Alabama truck crops outlook and radish losses
Staff correspondent reports from Citronelle Alabama that yields and quality across vegetables are generally good with beans cucumbers cantaloupes and watermelons leading. Radishes fell short due to low prices, prompting many growers to plow under crops. shipments mainly on commission. A steady association of twenty members under the Farmer's Educational Cooperative Union practices central marketing and plans larger plantings of beans cucumbers and peaches with several Elmberta peach orchards and fig planting anticipated.
Fruitdale Tomato and Bean Growers Report Profit Through Co op
In Fruitdale Alabama on May 1 growers report success with main crops including tomatoes beans cakes cantas and asparagus. The Farm Leader’s Co operative Union ships all produce with St Louis as a primary market and future acreage is expected to rise.
Beans the Crop at Cuba Aims for May Shipments
Cuba May 1 bean crop dominates area with about 500 acres. Some fields late due to April freeze, but weather improves and shipments expected to start May 10. Other crops include 125 acres potatoes 180 acres cabbage 125 acres. pea and peach activity noted. Local buyers handle most shipments to central states and Kansas City. major markets include Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Louisville and Birmingham. Local dealers W U Shaw Stalworth Wilson and W G McDaniels. Elberta peach trees give first crop this year.
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Russell
Ala
Citronelle
St. Louis
Chicago
Cuba
Long Beach
Mobile
Here
Central Country
Kansas City
Cincinnati
St.Louis
Loulaville
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Chattanooga
Birmingham
W. U. Shaw
Stalworth & Wilson
W. G. McDaniels
G. R. Mes Elroy
Elberta
L. Poole
Livingston Berry Co Leads Local Strawberry Growers in Alabama
Livingston Alabama May 1 The Livingston Berry Co dominates local strawberry production with 70 acres of Lady Thompsons and Klondykes and has begun shipping since April 10 mostly in carrots. They report fairly good returns and ship nearly a car daily. The firm includes W E Kruz of Chattanooga J H Nornell manager and C E Corbley. Also growing Irish potatoes beans and alfalfa and promising crops across beans potatoes cabbage cantaloupes and onions. Birmingham has absorbed nearly all shipments. Local growers forecast larger alfalfa and vegetable acreage next year.
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Ote
Livingston, Ala
Livingston Berry Co
W. E. Kruz
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. H. Norwell
C. E. Corbley
J. H. Nornell
J. A. Hunnicut
Gregory &Mitchel
Mr. Hunnicutt
Gregory & Mitchell
Birmingham
Hunnicutt
Two Large Growers at Atmore Alabama Feature Fruit Crops
At Atmore Alabama May 1 the Alabama Fruit Co 65 acres of strawberries and the Atmore Fruit Co 40 acres are the main growers with cabbage beans and carlot cabbage shipments in progress. Local bankers and real estate dealers urge fruit and truck farming growth as Currie demonstrates profitability by planting potatoes beans and corn acreages. Prospects of a larger acreage next year look favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Currie
People
Mercantile Co
Currie
Fox River Valley forecasts bigger butter output this year
Elgin Illinois April 30 members of the Elgin Board of Trade creamery manufacturers and farmers expect higher butter production in the Fox River Valley this year. They cite last year's high prices as a driver and predict lower prices overall with output rising 20 to 23 percent from last year.
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Elgin
Elgin Board of Trade
Fox River Valley
T_ e
Fox River Butter, Co
Aurora
Dealera
Hear Arguments Set for June 6 on Loading Freight Rates
Chicago May 2 Local trade leaders report an Interstate Commerce Commission letter to E G Davies secretary of the local committee backing an early hearing of oral arguments on June 6 the date for the case. W L Loeffel of Barnett Bros detailed the work done and plans ahead asserting the fight against freight rate discrimination for fruits and produce. The committee faces possible complaints about reasonableness of rates beyond fruit and produce lines with ample funds and strong sentiment to carry the investigation forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Commissioner Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. G. Davies
W. L. Loeffel
Barnett, Bros
Loeffel
Packer
Mmit
Planters plan new oils inquiry amid weed ground issues
A fragmentary report notes planters examining oils and a ground watch on weeds. Zeander is mentioned with a price detail, while plans to secure melons and investigate the field are implied. The readable text shows fragmented notes on agricultural testing and harvest prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Cal
Zeander
Market Notes From The Packer Include Supply Pressures
The article notes fluctuating supply and demand with traders citing lighter supplies and higher prices, while buyers seek cleaner, stronger stocks. Dealers discuss regional demand shifts and future expectations as weather and harvest conditions influence market movements.
Vegetable prices advance amid storms and cooler weather
Severe wind and rain swept southern growing areas, lowering receipts and nudging prices higher across most vegetables. Florida Louisiana and Mississippi green beans sold 1 to 1.60 per hamper, wax beans 1 to 2, onions rose to 1.16 per bushel, Texas onions abundant yet slightly cheaper. Yellow Bermudas 1.35 to 1.40, whites 1.35 to 1.40, higher in small lots. New cabbage arrivals eased prices as offerings grew. old stock nearly gone. Chicago strawberries showed varied receipts and prices as quality fluctuated with weather. Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee supplies shifted, with strawberries quoted 1.25 to 1.76 for 24 pint, 0.75–0.85 for quarts. Removal of The Chicago Packer to 2-4 Clark Street noted. Laredo onion movement steady with 480 cars shipped to date, prices unchanged amid full local output.
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Chicago
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Carolina
Tennessee
Frost damage to crops hits multiple states this week
West and Southwest frost and cold snaps crippled fruits berries and vegetables from Missouri Kansas to Arkansas and Colorado with partial to heavy losses reported. Early assessments vary. some regions expect 25 to 60 percent fruit and berry damage while others face uncertain totals as the week progresses.
Carrot Onion Shipment Notice From Floresville Vendor
R. H. Johnson of Floresville Texas advertises readiness to ship White Bermuda and Crystal Wax onions and carrots with fancy stock and invites track buyers or local purchasers to call in person. He hints at soon available early melons and choice honey for future shipment from Floresville.
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Texas
Floresville
Tex
R. H. Johnson
Canta Grower Reports Promising Tempe Melon Crop
Tempe reports from I G Hanna an expert cantaloupe grower employed by the Phoenix Cantaloupe Growers Association say the local crop is promising. Separately in North Yakima a Northern Pacific Railroad contract was awarded for 500 refrigerated cars.
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Tempe
Ariz
Canta
I. G. Hanna
Phoenix
Aren
North
Yakima, Wash
Northern Pacific Railroad
Death of A. L. Charles in Kansas City
Augustus L. Charles, born 1820 in Lancaster, Pa, died at 1510 Wyandotte St Kansas City May 2 after a long tenure as a leading produce merchant started in 1865 at 8 East Levee. He built wealth, led Kansas City Fruit & Produce exchange, and his son Joseph D. Charles now runs the East Fourth Street firm. Funeral held at his residence with exchange attendance.
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Kansas City
A. L. Charles
East Levee
Wyandotte Street
Charles
Delaware Street
East Fourth Street
Joseph.d. Charles
Augustus Lutz Charles
Lancaster
Dayton
Mary Ramp
Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange
Exchange
Frost Damage Hits Grand Valley Fruit Crops
Grand Junction and nearby districts report frost damage on April 25 26. Apples and pears suffer varying losses from 25 to 60 percent with peaches affected. total crop potential cited in the thousands of car lots across Palisade Clifton Grand Junction Delta Montrose and Paonia. Also notes Port Arthur Produce Co opened and warnings about W R Nelson a Galveston dealer with prior repay issues.
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Grand Junction
Col
Delta
Montrose
East Texas Potatoes Ear ly Early
Tyler Texas April 27 1908 To The Packer the first car of Triumph potatoes is being dug today and will be loaded tomorrow East Texas will load earlier than most south Texas points this season Cabbage will begin about May 1 onions about May 5 Tomatoes are doing fine and will begin about May 15 or 20 Cantaloupes should be ready by June 0 The peach crop will be an ordinary one not as large as anticipated Nb
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St. Louis
South
Aoanentes
T. W. Coleman
T. C. Sawyer
Tyler
Tex
Triumph
East Texas
South Texas
Bermuda
D. H. Tucker
Egg Market in Chicago Sees Prices Edge Higher this Week
Market notes from Chicago show egg prices edging up on current receipts and storage packed all week. Receipts ranged around 20 000 to 30 000 cases daily with storage bids at 15 to 16 ¾ cents. Traders report uneven quality from the Southwest, rising inquiry into origin, and expect strong May activity as Northwestern supplies come in and distribution widens across warehouses.
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Chicago
Jin
Mxe
Ite
Butter Prices Rule Lower Chicago Trade Figures Om Increased
Chicago May 2 Butter prices declined 1 to 3 cents per pound with undergrades rising on a larger supply. Creamery extras sold at 26 cents while fancy table butter sold briskly. Trade expects average prices to be lower than last year as producers forecast larger make and consumption to economize. Industry leaders predict prices will rule lower this season.
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Chicago
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
W. S. Goodhue
A. H. Barber & Co
C. J. Eldredge
Merrill & Eldredge
J. A. Walker
Blue Valley Creamery Co
T. F. Gallagher
Gallagher Bros
Frank Heggle
Lepmean & Hegele
Des
California Celery and Produce Co Faces Financial Turmoil
Reports from Los Angeles Long Beach and Orange county indicate the California Celery and Produce Co is near collapse with investors pulling back. Foreclosure suits by Mrs Larrh E Minter and H R Barcus plus claims by Commercial Bank total about 16 000 to 20 000, while lawsuits by the California Vegetable union loom over the firm and its agents J E Ward and Pinkham and McKevitt. Eastern dealers were approached but little stock sold.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California Celery & Produce Co
Long Beach
Orange County
Larrh E. Minter
H. R. Barcus
Commercial Bank
J. E. Ward
Pinkham & McKevitt
California Vegetable Union
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Tn Citronelle
Farmer's Educational & Co-operative Union
Geo. Madson
M. B. Coleman
Dune
Fruitdale
EQ ¢& War & Co-operative
G. W. Dibble
W. G. Hyland
E. Hartel
Hinkle & Hall
Wm. Clague
Simon Stutz
Wm. Zern
Geo
Steff
Livingston
Atmore
P. C
Bandoniag
Diffe
Erty
Mp, Co
Floris
Chicago Packer
Clark Street
Laredo
St Joseph
Ays
C. A. Buddy
Zeink
Wichita
Kas
Colorado
Canon City
Underwood & Wiles Cold Storage Co
Campbell
I. T
J. A. Dotson
Cedar Gap
A. J. Anderson
Rogers
Ark
Teasdale
Springdale
I. M. Phillips
Decatur
H. N. Plank
Siloam Springs
P. H. Loh
N. T
Lindley
Avoca
F. B. Seamster
Packer Man
Pioneer
Grand Valley
Nelson Im Port Arthur
Port Arthur
Nelson
Shiner
Hallettsville
W. R. Nelson
Producs Commission
Galveston
Isiness
Northwest
Southwest
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