Outlook for Potatoes Across States Shows Larger Harvest
The Packer reports a generally favorable potato outlook for 1912 across eastern and northern states, with large total production projected. Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Montana North Dakota Iowa Nebraska Utah Idaho Washington Oregon Maine New York and California show above average or improving crops, though blight hits Colorado’s Greeley area and some districts fear smaller yields. Details from growers and shippers, plus state by state estimates, are summarized.
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India
Agricultural Department
Washington
Newland
Pennsylvania
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa
Nebraska
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Blackfoot
Firth
Gooding
Twin Falls
Weiser
California
Stockton
Payette
Ida
Watsonville
Nebra Montana
North and
South Dakota
Desel Boettcher Co
Houston
West Virginia
San_ Deigo valley
Colfax
Wash
Kansas City
ONeill Produce Co Closes After Liabilities Mount
Dallas notes ONeill Produce Co at 105 Preston Street fails to reopen and owners cannot be located. Estimated claims around 2000 dollars from peach, poultry and egg shippers across Texas. Credit issues noted with checks bouncing and a 66.10 dollar clothing charge via C.O.D. last-minute purchases. Post office inspector reportedly involved.
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Dallas
Tex
O'Neill Produce Co
Preston Street
W. J. O'Neill
Yarborough
F. F. Carter
Flint
Frank Hall
Hall Produce Co
Wichita Falls
Dublin Produce Co
Dublin
City Produce Co
Weatherford
Ada Hide & Produce Co
Ada
Okla
Getebo Produce Co
Getelo
O'Neill
Sanger Bros
First State Bank of Dallas
Post Office
European Potatoes Not Expected in America This Season
New York reporters say European potato imports are unlikely due to a large domestic crop. Rain damage abroad modest. U S prices and duties mean shippers earn little. Maine and New York Maine shipments rise, Long Island early potatoes sold at 63c per 50 pounds. Jersey stores still have two weeks of supply for New York City.
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America
New York
Europe
Kermuda
Maine
New York State
Long Island
Jersey
New York City
Potato Market in Chicago Feels Weak Despite Demand
The Chicago potato market this week showed discouragement with good inquiry for fine spuds but little stock to offer. Receipts were mostly scabby or dirty, with prices dipping. whites were favored over early Ohio stock. Operators paid 30 to 35 cents at country points for immediate shipment as weather and quality affected demand.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohios
Burbanks
Suits filed over alleged game law violations in Covington
United States court suits claim Adams Express Co and I P Jacobs of Sparta violated Kentucky game laws by shipping quail. The action alleges shipments to Abe Schwartz and T H McGowan of Pittsburgh last year. Game wardens vow active enforcement of prohibitions on receiving transporting or possessing wild fowls killed in Kentucky.
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F. P. Jacobs
Covington
United States
Adams Express Co
I. PP. Jacobs
Sparta
Jacobs
Abe Schwartz
T. H. McGowan
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
Watermelon market climbs as prices soar this week
Water melons in strong condition in Chicago this week with prices rising from 100 to 125 early to 175 midweek and reaching 200 with extra fancy levels by Thursday. Trade was robust, receipts dwindled, and a supply squeeze is expected next week amid hopes values may yet soften.
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Chicago
Cabbage Crop Prospects Across Wisconsin and Nearby States
Wisconsin and Minnesota cabbage crops show strong yields with favorable weather and growing conditions. Holland stock dominates with signs of larger storage supply, while prices may firm as early shipments meet ongoing demand. Various Wisconsin towns report heavier acreage and promising harvests, with Michigan and Illinois also noting solid production trends.
National Warehousemen's report on butter and eggs
New York on September 6, 1914 the National Warehousemen's report lists totals for the thirty nine largest warehouses as of September 1 1914 Butter 64 825 700 pounds up from 62 237 051 pounds last year an increase of 11 588 449 pounds Eggs 3 198 cases up from 3 002 000 cases last year an increase of 196 000 cases
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New York
Wisconsin cabbage region shows strong yield prospects
In Racine and Corliss Wisconsin on Sept 6 growers report a rising cabbage acreage and heavy yields this season. Early Holland and domestic stock move to storage with hopes for premium markets, though fears of spoiled windfall and a possible price drop loom. late Holland stock remains small but may supply kraut. Buyers are scarce as markets assess prices.
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Sylvania
Gatliff
Kenosha
Wis
Somers
Ives
Holland
Racine
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Alhough New
The Exchange Case to be Heard in September
Kansas City attorneys for the Kansas City Fruit and Produce Exchange prepared to argue the bill of exceptions to Special Commissioner Evans recommendations. Hearing before Judge Seehorn on Monday September 9 could set the case for trial if favored. otherwise the exchange will appeal to the supreme court.
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Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange
Evans
Packer
Seehorn
Circuit Court
Exchange
Supreme Court
Danville Com Goes Out of Business After Poor Management
The Danville Commission Co. shuts down after weeks of missed obligations. Debts total between $4,000 and $5,000 with creditors including T. F. Ransford & Co of Chicago and Planters Trading Co of Baltimore. J. C. Leslie and his wife ran the firm for five years, with assets likely small. Local jobbers face limited recoveries and no strong legal action has been taken against property.
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Debra
Danville
Danville Commission Co
J. C. Leslie
T. F. Ransford & Co
Chicago
Planters Trading Co
Baltimore
Williams & Co
Atlas Paper Co
Indianapolis
Leslie
Virginia apple sales prompt large Virginia orchard buys
Len Calvert of Lockport New York reports Virginia orchards have been bought in lump deals totaling around 20 000 barrels with A E Kline of New York as the heaviest buyer Growers expect about 1 50 per tree while buyers seek 1 Lemon market in Chicago rises California stock sells in carlots at 8 to 9 per box amid warm weather and strong demand and expectations of a higher market soon
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New York
Len Calvert
Lockport
N. Y
Virginia
Chicago
California
Potato market notes span nationwide from New York to Chicago
A long index of agricultural market items runs across pages with updates on potatoes onions fruit and canning crops. It mentions New York Chicago Philadelphia Memphis Spokane Lewiston and more, with market colors from potatos to apples and peaches. An undercurrent rumor cites a Rochester deal involving Frey Watkins and others, denied by sources.
Apple buyers busy as Rochester market shakes prices
Western New York apple dealers rush in after winter fruit prices range from 1.50 to 2.00 per barrel, with few sales at 2.00. Buyers and operators, hotel hubs, travel the fruit belt while orchardists hold off on sales. Warm Septembers hoped to grow late fruit. cool wet August hindered coloring and size. Pears and peaches fetch 2 to 2 1 2 cents per pound, Bartletts in demand.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Jim van Allen
Benton Harbor
Mich
Vaney
Mutual's New Manager Named at Los Angeles Meeting
The Mutual Distributing Co directors met in Los Angeles to accept Alex Strachan's resignation and appoint A. G. Kohnhurst as manager. Strachan will announce his future plans. Directors included Louis Spiegel, Will Wagner, A.B. Middleswarth, Charles Virden, and others from major western cities.
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A. G. Kohnhurst
Los Angeles
Cal
Mutual Distributing Co
Fred Brennisen
Buffalo
Grand Rapids
Mr. Strachan
Mutual
Louis Spiegel
Sann Francisco
Will Wagner
Chicago
A.B. Middleswath
Denver
Charles Virden
Northwest
Mr. Virden
Packer
Great Northwest
Wagner
Apple Receipts Show Heavier Week Across Markets
New York on September 6 reports apple receipts significantly higher with Duchess variety selling at 2.50 to 3.25 per barrel. Milwaukee cabbage and potatoes noted. Market summaries include Cincinnati apples, Indiana potatoes, and broader notes on dried fruit, canned fruit, and deciduous fruit movements in Chicago, California, and Oregon.
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Racine
Wis
Covington
O'Neill Prod
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Howyter
New York
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Indiana
The
Californi Citrus Movement
California
Oregon
Winih Potitues
Potato market and trade notes across states
Market quotations list crop trades in Maine, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut and other states. Trade activity appears in Galveston and Boston with street notes in Louisville, lemon prices in Cincinnati, and the Chicago grape market. Douglass returns to Kansas as New Orleans trade continues.
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Galveston
Boston
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Meer Douglass
Kansas
New Orleans
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