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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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