Florida Express Car Situation Discussed By Polk
E Polk argues to Senator Fletcher that Florida shippers need coordinated action and stronger evidence to secure comparable express and rail rates. He notes contracts and equipment sharing between railroads and express firms, and suggests organizing a transportation committee to build a solid case for shippers in Florida.
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Florida Railroad Commission
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Express Company
Express Companies
Pacific Fruit Express
Fruit Growers Express
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Sdmpanter
Apple Market Activity Shows Moderate Demand and Prices
The Apple Market in Chicago shows limited activity this week with stock largely cleaned from Barred stock and Western boxes moving at a steady pace. Prices for average quality apples held from last week while top grades rose. Extra fancy Delicious in boxes hit up to 5 dollars, Rome Beauties $3.50 to $2.25, Best Winesaps $2.25, standard barrels around $6.50 for Baldwins and Davis and Ganog around $6.50.
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Grand Rapids Expands Markets For Season Opener
Grand Rapids will operate three retail markets this season after the city commission exercised an option on a third site. Markets open between May 15 and June 1.
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City Commission
Michigan shipments of vegetable crops lead in production
Federal statistics show United States Bureau data placing Michigan at 3 114 cars in vegetable shipments last year, led by Mecosta with 1 173 cars. Osceola third with 1 114, Kent county near Grand Rapids hauling only 607. Muskegon tops celery among counties with 276 cars, surpassing Kalamazoo and Ottawa. Other counties reported varied totals across onions cabbage cucumbers carrots and mixed vegetables.
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Sanilac
Shiawassee
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Wexford
Southern
Western Michigan
Cold Weather Delays Vegetable Crops In Grand Rapids
Three hard freezes last week tied back asparagus and other crops in Grand Rapids Michigan. Hot house lettuce rose from 11 to 16 17 cents per pound while radishes reached 75 cents to a dollar a dozen bunches. Potatoes strengthened on light receipts and stronger demand as the Florida car market arrives. Local growers expect hothouse cucumber supplies to rebound soon.
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William P. Hartman
Plan for 50000 Dollar Potato Warehouse at Winnipeg Depot
Potato growers in Bird's Hill district near Winnipeg plan this summer to erect a 50000 dollar warehouse at the railway depot. The move aims to support local shipments and storage for the season.
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Winnipeg
Bird's Hill
Winnipeg Potato Acreage Up To Normal This Year
The discussion notes that the warehouse will foster export to the United States and that seed is available this year. Potato acreage in the Winnipeg district is expected to be up to normal, signaling steady production prospects.
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