Freight rate contrast fuels express hearing plan
The Western Fruit Jobbers Association plans a formal complaint to the Interstate Commerce Commission over alleged discriminatory freight rates against fruit and vegetable growers. Leaders from Chicago to the Pacific coast met at the Paxton hotel to organize, citing higher rates on produce versus meat and other goods. A hearing on express matters is targeted for October, with further proceedings likely into winter.
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Maha
Western Fruit
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association
Paxton Hotel
H. M. Jones
Sioux
United States
Trust
Beef Trust
Jones
Los Angeles
Chicago
Texas
Omaha
Texas Marcote
Nebraska
South Omaha
California
Liverpool
United Action
Commission
Com
Ebs
Siva
Crookston
Grand Forks
Fargo
Wahpeton
Growers’ and Shippers Association
Colorado cant sell better homegrown stock plentiful
Kansas City reports homegrown cantaloupes still plentiful this week while Colorado Ford cantaloupes sold at a slight premium as stock was riper. Standards generally priced 1.00 to 1.90 dollars with occasional higher. One melon arrived with prepaid express charges and transport firms reportedly requiring prepayment due to earlier shipments not accepted at destination. The report could not be confirmed locally.
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Kansas City
Colorado
Paris Texas dealer endorses banana agitation note
A 1907 Paris Texas correspondence to The Packer reports Goldman Grocery Co endorsing efforts to remedy banana price volatility. The letter cites prior dispute with a Fruit Disputes Co and appreciation for local dealer actions addressing conditions in Wylyne and broader banana shortages.
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Paris
Texas
Tex
Packer
Wylyne
Goldman Grocery Co
New Concern After Eggs in Parsons Kansas
Parson s Kansas dispatch reports a man traveling through eastern Kansas offering $1 per case for eggs, claiming Kansas City ties in the produce trade. The agent, F P Sinodinos, claims to buy outright and store eggs at a private residence, raising questions about legality and reliability as country dealers are urged to investigate. Western fruit markets note abundant Tokay grapes at 1 75 per box and Bartlett pears around 3 25, with wormy Bellfleur stock rejected. poultry and onions markets show firmer prices and steady movement in Kansas City area.
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Parsons, Kas
Packer
Kansas City
Hila
F. Koy UaaiRts Erat
Tres RS Arfield Avenue
Kansas
Sinodines
Neosho Produce Co
Kas
F. P. Sinodinos
California
Telegraphers strike causes heavy losses for Kansas City dealers
Dealers report substantial losses as the telegraphers strike disrupts urgent communications. With produce volumes rising, messages are delayed or sent by mail, sparking complaints about service reliability. Smaller towns lack telegraph coverage, prompting calls for government action or an alternative settlement to end the strike.
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Kansas City
Peach Offerings Light in Kansas City Market
Peach arrivals were scarce this week with irregular pricing. Only a few odd lots of peaches reached market in Kansas City, with basket crate prices generally ranging from $1 to $2.
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Kansas City
Traverse City Fruits Boost Local Apple Shipments This Year
Traverse City Mich reports a record apple harvest driving heavy shipments by water and rail. The bumper crop tops other fruits like cherries and plums, with large profits expected for growers. Boats delay port unloading, and several destinations including Chicago Pittsburg and Minneapolis received substantial loads. Prices hover around three dollars per bushel for pears and about forty cents per car for potatoes as shipments rise.
Potatoes in Erlin area expect below 1906 production
A letter to The Packer from Erlin Ohio notes potato acreage similar to last season. The 1907 outlook suggests a crop smaller than 1906, once considered medium. Most tubers grown are rurals with shipping likely starting around September 20 from the nearby area, with growers and shippers including Luther Gibbs and others listed.
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Erlin
Fremont
Big Elty
Balgdzer
Luther Gibbs
Cabbage Crop Reports Across Districts and Ohio
Cabbage yields in Greeley Eaton and Ault districts run near 400 acres with shipments to Texas. Prices around 73 cents per hundredweight. Ohio sections near Clyde and Green Springs report 600 to 1000 acres with kraut plants, major shippers listed from Colby to Fremont. Racine belt expands with Kenosha Racine shipments and new canning facilities.
Grapes Move Into Lawton Market As Prices Open Strong
Grapes at Lawton Michigan report the week opening with Moore's Early Champions and arch varieties moving out. Prices started near 20 cents per basket, but ruling prices have dipped two cents or more with some varieties selling at 18 cents. Uncertainty remains on further declines while Concords and early varieties are expected next week.
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Lawton
Wich
Mich
Mooore
Storage apple deal shows high prices limit storage stock
Kansas City market reports cautious storage interest as Arkansas apples fetch $1 to 4.25 per barrel, extra, while buyers seek lower risk. Dealers note improved overall stock inflow but insist high prices deter storage purchases. Box apples sell mainly $1 to $1.56. some stock under a dollar.
Northwest Arkansas apple trade moves into peak season
Rogers Arkansas reports packing starting across orchards as the Northwest Arkansas apple crop shifts to Ben Davis Winesap and Gano leaders. Prices range from 2 to 3 dollars per barrel for various varieties with quality uneven and two thirds of crop expected to move straight to market. Cold storage stock and evaporator demand shape the market as buyers in Texas and Kansas City eye high grades while lower grades and damaged lots press prices downward.
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Rogers
Ark
Arkansas
Jonathans
Ben Davis
Winesap
Gano
Etris
Northwest
Sreehsae
KR. M. Hansen
Dubuque
Cane Hill
Washington County
Marshall
Muskogee
Lincoln
Washington
Commission
Texas
Kansas City
Potatoes and crop yield reports from Michigan
A letter from A Jacobs & Co notes potato crop moving well in Michigan but not yielding beyond 125 bushels per acre. Separately the Michigan agriculture department reports state crop yields at 77 percent of full potential with regional bean yields around 83 percent in southern counties and 85 percent in northern areas.
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Starcix
Mich
Starels
A. Jacobs & Co
Michigan
Lansing
Agriculture Department
Central Counties
Northern Counties
Northen
Onion Trade Slow On Chicago Market Notice
Onions moved slowly this week in Chicago with ample homegrown stock and slow sales. Quality remains fine and much stock is held over. Outside receipts are light and Indiana shipments are not yet reported. Prices show homegrown 70 pound sacks at 60 to 70 cents and large 100 pound sacks around $1.50, with demand weak overall.
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Chicago
Indiana
Louisville Sweet Potatoes Outlook Shows Poor Start
Louisville Kentucky September 13 The heavy movement of sweet potatoes from this section will start on the first of the month with a not encouraging crop outlook Weather was unfavorable in spring excess moisture caused vines to sprout too fast In hot weather backsets risk a smaller than normal crop for starkel this season Yellow Red Jerseys and Southern lucas are the main varieties grown Most of the crop goes to growers cellars surplus ships to New Orleans and southern markets Cincinnati and other Ohio Indiana markets draw from here Sweets arriving now are limited Red and White Bermudas with some yellow and purple varieties First sweets bring high prices but values slide during the week at about 3 per barrel depending on quality.
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Traverse City
Us Mich
Grand Traverse
Datato
Old Mission
Cal Eage
Pittsburg
Minneapolis
Missouri
Bowers Y Harbor
Boabed Grearier
Barrela
Les
Charlevoix
el Raplas Land
Sutton’s Bay
Omena Jana Northport
Geotse
W. Lardie
Goodrich
Calcago
L. F. Perkett
Kneeland
Charley Manville
Kansas City
Anne
Ohio
Clyde
Kelsey & Jordan
R. L. Rife
George Divént
John Baker
George Kline
A. J. Streeter
W. J. Bradford
Silas Beard
J. D. Lefever
Henry Lay
Frank Crockett
H. W. Robinson Co
Thrabroros
Ruthbun
Old Fort
Ft, Seneca
Nickle Plate
Watson & Titus
C. W. Stiger
Squire Cook
Frank Berlekamp
Frederick Berlekamp
Charles Trudal
Disrence Myers
Frank Decker
Jerry Bird
Joseph Bablon
Charles Harris
Bernard Herlekamp
Thomas Yingling
P. S Glick
Frank Bablon
Fremont
Fremont Kraut Co
F. B. Stahl & Co
I. H. Wolfe & Bro
Union Elevator & Supply Co
Clyde, O
Henry Peightal
Jas, Kidman
Alvert Weidle
Myself
Wergeens
York
J. W. Colvin
Bellevue
Crossgrove & Richter
W. C. Willams
Cg, Co
Rousch
John Kauffman
Frank Fitch
Geo. Kline
Frank Waener
M. 5
Reager
W.E. Kloeckner
Cardottace
Ogee
Saade
Xoure
Holland
Cory Co
K. N. Walsh
Pleasant Prairie
Sam. Fredson
B. Cole
Maloney
Fredson
C. J. Barrows
Genoa Junction
Kenosha
Northwestern Railroad
Frank Shutte
Lake Shore
Chicago
Corliss
P. M. Anderson Co
Somers
Somera
Pete
Union Grove
Lucre
C. 3 & M. van Deursen
Will van Deursen
Bill” Smith
E. B. Buchan
Kansasville
H. C. Williams
Somers Produce Co
M. A. Rismussen
Matt
Gatliff
Oakwood
Franksville
Kansasity
Northwestern
Arkansas
Packer
Leva
Haseen
Louisville
Starkel
Lucas
New Orleans
Cinelanati
Ohly
Indiana
Port Clinton
Gypsum
Danbury
Iit
EB. J. Luschinger
Ull
Crawfords
Barnards
Cleveland
Detroit
Lak Shore Railroad
Elbertas
Galleher
Indiana melon market slides on weak demand
Polar bear weather depresses watermelon values in Vincennes Indiana as buyers balk at prices. Markets report thin shipments with growers eager to move even at low quotes while a modest uptick appears possible with warmer weather and ongoing picking. The large remaining supply is merchantable and may lift prices if conditions improve.
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Indiana
Vincennes
Ind
Williamson's opinion on East apple situation in trip
C W Williamson of Quincy Illinois returns from the East where he examined the apple market and notes a chaotic scene described as delirium tremens like. He recounts visiting a famed asylum with a blue sky dome and scattered orchards and maniacs guarding them, calling the deal the most extravagant he has seen and wonders what comes next.
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Chicago
C. W. Williamson
Quincy
Heaven
Mr. Williamson
Melon Deal Disappointing This Season in Chicago Market
Chicago reports the watermelon deal nearly closed with few cars moving. Poor weather and a depleted supply hurt trading early, with prices ranging 20 to 35 pounds from 58 to 135 dollars. Missouri melons fared better, Illinois and Indiana varied, and overall profits fell short, prompting hopes for a better next season.
Poultry Market Moves With Jewish Holidays Ahead
Chicago brokers report poultry prices fluctuating with Jewish holiday demand. Fowls rose 4 cents Tuesday before easing later amid abundant supplies. Broilers are being stored steadily as prices stay high, with expectations of a market drop after holidays. Demand shifts tied to Day of Atonement Feast of Tabernacles and Feast of Law. analysts foresee a falloff once holidays pass and storage goods rise.
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Chicago
Elberta peaches move fast at Port Clinton and Gypsum sale
Port Clinton and Gypsum Danbury auctions report strong Elberta peach commerce as growers forecast crop near last year’s size. Prices rise for AA and A grades with bids from buyers in St Clinton and Gypsum area markets. Logistics show mixed shipping with rail delays and boat service rumors, while pear and plum shipments begin to appear.
High Prices Curtail Demand at Chicago Peach Market
Chicago market notes slow car of peaches from Michigan and Arkansas, with prices steady for fancy yellow fruit. Buyers react to potential Michigan crop movement, while 6-basket crates bring $2.00 to $2.75 and smaller packs range 0.20 to 0.40 dollars per basket.
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Chicago
Iieer
Michigan
Arkansas
Brnols
Wamego Sweet Potato Crop Outlook for This Year
Wamego Kansas reports about 100 acres of sweet potatoes with an expected yield near 100 bushels per acre. Potatoes are late this season, making final results uncertain, but a good fair crop is anticipated. Leading shippers include J Fisher, Wm Johnson, Madison Kerr, and E Pitley. In the same district, roughly 100 cars are expected, with quality noted as good though not as high as last year. Shippers cited include W R Johnson, Hesse’s Song, and Marrell & Dalton of St George.
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J. Fisher
Wm. Johnson
Madison A. Kerr
E. Pitley
Kas
W. R. Johnson
H. Hesse
Marrell & Dalton
St. George
Good Grape Crop at Fresno California Report
Good grape crop reports from Fresno California as Mrs C B Jeffries visits Chicago for auction sale of carlots. She notes the Fresno harvest is excellent this season and likely better than average, focusing on grapes with little interest in other varieties.
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Frenso
Cal
Chicago
C. B
Jeffries
Fresno
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Western Fruit Jobbers' Assn
Kansan
Tedansas City
Dggs
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Creck
Traverse City Fruits
Gresley
Col
Greeley
Eaton
Ault
Gres
Lone Star
Empson Packing Co
F. H. Young
W. A. Insinger
Wilson Turner
James Clark
C. L. Price
Harry Beasley
C. L. Brainard
Pred Teller
Shickton Swan
Fewers
L Rothschild
Bame
Mosher & Parker
Grevley Produce Co
R. Patterson & Sons
H. B. English
C. L. Carter
Farr Produce Co
Schoonover Bros
Collins & McKinley
Wisconsin
Racine
Wis
Lake Michigan
Exusy Street
Racine Junction
Berryville
C. M
St. P
Hanache Bros
Kermin
Racine County
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Louisvere
Melotts
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