Albert Miller & Co Expands in Southern Potato Deals
Albert Miller & Co. intensifies southern potato operations with E. P. Miller in Jiouma and Thibodaux, Frank C. Foster directing seed ops from Kimball Nebraska in the south, E. F. Johnson overseeing western Louisiana and eastern Texas, and D. R. Russell routing through Mississippi Louisiana and Texas amid expected good southern crops.
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Chicago
Albert Miller & Co
E. P. Miller
Jiouma
Thibodaux
Florida
Alabama
Frank Co.Foster
Nebraska
Wyoming
Kimball
Neb
Louisiana
Oklahoma
E. F. Johnson
Texas
Arkansas
D. R. Russell
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Mississippi
Quinn chosen to represent Central Marketing in Alabama
R. M. Quinn has been sent to Robertsdale Alabama to represent the Central Marketing Company of Chicago with offices at 1449 South Racine Avenue. The company shows interest in shipping Alabama Bliss Triumphs from the southern district and will soon engage in the Alabama cucumber deal.
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Robertsdale
Alan
Chicago
R. M. Quinn
Ala
Central Marketing Company of
Mann
South Racine Avenue
Alabama
Spot Potato Market Dull at Chicago as Week Opens
Chicago May 8 trading in spot potatoes was slow and barely steady with weak demand early. Idaho Russets firm by midweek on outside demand. Wisconsin stock remained dull. New arrivals 79 cars with 234 on track. Prices ranged Idaho Russets No 1 1.55-1.60. No 28 1.30-1.35. commercial 1.35-1.45. Wisconsin No 1 1.15-1.26. fancy stock 1.30-1.40. New potatoes weak amid liberal supply and slow demand. Cabbage market eased after a steady start with heavy supplies and fair demand. various prices listed for crates and sacks across regions.
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Chicago
Se Aewt
Wisconsin
U. S
Florida
Texas
Illinois
Alton-Godfrey
Ottawa
Princeton
Rochelle
Ashton
Grand Isle
Lower Coast
Pasar Steady
Frederick Opolinsky
Frederick
Louisiana
Opolinsky & Son, Inc
New York
Hothouse
California
Mississippi
Tennessee
Nancy Halls
April Butter Egg Potato Trading Rises On Chicago Market
Chicago May 8 Trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed a steady gain over last year in April with total futures sales of 4 204 cars of butter eggs and potatoes, 7 100 more than April 1930. Egg and butter trades were higher, potato activity fell off amid late crop uncertainties. Harry H Field notes growing activity may push yearly trading past 1930 levels as planting advances and crop prospects firm.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Harry H. Field
Exchange
Bangor fruit grower reports cold damage to crops
J. M. Bigelow of Bangor Michigan says that a cold night on April 30 dropped to 26 above zero killing most sweet cherries and seriously damaging peaches. apples, plums and sour cherries are less affected but danger remains. strawberry bloom is killed, threatening quality across the area south of Bangor.
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Bangor
Mich
J. M. Bigelow
Packer
Chicago Tomato Market Strength and Prices Report
Chicago reports a strong tomato market with good demand for best stock and moderate supply. Carrot values show Mexican lugs at 4.60 for firsts, 3.50 for circles, and 3.40 to 4.60 for gems, with repacked crates and hothouse items priced across several tiers.
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Chicago
First Florida Tomatoes Arrive at Chicago Market
M Lapidus and Sons at 59 61 South Water Market reported receiving the season's first Florida Indian River tomatoes. The car arrived on Wednesday and was described as of fine quality.
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Chicago
Abe ‘Rafelson
South Water Market
Wesco Foods staff shifts across Illinois and Texas markets
Lee Slaght becomes assistant manager of the Plantity office as W in Chicago notes personnel moves. Everett Code takes over at San Benito while Ed Emery departs for south to represent Wesco in spring deals. Trade on the Chicago market remains quiet with heavy supplies and mixed demand across vegetables.
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Lee Slaght
Wesco Foods Company
W. 8. Brock
San Benito
Tex
Southern Illinois
Everett Code
Ed Emery
Produce Exchange
Wesco
R.L. Daniel
Wesco Foggus Company
Chicago
Cantaloupe Arrivals in Chicago Reach Two Cars From Imperial Valley
May 8 Chicago reports two cantaloupe cars arriving this week, both from the Imperial Valley. Mexican crop losses due to disease and weather reduced April arrivals. Imperial Valley melons sold well in standard crates at 7 8 dollars and pony crates at 5 6.
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Chicago
Imperial Valley
Mexico
Imperial Valley Standard
United States Department of Agriculture
South Water Market
Arizona
California
Do Not Fear Failure Try Many Ideas First
Cited as Pacific Electric Magazine advice urges trying multiple ideas to find one that works rather than remaining idle due to fear of mistakes. Encourages action over paralysis and learning through failure.
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Pacific Electric Magazine
Chicago Berry Market Sees Steady Supplies and Solid Demand
Strawberries in Chicago market unsettled this week as supplies rise while demand remains fairly good. Prices vary by region with Klondyde crates from Louisiana quoted around 3.25 for 24 pint crates and 2.50 to 2.75 for inferior stock, Alabama crates show 2.25 to 4.75 depending on size and condition, Mississippi prices range from 2.65 to 5.50 for 24 pint and quart crates respectively.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
First straight car of asparagus reaches Grand Rapids
Abe Scherman & Co. received the first straight car of asparagus to arrive on the Grand Rapids market. The shipment came from Montezuma, Georgia, and, aided by Abe and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plus the Pere Marquette, the car made record time to Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Abe Scherman & Co
Montezuma
Abe
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pere Marquette
Minnesota Wholesale Dealers Act Amended Passed
The Minnesota legislature passed amendments to the Wholesale Dealers Act aimed at correcting provisions viewed as affecting constitutionality in relation to prior coverage. The changes were adopted in Minneapolis on May 8.
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Minn. Wholesalers’ Act
Minneapolis
Minnesota Wholesale Dealers’ Act
Little Interest in Future Potato Trading on Chicago Mercantile
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange this week buyers and sellers showed little interest in future potatoes. Commitments stayed steady as prices fluctuated. October Idahos moved around $1.52 to $1.53 and October Round Whites hovered near $1.01 to $1.05 with small daily shifts.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Idaho Russell
Plan to Ship 200 Cars of Louisiana Triumphs
Chicago reports that about 200 cars of Louisiana Triumphs are to be moved this season by C A Kerr & Co from Alma Plantation Lakeland. Movement starts early next week with some cars rolling this weekend. Acreage in excellent condition and potatoes showing fine sizes. crop to be graded U S No 1 and packed in a three color branded package.
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Chicago
Cc. A. Kerr & Co
South Water Market
Alma Plantation
Lakeland
C. A. Kerr & Co
U. S
Onion market barely steady in Chicago this week
Chicago onions show barely steady trading as federal offerings weigh on demand. Local supply remains ample with nearby stock mostly heavily sprouted amid a slow market.
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Chicago
Prices on various sacks and crates vary by weight and grade
The report lists Midwestern 50 pound sacks whites and best at 65 to 85 cents, Indiana 109 pound sacks yellow fancy at 1.10 to 1.25, 50 pound sacks best 50 to 60 cents, homegrown yellows 50 pound at 50 cents, smaller inferior sprouted at 10 to 20 cents, Texas crates yellows at 1.10 to 1.25, 60 pound sacks at 1.10 to 1.25, and White Wax 60 pound sacks and crates at 1.25 to 1.75, reflecting mixed grain prices.
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Midwestern
Indiana
Texas
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D. L. Peppard
Carrot Fruits and Vegetables Produce Exchange
T. E. Ball
Isis
Savoy
Bangor, Mich
Chicago Street Notes
G. L. Grashoff
Solon Street
Harry F. Beegle
H. F. Beegle Meat Company
Toledo
Mr. Beegle
Hugh F. Smith, Jr
Nashville, Tenn
K. S. Davis
Unity Distributing Company
Rio Grande Valley
A. B. Leeper
Centralia
E E
A. W. Gylling
la Jara
Colo
Gillarde-Bruns Company
George Anthony
Brock-Hisner & Co
Champaign
The
Shippers Bag Supply Company
S. H. Boddinghouse
Produce Exchange Building
Lawrence Gentile
Gentile Brothers
Orlando
Fla
Merkel Brothers Company
South Water
Bacon Bros
Thibodaux, la
F.E. Baldwin & CO
Maxon Service
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