Early Potato Plantings Reported Near Moorhead
Moorhead Minnesota reports the first large scale potato plantings in Clay County. W G Bil Knowles Moorhead office manager says 40 acres of 120 on Frank Krabbenshof farm near Sabin were planted. M M Orr opens in Minneapolis selling potatoes veal poultry and eggs with former South Side Producer Co. manager at the helm. Aphids infest Ottawa county Michigan fruit trees with up to 20 insects on a single bud. County Agent Milham urges nicotine sprays to save the 1926 crop.
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Jinsburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Crane
Penitent ‘Station
Moorhead
Minn
W. G
Bil" Knowles
Leonard, Crassett& Riley
Knowles
Frank Krabbenhoff
Sabin
Clay County
M. M. Orr
Minneapolis
Fifth Avenue South
South Side
Ottawa County
Michigan
Holland, Mich
Mey L—A
C. P. Milham
Grand Haven
Market price list of produce and imports
The list shows prices for beets and rozen rosen items, various bulk and per pound rates, carrots, cauliflower, parsley, green onions, radishes, potatoes from New Brunswick and Texas, Australian and Ontario onions, and cocoanuts. Maple syrup and tins with case pricing are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Texas
Ontario
Bermuda
Quebec
Moving Day for Chicago Trade May 1
Chicago on May 1 marks a relocation shift for many firms as leases end or avoid renewal. W Joseph Co Rittenhouse Co and Geo I Neally Co move from 286 N Clark to 220 N State. Northern Fruit & Produce Co shifts 236 N Clark to 227 N La Salle. A L McCloy & Co moves to 27 W South Water. Houston & Son move to 210 N La Salle. A E Barker & Co Chicago office relocates from 192 N Clark to 63 W South Water. Chicago Produce Trade and Credit Association moves to 136 W Lake with attorney W R Clayton. Bockelman & Warnecke relocate to 1140 W Randolph with extended space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Joseph Company
R. C. Rittenhouse Company
Geo. I. Neally & Co
N. Clark Street
North State Street
Northern Fruit & Produce Co
North la Salle Street
A. L. McCloy & Co
South Water Street
Houston & Son
West South Water Street
Chicago
A. E. Barker & Co
California
W. C. West
Chicago Produce Trade and Credit Association
West Lake Street
W. R. Clayton
Bockelman & Warnecke
West
Randolph Street
Fire at Burdett & Sons' Warehouse in Winnipeg
Fire at Burdett & Sons vegetable jobbers and Laing Brothers feed merchants caused about 40000 dollars in damage. Burdett & Sons suffered around 8000 in losses with 6000 insured. the two story brick building incurred about 10000 in damage. Both firms have insured losses and will continue business in new premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett & Sons
Winnipeg
Canada
Laing Brothers
Market Report Shows Mixed Produce Prices Across Regions
The bulletin details varied prices for greens and vegetables including parsley and radishes. Louisiana and Arkansas quote beans and peppers with wide grade-based ranges, while tomatoes and parsnips show steadier or softer demand and prices amid mixed regional receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
California
Texas
Arkansas
Louis
Dust spray control talk by Prof Fitch at Grand Rapids club
In Grand Rapids Michigan May 1 fruit growers will hear Prof Harold Fitch of Middleport discuss new discoveries in using dust sprays to control horticultural insects. He will speak at the Grand Rapids Farmers' Club meeting hosted by William Phillips on Knapp Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Harold Fitch
Middleport
Grand Rapids Farmers’ Club
William Phillips
Knapp Road
Chicago Street Notes Visitors and Moves Across the Industry
Chicago street notes detail visits by George A. Hanes of Detroit to local fruit circles, George M. Carey of Davenport stops in, and Mark T. Adamson buys railroad tickets for a California trip. W. L. Wagner returns soon after a seven week tour of the Northwest apple states, California, and Texas onion districts. Other tradesmen including E. Foley of Freano, Jos Grossman of New York markets, L. K. Small of Los Angeles, and Bert Offutt with Will Pointer of Orrick, Missouri, appear in town. The Dougle Commission Company relocates to 1154 1156 West Randolph Street from West South Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hanes
George A. Hanes Company
Detroit
George M. Carey
Martin-Woods Company
Davenport
Mark T. Adamson
Mark T
Grossman Distributing Company
New York
L. K. Small
L. K. Small Company
Los Angeles
Chicago
Bert Offutt
Will Pointer
Orrick
Dougle Commission Company
W. Randolph Street
West South Water
Louisiana Strawberries Move Amid Dry Weather Notes From Hammond
Hammond May 1 The strawberry movement remains steady with prices around 2.73 per crate of 24 pints. Through last Saturday 786 carloads have shipped from Louisiana belts this season as drivers report unusually dry weather and a rain shortage district wide. Bill Stevens of the Louisiana Farm Exchange distributes output from Ponchatoula Albany and other points while Brevena prepares to relocate to Sarcoxie Mo to handle 600 cars of Missouri Aroma strawberries and 109 cars of Louisiana bell peppers. Carrots expected to move mid May with other crops in the pipeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Louisiana
Bill) Stevens
Louisiana Farm Earo Exchange
Ponchatoula
Albany
Pham Springs
Walker
Brevena
Sar
R. Mo
L. R. (Lee) Miller
Seasonal loading plans for berries and vegetables outlined
The article notes peak activity in the industry with raw berries now loaded straight and mixed vegetables including carrots peppers and wax ice. Planting and loading timelines show pepper cargoes to carlots expected between May 4 and May 20. A unit at the station covers about ten acres and will likely move to Cit a around June 5 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cita
Truckstop Conditions Good at Stanton Miss
Stanton Miss May 1 Despite a long drought vegetables show strong progress. Cabbage and carrot crops move freely with rising volume. Tomatoes look to a large output with harvest likely between May 15 and 20. Sweet potatoes planted. Nancy Hall variety prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Miss
Nancy Hall i
A Soft Hat Slogan Echoes in Street Exchange
A fragment from a 19th century text shows a street dialogue about headwear preferences. The speaker rejects a hard hat while a bystander names a soft option, indicating casual crowds discussing hats and style.
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Wagner Srs
Chen
South
T.E/ OLK COMPANY
Denver
Dass
Esdlay
Wim Ges Uefor
W.copp
Lot Ea
Liberty
Jobbing _ house Service
Independent Fruit & Produce Auction CO
P.W. Coppersmithe& Co
Atavata
Ge Mo Bush
Coats DE Giorgi ’ Brothers Co
Council Bluffs Iowa
Coyne Brothers
South Water
Frank B. McCurley
E. Adams St
Springfield
the Packer
T. E. Ball
Wayne & Lom—Manga
Nat Bletn
Amt
W. So
Water St
Halsted State Savings Bank
Nat'l Bank of Commerce
The
Red
F.e.baldwin& CO
Chicago Street Notes
Stanton, Miss
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