Auction Secures Terminals For Citrus Sales In Chicago
Chicago citrus auction arrangements finish after months of planning. Green Fruit Auction Co. secures terminals on Chisago Indian Southern lines for Florida fruit and Chi Northwestern for California shipments. Florida shippers must route via Indiana Southern line. California shipments via Northwestern. Auctions three times weekly with strong dealer backing. aim to handle heavy citrus volumes this season. Also Elgin butter market edges up with creamery extras at 11 cents and new requirements for extra grade.
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Chicago
Florida
California
Green Fruit Auction Co
Chisago
Indian & Southern
Chi & Northwestern
Indiana & Southernland Coast
Northwestern
Land
Elgin
Jersey Sweet Potatoes Higher in Market
Chicago November 7 report notes a firm market for Jersey sweet potatoes with light receipts and steady demand. Jersey barrels sold at 3 dollars, small Virginia barrels at 1.60, Maryland hampers 75 to 80 cents, and Delawares around 65 to 70 cents. Illinois shipments expected to start soon.
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Jersey
Chicago
Ilinois
Virginia
Maryland
Potato Shortage Forces Use Of Inadequate Shipping Equipment
Bulk of Minnesota potato crop moved from fields to warehouses and growers face car shortages and high prices. About 500 cars shipped, 1500 more planned until spring. Prices vary by variety with Ohios and Russets in demand. Car shortages force use of box cars and on-site stoves, while shippers consider legal action to secure proper equipment.
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Princeton
Minn
Minnesota
Russetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern
Chicago National League unit eyeing Cincinnati route to Jacksonville
Chicago officials of the National League of Commerce Merchants indicate they may travel to the January convention in Jacksonville, Fla., via Cincinnati to accept an invitation from the Cincinnati branch. Transportation chief John Eck says a decision will come next week after Cincinnati replies, with plans also inviting smaller local branches to join the trip.
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Chicago
National League
National League of Commission Merchants
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Fla
John Eck
Transportation Committee
Eck
Nut crop in Wabash Valley to yield less this year
Carmi Illinois November 7 the nut crop in the Wabash River Valley is expected to be worth less than last year when nut pickers earned thousands from pecans and hickory nuts. Pecans are fairly thick in some orchards and one near New Haven yields about 200 bushels. Hickory nuts initially looked as large as last season but have dropped. harvest will open after heavy frosts and likely show a scant yield.
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Ag Ai Ceason
Carmi
Ill
Wabash River Valley
New Haven
Red River Valley
Rustad
Mipn
Packer
Northwest
Fegan
Reds River Valley
California Valencia and Florida oranges dominate Indianapolis market
Indianapolis fruit and vegetable prices show California Valencia oranges off market while Florida oranges sell 3.25 to 3.75 per box. Grape shipments arrive as prices ease 25 cents. Concords Niagaras and cantaloupes are off wholesale. Tomatoes arrive at 3.50 per four basket crate.
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Indianapolis
Ind
California
Jersey
Potato Market Firm Pressures Potatoes and Cars
Minneapolis reports a firm potato market this week with price levels driven by supply and demand. Refrigerator car shortages constrain traders, while expected ICC pressure on Great Northern and Northern Pacific may ease access to freezers at loading points. Prices show White stock about 68 to 70 cents shipping point, Rose GS to We, and Sandland Ohios at 13. per unit. Cabage quoted at $20 bulk. few onions remain and move at $2 per hundred at loading station.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Red River
Lewiston youth wins state potato contest prize
Logan Utah Nov 1 J C Hogen, head of Boy s and Girl s Club work in the state, announces Merle J Hyer of Lewiston Utah won the state potato contest prize. Hyer grew 384 bushels of marketable potatoes on his half acre and also took first prize for his potato exhibit at the state fair.
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Logan
Utah
J. C. Hogenson
Merle J. Hyer
Lewiston
Hyer
Red River Valley Potatoes and Indianapolis Eggs News
Letters from M D, Red River valley grower, dispute crop size claims and frost impact, praising Red River seed potatoes as high quality with no scab. Indianapolis market notes report eggs scarce, prices up to 31 cents, storage stock moving, hens over-supplied, fowls and spring chicks bid down, turkeys contracts forming, butter at 33 cents.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago dealer expands to rabbits amid bean shipments
Chicago dealer Leon ard Adam, a prolific buyer of southern vegetables, shifts focus to poultry, game and rabbits as bean shipments arrive from the south. Nov. 7 report notes strong sales of green beans at 3.25 per hamper and steady southern stock for winter supply.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Leonard Adam
Adam
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