Onion Quotations Advance Slow Market in Chicago
Chicago reports show no major shift in onion trading with orders scarce and prices firm for bulk reds at 80 cents a bushel and 65 cents for 100s in sacks. Buyers few, storage stock unlikely to move. yellows demand limited due to lack of fancy stock and protection against cold spell. Apple broker W A Murphy notes rising demand and prices as apples flood markets, storage grades improving with the approach of next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mr. Murphy
St. Paul
W. A. Murphy
E. Third Street
Trade Good In Hay in Chicago Market Update
The Chicago hay market this week stayed firm with good demand and ample arrivals early, easing offerings later. Prairie hay sold best in top grades while lower grades moved slower. Timothy active with choice at 19 to 20 dollars, No 1 16.50 to 18, No 2 14.50 to 15.70. Kansas and Oklahoma prairie 16 to 16.50, No 1 15 to 15.50, No 2 13 to 14. Iowa Minnesota prairie 13 to 14, No 1 11 to 12.
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Chicago
Timothy
Kansas
Oklahomare
Iowa
Minnesota Prairie
High Grape Auction Prices Reported in Chicago
Chicago November 29 reports show five cars of California stock from Rev Whey Dinuba packed by Pacific Fruit Exchange selling this week. One car brought 2200 dollars and another 2100 dollars, averaging 25 dollars per crate and 2.85 dollars per crate respectively.
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Chicago
J. L. Hasler Co
California
Rev. Whey
Dinuba
Cal
Pacific Fruit
Egg and turkey prices slip as stock moves out in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on November 29, jobbers offer 33 cents per dozen for fresh eggs, with some sales at 35 cents. Arrivals remain small and storage stock is being moved to cover the deficiency. Dealers clear turkey stock at 24 to 25 cents per pound full dressed. Butter prices rise a penny per pound. creameries sell best prints at 57 cents. Wool packing stock cited at 22 cents.
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Eges
Indianapolis
Egg Speculation Tied to Embezzlement Case in Chicago
Testimony in the Fitzgerald embezzlement case reveals he planned an egg business with six cars from Monarch Refrigerating Co. Col. W. H. Gano testifies Fitzgerald introduced himself as the man who stole 173000 from the sub-treasury, discussed egg markets, a South Haven boat line, and offered a sample two thousand dollar bills for bank placement. The money disappearance occurred February 1907 and Fitzgerald was arrested in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George W. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
W. H. Gano
Booth Cold Storages
Col. Gano
Sub-Treasury
Ege
Monarch
Here
South Haven
Canusht
Indiana Apple Show Highlights State Orchard Progress
The second annual Indiana Apple Show near Indianapolis closed with strong praise for improved fruit quality and orchard care. Winners included J Heacock for a 60 box exhibit of Grimes and kin, Harry V. Fplrod for best single box of Grimes Golden, and H. M. Widney among top prize getters. The event underscored Grimes Golden as Indiana’s favorite, with Jonathan, Rome Beauty, and Winesap also earning honors. There’s talk of a joint Indiana Michigan show next year at a central Indiana city.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Michigan
Ft. Wayne
South Bend
J. Heacock
Heacock Fruit Co
Salem
Grimes
Golden
Rome Leanty
Ben Davis
Winesap
Westfield
Ralls
Harry V. Fplrod
Orleans
Lawrence
Grimes| 'Golden
Jonathans
H. M. Widney
DeKalb County
B. & A. Orchard
Paol
York Imperials
Brushy Fork Fruit Farm
Falm
National motor vehicle exhibition set for Chicago in 1913
The annual national exhibition of commercial motor vehicles will run February 10 to 16 in Chicago. The event fills the Coliseum building and related venues with about 250 models from 65 companies. Exhibitors showcase gasoline and electric trucks with new load capacities and improved designs for industrial and municipal use.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Coliseum Annex
First Regiment Armory
Market reports from Indianapolis on fruits and vegetables
Prices for Malaga grapes rise to 5.50 per keg while Emperors and Cornichans gain modestly. Apples steady. Winesaps 3 to 4 per barrel. Ben Davis 2.50. Oranges 2.50 to 3 per box. Pears 0.75 per bushel. potatoes 65 to 60c. Onions easing to 90c 1.50. Celery 4 to 4.50. cranberries uneven near 10. California tomatoes 2.25 per crate. Rabbits 2.50 to 3 per dozen.
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Thawkee. Wi. Een
Malaga
Ben Davis
Floridas
New York
Virginia
California
Market Slow as Thanksgiving Stock Satisfies Buyers
In Chicago this week cranberry trade ran slow due to pre Thanksgiving stockpiles. Prices ranged from $4 to $8 per barrel, with good berries at $6 to $7 and fancy at $7.50 to $8.50. Wisconsin supplies dwindling. optimistic outlook for prices through Christmas. Platten Produce opens Chicago office to handle carrots potatoes cabbage onions hay and Christmas trees. Merrill & Eldridge’s bowling team crowned champions and publicized to trade. LeRoy creamery project raises $6,000 from local subscribers with plant construction underway.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Platten
Platten Produce Co
Green Bay
Wis
Joseph P. Platten
Ogden
North
Clark Street
Wisconsin Concern
Butter and egg market reports from Minneapolis turkey week
At Minneapolis market during turkey week demand for butter remains strong and receipts are light due to a cold wave. Fresh creamery extras scored 34c with bids near 34c, storage stock 30 to 31c, firsts 33c bidding 34c, packing stock 23 to 24c. Eggs stayed firm with prime firsts at 28c and other grades around 25c. Trading light afterward with most quotations unchanged.
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Minneapolis
Anderson Tea Co Faces Liquidation in Chicago After insolvency
The Anderson Tea Co, owner of about nineteen city stores selling tea coffee butter and eggs, failed with assets around 56 000 and liabilities about 52 000. Creditors fear overstatement of assets and plan to sell quickly. Wm Anderson wealth tied to a large retail network. committee of creditors oversees asset liquidation. major claims total 8 300 from Goldenberg Bros M P Rutledge and Coyne Bros. One large wholesale house was driven into action.
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Anderson Tea Co
Chicago
Wm. Anderson
Anderson
South Water Street
Goldenberg Bros
M. P. Rutledge and
Coyne Bros
Piowaty Back From Indiana Onion Warehouse Mission
Wm J Piowaty of M Piowaty and Sons returned to Chicago from Walkerston Indiana where the firm operates an onion warehouse He reports being kept exceedingly busy and notes crude market prices and news on fruits vegetables butter eggs and poultry reflecting the period's trade activity
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Packer
Chicago
Wm. J. Piowaty
M. Piowaty & Sons
Walkerston
Ind
Well known Cincinnati dealer Kyte dies at 62
Ambrose Kyte a prominent Cincinnati produce man died of heart trouble at his Hyde Park home while lighting his pipe. He led a 40 year business at 110 East Front Street and leaves a widow and four sons Albert Joseph John and Lawrence and three daughters. Funeral Thursday at St Marys Hyde Park with honorary pallbearers and memorial resolutions planned by trade colleagues. Also notes delays on national countervailing duty on split peas and recent agricultural bulletins from Maine and Tennessee.
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Cincinnati
Ambrose Kyte
Berry Avenue
Hyde Park
Kyte
East Front Street
Albert F. Kyte
Joseph T. Kyte
Detroit
John A. Kyte
Oklahoma City
Lawrence Kyte
This City
Mary
Eva
Marguerite
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Albert Miller & CO
North Clark Stre
Craig Oe
the Packer
Winona
Minn
Geo. H. Mueller & Co
E. J. Brewingtor, Broker & Garlot Bisi
R. S.geoumress Apples
Burkhartsmeier Bros
N. Peoria St
L. D
Fiebrantz Com. Co
Milwaukee, Wis
West Side Bank
Milwaukee
J. Snyder & Son
First National Bank
W. S. Water St
The
Springfield Produce Co
Springfield, Ms
L. Gillarde, Mer
AAA
Eck-Wegeforth CO
Ill
F. W. Melges & CO
A. E. Griesser Fruit & Produce Co
Peoria
Iinois
Vanced
Warsaw
Kosciusko
Tsidor Wulfson
H. E. Barnard
Danville
Danville Creamery Co
T. Howard Mitchell
Simon Hadley
Chas
P. Hornaday
Grant Wornaday
Martin O. Gentry
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lagomareino-Grape Co
Davenport
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co
Galesburg
J. J. Smith
Tower City
N. C
A. D. Poe
Audu Naan Ane
Leonard Adam
S W. So
Water St
Motor Truck News
Prigeg
Genelia
John Shawhan
Merrill & Eldridge
Merrill & Eldredge
Shawhan
LeRoy
Saat
Horvitz Bros
W.S. WA
Pols
G. MI. H.wagner
X Sons
Lake ST
Indianapolis Feather CO
Leottoce
Bol
Bromec
Penn St
Pricea
Minneapolie
Freite
Leo B. Mull
Cedar Rapids
John B. Hoxsie
J. T. Kelly
Minnerpolse
Germany
State Department
United States
Treasury Department
Orono
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee State Board of Entomology
Tennessee
Canada
Y. A. Murphy
E. 3Rd St
Paul
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