Potatoes Lead Rising Crop Shift in 1910
State correspondence from Greveport Louisiana reports a record Irish potato shipment level for the season and forecasts a large acreage increase next year. The local association, aided by Albert Miller & Co of Chicago, expects potatoes to dominate acreage as tomatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage receive renewed emphasis, with 140 carloads moved through the association and overall grower participation reaching about 200 to 250 men.
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Greveport
Jowal
Albert Miller
Norton
Association
Jacksonville
Tex
Cleveland Trade Shows Modest Market for Fresh Produce
Market week in Cleveland sees fair movement of fruits vegetables with liberal receipts. No.1 stock at 3 50 to 3 75 per barrel, No.2 at 2 to 2 60, western box stock up to 2 75. Grapes scarce, Tokays 0 60 to 1 26 per box, lemons Florida abundant and lower, oranges strong in demand, Valencias 2 10 to 3 90, Floridas 2 to 2 60. Potatoes abundant, storage stock firm, eggs scarce 3 cents a dozen, butter steady 28 cents, cheese steady amid declining dairy activity.
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Cleveland
California
Florida
Ohio
Michigan
Jersey
Saturn
Ohlo
Looking for G Barutti and the Ely Creditors
Western Center creditors believe G Barutti vanished after October 17. Janey G A Boreman reports Barutti may have been in Wyoming before, with many purchases sold below cost. A carload of condensed milk and eggs bought cheaply is cited as part of the alleged scheme.
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Western Center
Barutti
Ely Commis- Coc
Janey G. A. Boreman
Barutt
Ness
Wyoming
Hitt
Haruttl
The News In The Packer This Week
A summary of weekly market notes on eggs butter poultry and produce across Chicago Kansas City Cincinnati and California. Includes citrus fruit shipments California and New Orleans trade Wenatchee apples Reed City Michigan crops at Texarkana and McAllen growing potato acreage in Shreveport and Elgin butter markets and Pittsburg poultry trade. Mentions a possible grand jury probe and a Chicago chicken coop law.
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Chicago
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Grand Jury
Cincinnati
Ely
Nev
Shreveport
Cleveland
California
New Orleans
Wenatchee
Wash
Reed City
Howard City
Cadillac
Tustin
Leroy
Mich
Chase
Shipper
Andylee
Grand Rapids
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Coleman
Leesburg
Webster, Fla
Kentucky
Elgin
Buffalo
St. Joseph
Lincoln
Ned
York Mercantile Exchange
Hutchinson
Kaz
Maine
B. B. Bond
Nashville
New York
Kissimmee
Fla
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Almeria
Lake County
Florida
Colorado
McAllen
Tex
Minneapolle
Fresh eggs market and storage bids across Chicago
Strictly fresh eggs remain scarce while prices favor sellers. Storage deals hold in status quo as buyers submit bids on refrigerator April cars and other lots across Monarch Union North American and Booth storage. Receipts steady with declines in some states, and waves of bids for Missouria Kansas Tennessees Minnesota and Arkansas stock on track and in cases.
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Chicago
Sunes
Wagr
2Ic
Kansas
Ottann
Rome
Texas
Bee County
Ex of Missouria
Bivieeres
Tyler
Browhaville
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Butter Market Slips Across Regions Amid Varied Fruit Prices
The Cincinnati citrus market shows Florida oranges and California stock mixed in demand, with prices from $1.60 to $5.00 per box and greensales sluggish. In Chicago butter markets, prices weaken with creamery and extra grades offered and no bids on many lots. California Valencia oranges fetch $3.65 to $3.75 while Florida and Louisiana fruit trades show steadier tones for Satsumas and grapefruits. A Portland report notes W J Sullivan buying an Oregon apple ranch, signaling ballplayer diversification into fruit farming. Packing stock butter slips %c while demand remains fairly good.
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Chicago
California
Valencia
Louisiana
Florida
Iiee
Cuba
Chicago Deslers Havel on Hand-Pe Chicago Poultry Law Passage
Chicago reports a new municipal ordinance moving live poultry handling into full effect, aiming to regulate open slat coops and ventilation. The council considered the measure amid debate on penalties and revenue, with market prices fluctuating and expectant holiday demand.
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Chicago
Invan
Storage eggs movement expands in Kansas City trade
In Kansas City on November 12 the week sees heightened disposal of storage eggs into local markets, aided by scarcity of fresh stock. Aprils priced 2 to 23 1/2 cents. overall current receipts mixed in quality, with prices fluctuating from 26 to 28 cents for firsts, seconds at 18 cents, and overall sales around 7.75 dollars per case.
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Kansas City
Poultry Receipts Light and Market Higher
Kansas City reports lighter poultry receipts this week with a sharp rise in prices. Demand was strong for all chickens turkeys and ducks as eastern markets boosted outlets. Turkeys likely normal for holiday trade but cold weather needed to fatten stock. Grape and potato markets show subdued activity with small price moves and light receipts.
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Kansas City
Oversupply Hits Vegetable Market In Kansas City
Weather and dull demand press hard on Walnut street commission houses. Texas beans and peppers lead a weak vegetable week with prices from $1 to $1.50 hamper for beans and $4 to $6 for Texas barrels. Florida and New York stock offer limited but steady sales, while cucumbers and tomatoes show uneven movement. Storage houses fill, and dealers push surplus stock to clear inventories.
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Kansas City
Commission
Walnut Street
Texas
Florida
Louisiana
New York
Colorado
Hothouse
Apple Market Weakness Dampens Kansas City Trade
Kansas City on November 12 reports the apple market under pressure as bulk stock from the packing season swamps demand. Fancy stock remains sought after but excessive poor apples in storage and floating supplies grip the market, with pessimism noted by a large local dealer.
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Kansas City
Demoralized cabbage market in Kansas City
Kansas City reports a demoralized cabbage market with heavy on track supplies and weak demand. Rot spreads through outer leaves as stock quality declines. estimates of available cars vary from 40 to 100. A car recently cost freight 48, demurrage 3, switching 3.5, and sold for 10 pounds.
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Kansas City
Grand jury probe on butter and egg prices in Jackson County
Kansas City reports a grand jury session to investigate whether dealers formed a price maintaining combination for butter and eggs. An assistant prosecutor questioned dealers but found no evidence of a cartel, noting vigorous competition and reasonable wholesale margins. Some doubt persists among retailers over high retail prices and demand.
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Kansas City
Jackson Country
Baltimore
Potatoes Weak as Nearby Stock Presses Prices Down
Cincinnati market reports a continued potato weakness with lower prices. Receipts are light but ample nearby stock and better local quality drag prices, with car door sales at 45c per bushel and as low as 35c. Sweet potatoes fall as Virginias reach 1.31 to 1.40 per barrel and Jerseys around 2.50.
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Cincinnati
Oklahoma Produce & Commission Co Promotes Stock Scheme
The Oklahoma Produce and Commission Co a newly incorporated firm in Oklahoma City promotes a stock proposition among state shippers. Promoters aim to sell $2000 of stock to hotels and restaurants and push a mutual company led by stockholding directors. The plan would centralize produce business, potentially drive out competitors, and rely on shipping terms that favor promoters. Continued on Page 16.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma Produce & Commission Co
New Concern
C. H. White
White
Seymour Packing Co
W. D. Wright Produce Co
Armour Packing Co
Arkansas City Produce Co
Aaron & Co
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
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G. Barutti
Packer
Indianapolis
Exchange
Pittsbur
Ashtabila
Pittsburgh
J. B. Hoxsle & Co
Humboldt, Tenn
J. D. Harwood
Louleville, Ky
Gillett
Florida, Citrus‘exchange
Lexan
Columbus
O.C
Clnemingites
al Sisetions
Chicago Egg Holdings
Central Western
Long Beach
Miss
Brooksville
Maitland
Tropa
Schuetze & Co
H. Zollmann
F. H. Zelle
League
Cento Fruit Co
Julesburg
Col
W. P. Lowrie
Bell
Grand Island
Beatrice
Mitchell Miller
Sic
Portland
Ore
W. J. Sullivan
White Sox
Newberg
Yam Hill County
Oregon
Sullivan
Armour & Co
E Care
LAW
Newark
Tampa
Daily Times
Niles
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