Virginia Peach and Strawberry Outlook In Shenandoah Valley
Winchester Virginia May 2 growers in Shenandoah Valley and nearby counties await changes from Western New York crop damage. Prices may edge higher but buyers unlikely to accept steep increases. Weather has been cool with little rain, peaches well set and thriving. strawberries abundant locally with heavy home supply. Apples scarce in cold storage, high prices persist. a 25 acre Berkeley County orchard sold for 25000 to Pittsburgh buyers. Dr Daniel Webster Border, 64, noted retired physician and pioneer in Jefferson County apple growing, died at his home in Charles Town.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
West Virginia
New York
Peach
Panhandle
Ben Davison
Claude W. Stewart
Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Pittsburgh
Commission Merchants
Jim Mulhall
Hagerstown
Daniel Webster Border
Charles Town
Jefferson County
W. Va
Dr. Border
Kearneyaville
Georgia
Chicago
Southern Pacific
N. Y
Texas
Louisiana
Hastings
F. X. Miller
Kansas City
Minnesota
Georgia Peaches Leave State On First Shipment
Atlanta dispatch reports the first Georgia peach car of the season left May 27 from Byron in Houston County. D. C. Bateman shipped 436 crates of Mayflower peaches to the New York market, turning down $2.65 per crate. Despite fair quality, fruit size was small due to drought.
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Atlanta
D. C. Bateman
Byron
Houston County
New York
First Melons Sell Well In Chicago Market
First watermelons from Florida arrive as heat spikes demand and prices rise with cars fetching 600 and 550 dollars. Melons average 25 pounds and sell quickly at 75 cents each amid hot weather and strong jobbing activity. California citrus shipments totals and daily counts from November to May are reported, with 27 375 cars from southern California and 5 875 cars from northern California through May 20.
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Chicago
Floria
California
Los Angeles
Peach crop outlook drives Georgia cars to New York
W S Sheppard of the Georgia Fruit Exchange in New York reports a good peach season with an anticipated 5 3 00 cars from Georgia and nearby states, noting prices around 40 to 50 cents for sorted fruit and firsts expected to reach New York by Sunday night. The May jawer variety leads the shipments from Byron as the first two cars are due on the docks.
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New York
Sheppan
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Sheppard
Franklin Street
Banghley
Lyield
Mr. Sheppard
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Sheppard Sa
Byron
Southern Pacific Indicted Over Alleged Shipping Concession
The Interstate Commerce Commission said a federal grand jury in Los Angeles returned an indictment against Southern Pacific Company for a suspected restraint violation. It involves the Redlands Golden Orange Association and illicit subsidies to shipments from Redlands, California to interstate destinations through leased warehouses and rent-shifting practices continuing into 1912.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Comission
Federal Grand Jury
Los Angeles
Calif
Southern Pacific Company
Redlands Golden Orange Association
Redlands
Redland Association
H. P. D. Kinksbury
Redlands Association
Golden Banner Association
CANTALOUPE PRICES DEOP Early Arrivals in New York Sold As
New York May 29 California cantaloupe season opened with several straight cars. Early crates sold up to 10 dollars, later standards at 5 5.50 and ponies 3 4. Quality fine but melons were green. Trade notes list multiple firms handling accounts and expected cars next week.
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New York
Arthur Miller
Lyon- Coggins Company
8. A. Gerard & Co
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Western Cantaloupe Exchange
E. R. Brackett Company
California
Phillips & Son
Duncan Campbell Company
Robert T. Cochran & Co
Will
First Texas Peaches Reported Shipped to Galveston Firm
Tyler Texas May 27 two crates of peaches were shipped to Pabst Produce Company of Galveston and sold today at 3 per crate. The message notes these are the season’s first peaches and mentions four-basket flat crates. Tomatoes are late and not due before June 15.
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Tyler
Tex
Pabst Produce Company
Galveston
Louisiana Onions Firm Amid Active Demand in New Orleans
Louisiana onions rise on steady demand with Bayou LaFourche stock firm at 2.50 to 2.75 per 70 pound sack. Indications point to firmer prices ahead. Strawberry arrivals from Norfolk and Maryland press prices down. Maryland and Delaware markets hold better. Cabbage prices stay firm in Ohio Valley with Mississippi supply dominating, quoted at 1.50 to 1.65 per barrel crate.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Fancy Bayou LaFourches
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Mississippi
Alabama
Involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against New York Commission Co
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed Monday against the New York Commission Company at 340 Washington street by the National Nassau Bank which holds a claim for 925 dollars. The New York Commission Company was run by L. J. Sepsiong-Ne.
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New York
New York Commission Company
Washington Street
National Nassau Bank
L. J. Sepsiong
Egg Market in Chicago Shows Moderate Demand and Poor Stock
In Chicago the egg trade showed steady or slightly firmer activity with moderate demand for consumptive supplies and poor quality stock. Receipts declined this week while western shipments and storage eggs moved at discounts, with firsts around 18 cents and storage firsts near 19 cents, amid hot-weather effects and undergrades flooding the market. Revelpts 16,935.
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Missouri
Kansas
Illinoia
Indiana
Isc
C. Revelpta
Chicago Butter Market Sees Prices Rise Steadily This Week
Chicago dealers note the butter market advanced to 26 percent amid more active trade and firmer sentiment. Receipts for Monday through Wednesday totaled about 33 thousand tubs, with shipments down from the prior year, while creamery extras sold at 26 to 26 1/4 cents and other grades moved steadily.
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Chicago
Onion Prices Steady After Rapid Rise This Week
Chicago reports onions steady following a late week surge. Texas yellows traded around 2.25 to 2.35 a crate, Louisiana Creole onions sold around 2.75 to 2.80, with good quality California stock arriving. Demand remained modest, receipts light, and warm weather caused some sliminess in Texas offerings.
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Chicago
Texas
Louisiana
Emand
California
Potato Prices Hold Steady in Minnesota Markets
In Minneapolis in May, potato prices linger around 85 to 90 cents as stocks ease slightly. Demand remains good with light receipts at loading stations, and round whites remain the primary variety. Traders report the supply smaller than last year at the same time while markets soften modestly from peak levels.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Minn
Strom Ie Ordeon
Fife
Chicago
Potatoes in Danger From Dry Weather in Norfolk Region
Rain is greatly needed in Norfolk and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and in Eastern Carolina. The drought of nearly three weeks with warm weather is shrinking the potato crop and other crops. Rains in the next days would improve production, despite earlier optimism for a large yield.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Eestern Carolina
Prospec
Texas Onion Market Wrap as Season Nears End
New York reports Colonel Joe Wood plans silent return to Texas with a brass band signaling the end of the 1914 onion season. Texas shipments included 37 carloads Monday and seven cars Wednesday, with total boat receipts around 80. Prices held at 2.5 to 2.75, stock not fancy, Boston firm at 2.75. Pate onion crop expected fair yield but late. Bermuda onions slow with 9,000 crates Monday at 2.60 to 2.63.
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New York
Joe Wood
Texas
Mowe Say
Boston
Bermuda
Strawberries Dominant in Chicago Market This Week
The Chicago market moved well for strawberries amid large, sound stock with Indiana and Illinois fruit leading in 24 quart cases. Missouri supplies fetched high prices in ventilated crates while Tennessee and Illinois berries showed softness. overall receipts were heavy Monday and steadier later, with fancy berries selling briskly and prices ranging 1.50 to 3 dollars. Gooseberries and Louisiana blackberries also appeared with modest demand and prices.
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Chicago
Indiana
Tennessee
Missouri
Louisiana
F X Miller quits suddenly in Chicago store closure
Chicago dealer F X Miller of 2 West Randolph street abruptly closed his shop after purchasing about $4,000 in goods on credit. Creditors report assets of roughly $275 including office fixtures and a small remaining credit. The move startled traders who suspect underselling prior to quitting. List of creditors and amounts due included Bennett Howard Co 1150, Gallagher Bros 800, Loch Cooney & Loeb 205, Feilchenfeld & Aaron 260, Lepman & Hesgle 298, Sigmund Bros 10, Weinberg Bros 240, J H White & Co 162, Goldenberg Bros 337, McCarthy Produce Co 260, Fred Perel 100. Watermelon season opens in Cincinnati as Florida stock arrives for Jos Gentile & Co at 46.50 per carload.
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Chicago
F. X. Miller
West
Randolph Street
Hig
Miller
Bennett-Howard Co
Gallagher Bros
Loch, Cooney & Loeb
Feilchenfeld & Aaron
Old potatoes and fruit market notes across Chicago May 29
Chicago May 29 reports a sharp turn in the old potato market with prices rising locally and regionally. Trade remains active with light receipts, strong demand, and high loading prices. growers see potential steady levels through the week despite farmer indifference. Also noted are new potato offerings from southern states, mixed quality, and price ranges from 1.25 to 1.50 for assorted regional stocks. other market items include carrots, cantaloupes, and fruit outlooks across several regional pages.
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Chicago
Bae
F. O
Louisiana
Floridas
Alabamas
Perrele
New York Fruit Outlook Sees Heavy Western New York Apple Crop
Western New York faces a bumper apple harvest if June conditions stay favorable. Reports from B. J. Case of Sodus and John Hall of the Western New York Horticultural Society indicate Baldwins Greenings and Kings will be plentiful, with peaches largely ruined by winter and scarcely blooming in some areas. Data from Irondequoit, Hilton, Morton, and Niagara region suggest strong blossom sets, Lake Ontario helps peaches near the shore, and strawberries around Pulaski look to be heavy with fall-bearing varieties extending into late fall.
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Rochester
New York
Sears
Niagara Falls
Sodus
Lake Ontario
B. J. Case
John Hall
Western New York Horticultural Society
Hall
Packerman
William C. Rudman
Irondequoit
New York Fruit’ Belt
Tenny
Hilton
Seth T. Bush
Morton
Ridge Road
Crawfords
Elbertas
Lake Ontary
Lake Shore
William ‘F T. Sergeant
Niagara
Hiscott
Virgil
James Onslow
James Bradley
Salem Muir
Niagara-on-the-Lake
W. A. McCubbin
Dominion Labratory of Pathology
Ontario
Canada
South Township
Pulaski
Lawrence J. Marmer
Manlewood Farms
Oswey County
Farmer
Eggs and poultry receipts dip as June outlook nears
Kansas City reports heavier egg receipts with steady prices but looming June price drops. Extra eggs appeared at 20c, roosters and hens showed liberal gains with hens around 13c, broilers steady near 20c. Good stock over 1 1/2 pounds sold to 28c, most 25 to 27c, butter remained steady with packing stock up to 17c.
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Kansas City
Craig
Missouri Valley Coolers
Brollera
Oversupply in Western New York Apple Trade
In Rochester on May 29, apples faced light demand and low prices. Baldwins and Russets sold around 3.50 to 4.75 per barrel, with shipper prices not exceeding about 4.25 for fancy fruit. Despite reduced holdings since May 1, many barrels and boxes remained in west storage as buyers favored strawberries and other fruits, causing frequent losses on boxed apples.
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Rochester
New York
Chicago Rumors Of Federal Indictments In Peach Claims
Rumors in Chicago suggest charges similar to St Louis cases charging false railroad claims may be brought by the district attorney. Ten Chicago commission men tied to the 1912 peach deal and claims against American Refrigerator Transit Co. are mentioned. Officials decline comment until indictments are returned, with speculation that 15 or more firms have peach claims filed.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Des. Moines
Chicago Commission
American Refrigerator Transit Co
A. R. To
Packer
United States District Attorney’s
Hastings Potato Shipments Reach 1441 Cars by May 24
Nix & Bugbee Co reports Hastings Potato district shipments total 1441 cars through May 24, up from 1051 last year. Hastings proper shipped 739 cars, surrounding area 682, with an expected 75 more cars this season, totaling about 1516. The season is described as successful with fair grower profits. California deciduous shipments through May 27 total 103% cars versus last season, with cherries 83% cars, apricots 14% cars, peaches 1.5 cars.
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Hastings
Fla
Nix & Bugbee Co
Frank Nix
Nix & Hugbee Co
California
Sacramento
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