Potatoes Still On Boom As Prices Rise In New York Market
The New York potato market shows continued upward momentum with active trading and firm prices. Foreign stock from Ireland Scotland and England arrives with offers to lay down at 2.25 per 168 pound bag while domestic Maine and state stocks fetch 2.65 to 3.00 per 180 pounds in yards and 70 to 95 cents per bushel at loading stations.
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New York
Ireland
Scotland
England
Maine
Cauliflower Prices Fall on Heavy New York Receipts
Cauliflower in New York markets declined as weekly arrivals reached about 30 000 barrels amid abundant supply. Fancy short cuts sold 2.00 to 2.26 dollars, averages 1.76 to 2.00, poor stock 1.00. Long cuts 0.50 to 1.00 dollars. California tomatoes arriving show more green fruit. late lots sold 1.00 to 1.25, fancy up to 1.50 per flat car.
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New York
Long Island
California
Trust talk fizzles in cranberry scare
Chicago news of a supposed cranberry trust sparked a brief stir but no charges followed. Officials offered no comment and with most cranberries sold through a central agency the case seemed unlikely. Dealers say profits hinge on buy price and sale method, with $8 a barrel quoted wholesale as a fair price under current market dynamics.
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Chicago
Daily Papers
U. S. District Attorney
Prize Pear Rotted in Transit at The Packer Office
The Packer reports the biggest pear grown in Illinois, and likely the largest in the United States, delivered to the Packer office after a long transit from October 12 to November 4. Grown by W. S. Ross of Alina, it weighed 34 ounces and was disfigured by delay. The pear, over a pound, is noted as a possible orchard record, though the fruit arrived rotten due to slow transport.
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Illinois
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Alina
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Ross
Boston Fraud Ring Bust Ends With Telegraphic Letter to Victims
Boston November 10 George F Cole is jailed in Charles Street after being arraigned in federal court on charges of fraudulent use of the mails. Postoffice Inspector Perkins tracked Cole for weeks, aided by the New England Law & Adjustment Co. His scheme targeted widows and farm owners in Newiland exchanging eggs poultry and dairy for cash. Cole delayed remittance and paid only about one third of promised sums. Victims included Mrs Kemp of Warren New Hampshire and Mrs Albee of Mills Maine along with Howard Frazer of Littleton Massachusetts. Cole claimed illness and innocence while blaming a trade paper for slander.
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George F. Cole
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Charles Street
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New England Law & Adjustment Co
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Perkins
George Cole
G. F. Kemp
Warren
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J. B. Albee
Tt Mills
Howard Frazer
Littleton, Maas
Apples Weak In New York Market Export Decline And Prices Fall
New York November 10 The apple market has been weak for two weeks due to European market breaks. Exported fruit and orchard debris have depressed prices with few strong sales. Red fruit fetches 3.50 to 3.76 dollars, Snow apples to 4.60, Fancy Jonathans 4.66 to 4.75, with limited demand for top grades. Average receipts 1.60 to 2 and windfalls 1.50 to 1.75. Greenings under 2.60, bulk 1.75 to 2. A few Michigan and New York greens reach 5.50, but sales are scarce. spinach also listed with poor stock and vermin. Best spinach 75 cents to 1 per barrel.
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New England
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Onions higher also cabbage in Chicago market
Chicago operators report onion prices up this week with fancy stock at about 2 cents a bushel higher, a strong season and expected profits similar to last year. Reds sold around 2 per hundred in big lots. cab bage brought 13.50 per ton in cerlets as demand stays active locally but weaker outside. Wisconsin storages remain full with one Racine warehouse sold at 16.50 per ton, while eastern cabbage trade remains limited to New York state.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Nuts firm at Chicago market in early November trade
Chicago reports a steady nut market with chestnuts scarce aside from a fair demand. Hickory and shellbark nuts are light with prices around 1.75 per bushel. chestnuts nearly over, bringing 6 to 9c. Pecans 13-16c lb, almonds 14-17c, English walnuts 16c, Brazil nuts 12-13c, black walnuts scarce at 1.00.
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California
Brazil
Citrus Fruit Market Report Confirms Steady California Oranges
New York reports a fair California orange market this week with top grades reaching about 7.50 per box and very fancy fruit earning as high as 8.25. Poor and ordinary grades weakened, while Florida and Porto Rico fruit influenced sentiment, with bulk Florida oranges averaging 2 to 2.50 and scattered sales down to 1.35. California lemons sold 5 to 5.50, grapefruit traded 3.50 to 5.25, and wild fruit prices fell from 60 cents to 1.90 per box amid scalded quality.
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California
Florida
Porto Rico
Hughes Suspended From Exchange After Delivery Default
New York November 10 At a Mercantile Exchange executive meeting Thomas E B Hughes was suspended for one year and then until he complies with exchange rules. He previously sold butter on call to George W Martin & Bro and failed to deliver or pay the penalty. If he does not settle after suspension he will be barred from the floor.
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New York
The
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George W. Martin & Bro
H. Woods Co. case postponed to November 14
Chicago reports the H. Woods Co. case postponed this week until November 14 at 11 o clock. In New York, Florida beans sold well as stock arrives. fancy greens bring 1.50 to 1.75 and wax up to 2 per basket, while Virginia and Charleston beans remain liberal but mostly poorer, at 1 to 1.50 per half barrel.
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H. Woods Co
Chicago
New York
Florida
Virginia
Charleston
Florida Cucumbers Prices Rise and Fall
New York Nov 10 Receipts of Florida cucumbers are increasing with stock described as five very fine and tickets for the best reaching 3.50 to 4 dollars. Some lots sold at 2.50 to 3 dollars. Hothouse cucumbers are easing and only fancy stock now reaches 2 dollars per dozen.
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Florida
New York
Olive Orchard a Money Maker in Live Oak
Live Oak California November 10 A E Davis of this city has averaged 405 dollars per acre for three years from five acres of olives indicating a profitable orchard venture and strong fruit yields benefiting local agriculture and business.
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Live Oak
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A. E. Davis
Chicago Considers Weight Based Sale Ordinance
Chicago council set to vote on an ordinance requiring all fruits and vegetables be sold by weight. City Sealer Zimmer backs the measure to curb cheating by retailers and eliminate false bottom practices amid consumer complaints. The proposal awaits a likely quick passage after a favorable committee recommendation.
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Committee On Judiciary
Zimmer
Grapes Sell Slowly in Chicago Market
Grapes met slow sale this week with former prices mostly held. Receipts from New York were lighter yet supply remained ample for demand. Quality was mainly good and sound stock sold at 14 to 16 cents, with a steady market expected next week. Michigan offerings were very light, bringing 12 to 13 1/4 cents.
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