Frosts Spare Most Utah Fruit Crop Says Inspector
Salt Lake City May 13 State Horticultural Inspector J Edward Taylor reports frost damage to Utah fruit crops is less severe overall than feared. While some districts saw heavy losses to sweet cherries peaches and certain peach varieties the general state outlook is an average crop. Pears and sour cherries show moderate injury and small fruit remains promising with raspberries and strawberries likely good.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
J. Edward Taylor
Taylor
Hate
Michigan
Lanaing
Mich
Department of State
Berry Vegetables Move From Anna Area As Frost Touched Some Crops
Anna Illinois May 13 A survey of this key southern Illinois shipping hub shows tomatoes beans cucumbers and cantaloupes in growing stages with early frost damage limited to a few varieties. The Anna Fruit Growers Association led by J W Fuller presides while Farmers Educational & Co operative Union discussions push for better packing and tariffs reforms. Estimates project 3 to 40 carloads of berries and substantial acreage in tomatoes cantaloupes sweet potatoes and asparagus with a steady flow of express and freight shipments continuing for weeks.
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Anna
Iil
Ilinois
Egypt
Havilands
Senator Dunlap
Gandy
Anna Fruit Growers’ Assn
J. W. Fuller
J. F. Williford
George T. Hileman
Cobden
Makanda
Min
Villa Ridge
Alto Pass
Balcom
Dongola
EB. R. Jennette
R. K. Loomis
Farmers’ Educational & Co-Operative Enion of America
Anne
Shipping Association
F. FP
Bifford
Association
San Jose
Jeff Sitters
Benj, Davis
Co. M. Miller
F. P. Anderson
E. Poole
Casper Bros
Grimes Golden
Duchess
Stayman's
Local Produce Shipments Boost Illinois Fruit Trade
Yellow Transparent for early shipping shows strong patronage this year led by F P Anderson's establishment. W N Carliss Co ships about 20 cargoes of sweet potatoes yearly and handles strawberries by express. Dozens of growers report 0 to 40 acre holdings with strawberries and fruit, while raspberry and blackberry activity rises. About 200 ships pass through the association and Chicago houses largely solicit here. Illinois Central's pickup train speeds deliveries to Chicago via express routes. Illinois Junk & Poultry Co. remains the sole shipper of produce, handling live and pressed poultry volumes.
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F. BP. Anderson
Fruit Qrowers' Refrigerator & Power Co
Marion
Carbondalski Theresa
Scarlet Shipping
W. N. Carliss& Co
Express
M. Casper
F. P. Anderson
C. M. Miller
Benj, Dayla
C. J. Boyd
John Heas
J. L. Fuller
James Davis
J. J. Rendelman
P. V. Turner
A. Crayer
A. J. West
G. W. Poole
FE. R. Jennette
Sam J. Martin
David Rendelman
J. M. Marshall
Jacob Caraker
D. Rendelman
John and Chas
Boyd
Judson Greer
F. L. Herts
P. Bifford
Sifford & Walton
B. B. Davis
Chicago
Illinois Central Road
Ilinois Junk & Poultry Co
Dongola Fruit Growers Face Record Berry Shipments
Dongola Illinois. May 13. Large shipping center on the Illinois Central reports a strong fruit season. Berry output expected to exceed last year with Early Michael Clyde Strawberries and several other varieties ripening. Tomatoes cucumbers and cantaloupes projected to rise to over 100 carloads. A Snag report notes improved packing and a proposed white list for shipments. The Dongola Fruit and Shippers Association with Hoffner as president and Rymer as manager invites direct orders and track sales.
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Stel
Dongola
Illinois
Illinois Central Road
Express
Michael
Clyde
Bubach
Lady Thompson
Dunlap
Gandy
Eesocipion
Mounds
Dong
IC. J. Dillow
C. F
Chas. Schluter
T. 8
Graham
W. A. Ridge
Henry Dillon
Adam Hofffner
Henry
Jacob
Sandy Lente
Chas
May
John D. Fishar
W. H. Weatherby
T. J. Karraker
Randolph Karraker
Walter H. Hoffner
Randy Karraker
Frank Keller
M. M. Cagpers
J. G. Conant
EB. Hill
J. W
J. C. Eddleman
Johnson & Smooth
Pulaski Acreage Boosts Berry and Vegetable Shipments
Pulaski Illinois May 1 191? predicts growth in shipments across berries and vegetables for the season. Over 8 000 cases last year shipped mainly by express. Cresson strawberry dominates with 12 000 crates planned. new beds and patches expanding acreage including raspberries asparagus and blackberries. Future shipments include limited gooseberry and other fruits as plants establish.
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Pulaski
Express
Cressons
Yearly Shipping Overview for Local Fruit and Veg Farmers
The season shows end of radish shipping and strong green onion yields. Cucumbers, tomatoes for canning, and a large increase in cantaloupes are noted, with peaches scarce but apples like Early Harvest and Red June promising good ships. Grapes are waning, peas failed, and acreage shifts to beans. a Pulseki Shipping Association led by W.N. Atherton coordinates growers including berry and canning crews. numerous names appear for berry and sweet potato farming across several acreages.
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Express
Pulseki Fruit & Vegetable Shipping Asyh
W.N. Atherton Ia
Roy Mannering
B. St. Moore
Jas A. Colvin
Andrew Chapman
Eghman & Reevey
Jacob Thurston
Clint Richardson
Frank Truster
Mack Bell
C. G. Sheets
Clem J. Spencer
W.M
D. M
F. M. Stringer
Mr. Burnett
P. Mayberry
George
Ira Lackey
Wm. Aldred
Wesley Clark
E. M
W. M. Atherton
J. A. Calvin
John Cadel
James Atherton
B. Guy
Chas, Lackey
Cecil Banketon
Olin Curry
James Crippan
Growers in Jonesboro Report Crop Conditions and Local Shippers
May 13 Jonesboro Hi growers report general crop conditions similar to Anna. Many shippers exist but lack organization with several members tied to Anna Fruit Growers Assoc. Post office addresses listed for numerous local individuals and connections to Anna and Mil Crek areas.
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Jonesboro
Anna
Mobile& Ohio
Anna Fruit Growers
Assa
Anna Association
B. B. Ferrill
C. Wright
Watson Lingie
Chas. Lanson
Calvin Hoover
F.E. Green
C. C. Brim
W. J. Tripp
Ridney Frick
Wm. Noore
R.J. Coleman
Wm. Nicholides
Charles Boyd
John Boyd
J. L Turner
Oliver Mixon
John Brown
R. K. Williams
Mil_ Cresk
B. Poole
W. H. Dewitt
J. L. Miller
Rf. d
J. M. Lingle
R. A. Dillon
W. A. Fink
H. T. Christenbury
C. Dillon
A. E. Dillon
J. L. Lingle
H. EB. Hawk
C. L. Cruce
M. MecNeeley
Wm. Smith
H. L. Prick
Perry Turner
W. W. Thomas
Balcom Fruit Growers’ Assn Sees Strong Cantaloupe Output
Balcom Jr reports Balcom Fruit Growers’ Assn with 100+ members, 200 acres cantaloupes and 60 acres cucumbers. Eden Gem cantaloupe favored. last year dry weather trimmed yields. About 200 Chicago cars of fertilizer used. tobacco prep to deter cut worms. Heavy growers list includes A D J A Cargine, C Gurray, Otto Theis, Frank Wilkins, and others. Eggs and poultry shipped by James Geannette. two local package dealers Karraker and Csing.
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Balcom, Jr
Balcom Fruit Growers’ Assn
Carzine
H. A. Platts
Balcom
Chicago
A. D
J. A. and
Cargine
C. Gurray
Otto Theis
Frank Wilkins
Wm. Theis
Walter Vincent
George Ramey
Jeff Cargine
J. A. Lyerly
C. W. Holshouser
J. B. Woodward
Mra
Dell Campbel
H. J. Heas
W. J. Kimmel
H. 9. Davis
Eugene Lyerly
James Whalen
Geo. H. Garrett
C. W. Lingle
Karraker
Truman C Sing
James Geanette
Yuille Miller Co Heralds Bright Fruit Season in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids firm Yuille Miller Co a major fruit and vegetable distributor handling over 3000 jars yearly. Advertisements tout May 15 offers including a gilt edge banana knife with two bunches of Port Limon jumbos per case at 4.26. John G Dean anticipates strong fruit season statewide. Michigan fruit acreage rising. Loveland Hinyan reports a satisfactory potato season.
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Yuille-Miller Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Yunle-Miller Co
Miller
Yuille
National Produce Distributing Co
John G. Dean
Michigan
Loveland & Hinyan Co
A. G. Kohnhorst
Potatoes Seen Tight as Texas Yield Falls Short
An extensive tour of potato markets notes Texas supplies are late and scarce. dealers expect 700 to 800 carloads in circulation while prices may rise. Virginia and Michigan crops show mixed signals with late arrivals, and Strawberries peaches and apples report delayed but promising prospects. A Grand Rapids Produce Trade & Credit Assn forms to curb retailer credit abuses, led by B. E. Hewitt and others.
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Texas
Mr. Kohnhorst
J. Starke & Co
Virginia
H E. Hewitt
Michigan
Grand Rapids Produce Trade & Credit Asan
Chicago Credit Assn
B. E. Hewitt
Henry J. Winkemulder
F. B. Stroup
W. L. Freemen
W. F. Yuille
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Coyne Bros
Water St
F. Newhall & Sons
South Water Street
Gibson Fruit Co
Gallagher Bros
Enhcace
Produce Commission Merchants
Koo Fruits
J. L. Hoaar & Co
South Water St
Chicaco
Packer
Storch Bros
C.h.weaver & CO
Chicago, Ill
John Bronson
W. Randolph Cricago
Ainge
Wakefield
Muscatine, Love
Albert Miller &Co
Ogden’ Building
Merrill & Eldredge
Hkago
Associations
L. & L. Shippers
Geo. Middendorf
Alge
Todd & Kraft Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Davidson Bros. Co
Des Moines, Iowa
Ross Brothers
House
Eames
Grand Rapids.a
Bollwinkle Seed Co
New Orleans
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