OLISVILLE BERRY CROP PIVOTING AS MARKET MOVES
Report from Louisville Kentucky dated May 27 notes berries, potatoes, cabbage and other produce moving to local points. Early shipments from Tennessee and southern Kentucky foretell improved greens and truck crops by mid to late June. Prices rise on new potatoes, while cucumbers, onions and tomatoes show varied demand and scarce supply, with Florida and Cuban pineapples entering the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Eoasatisville Perries
Tennessee
Apa
Southern
Kentucky
Ilinois
Ohio
Mobile
Guba
Ee Plorida
Nashville Berries Short Supply Amid Wet Weather Threats
Unseasonable rain in Nashville Tenn May 27 threatens berry growers with heavy losses. The Nashville Berry Growers Assn shipped one car at week end and earlier in the week loaded 1 to 2 cars daily. Crop losses may exceed one third if rain continues as berries rot on vines. Eggs firm with hens 11 to 11.5 cents turkeys ducks and other poultry prices listed. Few notable changes in fruit and vegetable markets this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Agsn
Trucker Wanted at Opelousas La May 24 1909
Local notice seeks practical truck growers to move potatoes near Atwood Plantation in Opelousas. B R Splain offers free house 40 acres land and a mule pair. German or Swede preferred. wages or share of produce. Also notes heavy rains benefiting vegetation and 60,000 Wakefield cabbage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelousas
B. R. Splain
Atwood Plantation
They Are All Readers Santa Maria May 18 1909
A reader from Santa Maria Texas requests discontinuation of The Packer temporarily as he relocates further west and will renew when a new location is provided. He praises the paper and notes every truck grower here is a subscriber. Signed C D Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Maria
Tex
Packer
C, D, Cooper
Prospects Bleak for Fruit Crop in Talladega Region
May 24 1909 Talladega Alabama reports poor fruit prospects in the area. Peach crop expected at only 15 to 16 percent of normal with shipments by express to nearby local markets per L. J. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talladega
Ala
Packer
Express
L. J. Wright
Ready to Ship Cabbage and Beans from McDowell County
A telegram from McDowell County dated May 23 1900s notes Benna and Cabb prepared for shipment. The sender describes ten acres of cabbage and nine acres of beans ready for markets and seeks dealers on various markets through W J Harpes.
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Benna
Cabb
Weather Notes and Orchard Report From Illinois May Market
Chicago reports heavy receipts of fresh eggs from country points with slight week-to-week declines but overall higher year over year. Quality remains good due to cool weather. storage holdings are said to be short by up to one half. Richview notes apples on the rise with Duchess and Transparent leading, while strawberry, peach, and berry shipments pick up by June. Local fruit growers list who will pack apples, berries, and peaches, with mixed quality pack overall. In Chicago markets berry shipments are steady as favorable weather supports demand, though some rain and storage factors affect volumes and prices.
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Cincinnati
Tennessee
Middle West
Ohio Valley
Chicago
Northwestern
Bec
Oklahoma
J. W. Stanton
Edward Tucker
W. C. Brown
B. F. Richards
C. P. Cooper
J. F. Frost
George Mc Coy
Henry Gardner
W. W.shanks
D. Needles
Alfred Pitchford
Oppenlander
Aumier
Deiler
Ilinol& B
Pre
Louis
St. Rose
Louisiana
Texas
Florida
Centralia
Lil
G. J. Portino & Sons
Chas
Porrine
Perrine
York
Perial
Ben Davie
Ig Sena
Fairfield
Posey
Westburg’ Bros
Galesburg
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Rome
Miter &Co
Villa Ridge
Harding
J. Cloniger
Gudder Bros
Centralid Produce Co
Itta
Ake
Centralia Fruit Prospects in Slim Apple Season
Centralia area fruit outlook remains bleak with few apples and limited peaches. Packers note cross pollination effects, orchards show sparse fruit, and late varieties scarce. Local shippers report modest demand for whatever is shipped as rail traffic remains key to distribution.
Grain and Fruit Trade Flourishes at Local Shipping Point
The town serves as a large produce shipping point with activity in poultry butter eggs and fruit. J H Norton operates the only patch shipping Gandys with 40 cases planned in June. R M Brown runs a long‑standing plant shipping live and dressed poultry butter and eggs. Baldinges runs a warehouse for apples and handles potatoes. Apples expected but scarce. locals report small orchards and growing broiler shipments with prices noted for various poultry and eggs.
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Ashley
J. H. Norton
Hers
Anguish Back From Coast Credited Miner Profits
B D Anguish returned from the Pacific Northwest after about a month inspecting mining properties and overseeing business interests. He traveled with BEF Blackford of Adams Basin and others linked to a Columbia River Smelting Mining and Power Co. a new Washington venture. A smelter worth about $80,000 is expected to be operational in thirty days in the Columbian river mining district where tungsten is widely mined. Anguish continues to pursue multiple mining schemes and is linked to a profitable string of small deals while sticking to the watermelon deal. Blackford attends the Seattle exposition and plans another coast trip in the fall. In Halle Tennessee potato crops: 20 acres planted for June 15 shipment, 10 acres cabbage to follow. a local Fruit Growers’ Assn with J G Young as secretary lists independent growers and shippers including Chas A Hunt R H Pitts J M Carnell A L Person IM Pitts T J Ivy and David Broaday.
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Chicago
B. D. Angush
Pacific Northwest
Be.f. .Blackford
Adams Basin
Central West
Anguish
Washington
Columbia River
Blackford
York State
West
Prisco
Seattle
Hail Damaged Potatoes Report From Fort Gibson
A letter from Fort Gibson Oklahoma dated May 26 1909 reports hail and heavy rain last Sunday cut 75 to 100 carloads of potatoes. Many fields ruined though some remained lightly damaged. Shipments expected to begin mid June. seed for second crop may still be possible. Signed A L Rogers president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gibson
Okla
Packer
A. L. Rogers
Dayton Tenn Fruit Report From May 24 1909
Dayton Tenn May 24 1909 The freeze of May 2 damaged strawberry fields with crops significantly below last year Apples in low ground nearly wiped out while higher ground fared better Peaches dropping badly cantaloupes up in most fields and the overall crop expected to be large JD Ellis report notes poor season for apples and peaches yet promising cantaloupe yields
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
L, Ellis
Early apples forecast from Carbondale crops
In Carbondale on May 27 the general crop outlook is light with early varieties such as Yellow Transparents Duchess and Saps of Wine fairly loaded though late varieties like Jonathans Grimes Golden and Ben Davis in small quantities. Local orchards near Bosky Dell show meager output, while Jos M Etherton near Pomonia reports a well condition orchard with substantial fruit. Several farmers plan strawberr ies asparagus and both early and late apples for rural routes. G D Ellison and associates bought 1100 acres in Oregon county Missouri to grow peaches for Des Moines and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richview
Ill
Duchess
Benonis
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Rome
Jana Grimes
Carbondale
Til
Jonathans
Grimes Golden
Bosky Dell
Mar
Jos.m. Etherton
Pomonia
Alto Pass
Busky Dell
Martin - Johnston
Hardy Simons
M. B. McGuin
F. M. Caldwell
Ralph
M. M. Thompson
P. C. Milner
H.J. Easterly
Geo
Eliot
England
J. M. Etherton
W. C. Wills
Frank Miller Edward and
Thomas Perry
Silas Simon
Edward Allen
W. W. Plater
Green House
Butter Firm at Chicago Markets Amid Light Trading
Butter market in Chicago remains firm despite light weekly activity. Prices for all grades rose 0.44 cent from last week, extras offered 26 to 26 1/4 cents, bids from 25 1/2 to 25 3/4, extras 24 to 26 cents, firsts 24 1/2 to 25 1/4, seconds around 23 to 24 cents, packing 17 to 18 1/2 cents. One lot of 125 tubs of extras offered at 26 cents with a bid at 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather drives potato prices and poultry markets in Chicago
Weather changes and slow southern shipments keep the potato market firm with prices rising from $1.30 to $1.40 for new stock and dusty stocks at $1. Old stock ranges to 90 cents northwest white. Live poultry prices ease with fowls down to 11/2 cents and turkeys down 1 to 1.5 cents. Building plans emerge for a three story brick office for the Onancock Produce Exchange in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern
Albert Miller & Co
Onancock Exchange
Onancock, Va
Onacock Produce Exchange
Bugs Threaten Oklahoma Potato Crop Yields
In Port Gibson Oklahoma prominent growers report 3200 to 5400 acres planted this season, up from 1800 last year. Experts warn yields may drop to 60 to 65 percent due to pest damage from May onward. Spraying with greens applied to vines is the adopted method, with estimates ranging from 0 to two-thirds yield. A large grower roster and contracts with National Produce Distributing Co. and Albert Miller Co. bind the Fort Gibson Potato Growers Association to market potatoes locally despite uncertain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Gibson
Okla
J. L. Hosking
FR. H. Gilliland
J. L. Hoskins
R. H. Gilliland
J. BE. Maddox
Z. T.mounts
J. J. Hopkins
R. H. Brown
O. C. Kreipkie
J. F. Luna
John Parnell
Lee Parnell
John Smith
Joe Springer
W. N. McDoie
M. B. Perry
Jesse Clark
Springer & Springer
Jos. Pierce
J. Haworth
McGuire
A. L. Rogers
Fisher Bros
Truden Owens
Lee Brothers
Frank Adair
TF. Hayden
Chas. Price
Albert Miller & Co
Chicago
Fort Gibson ,Potato
Assny
Fort Gibson
Sallisaw OK crops outlook for peaches beans and peppers
Staff Correspondence from Sallisaw Oklahoma notes rapid growth as a shipping point for fruit and truck crops. Strawberries yield about 2 000 crates at $1.85 average, peaches 10 12 cars with potential 30+, beans 4 000 5 000 cases ready by June 1, cantaloupes Rocky Ford 1 000 crates moving late June, potatoes 15 20 cars from nearby valley. Local firms Lucas Losgains McDonald Mathews Carlyle Tipton Produce Co. and Westville handle shipments. outlets mainly to St Louis. Shipping begins mid June and eyes and poultry move in carlots.
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Sallisaw
Okla
Express
Arkansas Valley
Lucas & Losgains
McDonald & Mathews Bros
Carlyle
Tiliois Station
St. Louis
Carlots
Tipton Produce Co
The
Tipton Co
Westville
Webbers Falls Acreage Averages Potatoes. Bug War Ongoing
Webbers Falls Oklahoma May 27 estimates place potato acreage between 100 and 1400 acres, similar to last year. Vines stayed free from frost damage until late, but bugs are biting in the Websters area. Growers employ Paris green and arsenic with other agents to fight the pests as names of local growers and suppliers appear in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webbers Falls
Oklo
Websters Fils
Lso
Paris Green Arsenal
Wagins Jun
Crayvers
W. T. Price
R. T. Hanks
Stevenson
J. In
Merce
J. A. M'Elea
Pottiet Bowlinear
W. C. McCarson
I. H. Cline
Harman & Son
A. A. Henson
Cliis
Morgin
Frank Worr
Roy Wilkerson
Wilkerson
George Ledbetter
A. (. James
Hensley
Dan Willkerson
Ellen Wilkerson
M. Laumer
D. EK. Mintchet
Potatoes Shipments Rise from Ft Smith District
Trade notes from Ft Smith Arkansas detail a strong potato outlook for Bliss Triumph crop. Shippers expect 80 to 75 cars outbound this summer, with total Ft Smith district shipments near 200 cars, led by local firms J. Grunert, R. O. Stough, Brook Stephens, and M. Westfall. Local brokers Johnson Hunt and Joe Alexander active, firm Ft Smith Co. continues wholesale produce business under C. V. Riley management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Smith
C. V. Riley
Arkansas Valley
Ft. Gibson
Okla
Gus
Johnson & Hunt
Joe Alexander
Tom Johnson
Leoty
Arkansas Hide & Fur Co
J. Grunert
R. 0. Stough
Brook Stephens
M. Westfall
T. E
Potatoes In Illinois Station Area Face Severe Bug Damage
State correspondence from Illinois Station Oklahoma reports about 1,000 to 1,200 acres of potatoes at the site this year, possibly down from last year. Frost damage was minor compared with the heavy bug infestation, Paris green is used to protect crops, with several growers listed by name and acreages ranging from 4 to 100 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minois
Okla
Postoffice
Campbell
Fort Gibson
Paris Green
J. A. Gilliland
A. J. Gillila
Lome
J. A. Henry
H. A. Ragsdale
J. T. Cathey
K. A. Evans
J. H. Jones
W. Jh. Breedlove
Vian Han 450 Acres of Potatoes May Yield Drop
Vian Oklahoma reports 400 acres of potatoes this year, similar to last year, with only a few potato bugs so far. Frost damage reduces expected yield from an average of 73 bushels per acre to about 50. Local growers include W T Bryan, W T Wilson, McConnell & Son, Thompson & Montamar, Kennedy, Fox Glass, Keen er, Burch, G T Keddy, Jesse Thompson, Albert Miller & Co of Chicago, who will handle some sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vian
Okla
Illinois
Ilinois
W. T. Bryan
W. T. Wilson
W. E. McConnell
G. T. Keddy
Jesse Thompson
Albert Miller & Co
Chicago
Brages Growers Claim 600 Acres of Potatoes Near Bragga
Brage growers report 600 acres planted a rise from last year at Brages Okla with logs daily increasing damage. Notable acreage holders include D D Matthews 70 N M Danghey 20 R C Green 40 Leo Griffin 44 Jul o Marvey Oliver 14 and many others. Albert Miller & Co Chicago to handle sale of part of Braggs output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragga
Oklo
D. d. Matthews
N. M. Danghey
R. C. Green
Leo Griffin
Marvey Oliver
George Brown
John McBroom
Packerman Targeted in $25,000 Civil Action Farce
In New York on a Saturday, A Packerman faced a $25,000 civil action initiated by attorney Sledman and client Goodman. Sheriff Foley hastily moved to accept bail via real estate collateral, but bondsmen proved scarce. Counsel Neuberger engaged the sheriff, while brokers and others scrambled to assemble enough assets to secure the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sliedman
Siedman
A. Packerman
Packer
Packerman
Sledman
Stedman
New York City
Central
Ludlow Street
A. Puckerman
Welsbecker
Harlem
Manchattansland
David M. Neuberger
Foley
V. R. Lamia
Frank P. Ruhlman
George Rafter
P. Ruhlman & Co
Ruhlman
Rafter
Brooklyn
Tudge Jaycox
Goodman
Elgin Creamery Butter Prices Rise at Board Meeting
Creamery butter quoted higher at Monday’s Elgin board meeting by 25 cents due to slower production. Sales were at 1 cent. Last year’s quotation was 23 cents, two years ago 23, and three years ago 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Mery
Onions Slaughtered At Ruboun Prices In Chicago Market
Texas white and yellow onions are quoted 2c per pound in Chicago, set as the established market by many jobbers. Mills Bros claim to sell as low as 1c per pound to cut competition, with wagon load deals. Dealers report market manipulation aiming to control prices day by day, with Chicago importing 2 to 50 cars weekly. Sacked onions run about $1.60, with red white and Creole stock affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Mills Bros
Alls Bros
Texas Association
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Olisville
Lonteville
Nashville Berries
Colorado
Fort Collins
Col
Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
State Board of Agriculture
State
Centralia Fruit Prospects
Missouri
Des Moines
G. D. Ellyson
Oregon County
Wibert Miller
Chenega
Danmar
BOTA
Smitil
Bt. Smith
Patina
Arkansas River
Oklahomen
Oklahoma State
van Buren
Illinois Station
Bing
Mr. A. Packerman
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