Elgin Butter Co moves offices to Aurora amid consolidation
In Aurora Illinois March 20 the Elgin Butter Co offices opened after relocation from Elgin. A majority stake was acquired by S. S. Kilbourne and others, effectively consolidating with Fox Butter Co. Output for Fox River dairying district will rise while Elgin Board of Trade remains active in Elgin.
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Aurora
Elgin Butter Co
Elgin
8. S. Kilbourne
Fox Butter Co
Fox River
Fox Rive
Hlllnois
Wisconsin
Elgin Buttery Co
Elgin Board of Trade
Central West egg outlook improved by more laying hens
The Packer reports central western egg conditions show more laying hens and a brighter outlook for the next two months. Weather and other factors may offset hens' numbers, but current prospects suggest ample eggs if no unforeseen bad luck arises.
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Chicago
Packer
Crus
Jast
St Paul Buttermakers Conven tion Ends With Awards
National Creamery Buttermakers Assn met at the auditorium in St Paul. J J Farrell of Carver Minn was reelected president with Lawrence Olson of Depue Wis as vice president and 8 B Shilling of Chicago as secretary treasurer. Attendance was large with speeches and papers on uniformity competition and insurance. Post of Hector Minn won the butter scoring contest and gold medal while E D Blomquist Center City Minn won second prize and a silver service. Wisconsin town cup and South Dakota award also given.
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Buttermakers
St. Paul
National Creamery’ Buttermakers' Assn
J. J. Farrell
Carver
Ithe
H.J. Nelert
Walker
Farrell
T. Cornelison
Hall Claire
Wis
Tearsiatekas
Te B. Edwaeeg
Arlington, Ta
W. 8. Moore
Chicago
Edward Webster
E. D. White
Washington, D.C
Franker Urner
New York
Dutter
J. €. Post
Hector
Minn
E. D. Blomquist
Center ‘City
P. Sour
Wisconsin
A. M
St Paul Trade Weather Softens Market Across Produce
Colder weather in St Paul during the week dampened business after a spell of warm temps boosted trade in many lines. Southern vegetables arrive in good supply but demand is lighter. Louisiana celery and southern radishes sell well. potato values steady. Strawberries remain in good demand though orders are modest. cranberries priced per bushel, Maine apples arrive and sell, oranges brisk with a 25 percent box price rise. lemons down slightly. Eggs stable after a recent drop due to warm weather. Onion sets sale ends soon as Kirkeby Gundersrup Seed Co shifts last stock. Ankele Bros. & Wesch form new firm after J J Wesch leaves Barker & Co.
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St. Paul
Louisiana
Maine
Egg production outlook shows rise across regions
Reports from South Waitley Indiana and Will ship areas indicate March to May egg shipments near 1 000, 2 006, and 2 000 cases respectively, suggesting a 15 to 20 percent rise over last spring. Poultry stocks improve with more hens turkeys and ducks, while some districts project steadier or modest gains.
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South
Waitley
Ind
Jarodzki & Co. Aubutit
Heece
J. Davis
Sacuigbling, Inc
W. Ridlen
Danis
Foe
Michigan Egg Production Estimates for Spring Shipments
Reports from Howell, Jonesville, Hastings, Richmond, Imlay City and Elkton show egg production rising 10 to 20 percent over last year. Estimates vary by station with shipments in March, April and May ranging from several hundred to a few thousand cases. prices expected to be similar to last year.
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Severn! Poigts
Howell
Mich
Ege
H.' J. Williams
Jonesville
Voorhees &Storms
Jaest Hastings
Jos. Rogers
Richmond
Midh
Weter, Fanning & Co
Imlay City
Egg production outlook in Iowa limited by regional forecasts
Readers across Iowa report rising egg shipments with monthly estimates from Newton to Paullina. Traders R Jackson Casey Alta and others project March shipments near 900 to 1,200 cases, April around 1,600 to 3,200, and May between 960 and 3,200 cases, signaling a cautious but growing eggs market this year.
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Newton
Jackson
Casey
E. ‘'N. Robinson
Alta
Hgg
M. J. Conner É& Co
du Quoin
Pops 1& Co
Bac City
Walter & Waller
Paullina
Capes Wau
Muscatine Island crops and acreage report
Muscatine Island in Scott county plans about 1500 acres of melons cabbage cantaloupes tomatoes and sweet potatoes for the year. Major crops are melons cabbage and sweet potatoes with cantaloupes and tomatoes following. Frank B. Hoopes will plant about 1060 acres. main shippers are Hoopes & Sons Holcomb & Sons and Vail Company.
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Muscatine
Scott County
Muscatine Island
Frank B. Hoopes
W. H. Hoopes & Sons
T. B. Holcomb & Sons
Vail Com. & Prod. Co
Ceres Growers Form Union for Cantaloupes and Veggies
A 1908 note from Ceres California describes the formation of the Ceres Produce Union led by N L Clarke of Florida now based in Ceres. The group plans several hundred acres of cantaloupes and vegetables with a Ceres stamp on packaging, a planned San Francisco HQ, improved refrigeration, and quick transportation to markets, signaling strong regional expansion and market access for commission men and buyers.
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Ceres
Cal
Stanislaus County
San Joaquin Valley
N. L. Clarke
Florida
San Francisco
Ceres Union
Clarke
Commission
Ceres Produce Union
Io the Packer
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Yours Truly
C. Whitacre
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Coyne Bros
South Water Street
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Carlot Town
OSAGE
Paul Rose
Petosky
Vaughan
Barclay St
Randolph St
Burralls Gem
Admiral Togo
Xirkeby & Gundestrup
Frank C. Schilling CO
Creen Bay
W. Randolph &J
Ills
Don Mere
the Packer
California
Green Asparagus H. Woods CO
Diamond Jqe
Hig
Seais
Rees Ratekin
Larreat
John W. Low
B. A. Wheelock
EF. Werden
Denney &Co
Bonth Water St
Henry Martin & CO
South Water & + ChiRPO Packer
Biate Bank of Chicago
John Bronson
W. Randelph St
Illinoia
Packer, Prairie Bank
Byatematic
Ordway
Gale
L. S. Lang CO
Water St
E Packer
Aurora, IL
Ortamt
Elgin District
Jackson, Mich
Aspinwall Mfg. Co
Aspinwall
Aroostook
Ots
Central West
Kirkeby-Gundestrup Seed Co
Milwaukee Avenue
Wesch
Chas. J. Wesch
A. H. Barker & Co
Ankele Bros
George Street
Ankele Bros. & Wesch
the Mich
Iowa
H. FR
Waszko & Co
E. F. Deilht & Co
Stahl & Johansen
Wassko A Co
Oregon
le Grande
Ore
Carl J. Stackland
Sueeson
Sta
South Water &T
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Eee
Gwicaco
California Union
Leonard Seed Co
Main
Crensela
Rosie Pittening
Theo. C. H. Wegbforth' CO
Gallagher Bros. Fruite
Egcs and Poultry
Chicaco
Earl Bros
Utter
Egge
Pouitry
Bix Lakes
Roy Sager
Nebraska
Central
City
Neb
Sattler Produce Co
Fairfield
M.H. Eichengreen
M. A
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