Oklahoma potato crop damaged by floods and rain
Oklahoma reports say unprecedented rains and floods have inundated many potato fields across the eastern region, washing out crops and delaying shipping. Severe losses are noted at Fort Gibson and Muskogee areas with rail service disrupted, while some districts endure substantial yields saved on higher ground.
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Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Packer
Arkansas Valley
Webbers Falls
Ft. Smith
Ft. Gibson
Fisher Bros
Rogers Bros
Powell Bros
Bradley Bros
Chas
Clapleton
Geo. Turley
HK. L. Anderson
R. H. Brown
Wybark
Clarksville
W. P. Lawrance
Henry Nicholson
HK. T. Payne
Kr.t. Payne Brokerage. Co
Nicholson
Okishoma
Losa
Texas
Red River
Texan
Ft. Gideon
Cabbage Market Demoralized In Cincinnati Week
May 30 Cincinnati notes a glut in the cabbage market with heavy Mississippi shipments, Western and Middle Tennessee supplies, and prices as low as 6¢ a crate locally. Alabama nearly quits shipments as stock moves to peddlers amid high freight and refrigerations costs. Dealers remain optimistic for a rebound next week.
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Cincinnati
Middle Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Florida Tomatoes and Pines Market Report May 30
Florida market activity shows limited tomato offerings with steady Pine stock and moderate supply. Pines crates sold at 2.78 to 3 dollars. grapefruit moved 5.50 to 6 per box. wee plants strong at 4.25 to 4.50 per standard crate, 1.25 to 1.50 per dozen. Green peppers 2.75 to 3.25 per 6 basket crate. Texas tomatoes abundant. fancy stock 3.75 to 4, choice 3 to 3.50.
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Florida
Pines
Kansas City
Texas
Ancy
Choice
Peach crop outlook from Americus and nearby orchards
Dayton Ohio reports a large peach crop with about 75 cars expected from a R F D 6 Americus Georgia orchard. The writer notes 120000 trees with no stung peaches and expects moving peaches to begin around June 10. Watermelons and cantaloupes on 60 and 30 acres show promise. The Raymond Orchard Co. at Maddux Station foresees an enormous yield of watermelons cantaloupes and good peaches, with Ware Orchard Co. also contributing.
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Dayton
Packer
Americus
Raymond Orchard Co
Maddux Station
Ware Orchard Co
A Peach Crop Report From Seligman and Market Notes
Reports from Seligman Missouri dated May 25 1998 indicate very poor fruit prospects with some peaches remaining while others are bare and of inferior quality due to late bloom and continuous rains delaying cantaloupe planting. National Produce Distributing Co plans 126 acres of cantaloupes. other notes cover oleo sales in Columbus and varying onion and bean markets in Cincinnati with mixed price trends and grading issues.
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Seligman
Packer
Ita
National Produce Mistributing Co
Poultry market steady as loan broilers rise to 280
Kansas City noted little change in the poultry market this week with hens in fair supply and steady prices. Demand remained sufficient, while ducks and turkeys showed light supply and demand overall.
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Kansas City
Butter Market Reacts to Packing Stock in Butter Pine Kansas City
Following a dip in late Dust week, the butter market rose this week as packing stock and extra creamery butter shifted: former to stock and latter to creamery. Demand remains active, receipts are liberal but rising, and reports indicate large Western production due to abundant rainfall.
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Kansas City
West
Lange Berry Crop Heads to Cincinnati Markets This Week
Heavy strawberry shipments from this region begin this week with some cars already sent to northern Ohio and other markets. The Interurban Railway & Terminal Co notes rising berry acreages in Ohio and Kentucky across the river, with prices from 2.25 to 2.76 per crate. Brady’s Trial Set For September 14 outlines continued state cases against J E Brady for embezzlement and issuing warehouse receipts.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Alexandria
Interurban Railway & Terminal Co
Ghia
Brady
Ram City
Ek, & Porterfield
Criminal Court
J.E. Brady
The
Merchants Refrigerating Co
Hert
Kimbrell
Ssistant
Fruit Growers Meet in Humboldt to Form West Tennessee Federation
Representatives from Greenfield McKenzie Jersburg Union City Gadsden Fruitvale Bells Jackson Trenton Bradford Curve Hats Cage Humboldt Fruitland met in Humboldt to discuss federating fruit and vegetable associations for uniform prices and packing. divisions prevented agreement. next meeting planned for September after which federation terms may be drafted by a subcommittee.
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Humboldt, Tenn
Greenfield
McKenzie
Jersburg
Union City
Gadsden
Fruitvale
Bells
Jackson
Trenton
Bradford
Curve
Hats
Cage
Humboldt
Fruitland
West Tennessee
H. H. Love
Federaon
A. C. Patton
N. B. Williams
H. W. Reeves
G. A. Nagie
J. M. Denton
Dyersburey
H. Garrett
B. Barton
J. C. Marlow
C. L. Wade
Brenton
Fa. Crider
Prantora
Ww. Abernathy
J. G. Young
Matis
J. P. Hassell
H. S&s
Stallings
Koffman
Wi Ht
Melon Season Opens In Cincinnati Market Start
Melon season opens in Cincinnati with shipments arriving from Florida. The Ohio valley fruit trade reports light offerings and steady to strong prices for the first carloads, with Florida stock seen en route for Monday trade.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Florida
Pineapple Market Firm in Chicago Says Prices Steady
May 30 report from Fineapple Market Firm Chicago quotes John Denney stating the pineapple market is firm and prices steady. He notes abundant Cuban arrivals dwarf Florida offerings, with Cuban and Florida pineapples selling well at similar prices by quality, and Cuban arrivals not expected to drop before June 15 while Florida supplies rise.
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Chicago
John Denney
Denney & Co
Denney
Tay
Florida
Cuban J
Florida Pineanpler
Eliing
Attorney Davy to Appear Before Commission in Chicago May
In Chicago on May 30 E G Davy and Attorney Bradywill plan hearings before the commission on commerce and loading and freight. Davies prepared papers promise a full discussion of a new era and wide distribution. The street scene hints at a victory linked to the event and its supporters.
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Chicago
E.G. Davy
Bradywill
Davies
Market report on storage carrot shipments in Kansas City
Indications this week show demand for storage carrots easing. Western buyers expect lower prices as supplies grow lighter than usual. receipts and storage levels decline amid warmer weather. Current receipts fetch 4.20 to 4.35 per case with declines midweek. overall stock in storage remains lighter than normal with many cars expected to be stored later.
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Zarloin
Kansas City
Convicted in Iowa for butter stealing case heard
A. D. Rozeboom was found guilty by a grand jury in Primgharla on charges of grand larceny involving butter shipments. The case links to a long-running inquiry into irregularities in butter shipments between Rock Valley and Mason City and to prior arrest reports by a Milwaukee St Paul railroad detective. Indictment also cites forgery with bond set at $3,000.
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Chicago
A. D. Rozeboom
Primgharla
Packer
Rozeboom
Lieago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Rock Valley
Blason City
Hartley
C. M. & St /P. maltway
Caugh Oxeboom
Gude Bros
New York
Merrits
Imitelais
Masot
Fred
Butter and Egg board to adopt Australian ballot rules
Chicago May 34 An amendment to the Butter and Egg board by laws proposes adopting the Australian ballot system in future elections. The measure allows ticket nomination by caucus or petition signed by fifteen members within 24 hours before election. Polls would stay open several hours and a three member panel would oversee the vote. The administration plans thorough prep for the next regular election amid past irregularities in board elections. The amendment is expected to pass when considered Tuesday.
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Chicago
Butter & Egg Board
Will Peters Dead from Malaria in Florida
Chicago May 20 Will Peters of Peters Bros Co died at Benton Harbor Michigan Tuesday afternoon after contracting a severe malaria in Florida and returning home. He was well known in the trade and shippers having traveled extensively through producing sections.
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Florida
Chicago
Will_Peters
The
Peters Bros. Co
Benton Harbor
Mich
Peters
Michigan
Crops Outlook for Manzanola Colorado May 26
Report from Manzanola Colorado notes spring freezes trimmed apple and plum prospects but gooseberries and grapes look full. Gooseberries and grapes due for market by June 6. Cantaloupe acreage behind last year with early shipments, large tomato bean and napkin plantings for canning and outside markets. Arkansas Valley drought worries eased by heavy rains filling ditches. J Brewer, Azandla Fruit Assn. secretary.
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Manzanola
Col
Manzenola
Arkansas Valley
J. ¥. Brewer
Azandla Fruit Assn
Southern Orchard Planting Co. eyeing large peach shipments
May estimates from B M Treakie in the Packer place Timber indicate the Southern Orchard Planting Co. at Horatio Ark will ship 600 to 750 carloads of peaches. He has ordered crate material for fly cars and anticipates further orders. Shipping could begin by July 14 with fruit reportedly very fine and free of nests.
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Kansas City
B.m.treakie
Southern Orchard Planting Co
Witterial
Horatio
Ark
Trevkle
Treakle
Ranges City
Fruit rates debate across Europe and America
Readers see a confusing summary of proposed fruit transport costs from California to Europe and Britain. The discussion covers Manchester Glasgow Chicago and Bristol Swansea with calls to extend rail and ore bornty, highlighting hopes for new rate policies to affect goods movement to Galveston.
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Europe
Manchester
Chicago
Swansea
Galveston
Unclear OCR Item on Market Conditions in Chicago
Fragmentary report from Chicago dated May 30 notes a troubled period with fluctuating prices and unsettled conditions. References to white beans and fat supply, a tightened market, and varied quotes among sellers are included but details remain hazy.
Potato Prices Decline in Kansas City Market Report
Potatoes show price declines across old and new stocks. Old stock supply was moderately heavy with some Colorados scarce and occasional rot in cars. demand remained light, pushing prices down. Minnesota Burbanks and rurals fell to 6 to 9c per unit, Colorados 8 to 9c, Oregon Montana and Idaho around 7 to 11c, Nebraska and Iowa sacked spuds 6 to 7c, with varying quality. New potatoes also eased as demand stayed hand to mouth. Texas and Louisiana stock quality improved though receipts lessened impact of prior rains. Early week fancy new stock sold 90 to 95c per 2 bushels, later 70s to 90c, market weak. Some Mobile stock also traded irregularly at lower prices.
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Kansas City
Colorados
Minnesota
Burbanks
Colorado
Oregons
Montanas
Idahos
Washington
Nebraska
Iowa
Texas
Louisiana
Texas Tomatoes Damaged and Delayed Crops
May 19 Tyler Texas reports heavy rains have damaged the tomato crop. One major shipper estimates only about a third of normal yield, though a smaller crop may lift prices. Yellow Swan Art Beauty peaches and Mamle Ross melons soon shipping. Elbertas ripe late June cantaloupes around June 15 watermelons by July 1. acreage large with an estimate of 100 cars to be loaded.
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Tyler
Tex
Yellow Swan
Art Beauty
Express
Elbertas
Cheese prices hold up amid steady demand in Chicago
In Chicago on May 30 cheese prices show little change over two to three weeks with brick easing last week. Western twins 10% 11%c, daisies 12% 12%%c, Young Americas 12 17%c, tonghorns 12 12%. Swiss 11% 12%e, limburger 10 10%c, brick 9 11c. Also notes Electa New Attite meeting yields officers for the Wholesale Fruit & Produce Association to push railroads to handle carload freight at Chicago.
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Chicago
Electa New Attite
Wholesale Fruit & Produce
Asan
J. A. Burnett
John W. Low
L. L. Kilbourne
Pineapple Prices Move Through Cincinnati Markets
The pineapple movement through Cincinnati remained active with carlots diverted to various markets. Cubans sold at 2.40 and Floridas at 4.80 for all sizes except 423 and 43s quoted at 2.25.
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Cincinnati
Here
Floridas
Veal Men Win. City Amends Ordinance on Inspections
Chicago officials agreed to an amendment of a proposed dressed veal inspection ordinance after Veal and Poultrymen's Association representatives argued against strict checks on calves under ten weeks, lambs under eight weeks, and pigs under five weeks. The revised rule requires inspection only for stock above those ages, allowing sale of younger animals without new government stamps. The health department favored the change, and council likely will approve at the next meeting.
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Calven
Chicago
Veal & Poultrymen's Assn
South Water Street
Fulton Market
Packer
Health Department
Evans
Veal & Poultrymen’s
Assa
Berry quality irregular in Chicago berry market
Arrivals of berries were heavy this week with about 75 cars through Wednesday. Quality varied with many lots fetching from 2 to 2 dollars per case while some Indiana and Illinois berries sold at 4 to 8 dollars. Kentucky berries arrived heated and Missouri trays were late, causing discounts.
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Chicago
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Farina
Til
Chicago Maintains Advance in Butter Prices
Chicago’s butter market steadies after a week of limited price changes. Receipts show no abnormal increases and demand remains steady for fresh creamery butters. Thursday orders for next week included 2c bids, 23 1/2c offers, and several spot deliveries.
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Chicago
NEW POTATOES AT CHICAGO MARKET STILL HIGH
Chicago May 30 The potato market remains strong with heavy rains and Southwest rail washouts driving prices. New potatoes sold up to 2 a bushel as traders debate next week. Some foresee ample stock and a slight easing, others expect no movement for weeks. Old potatoes steady with good stock at 50 to 60 cents. rural shipments up a nickel.
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Wanskonta
Chicago
Sfe
Jane
Chicago peddler Papas fled with thousands in goods
Greek peddler George Papas vanished after a spree on South Water Street and West Randolph market, leaving merchants with losses estimated at not less than 8000 dollars. Several firms including Train, Letterman & Ford and Mark Owen & Co. report losses, and wagons and assets are unaccounted for. Tomatoes from Texas and Mississippi show mixed quality and price shifts as shipments resume.
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Chicago
George Papas
Papas
South Water Street
State Street
Train, Letterman & Ford
Mark Owen & Co
Peters Bros. Co
Denney & Co
J. Snyder & Son
H. Woods Co
M. Baker & Co
South Waterstreet
West Randolph
Texan Peaches at Chicago Chicago Chromic Market Report
Texan peaches arrived in Chicago this week with more due next week. Prices for peaches reach up to 91 per fix. Shipper J H Morris of Tennessee seeks a house to handle 200 peach trees and other produce for July shipment. Weather and market notes include heavy arrivals from Louisiana Texas and Mississippi and prices for homegrown vegetables and fruits in Cincinnati and surrounding markets.
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Chicago
Texas
Milan
Tenn
Grover
J. H. Morris
QUALITY OF EGGS IS POOR
Chicago May 29 The egg market shows weakness with firs sold at 13 1 2 to 14 1 2 cents current receipts from the Northwest at 11 1 2 to 12 cents. Overstocking and mixed lots from Iowa and South present heavy shrinkage on miscellaneous stock. Storage packed eggs held at 11 1 2 to 12 1 4 cents with some sales at 14 1 2 cents for firsts and June 1 deliveries.
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Chicago
Northwest
M&c
Iowa
Ken
Southwea
Carlota
Emerson Marlow case adjourned amid ghostlike delays
Chicago May 2 shows no new development in the Emerson Marlow case. James Hargraves failed to return on time, adjournment sine die taken, and the matter pushed to a later call. Testimony may end in a week or two before arguments, referee decision, and whether Emerson Marlow is a genuine corporation or a misleading device.
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Chicago
Emerson, Marlow & Co
James Hargraves
Emerson, Marow Co
Emerson-Marlow
Uke Banyan
Jackson area grand celery and fruit outlook report
May 21. Jackson area reports late celery growing and strong prospects for peaches apples and berries. Local firms including E. C. Baker & Son McCann & Co and S. M. Isbell & Co expand celery and potato handling. Ann Arbor field growing. Florida Fruit Co opens and grows in Jackson. Michigan State University draws demand for fruit and produce. several stations handle beans grain and other crops.
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Stower
Jackson
Mich
E. C. Baker& Son
S. M. Isbell & Co
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
McCann & Co
Stockbridge Erigator Co
Michigan
McQuillan & Sons
Ann Arbor
Michigan State University
Florida Fruit Co
SAYS FARMER KEPT MONEY
In Shreveport Louisiana the Louisiana Fruit and Produce Co a firm of I O Farmer and L Py Woods dissolved. I P Woods started Woods Co claiming the old debts were assumed but Woods cannot meet all obligations. Woods reports Farmer collected credit money without accounting to the company. Woods says he will pay creditors as he can.
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Shreveport
Louisiana Fruit & Produce Co
Farmer
L. Py Woods
I. P. Woods
the Woods Com. Co
Woods
Lowisiana Fruit ’, Produce Co
Uyxiness
Vegetable Market Notes From Chicago May Marked by Higher Prices
Weather favored the market boosting demand though Florida tomatoes were scarce. Receipts grew and prices edged up from last week with most 4-basket crates selling between 1 and 1.75 dollars while a few inferior lots went lower. Buyers shifted to Texas and Mississippi stock and noted variability due to picking and quality.
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Chicago
Florida
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