Pajaro Valley Apple Trade Drives Vast Watsonville Output
Watsonville leads California apple growing and shipping rivaling Oregon and Washington. Valley growers expect 200 to 400 percent increases this season as 40 packing houses operate, many Austrian run, with major shippers like Lettunich, Sheehy, and Peycke expanding. The region also grows apricots, pears, grapes, onions, beans, and potatoes, with markets from San Francisco to Australia and Japan opening amid careful packing to boost prices.
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Watsonville
Cal
California
New Castle
Pajaro Valley
Pacific Coast
Ome
Oregon
Washington
Hood River
Medford
Waerby
J. B.,labas & Co
Frenk Radovan
Novacovitch
Stollich
KE. B. Let
Keller &Maphael
James Sheehy
J. L. Rich
E. Seeley
Geo
Loma Fruit Co
Vega
California Fruit Packing Co
Edmund Peycke
Chamber of Commerce
W. 8. Bulte
Board of Trade
G. W. Guetter
Mr. Fultz
San Francisco
Oty
Burbank
Texas
China
Japan
Australia
Sydney
Pajaro Station
Oromas
Castroville
Edmund Peycke & Co
Potatoes Market Receipts Hit Chicago Early Week
Chicago market faced heavy potato receipts early in the week with price drops from four to five cents. Monday saw 175 carloads, up ten cars from a year ago, while Tuesday added 110 more. Despite some improved prices later, overall demand remained weak, and shippers warned against dumping stock. Returns varied by region, with nearby supplies dominating and concerns over loading practices noted.
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Chicago
Sonia Par
de Dricew
Mona
Londe
Market notes on potato and butter prices in Chicago
Receipts of potatoes vary by region with Maine and New England shipments satisfactory while Ohio and Wisconsin show mixed demand. Butter stocks are under pressure with rumors of cornering claims and talks of railroads staffing issues hindering shipments. authorities debate unloading and car handling, predicting potential railroad staffing actions after a local dispute favored dealers.
California Fruit Exchange vows aggressive lemon campaign
Memphis trader T E Johnson, southern district manager for the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, outlines a campaign to force trade to handle California lemons. He says cars will be sent to town doors if needed, with agents selling from the cars, as the exchange targets jobbers across the Mississippi to Carolina belt and south to the gulf.
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Memphis
Tenn
T. E. Johnson
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Exchange
Kansas City
Johnson
California
Misalasippi River
Carolina State
Kentuky
Virginia
Gulf
New York
Florida
Cantaloupe Season Nears End at The Market
Canteloupe receipts in Kansas City decline as cool weather and frost reduce shipments. Grocers report light demand and slow sales for white and Pink varieties. Quality noted as green or irregular with prices around four to seven fifty per crate.
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Kansag City
Apple Market Shows Quiet Yet Firm Trade In Chicago
In Chicago on Oct 164 the apple market reports cool weather and improved sentiment. Receipts of Western boxed stock rose, with fancy barrel stock trading between 2.18 and 3, fancy boxes 1 to 2, and choice 0.75 to 1.50. Demand remains strong for choice and fancy red eating apples, though Greenings suffer fungus issues.
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Chicago
Wenatchee Apples Sold in Large Block to Gibson Fruit Co
Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Assn sold 220 cars of fancy apples in one block to Gibson Fruit Co of Chicago. All apples to be shipped to New York Chicago or Philadelphia. Shipping to begin soon and total value with freight estimated around 250000.
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Gibson Fruit Co
Wenatchee
Wank
Washi
Wenatchee Valley
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
La Gloria Canal to Ship Forty Carloads of Tomatoes
Bloomer and Cappon plan forty cars of tomatoes from the La Gloria Canal to ship between Thanksgiving and Christmas if plant conditions hold. The Rio Grande valley harvest features medium sized shipping tomatoes praised as the best yet grown. inspectors supervise packing and products are guaranteed to be as represented.
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Santa Maria
Tex
la Gloria Canal
Bloomer & Cappon
Rio Grande Valley
Citrus trot market steady with firm receipts
Cincinnati reports a firm citrus trot market with normal receipts and good demand. California lemons move to 4 per box and 4 to 4.25 for Messinis. Valencia oranges sell 3.60 to 4 per box, Florida oranges arriving quality good at 2.75, grapefruit 4 to 4.50, Cuban pineapples in barrels selling at 13 and 14 cents each.
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Cincinnati
California
Florida
Potato crop forecast for Gladbrook area in October
The note from Gladbrook Jr. dated October 6 1908 reports potato production in bigestion will fall about 45 percent from last year but quality is good. Shipping will commence this week and continue throughout October with an expected 35 to 40 cars. A payment of one dollar is enclosed for the Chicago exchange for the subscriber paper by Davenport and Nissen.
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Salinas
Cal
Stockton
Sacramento River
California
Burbank
Salinas Valley
San Francisco
Alaska
Texas
New Mexico
J. P. Mitchell
Gladbrook, Jr
Chicago Exchange
Davenport & Nissen
Poultry Market Shows Mixed Week With Turkeys Weak
Kansas City October market inched between steady and lower tones, not firming enough to rise prices. Broilers stayed strong due to storage demand, while turkeys remained weak despite adequate supply and high relative prices.
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Kansas City
Rivalry in Cincinnati Butter Egg Poultry Trade
In Cincinnati dated October 10 the two hostile market factions for butter eggs and poultry remain at war to sustain high quotations. Leaders of both groups hold daily closed door meetings while rumors say the new exchange will align with the old Chamber of Commerce board after by law revisions and selective enforcement.
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Cincinnati
Waring Boards
New Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Onion Market Steady as Receipts Stay Normal
Cincinnati October 10 reports healthier onion market conditions with receipts near normal and demand steady. Yellow onions quoted around 6 cents per bushel, whites from 0 to 6 cents in stores, and Spanish onions selling at 1.50 per crate.
Western fruit market trades in Colorado California andWest
Kansas City reports brisk demand for western fruits with California Oregon and Colorado offerings. Tekay grapes varied in quality with best fruit $1.30–$1.40 per 4 basket crate and poorer lots $1–$1.20. Black Prince $1.20–$1.30, prune prices near prior levels, pears scarce and higher in 4-tier cartons. California stock $2.00–$2.50 per box. peaches from CO and CA sold 65–80 cents per box as supply fluctuated. cabbage receipts up from New York area with $40, $22 per ton track and $1.50 per barrel prices. sweet potatoes being dug with cars ready for shipment.
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Kansas City
California
Tne
Colo. Calif
Colorado
Oregon
Tangled State Leaves Memphis Firm Creditors With Little Hope
Nathan Schuster of Schuster and Goldsmith, recently closed by creditors, is gravely ill in hospital. Assets and liabilities are inaccessible, Emanuel Goldsmith is missing but possibly in the city. The retail stock at HS Mee Lemore street is court-held and the 66 South Front street stock was seized. likely no funds remain for creditors.
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Memphis
Tenn
Nathan Schuster
Schuster & Goldsmith
Emanual Goldsmith
HS Mee Lemore Street
Court
South Front Street
Apple Receipts Light and Good Quality in Cincinnati
Apple receipts were light across Cincinnati and nearby Ohio valley markets while demand favored stock with desirable qualities. Varieties such as Twenty Ounce Kings Snow Baldwins and Spies drew $2.75 to $3.76 per barrel depending on quality, with bulk Greenings common and red apples higher. Fungus-affected stock sold around 90 cents to $3.15 per barrel measure on tracks. medium grades $1.25 to $1.40. fancy stock $1.60 to $1.75. Good red fruit quoted at $1.45 per barrel and top-tier stock slightly higher.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Baldwins
Wisconsin Cabbage Very Ort Not Over a Third of Average
Racine Wisconsin reports confirm light cabbage yields due to extreme dry weather and fires. Estimates: one third to one fourth of a normal crop remains salvageable. early shipments sold around 20 dollars per ton and remaining stock moves slowly as buyers seek other sources.
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Racine
Wis
Wisconsin
Packer
Union Grove
Kansasville
Here
Green Bay
Shipcton
Atock
High Poultry Prices Push More Hens To Market
A raft of reports from Indiana Illinois and Iowa indicate a generally fair or shorter than average poultry crop across the Central West. High feed costs are driving more hens to market while turkeys and other stock face variable outlooks and dressing rates.
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Chicago
Central West
Ise Sue
Packer Bulletin
Indiana Poultry Report
Greenfield
Ind
Seymour
Veedersburg
Thorntown
Boonville
Eiare
Illinois Poultry
Tiskilwe
Georgetown
The Coming Orange Deal Shippers Expect Busy Season
California orange traders prepare for the new shipping season with confidence. Independent shippers anticipate handling a larger block of fruit, while general shipping associations brace for robust business. Local growing districts also coordinate their own shipments as buyers in the East will face numerous California sellers.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Potatoes Sold At Good Prices In Monte Vista Letter
From Monte Vista Colorado Guy Tanner reports selling his entire potato crop at good prices via The Packer. He notes sacks bring 6e per cut, fears prices may drop this week, and mentions many potatoes remain to be dug. He asks the paper be sent to Beatrice Nebraska after receipt.
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Monte Vista
Colo
Col
Beatrice
Nebb
Guy Tanner
See-Saw Poultry Market Quoting Prices In Chicago
A see-saw trend hits the Chicago poultry market with ducks 4c higher on Monday then steady to lower quotes for spring chickens and turkeys midweek. Receipts were moderate. demand mixed as traders eyed storage prospects and holiday needs. Butter also rose sharply in Cincinnati, gaining 1c per pound in a two week span.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
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