Georgia Peach Growers Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Atlanta May 15 the Georgia Peach Growers Association held its annual convention with about 106 prominent growers present. Officers were elected and committees appointed as discussions focused on crop size marketing and cannery options.
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Atlanta
Georgia Peach’ Growers
Asén
Georgia
H.A. Matthews
A. M. Kitchen
Baldwin
California
Pittsburg
Ticers
Atticus
Ft. Valley
W. Summercur
Dalton
J. W. Ewing
Commission
L. C. Russell
Winder
J. ¥. Swift
Elberton
E. Philbrick
J. W. Daniels
Macon
Robert Franklin
Adairsville
Ihe
Transportation
G. B. Jewett
W. H. Harris
Frank Stafford
Barnesville
W. Felton Hatcher
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Association
Cabbage Market Fluctuates With Seasonal Shifts in Kansas City
Kansas City May 16. Cabbage prices show irregular but upward drift this week as stock piles tighten. Texas rains support demand for choice stocks. California and Mobile stock around 1.50 to 1.60 per hundred pounds. Poor lots sold as low as 0.50 to 1.00. Also Kansas City reports federal grand jury indicting J. J. Brady in a mail fraud case tied to Merchants Refrigerating Co. with bond set at 2,500 and trial date undecided.
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Kansas City
Texas
California
Mobile
South Carolina
Federal Grand Jury
Brady
J. J. Brady
Merchants Refrigerating Co
Jackson County Criminal Court
Cincinnati Onion Prices Report
Cincinnati May 16 Yellow Lexas onions held firm despite heavy receipts at 1.40 per summer crate. White stock eased to 1.50 and New Orleans sacks prices unclear due to incomplete text.
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Cincinnati
New Orleans
Port Arthur Produce Co Ownership Rumors Surface
May 16 Port Arthur Texas report on the Port Arthur Produce Co tied to T B Nelson of Beaumont. W R Nelson, brother of the claimed proprietor, is said to be the moving force and previously ran a Galveston grocery business with a troubled 1904 record involving shipper losses and alleged financial disputes.
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Port Arthur
Texas
Port Arthur Produce Co
Packer
T. B. Nelson
Beaumont
Owever
W. R. Nelson
Nelson
W. Ii. Nelson
Galveston
W. R B. Nelson
W. Dr. Nelson
Halletsyville
Orange market margins tighten as prices rise locally
Kanena City May 10 The orange market shows firmness with local demand matching or exceeding last week. California prices have advanced, and when last rise cars arrive here values may align with purchase price. Navels offered 4.25 to 3.50 per box with 216s scarce, lemons sold well but weather cooled trade. supply remains liberal at about 24 a box for all sizes.
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Kanena City
California
Butter Prices Fall as Demand Cools in Kansas City
Prices for creamery butter in Kansas City declined last Saturday and Monday, with a further drop Thursday. Production is rising rapidly thanks to favorable spring, up about 50 percent from a year ago, while retailers buy cautiously and packing stock offers are moderate. Local demand remains keen, keeping margins small and prices steady at 14 cents, though some expect lower storage-season prices.
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Kansas City
Elgin
Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange Picnic Set at Excelsior Springs
The Kansas City Fruit and Produce Exchange plans its annual outing at Excelsior Springs Missouri on May 23. A special Wabash train will carry members and guests from 10 15 am to around 9 or 10 pm with a ball game between dealers and railroad solicitors and races for entertainment. About 4500 crates of peaches are expected. Spring City Tennessee May 15 De Mating Githens of Winnell Heights Fruit Farm reports 3000 peach trees and 600 pear trees, forecasting 4500 crates of peaches to ship.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange
Excelsior Springs
Exchange
Wabash
Spring City
Tenn
de Mataing Githens
Winnell Heights
Springdale
Ark
Ben Davis
W. B. Brogdon & Son
Centerton
J. F. Levins
Nebraska
Auburn
Neb
T Swan
Freal
Nebraska City
Alen Produce Co
Missouri Apple Prospects
Carrollton
Jonathan
Gano
E. H. Quisenberg
Republic
Lowell
Maldes Biush
Grimes Golden
Br. L. Beal
Olden
Ingram
Huntsman
Davis
Louis Rb
Rockport
A. H
Forest City
Texas Onions Lower in Steady Texas Market
Kansas City May 16 A good steady trade was reported in Texas onions with strong demand from local and outside buyers. Supplies of Crystal Wax and Yellow Bermudas were liberal and slightly above demand. Prices held early week but declined slightly by midweek. Bermudas priced at 1.25 to 1.30 per crate and 2.00 to 2.10 per hundredweight sacked, Crystal Wax 1.40 to 1.45 in crates.
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Kansas City
Texas
Bermudas
Imported Lemons at Cincinnati Auction Monday
Imported lemons at Cincinnati will be offered at auction Monday. It is expected that major importers will keep large supplies moving to be sold under the hammer here throughout the season.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Coke Prices Report for May Market
Cincinnati May 16 report notes active cucumber market with strong demand for top grades. Louisiana barrels fetch 3.50 dollars, Alabama and other southern varieties 1 to 1.25 per hamper. Texas box packer carrots sold from 0.86 to 1 dollar.
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Cincinnati
Louisiana
Alabama
Texas
Mulhall Crook Arrested Near Los Angeles on Fed Case
James T. Mulhall, famed produce swindler, was arrested at Venice California by U S Marshall Youngworth and jailed awaiting witness identification before a St Paul Minnesota trial for using mail for fraudulent purposes tied to the Nicollet Creamery deal in 1907. The Packer notes Mulhall’s extensive career across coast to coast with alleged losses of 10 000 to 15 000 and praises Inspector Sharon and Chicago officials for the pursuit.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James T. Mulhall
Venice
Here
United States
Marshall Youngworth
St. Paul
Minnesota
Postoffice
Frank F. Sharon
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Baltimore
Mulhall
Hagerstown
Packer
Minneapolis
Nicollet Creamery Co
Chus
Gregg
Patt
Nicollet Creamery
Jim
Milwaukee
Nathanson
California
Muthall
Sharon
Postoffice Department
Stuart
S. 5
Shirer
Atttorney Houpt
Minn
Cabrillo
Apple and peach crop prospects across Kansas Missouri Arkansas
The Packer reports mixed fruit outlooks amid frost, hail and rain. Kansas towns like Hutchinson Parker and Wichita log damaged apple crops with varied prospects, while Missouri and Arkansas orchards show partial yields. Peach prospects in Ozark regions also noted, with several varieties favored despite weather.
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Kansas City
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Ozark
Hutchingon
Kas
Underwood& Wiles Cold Storage Co
Parker, Kas
B. F. Coombs & Bro
Wichita
Kaz
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Huntsman
Ed. G. Hoover
North Topeka
Grimes Golden
York
Imperial
Winesap
O. F. Whitney
Morrill
Aa. F. Robinson
Edwardsville
Baldwin
L. P. Davis
Fayetteville
Ark
New York
No change in five poultry prices this week Chicago
Chicago May 16 There was no change in five poultry prices this week though offerings were moderate Wet weather reduced fresh shin mente but no urgent demands and there was enough inquiry to tire up offerings Turkeys quoted 12 to 14c fowls 11c duce 8 to 11c geese 35 to 6 per dozen Broilers about a pound 1 from 3 50 to 3 60 per dozen Young ducks 18 to 20c per pound</S>
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Chicago
Denkrs
Washington hearing on freight loading and rates in Chicago
The Washington hearing on loading and unloading freight programs nears completion as Attorney Brady finalizes the brief for the Interstate Commerce Commission. E L Pils will join Brady in Washington to present oral arguments on loading and unloading while a complaint about freight rates remains in abeyance. The investigation could resume with vigor, potentially startling the produce trade and transport sector with new disclosures.
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Chicago
Intersate Commerce Commission
Washingto
Brady
E. 13
Pils
Washington
Commission
Abeyshee
Egg Movement Restricted by Rain in Ohio Valley
Rainfall across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky for thirty seven days up to Wednesday causes impassable roads and hampers egg movement. Receipts are light but rising, with storage stock curtailed due to weather. Prices hold high with quotes at 1 cent for fresh stock and packing stock butter at 1 1/2 to 2 cents.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River Valley
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Ldc
Nashville Berries Moving From This Section
Nashville reports the carrot movement of strawberries from the area has begun with shipments of Bubacks Michels and Klon dykes. Gandys harvest expected next week. Crop quality is good and movement likely larger than last season, with Nashville Strawberry Assn. and John F Ankenbauer as regular carlot shippers. Delays due to cold rains reduced early loading, with initial estimates adjusted down from 80 cars.
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Nashville
Tenn
Nashville Strawberry Assn
John F. Ankenbauer
Packer
J. F. Ankenbauer
Undrawn Poultry Rule Sparks City Debate in Cincinnati
Health Officer Brown ordered action against poultry dealers to draw poultry, arguing safer preservation, while traders claimed undrawn stock could be better kept. The case remains under review with authorities seeking information. testimony from Emerso Marlow & Co. and Monarch Refrigerating Co. representatives continues this week. In other notes, Thorsby Alabama expects a full peach and plum crop with strong prices. 25 carloads anticipated, led by J J Winslow and J D Dennis, Carmen and Elberta varieties coloring and set to move mid June.
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Cincinnati
Brown
Emerso | Marlow & Co
Wean M. Kbpert
Monarch Refrigerating Co. Testi
Bruggemeyer
Fred
Thornby
Thorsby
Ala
Rocky Mountains
Carmen
Elberta
J. J. Winslow
Pine Hil Orehards
J. D. Dennis
Orchard Crest
Cantaloupes Replanting Amid Cold Wet Weather in Tennessee
Lawrenceburg notes say early cantaloupe planting came up but two weeks of rat damage and cool wet weather hit stands. Ground crusted and conditions poor, yet a spell of sun could revive growth. Cabbage thriving. pests cited. reports from May 13 to May 14 1908.
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Lawrenceburg
Tenn
J. G. Maught
Humboldt cabbage market opener in Humboldt Tennessee
May 16 report from Humboldt Cabbage Growers Association announces readiness to do business on Humboldt cabbage. Cars are moving. Florida tomatoes offerings described with crate prices: nest stock at $1, choice at $2.00. Cincinnati light supply noted.
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Humboldt
Humboldt, Tenn
B. J. Duffey
Maninger
Humbolit Iyuit Growers' Assn
Cincinnati
Nest
Eggs Advance at Chicago Market Amid Higher Prices
Chicago May 13 The egg market shows firmness with higher quotations across grades. Extras 17 1/2 cents, prime firsts at 16 1/2 to 17 cents, storage packed 15 to 16 cents, and refrigerator lots at 18 to 19 cents. Receipts are normal, weather and road conditions hinder stock movement, and dealers prefer stock with clear grading to avoid inspection issues.
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Chicago
Iilie
New
Sia
Butter prices ease in Chicago market with new extra first grade
Butter 2c lower at Chicago as market declines 1c since last week close. Extras steady at 2 1 2 c with usual range to other grades. An amendment creates a new grade extra first between creamery extras and firsts to cover butter mislabeled as extras but actually a good first.
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Chicago
Potato Market Dips as Rain Slows Old and New Stock
The potato market in Chicago eased from early gains as persistent rain reduced trading for both old and new stock. Early arrivals sold up to $1.15 for top quality, while old stock hovered 70 to 100 cents. receipts declined but traders expect steady demand while old stock lasts.
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Chicago
Veal Trade Sees City Council Inspection Rumor
In Chicago this week dealers in veal fear an upcoming city council ordinance may require meat inspections before sale. Details are unclear while vendors worry about red tape and possible disruption to current handling of veal poultry and related products. A meeting may be held soon to gauge the proposal and street opposition could arise if the measure fails to improve conditions.
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Chicago
Vegetable Prices Decline Amid Rain Affects Chicago Market
Weather and heavy receipts push vegetables lower in Chicago. Asparagus prices drop with increased receipts and poor demand from rains, while new onions and cucumbers show lower quotes. Peddlers and retailers delayed purchases, shipping wary due to bad conditions, leaving more stock with receivers.
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Chicago
Grovers
Texas
Sic
Market Report From Good Brollers Setl Well Kansas City
In Kansas City on May 16 buyers showed moderate hen demand with little market strength. Ducks and turkeys were in good demand and well supplied. Broilers appeared in fair supply with desirable 16 to 20 pound birds selling readily.
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Kansas City
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