Vegetables At Chicago Market Show Lighter Call
Chicago May 7 There was fair demand for vegetables this week with supply heavier and prices lower for string beans and asparagus while fancy lettuce sold well. Cucumbers were weak, spinach and celery traded modestly, and strawberries not mentioned. Florida and Louisiana stock affected prices, with several items priced per case or per dozen. overall market eased due to higher receipts and cooler weather.
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Chicago
St. Tonis
Florida
St. Louis
California
Louisiana
Illinois
Melons at Princeton and Bangor fruit prospects
Reports from Gibson county Indiana growers say watermelons and cantaloupes will reach standard quality if frost is avoided. Acreage up about 25 percent with early market timing possible by July 3 to 10. A new melon growers club plans 300 acres total near Princeton shipping station. Bangor Michigan fruit prospects are strong with cherries pears peaches plums in bloom and strawberries setting heavy. frost remains the primary risk to a large crop.
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Princeton
Ind
Gibson County
Pradest
Alta Jowensville
Johnson
Bangor
Mich
Chicago Citrus Market Report May 7 Navel Oranges and Prices
Chicago market notes steady Navel oranges with no price change. Small fruit trades strongest. Fancy carrots at 2.75 to 2.85 per box and 2.25 to 2.75 for other lots. Florida Valencias scarce at 2.75 to 3 per car lot. Demand quiet for Florida grapefruit amid limited offerings, fruit decayed needing repacking.
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Chicago
Florida
Chicago Apple Prices Firm and Gamble-Robinson Opens in Escanaba
In Chicago apples demand improved for fancy barrel fruit amid light arrivals and mixed quality. Prices ranged with Baldwins 3.50 to 3.75, Greenings 4.50, Ben Davis 2.50 to 2.75, Noxbury Russets 2.75 to 3, Golden Russets 3 to 3.25, Spies 4.50 to 5.50, No 2 stock 2 to 2.25. off condition fruit 1.75 to 3 per barrel. Gamble-Robinson opens new Escanaba house May 1 after purchasing Brauns Van facility. Owen to manage.
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Chicago
Ben Davis
Spies
Gamble-Robinson
Escanaba
Mich
Brauns & van
Iron Mountain
Gamble-Robinson Organization
Owen
Butter sales at 28 cents in Elgin meeting
Elgin Illinois May 7 butter board reports creamery extras sold at 28 cents. Five lots were offered, two lots totaling 100 tubs sold at 28 cents each.
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Elgin
Texas Onion Prices Fall Amid Rail Delays and Poor Yields
The Texas onion market faces a slow season with high shipments, rainless weather, and rail bottlenecks. Prices ranged around 85 cents for yellows and 31 cents for wax. some orders as low as 75 cents. Producers blame overestimated yields, bad stock, and transport delays for grim profits. 6525 crates from Tamaulipas arrived in Galveston aboard the San Jacinto before heading to New York, noted for good quality.
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Laredo
Tex
South Texas
Tamaulipas
Victoria
Tampico
Galveston
Mallory Line
San Jacinto
New York
Hungry Six Salute Slater At New Store Opening
Friends gathered in Chicago on May 7 to celebrate J. Ellis Slater moving into 69 W. South Water Street. The event featured the German band Hungry Six serenading the morning opening and associates presenting American Beauty roses around the store.
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Chicago
J. Ellis Slater
Slater
South Water Strft
Lapidus Takes Over Landmark South Water Street Lease
M Lapidus Company closes a major six figure lease for the Refakes building at South Water and Clark streets Chicago. The deal secures long term occupancy with expected rental income around 18000 dollars per year. The landmark property has housed the Lapidus offices for years and remains centrally located. Berry Association Opens Northwest Office in Minneapolis led by B Kern formerly with Bayfield Peninsula Fruit Association.
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Chicago
South Water Street
M. Lapidus
Refakes
South Water and
Clark Streets
Lapidus
Lapidus Concern
Berry Assn
Minneapolis
Minn
Bald Knob Fruit Growers Association
Bald Knob
Ark
Market State Bank
B. Kern
Kern
Bayfield Peninsula Fruit Association
Bayfield
Wis
Northwestern Territory
Arkansas Association
Saalfeld Takes Over Cotton Department in Chicago
Clarence H. Saalfeld, once active in the local produce trade, assumed charge of the cotton department at Thomson & McKinnon, cotton and grain brokers of Chicago. He has long been connected with the cotton trade and has pursued the grain line in recent months.
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Saalfeld New Cotton Broker
Chicago
Clarence H. Saalfeld
Thomson & McKinnon
Saalfeld
Texas Onions Easier at Chicago Market
Receipts of Texas onions were heavier this week and the market ruled easier with price reductions. Yellows sold well at 1.25 per crate and were not plentiful. A good supply of Crystal Wax moved slowly, quoted from 1.15 to 1.40 per crate.
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Texas
Chicago
Cabbage Market Stronger in Chicago This Week
The cabbage market showed strength amid limited receipts and poor packing. Texas barrels traded at 2.25 to 2.35, while crates from Louisiana and Mobile sold for 3.25 to 3.50, with quality described as irregular and some yellowed.
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Chicago
Texas
Touisiana
Mobile
Wiener Company Closes Canton Plant in Ohio
The C. F. Wiener Company, after several years of operation, has closed its Canton, Ohio plant. The closure ends local production and affects workers. No further details were provided on dates or future plans.
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Wiener Company
Canton
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Allan R. Gibson
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Pat
Nat. Produce Bank
the Packer
Schlosser Bros
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Ill
Terre Haute
JOS. Diekemper & Son
Terre Haute, I
Railsback & Sons, Inc
Stone City Bank
Packer
Brad Nett
Accesery Mg
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Southern Green
J. M. Vinci & CO
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Indiana Nat, Bank
Anapolis
Princeton, Mnd
Cotter-Manter Company
Ogden Bldg
F. E. Baldwin & CO. Ogden Bldg
Leonard Adam
W. So
Water St
Ft Dearborn
Vondersaar & CO
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Wungry
Tas
Ete Ee
Otis Bldg
Zarlots
Les
Coyne Brothers
C.H. Weaver & CO
H. J. Purse
Detroit
M. L. Campbell
Ford
Geo. E. Ford
Evansville, Wis
Pearsall Butter CO
Elgin, Ill
J. T. Kelly & CO
Norther
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jacob Tick
Clinton, Ill
John A. Eck Co
The
John W. Low
Wayne & Low
W. S. Water St
Exchange Natl
T. EE. Ball
Springfield
Lil
Ashland & West
Produce Terminal Corp
Wmn Xeex
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