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Newspaper

Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1908

Page

2

Yield far exceeds expectations in Sandy soil potato crop

In TM Chase Michigan on Oct 16 growers report yields of 70 to 75 bushels per acre, with some fields reaching 100 to 140. Early Ohio and Russetts are strong, sandy loam soil proving decisive during drought. shipments expected to exceed last year’s 70 cars as frost hurt less than dry weather. Local buyers pay 45 cents a bushel using small mesh screens.

Chase Mich Ernst R. E. Whiteside Hirman ‘Crocker Reed City F. Pollaski C. B. Francisco Indiana Smith Bros Baldwin Ohio George Mont Cadwell Robi Bigby W. J. Hoover Steve Sadler John Spears Latman Lee Bros Burley Bros Dave Green Chas, Randall Arthur Randall August Johnson L. Vanderhook Michigan F. L. Anderson C. B. Squires & Co Rockford, Mich Spud Hiram Crocker Avili Babcock ‘Milling Co Machete Rer Gillies Dlea Ortis S- E Avi Cartierate Hersey and Chase Pere Marquette Grand Rapids & Indiana Cadillac Ohno Here Starks F.C. Francisco Ashton Schwim & Kissinger I’'rank Aaron Carlson Chas Lind John Lind Stoll Wm. Stoll Robi. Gable Christian Gable Uixe Gingrich Sam Gingrich Chas. Randle As’ Metka Henry Brinker John Blank M.laumpman John Mosher Borus Wickerman Frank Solerdin Louis Ervis B. Ackerman John Beork Frank Jackson Geo. Jackson at_Ickenberg John Tollman Wm. Davis John Davis Benj. Schooley Coon Gable Wm. Field Wm. Deibell Louis Lundberg Aug. Kage John Kage Needle Wm. Midda Anderson John Witt John Bamberry Peter Nilson John Rakup George Pease Henry Havill BR. F. D Emil Bloomquist John Smith Wm. Roth C. Blank John Stolzenbough Wm. Roberts Wm. Mitchell E. Bankert August Wagner John Eiffield Peter Trimmer Fred Witt John Guthrie Louis Keller Fred Bloom J. Blank John Mitchell Mitchell Jake Trimmer Bloom A. T. Peirson Fremont C. J. Roberts & Co Chicago Leroy Bat C. B. Francisco Alfred Johnson Mosely Bros L. Lindquist John Lindquist Godfrey Erickson Chas. Woods Byrus Putnam Wm. Holcomb John Lovequist J. P. Landells C. F. Johnson Carl Enstrom Wm. Thacker Wm. Rowe Robi. Day Ambrose Hess Grand Ledge Poultry Co Grand Ledge Manton Stanwood Arlie Ayock LeRo G. W. Kellogg

Potatoes rising in Marion Michigan area outlook and players

Staixz Correspondence reports Marion Michigan growers expanding potato trade with 75 to 100 bushels per acre and 110 cars shipped last year. J Y Bartran operates a warehouse with stock on hand but no shipments yet. Piper Lowry Marion Grain and beans plus eels and poultry are handled locally. Major producers include Beckman Dykeston Mrs Dun Bean Jark and Blevins with 1 000 bushels or more.

Staixz Marion Mich J. Y. Bartran Piper & Lowry Marion Grain Chas. Beckman John Dykeston Wm. Dun- Bean J. Blevins Christopher Jark McBain Grain Co A. Schepen C. W. Scott Stark Hughes & Co Central Michigan Producer Co Alma James Cawley Cadillac Peter van Houten H. Bantham Seikama R. DeVore Mr. Plager T. H. Duval J. Clymer Wm. Jackson C. C. Quigg Jos, King Frank Howell Wm. Bronkama Garrett Loukes Ralph Meyering

Reed City Michigan Distorts Potatoes Yield At Sixty-Five Percent

Reed City Michigan reports a potato crop near 65 percent of last year with 80 cars shipped early season and over 250 last year. Sandy soils yield 75 to 110 bushels per acre while heavy soils lag, and new packing houses and cooperation with Packer man indicate improving stock quality and approaching season end markets.

Reed City Cadillac Mich Michigan Starks Co Fred J. Staats Starks House G. S. Denny Baird Produce Co Loveland & Hingan Grand Rapids Mesick Begnal J. R. Warner Alta Cadillac Produce Co W. A. Merrill

A New Michigan District Opens for Berry Growers

Baldwin Michigan reports a new country for fruit with 10000 bushels of blueberries shipped this year. Trials of peaches strawberries and apples show promise. Land costs about 10 dollars per acre with Pere Marquette Railroad access and local agents listed. Orchard interests expand as growers prepare for larger berry operations.

Jerry Baldwin Steff Mich Pere Marquette Railroad David H. Miller Marlborough Land & Improvement Co Marlborough Wm. Parsons Michigan Lake Whigan Hearingt Carshutz Harley Bartlett F. Bartlett L. O. Bond Rheame Place Poole Farm

Seed potatoes in demand as local growers plan big crop

Growers on rural routes report 1000 bushel plus seed potato crops this year. Farmers relocating southern crops back north expect strong seed potato demand due to favorable quality. A long list of named growers including Emil Johnson John Haskin James Hawthorne George Hoag N. J. Grand John Greenlee W D Heckstadt Carl Gua Otto Hegstrom Sydney Falcon Peter Frudell Henry Eggle and many others participate.

Emil. J. Johnson John A. Haskin James Hawtorne George Hoag N. J. Grand John Greenlee W. D. Heckstadt Carl, Gua Otto Hegstrom Sydney _ Falon Peter Frudell Henry Eggle RB. Cooper A. S. Cassidy Gust Berg Edward Herman Brahm Peter Charles Benson James Bell Gus Olly Anderson John Eggle John Discher Adolph Emil Bra Fouls Olaf Nilson Alex Olson John Wm. Lutes Loveless Jos. Messlin A. E. Larsen Gus McLeod J. W. Loomis Andrew Johnson

Manton Michigan Potato Crop Noted For Quality Amid Storage

A Manton point in the lower Michigan peninsula ranks high for potato quality and shipping, with warehouses well stocked and growers favoring storage. About 15 ships this season so far, while last season saw 350 cars. Storage at Judd’s warehouse holds over 1,000 bushels from Norvill, with roughly 10,000 already stored and expected to rise.

Manton Mich Midipan Gilbert Haire Chas Norvill L. B. Judd

Manton area produce traders report potato surplus and poor apples

Budding potato trade grows as growers store large quantities and expect yields of 75 to 125 bushels per acre. Buyers from Cadillac and Blark Go say beans and ores shipped, while Central Produce Co of Alma plans a chicken car next week. Weather remains fine but producers refuse the offered price of 400 until markets firm.

Oy Phe’ & Baker McGregor The Manton Produce Co J. Stafford H. B Blaisdell Geo. Denell C. M. Bumns W. Powers Moffitt C. A Gifford Henry Callis Frank Seeley Walter 8Illiame Ashley Campbell

Potatoes at McBain Michigan Chronicle of early potato boom

McBain Michigan reports a growing potato industry with larger acreage and higher yields this year. Local firms including McBain Grain Co and Central Michigan Producer Co oversaw storage and shipments while several growers listed with substantial crops, underscoring rising regional production.

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