Egg dealer Lamont in Dallas under fire for condemned eggs
City Chemist Hammer reports C Fred Lamont of Consolidated Key Co is unloading eggs labeled seconds thirds spots imported from Kansas City and Sowere. Government agents found they were condemned in Missouri and sold to Lamont for a penny per sense. Lamont allegedly divided shipments into firsts seconds and spots at his factory. Authorities monitor shipments and Lamont’s finances amid repeated samples deemed unfit for food.
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Statement on cantaloupe averages titled by Friedheim firm
Joseph Friedheim of J. Friedheim & Co. challenged a published line claiming his firm had the lowest cantaloupe average last season at $8. He alleged a rival fabricating the claim for ulterior aims and cited three other firms with lower averages, insisting his own average was over 9.5 cents.
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Chicago Citrus Market Steady On Oranges Grapefruit
Chicago October 31 reports a good trade for oranges and grapefruit with prices steady. California Valencia oranges quoted at 5.50 to 6.25 per box, Florida stock 3 to 4, Florida grapefruit up to 4.50 carlot. Lemons unchanged with Messinas 4 to 6 and California 5 to 6 per box.
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Melons Offered Freely At Bargain Prices
Oct 31 report from California melons arriving freely with good quality. Large cases sold at 3.50 dollars and half crates at 3 dollars. Also North Dakota update notes John Page harvesting 1,000 bushels from four acres, earning 400 dollars.
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Costs tie our worth much The looke 24 year
A fragment from a historical column notes costs and value over a 24 year span. It references economic concerns and public sentiment about financial pressures, with a focus on long term trends affecting households and communities. Names and exact places are unclear due to damaged text.
Refrigerated Motor Truck Highlights Innovation
The article notes a unique refrigerated motor truck operated by Kenstein's Sons of ders sy wake She Doty. It describes the truck as specially engineered for slower scientific reception and a great site, with insulated airtight body that maintains the void temperature as long as desired once loaded and cooled.
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Railroads Propose Freight Rate Increase Across Illinois
Chicago reports rail lines plan a about four percent rise in freight rates affecting both local produce shippers and larger trade. Merchants urge protests to the Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission seeking suspension pending a hearing. Dealers statewide are urged to write to the commission, opposing the increase to prevent immediate tariffs from taking effect.
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Potatoes Frozen In Ground Tie Minnesota Frost Losses
Isanti Minnesota October 31 Farmers near end haul of potatoes with frost damage limited under ten percent. Brewers hold supplies in cellars and local warehouses with prices rising before movement. Burbanks around 50 cents and Triumphs about 45 cents. Shipments this season expected 800 to 400 cars from Point, with about 11 car lot shippers active.
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Potatoes Move Fast as Warehouses Reach Capacity
Five potato warehouses in Stanchfield Minnesota are filled to capacity with cars loading daily. Growers dig, haul, and use root cellars to store for winter. New graders installed, a bank opens November 10 to speed cash flow. Last season saw 400 cars shipped. this season bears double output by early date. Triumphs yield down, Burbanks bring 52 to 55 cents, many growers still fielding freezes.
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Apple Market Improves at Chicago Barrel Market
Apples show stronger demand and higher prices this week in Chicago with good barreled stock and lighter bulk supply. Baldwins fetch 3.0 to 4.0 per barrel Greenings 3.50 to 3.75 Spies 4.0 to 5.0 Jonathans 5.0 to 6.0 Twenty-ounce Pippins 4.0 Wings 4.0 to 5.0 Fancy Ben Davis 2.75 to 3.25 Bulk stock 1.00 to 1.40 per hundred pounds.
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Holding Citrus Sales Regularly
Chicago October 31 citrus fruit auctions now held thrice weekly by the Chicago Green Fruit Auction Co. Buyers attend and purchase oranges, Valencia and other varieties. Early week sales included three cars of fruit with California Valencia, Florida grapefruit, and Messina lemons. Grapefruit and oranges sold at $4.86 to $5.41 per unit with brand differentials. Lemons fetched $3.20 to $3.35 for smaller lots and $1.05 for larger. Midweek two more cars of Valencia sold with Planet, Searchlight, and Sunset brands yielding $5.48, $4.95, $5.21, and $3.76 respectively. Friday featured Satsuma oranges and Messina lemons.
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Potatoes and onions affected by scarce rail cars in Minnesota
Minneapolis reports transport shortages hitting potato sales with cars filling about three-fifths of orders and prices ranging from 64 to 80 cents for various varieties. Onion sets trade remains steady in Chicago with prices from 1.50 to 1.80, while creamery butter producers convene in Chicago for a multi state meeting of the National Creamery Buttermakers Association.
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Cranberry Market Firm in Chicago With Varied Prices
Cranberry trade in Chicago remained firm this week with undergrade stock entering the market. Choice Cape Cod Early Blacks sell for 6 to 7 dollars, Late Reds 7 to 8, Howes 7.50 to 8, Wisconsin Jumbos 3.9. California strawberries also arrived, with freezers bringing 15 to 25 cents per pint and quality rated fair.
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Butter 30 Percent at Elgin in Week’s Market
Elgin reports butter with 30 percent fat, creamery lots sold at 30 percent on nine lots offered, six aggregating 1591 went for that rate while one lot fetched higher and two were withdrawn. Demand appears for higher grade but medium grades selling slowly, signaling scarce adit creamery butter despite market activity. First California berries arrive in Chicago market fetching 25 cents per pint box, berries bright and selling readily. Rabbits shipped to Chicago bring about 2 dollars per dozen for good size, weather not greatly aiding sales this week.
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