Lower coast crops shipping to northern markets to begin
Algiers La Nov 6 reports from the lower coast district forty miles south of here indicate increased winter greens planting including head lettuce. The season opens soon with shipments by rail and river, mainly to northern markets, led by 90 000 packages of vegetables and citrus last season. Lettuce and beans dominate, with 46 000 orange boxes and 15 000 bean packages moved. growers expect a larger output, though carrots remain scarce.
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Algiers
Lower Coast
Burns
Louisiana
Huras
New Orleans Vegetable Movement About Light
New Orleans reports a light movement of vegetables for the week as growers cut back. The Association ships romaine lettuce and other greens but expects heavier movement only after northern freezes. Some head lettuce is stored cold at a few points while shallots and radicchio arrive quickly. overall winter crops should peak for the Thanksgiving trade.
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New Orleans
Gardena
Poultry Market News Shows Weak Hens and Prices
Kansas City reports a soft market for hens and large springs due to lower eastern prices, with 3-pound hens at 6 cents on the exchange and turkeys selling at last week’s levels for birds over five pounds. Ducks are in fair demand and geese inquiries are small. A Missouri Poultry Dealers meeting is planned in St. Louis to discuss trade matters and potential attendance from nearby states.
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Kansas City
Missouri Association of Hutter, Gg
Butter Market 185 Firm
Kansas City November 7 creamery butter prices rose on change Tuesday due to a tight supply and rising East prices Extras quoted at 28 cents, firsts at 26 cents, seconds at 24 cents. Fresh supply insufficient to meet demand with little stock in storage keeping the market firm. Packing stock offerings small and trade light. Common asking price on change 18 1 2 to 18 3 4 cents with 18 cents the bid.
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Kansas City
Butter Up at Chicago Market Prices Rise on Fancy Butter
Chicago November 6 A better feeling pervades the butter market this week with prices rising through Wednesday. Receipts remain near normal and demand is strong, sustaining a healthy market, particularly for fancy grades.
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Chicago
Charles Foto Dead in Covington After Illness
New Orleans fruit and produce merchant Charles Foto died Thursday in Covington Louisiana after a two year illness. At 27 he was a leading local trader with his brother Joseph in the firm J Foto & Bro, headquartered in the French Market.
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New Orleans
Charles Foto
Covington
Foto
Joseph
J. Foto & Bro
Prices for Florida produce in Kansas City market
Florida pine prices ranged from 4.25 to 4.50 a box with green tinge keeping movement slow. oranges fair at last week’s prices as demand remains light but some traders see a shift toward summer varieties. Grapefruit steady 4.00 to 4.60. vegetables from Florida scarce with light inquiry and rising prices not likely soon.
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Kansas City
Florida
Onions Weak Market Forces Prices In KC Report
Kansas City onions remain plentiful though poor stock sells mostly 60 to 60e per unit. Best onions in demand while very bad stock trades lower. Nearby fruit shows pears steady around 25 to 50 cents per half bushel, beans nearly exhausted, Beets and greens selling firm with modest price shifts across assorted vegetables.
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Kansas City
Cranberry supplies ample in Kansas City demand strong
In Kansas City on November 7 the cranberry supply remains ample but light as heavy demand from country buyers reduces available stock each day for Thanksgiving business. Local inquiry is active with prices quoted for barrels: Howes at 9.25, Blacks at 4.50, and Bell and Bugles at 9.50 this week.
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Kansas City
Howes
Packer ad inquiry traced to Moorhead advertiser
A Moorhead Minnesota note dated November 1 1908 to The Packer states that the writer encloses a check to pay for advertising and mentions they have a number of inquiries traced directly to The Packer ad signed Leslie Welter.
Objections to Porter Bill Drawn by Local Growers
The Ya klima Valley Fruit & Produce Growers Assn adopts resolutions opposing provisions of the Porter bill before Congress, which regulates packages and grades. Endorsed by the International Apple-Shippers Assn, the measure faced objections at the American Apple Congress session in St. Louis. In Muskegon, J. W. Fleming of 3, W. Fleming & Co. bought Muskegon Produce Co. and will consolidate the two firms.
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Granger
Wash
Big name but no assets haunt shippers
Canton Ohio reports warn shippers to avoid the Cleveland Canton Provision Fruit & Produce Co, a non incorporated outfit using a grand name to fleece distant consignors. The Packer cites complaints from Missouri melon shippers and a New Jersey firm, H S Justice Co of Pedricktown, as victims. The article notes no real office or assets, only a horse and wagon, with shipments often resold under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland- Canton
Kruit & Produce Co
Missouri
Wisconsin
H. 5. Justice & Co
Pedricktown
N. J
Firm Potato Market Lifts Cincinnati Prices This Week
In Cincinnati on November 7 the potato market showed a firmer tone as receipts were light and demand held steady. A few firms are reportedly stocking up heavily, while overall stock remains comparatively scarce for the season.
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Cincinnati
Sten
Onion Trade Improves As Market Gains Momentum
In Cincinnati on November 7, traders report a brighter onion market with better movement and rising consumption. Receipts were fair, weather favorable, and prices firm with Large Yellow Globes at 50 cents per barrel or on track, White onions at 8 cents per bushel, and Spanish stock quoted at 1 756 per crate.
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Cincinnati
Boc Péer
Lighter cabbage demand dulls market in Cincinnati
Cincinnati November 7 cabbage market opened dull with no marked change. Receipts were heavy and high prices curtailed consumption, creating a weak market. A few cars of domestic stock sold around 0 to 24 dollars per ton, Danish stock quoted at 23 to 26 dollars, kraut cutters near finished supplies.
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Cincinnati
Deglera
The Best Cabbage Steady in Kansas City Market
Kansas City November 7 Too much poor cabbage kept the local market weak with little price movement. Fancy cabbage remained firm while most receipts were graded good to lower. Receipts were heavy with 10 to 15 cars on track. trained stock quoted at 31.65 per hundred pounds and 1.40 to 1.50 per hundredweight in bin. ton lots quoted from 28 to 41.
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Kansas
City
Lota
St. Louis
Florida
Ned Globes
Farey Holland
Colorado
Golden Heart
New York
California
Alabama
Horseradish Ix
Cheese Market Gains Momentum in Chicago Trade
Chicago reports a firmer cheese market with slightly improved prices as summer overhang eases. Dealers had limited stock earlier, and contractions in southern buying, tied to cotton sales, kept trade cautious. November storage shows lighter cheese holdings nationwide. Wisconsin Butter Makers plan February meeting in Eau Claire. J G Moore named secretary.
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Chicago
Semsharn
Wisconsin
Reu Claire
Wis
Market Notes and Price Movements This Week
Market at OBiemiey shows no special changes on Thursday as Chicago prices firm. Receipts increased slightly with about three times the stock received in the past week versus the same period last year, aiming for stronger demand in town.
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Chicago
Egg Prices and Supply Steady With Active Storage Trade
Market reports show unchanged egg prices overall as storage stock moves freely. Receipts remain light, with some local trade in storage eggs and shipments to larger Missouri and Kansas towns. April stocks hold at 21½ to 22 cents, with May and June at 1 to 1 1/4 cents lower.
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Missouri
Kansan
Association's Work Rates to Hear Shippers Protest
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear Texas shippers in Austin on November 17 against a general freight rate increase affecting potato districts. The association, represented by an attorney paid partly by members, seeks to curb express companies and push for lawful regulation to protect the trade. President Robert W. Gees urges broader West-wide membership to sustain the effort and reduce costs.
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Kansas City
Austin
Tex
Southwest
Frost
Assa
Texas
Mus
Gino
Robert W. Gees
Gees
New Storage Plant Rumors Hit Chicago Skyline
Gossip in storage circles says a large storage plant led by W Curtis is planned in Chicago with bonds placed and funds ready for construction. The facility would follow a skyscraper modern design. There’s talk A Booth Co bankrupts and Detroit and St Paul plants may be consolidated under a new corporation if pending deals close.
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Chicago
W. ©. Curtis
Packer
Ot A
Booth & Co
Detroit
St. Paul
Booth
Banana case looming in St Louis trust suit
In St Louis a trust dispute dominates court activity as the Fruit Dispatch Co sues Scalzo Fiorita Fruit Co for 41785 over a banana shipment of 10 cars. Scalzo Fiorita defends, claiming inability to source enough fruit from the dispatch company and counters with a claim of 3200. The case centers on contract terms requiring weekly purchases and exclusive supply.
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St. Louis
Trust
United States Circuit
Fruit Disputed Co
Sealyo-borita
Fruit Co
Fruit Dis’patch Co
Scalzo- Bilorica Co
Scalzo-Fiorita Kruit Co
Plauithf
The
Fruit Dispatch Co
United Fruit Co
Scalzo-Miorlu Fruit Co
Scalzo-Fiorita Fruit Co
Scalzo-Piorita Rult Co
Mulhall Found Guilty In Mails Fraud Case In Minneapolis
James I Mulhall the longtime produce crook was found guilty in federal court of using the mails to defraud shippers. Co-defendants Mim McConkey and Nathanson were sentenced or slated for trial after leniency recommendations. The case, tied to Nicollet Creamery and forged sale records, involved losses to shippers estimated around $10,000 and linked Mulhall to operations in Chicago and Minnesota markets.
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Mim McConkey
Minneapolis
James I. Mulhall
McConkey
Nathanson
Mulhall
Chicago
Stulhall
Leavenworth, Kas
Leavenworth
Hennepin County
Minnesota
Sharon
George Conway
Packer
Nicollet Creamery Co
Post Office
Venice
Cal
Bond
King of Produce Crooks
E. V. McConkey
Nicoliet ‘Creamery Co
Aerent & Plint
United States District Attorney
John Robbins
James Barry
Nicollet Creamery. Co
Gregeg
Gregg
Sigmund Bros
Frank E. Wilson
Peoriihe
Martin
Tim
Hagerstown
J. W. Crawford
Maryland Butter & Egg Co
MAKING LEAGUE PLANS FOR PEORIA MEET
Pearla Illinois November 6 N G Reuter W A W I Jr and W P Carrol leaders on plans to entertain the National League of Commission Merchants during their January 13 to 16 convention in Peoria. They met with Charles Burdick secretary of the Commercial club at the National hotel last week. Details not yet set but Peoria looks to provide a good turnout.
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Pearla
N. G. Reuter
W. A. Wil Jr
W. P. Carrol
National League of Commission Merchants
National Hotel
Charles Burdick
Commercial Club
Peoria
National League
Eggs Firm at Cinicagq Market News
Chicago reports a firm egg market with prices rising. April flats offered around 23 40 to 24 50 cents with bids at 2 cents extra. A car of fresh firsts listed at 20 cents with 2 cents bid. Receipts are nominal and stock needs careful handling for the season.
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Chicago
Poultry Steady in Chicago Ahead of Thanksgiving
Poultry receipts this week were good and demand satisfactory in Chicago. Spring chickens were 1 cent lower on Monday and high grade fowls declined slightly, but overall no major market shifts. Dealers expect solid Thanksgiving demand with turkeys likely to range around 17 to 18 cents, some predicting up to 19 to 20 cents while a few anticipate little movement above 18 cents.
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Chicago
Turkeys
Florida oranges sell better amid improving receipts
Receipts of Florida oranges show fair volume with daily demand steady and prices $1.80 to 4.50 per box for quality fruit. Dealers note more stock opening up, though green fruit remains scarce, and expect prices to firm as quality improves. California lemons hold at 3 to 4 per box. grapefruit and pineapples also listed with mixed demand and prices.
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Florida
M. Fugagzi & Co
Satsuma
California
St Louis Fruit Market Shows Quiet Week With Late Activity
ST LOUIS DEALERS ENCOURAGED Market quiet through election influences then activity late in the week Apples in demand, limited river supply. Prices steady. various fruit and produce values listed, with outlook for higher prices next week. Growers meeting in Cleveland discusses greenhouse vegetable industry.
Ohio onion storage stock holds steady amid light demand
Kenton Ohio Nov 6 big growers report storage houses at Alger McGuffey Foraker near capacity with 175 000 to 200 000 bushels. White 30 Yellow 30 Red 40 mix. prices 30 per bushel. Allen Edwards says about 900 cars shipped this fall half crop with storage equal to last year. Horr Warner Co Wellington notes 300 to 360 cars stored, shipments to begin Dec 1. Jordan Bros Creston report 36 000 stored at their point and Seville with 8 000 shipped. demand quiet and movement expected after holidays to rise after March.
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Kenton
Ke Henry Price
Alger
McGuffey
Foraker
Price
Jontone
Allen Edwards
Horr-Warner Co
Wellington
Yellow Danvers
Southport
Red Globes
Jordan Bros
Creston
Seville
Apple Market Steady Amid Seeming Shortage and Strong Trade
Apple prices remain steady as quality fruit holds firm and buyers are content with current levels. A storage market shift is noted with a recent rise in warehousing, as traders report earlier shortages narrowing due to large shipments in the last two weeks.
Packer subscription sent with onion crop note
A reader from Dols O Oxion Supply encloses a $1 money order for a one year Packer subscription. He notes the onion crop in the region is poor with only a fourth crop and low stock quality. About 10 carloads have shipped. none expected for storage this season. About 8 or 10 carloads of potatoes remain to be shipped.
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Dols
Kahl
Apple Market Is Firm In Cincinnati Week
The apple market in Cincinnati remains firm as cooler weather boosts demand across grades. With normal receipts of barrel stock and light bulk fruit arrivals, prices rose early in the week. Kings and Twenty Ounce varieties near $4 to $4.50 per barrel, Baldwins and Spys around $3.25 to $3.75, and Greenings about $2.75 per barrel. Bulk stock from car doors sold at $1.75 to $2.15 per barrel measure.
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Cincinnati
Virginia
Baldwins and
Spys
Potato crop acreage at Keeling Tenn faces drop in 1908
In Keeling Tennessee on November 1 1908 a crop note estimates second crop potatoes total at about 40 acres, roughly 50 percent below last year. Last season was small and this season is expected below average. Triumphs mostly planted. Shippers expect shipments to start around December 3 with several local growers named.
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Ashland City
Tenn
Ashlana City
Venn
LocThe Packer
Cheatham County Fruit Growers’ Assn
A. P. Jackson
F. M. Simpkins
Aspen Aspen Hill
Strawberry Association
Aspen Hill
Marel
Hume Nelson
Keeling
L. C. Newe
Joe Patrik
Hope & Blake
J. Middlebroolk
Arivopa Scot Reads. Mesa Arizona November update
The Orange Rowers Association, led by manager G Mumper Jr, reports good fruit quality and a normal yield for November. Packing plans for oranges are noted as occurring earlier than usual, with references to Arivopa Scot Reads and Mesa, Arizona.
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Mesa
Ariz
Rowers’ Assn
Wiii Wean
Onion Season Yields Steady at Kendallville Indiana
Dealers report a prosperous onion season with reduced acreage but normal per acre yield. Inventory remains large as storage stock rises, with about 20,000 bushels in storage. Shipping expected to start in December if prices and market conditions improve.
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Datoria
Kendallville
Ind
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Charlie Green
Bert Carter
Benny Monroe
Heauhis
Buyn Muskegon, Mich
Muskegon, Abcl
W. Fleming & Co
Muskegon Produce Co
Ohio
Shipp
Increas
Fitock
Association
Nate
Muser Mills
Dluses Mills
Ixy
the Packer
House & Hunter of
Goddard
Icy
H. B. Mused& Co
Fedenmal Jury
Michigan
Howard
Frankfort
Mich
Mrs. Howard
Kenner, la
Clearwater
Bla
Veoria Ceaters
Cinicagq
Im Light
Deal
Settioa
Cleveland
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Boston
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