Trade and freight figures from Chicago and Texas agencies
Industry executives including Gordon Tyrrell of J Ellis Slater Company and Henry C Schrader of Associated Fruit Company travel this week. L Davis of The Oyle Company and Nellis & Co executives depart for markets in Wichita, California, and Southwest regions to oversee operations and deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gordon Tyrrell
J. Ellis Slater Company
Texas
L. Davis
Theoyle Company
Vichita
Kan
Henry C. Schrader
Associated Fruit Company
Monay
Nellis
I, EB
Nellis & Co
California
Ed. Coyner
Bales Company
Svellsville
A. Grant Border
Ow York
Associated Suit Company
Severe April freeze cuts down Illinois fruit crop
A later examination confirms heavy frost damage from April 26 across Noble County Illinois. Cherries plums and peaches are scarce after bloom shedding. Reports from southern Illinois indicate nearly total losses in many localities with light crops overall.
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Noble
Packer
Illinois
Himmer Brothers
Wisconsin Cheese Market Shows Softer Trend
In Sheboygan on May 16 the Wisconsin cheese market eased slightly with a milder weekly decline on various styles. Trade was steady but not highly active with most goods near cost, Daisies moving to Southern markets and Long horns to South Central, Twins and Young Americas to Eastern regions. Canadian make relaxations by Britain curtailing export demand, potentially leveling prices with Canada. Wisconsin Cheese Exchange sales included 560 Twins at 29 c, 1,950 Daisies at 30 c, 650 Horns at 30 c, and 1,756 Squares at 31 c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Wis
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
First Texas Tomatoes Arrive in Chicago on Monday
Chicago received the first shipment of Texas tomatoes this week. The consignment from Harlingen totaled 100 crates and the quality was rated very fair for the initial arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chicago
Harlingen
Green vegetables trade in Chicago steady amid cool weather
Chicago May 16 Prices for green vegetables held about steady with fair demand though unseasonably cool, depressing trade. Cucumber supply ample, prices mixed with discounts on lower grades. Radishes and spinach showed varied demand, while tomatoes and lettuces remained uneven in price due to quality. Prices across items reflected regional shipments from Illinois, Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi with wide ranges noted.
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Chicago
Florida Square
Louisiana
Florida
New Orleans
Mississippi
Illinois
Ottawa
Ashton
Montgomery Square
St. Louis
Indiana
California
Thinoise
Indiana Climax
SS Printed the Old Way Read as Requirement in 8000
A fragment notes a printed item stating a requirement of 8,000 units or amount. No further context or names are clear to identify organizations, dates, or individuals.
English Apple Market Uncertain Says Importer
Hood River Oregon May 16 Uncertain economic conditions could hinder forecasts of the 1919 British export deal says A W Moomaw London representative of American apple interests here last week He expects freight rate cuts but notes a proposed licensing system and import quotas for major British cities threaten exports He plans to return to England to counter the licensing push He says English dealers will support exporters to block licensing since they profit from export stocks
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Hood River
Ore
A. W. Moomaw
London
England
Moomaw
Newtowns
France
R E. Nicholson
Des Moines horticulturist Morris J Wragg dies at 61
Morris J Wragg a leading American horticulturist and landscape artist died at his Des Moines home on his sixty first birthday after weeks of illness. He served 18 years on the Town state Board of Agriculture and directed horticultural exhibits at major fairs including Chicago Omaha Buffalo and St Louis. He is survived by a widow three sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris J. Wragg
Des Moines
United States
First to Make Bond Quota in Iowa Victory Loan Drive
Burlington and Des Moines county lead the United States in surpassing the Victory Loan quota with strong support from the fruit and produce trade. The May 16 report notes Burlington and county officials credited for the early overage, signaling broad local commitment to the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Des Moines County
Iowa
United States
Edward A Foley Trade Commission to Great Britain
Edward A Foley of the United States Food Administration Division is praised for his humor and skill in enforcement work. He expresses gratitude to the trade for cooperation, announces his appointment as Trade Commissioner to Great Britain to explore wider U S export opportunities, and sails for London on the Aquitania on the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Foley
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Chicago
Foley
Department
Trade Commission
Great Britain
United States
London
Southern California Celery Situation Discussed
San Francisco editors report on celery prospects in Southern California with notes from E Bedford Rivers Jr of 152 Washington Street. He describes seed bed reduction, variable growth, thinning needs, and early harvest potential across El Monte Smeltzer Sawtelle and Sawtelle districts, noting a record acreage and favorable weather after light rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
E. Bedford Rivers, Jr
Washington Street
Earns el Monte
Smeltzer
Sawtelle
Naches Cold Storage raises capital and expands in Gleed
The Naches Cold Storage Company based in Gleed, Washington, has increased its capital stock from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars and purchased the Earl Company warehouse in Yakima County. It will install more refrigeration to improve the facility and expand storage capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima, Wash
Naches Cold Storage Company
Gleed
Wash
Earl Company
Address CAPABLE care The Packer Chicago
A fragment notes an address related to CAPABLE care, referencing The Packer at 192 North Clark Street in Chicago. The text provides a location cue without additional context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
N. Clark St
Chicago
Ban on woven paper mesh bags for shipments
Western freight officials under a March 18, 1919 circular bar shipments of onions and other commodities in woven paper mesh bags. The order, superseding January 16, 1919, restricts carriers in the Western territory from accepting such bags, prompting protests from an Ohio firm and trade figures claiming ambiguity in cloth bag definitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Territory
West
Ohio
South
Hay Market Advances In May County Prices Rise
Hay market in May County shows supplies paid around 37 dollars per ton. Grass fields in producing sections are in excellent condition. Straw brings 10 dollars per ton in carrots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
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Earl Bros
Coyne Brothers
H. C. Christians CO
Illinois St
Klapholz & CO
Ells St
Dean Ww. Phan
Mittelstadt Wayne & Ton Inc
Fruit ‘and Produce Con
W. S. Water St
Corn Exchange Nath Bank
National Produce Bank
St. Paul
Harrie & Ewing
Washington, D. C
Reliance
Agency
Carlot
Ogden Bidg
W. So. Water St
Randolph Market
Randolph St
C.h.weaver&co
D. J. Stephens
N. Clark
Nat'l. Bank
F. E. Baldwin & CO
WALDE
Ogden Bldg
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