry with a strong southwest wind retarding the berry crop. About 69 crates were shipped this week and full carload shipments are not expected until after April 1 unless rain arrives. Vegetables remain in limited supply as demand outstrips output. Potatoes are planted on about 200 acres with decent prospects, while other produce takes priority.
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Alvin
Tex
Texas Coast
Berry deal gets bad start in Chicago market
Chicago March 21 report shows Louisiana berries arriving in poor condition. About 1,000 cases were received midweek, with heavy days Wednesday and Thursday. Poor packing, lack of pre cooling, and shipping carelessness led to mold and leakage, depressing prices. Best berries brought around $2 per 24 pint case, softer stock $1.50, and inferior as low as 35 cents. Florida berries face crowding, though choice stock sells well. quart boxes move 5 to 30 cents.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Florida
Large Onion Growers Association Formed in Collin County
McKinney Texas March 20 A strong new organization of onion growers formed the Collin County Truck Growers Association with over 100 members. W B Carnes secretary, W A Hall president and officers named. They plan large onion acreage, reduce cotton, and ship from McKinney. Estimated county onion acreage near 10 000 acres with potential 2 million bushels marketed starting in August. Kansas City wires confirm sizable funds and expected early shipments. Butter market quiet, poultry demand steady with light receipts.
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McKinney
Tex
Dallas
McKinney i
Missou Kaneas &Texas Railroad
Hall
W B. Carnes
Texas
B. Carnes
Kansas City
W. B. Carnes
Association
Packer
Collins County
The
Collin County Truck Growers’ Assn
W. A. Hall
J. G. Williams
Joe H. Wilcox
W. J. Carnes
B. I. Wylie
J. A. Crutcher
W. W. Whitsel
Geo. F. Woods
J. L. Greer
McKinney Commercial Club
Storage Season Opens As Eggs Brought In At 14-Cent Bas
Daily egg trade begins storage at 14 to 15 cents per dozen, down from 16 to 17 cents last season. Local dealers expect normal storage volumes, with Western buyers planning more deterrents to keep eggs, while spring weather may curb supply as hens start to set. Receipts are large and prices fluctuated through the week, with spot deliveries around 4.05 to 4.20, current receipts 13.5 to 15 cents, and deliveries for April around 13.5 to 15 cents. The market remains cautious but overall cheerful, with conservative handling limiting losses.
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Kansas City
Pierce City Berry Crop Grows With 300 Acres for Season
Pierce City Missouri reports 300 acres of strawberries this season, up from 250 last year, with about 40 carloads to be shipped. The crop should be ready May 15 to June 10, and the beds are well cared for with one third new beds and three quarters Aroma berries. The Pierce City Fruit Growers' Association ships from here, with E L Jerome as president and W F Brindlinger as secretary.
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Pierce City
Pierce City Fruit Growers’ Assn
E.L. Jerome
W. F. Brindlinger
Will Have Cantaloupes June 10
Headland Alabama farmer reports 70 acres of cantaloupes ready for market about June 16 and seeks reliable commission houses across the country. He encloses a $1.50 fund check for a 18 month subscription to The Packer.
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Headland
Ala
Packer
Eantaloupes
South Alabama
Florida Berries Active With Prices Noted This Week
Kansas City dated March 21 Florida strawberries were in short supply and moved 20 to 60 cents a quart depending on quality with choice berries 40 to 60 cents. Grapefruit and fancy tangerines held at five dollars a box or strap. Pineapples scarce but quoted 3.00 to 4.00 per crate. Beans, new potatoes, eggplants, green peppers and tomatoes appeared. beans weak in quality, Triumph potatoes offered at 3.00, eggplants 2.50, peppers 2.50 to 2.75, tomatoes best 3 per crate, others cheaper.
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Florida
Kansas City
Texas
Oranges Higher as Prices Advance in Kansas City Market
Kansas City March 21 price trends show oranges rising about 25 cents per box Monday. Demand remains strong with ample good quality receipts. Local dealers cite rising consumption and improving fruit quality as the main drivers of firm prices, which range from 2.50 to 3 dollars per box. Lemon prices stay firm, aided by overall orange strength, with liberal supplies and improving lemon demand.
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Kansas City
Yas
Ees
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