Market Notes on Eggs Poultry and Fruits at Dallas Market
In Dallas on September 13 the poultry and eggs market remains busy with good demand amid heavy receipts. Egg prices steady to firm, cooler stock moving to meet trade needs. local sales around 13 dollars per case. Fresh greens and vegetables from rain boosted truck gardens, with prices for tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans and greens varying by item and source. Prices for potatoes, onions, garlic and citrus fluctuated, with wine grape demand boosting California apples and imported produce.
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Dallas
Colorado
Idaho
Local Produce Trade Notes Include Moves and Market Shifts
A report from the Texas produce trade notes several moves in distribution and staffing. A. A. Jackson returns from a Michigan vacation. Henry A. Jandrew opens Dallas offices for potato and onion distribution. Eas er Abson family members head home from duty in Jacksonville, Florida. W S Reed plans apple shipments from Arkansas. J C Hering shifts peach business to Wenatchee and maintains ties with Peppers & Brown in Dallas. Fire Nite gatherings at Camp Dick draw fruit trade members close to the action.
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A. A. Jackson
A. A. Jackson & Co
Michigan
Henry A. Jandrew
Terrell
Tex
Blair & Hughes Co
Sumpter Building
Dallas
Easer Abson
Ben Ablon
Jacksonville
Ablon
Fort Worths
W. S. Reed
Peppers & Brown
Arkansas
J. C. Hering
Colorado
Utah
Wenatchee
Wash
Hering
Camp Dick
How a Waterloo Firm Values The Packer
A Waterloo Iowa reader voices sharp criticism of subscription practices for The Packer. The letter praises value and urges continued publication, noting the reader’s 1919 subscription payment of $2 and a demand for steady service until receivership. The writer cites Bradstreet and Produce Reporter as models and mocks management. The Black Hawk Fruit Company signs the letter.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Packer
R. G. Dun
Bradstreet
Black Hawk Fruit Company
Ground in Good Shape for Crops
Ground in good condition for fall trucking in the Houston district boosts expectations of a solid crop if the weather remains mild. Four days of soot weather slowed gardens but recent rains improved soil for fall work. Farmers report difficulty obtaining farm help. In New Mexico, the bean crop covers 200000 acres with a projected yield of 1584000 bushels per government figures.
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Houston Tex
South Texas
Houston
New Mexico
Roswell
N. M
Market News Chicago Vegetables Demand Steady as Prices Shift
Chicago segues through a brisk demand week with a generally firmer tone yet little price change. Tomatoes and peppers show steady or easing prices amid ample receipts, while cucumbers, lettuce, celery and onions face varied trading and modest demand. Stronger East supplies and homegrown boxes shape the market, with notable price ranges across tomato, pepper and cucumber lots.
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Chicago
Michigan
Buffalo
Baltimore
Ohio
Tennessee
Indiana
Mississippi
California
Duluth
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan Square
County Agent Report Fragment Appears in Sept 13 Issue
A partial OCR fragment mentions a county agent and date of September 13, suggesting a local agricultural note or notice. The text is incomplete but indicates agency involvement and a scheduled item.
County Agent Financed For Experiment In Grand County
Fate by Anne Pte details that the Grand County county agent has been on probation for 16 years, appointed for a trial period as an experiment. Farmers generally support the plan. the city provides quarters and the government covers salary while supervisors are asked only to pay incidental office expenses. A vote on the resolution showed only one dissent. The meeting began at 1 o clock with good attendance as Calvin Spangler spoke on essential points for making a good farmer, followed by general discussion.
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Grand County
Calvin Spangler
Chicago Street Notes and Trade Visitors
Thomas C. Osborne of C. L. Dietz & Co. Indianapolis toured Chicago trade circles en route to Wisconsin. Michael C. Ragatz of J. C. Famechon & Co. Minneapolis discussed re consignments and diversions before ICC. P Kahn of Cohen Mann & Kahn Los Angeles praised California sales. H J Lyons Coyne Brothers returned from California. Oliver W. Long Minneapolis spoke at the ICC hearing on re consignments. Pete P. Hoviey American State Bank Brawley tied to California fruit interests visited. Jacob Gordon joined Produce Sales Co. Jordan noted for 21 years with Murphey Co. Edwin Coyner of Produce Sales Co. toured Minnesota and Wisconsin producing regions. C C Flodin of Flodin Fruit Co Cedar Rapids Burlington IA spent market days. Abe Andrews of Andrews Brothers Detroit visited. Robert W. Hubbell of J R Beggs & Co. attended the ICC hearing before Examiner Bell.
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Thomas C. Osborne
C. L. Dietz & Co
Indianapolis
Wisconsin
Michael C. Ragatz
J. C. Famechon & Co
Minneapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
P. Kahn
Los Angeles
Cohen, Mann & Kahn
Chicago
Mr. Kahn
California
H. J. Lyons
Coyne Brothers
Oliver W. Long
Northern Potato Traffic Association
Interstate Commerce Association
Pete P. Hoviey
American State Bank
Brawley
Calif
South Water Street
Jacob Gordon
Jordan
Charles F. Murphey Company
Edwin Coyner
Minnesota
C. C. Flodin
Flodin Fruit Company
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Abe Andrews
Andrews Brothers
Detrale
Robert W. Hubbell
J. R. Beggs& Co
Potato Shippers
St. Paul
Poultry Market Notes From Indianapolis Trade
Eyes on September poultry prices show hens moulting and egg rates rising with bids at 40 to 42 cents. Egg dealers move storage stock to baking trades while poultry supply tight and prices firm for fryers 26 cents and broilers 30 cents. Turkeys scarce with bids 28 to 32 cents. Young guineas at five dollars a dozen for two-pounders and country butter packers paying 20 to 32 cents per pound. Creamery prices edge up as creamery buyers seek extra prints.
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Buttex
Indianapolis
Ind
Bac
Municipal Food Officials Admitted to National Membership
Chicago September 13 municipal food and drug control officials are eligible for membership in the Association of American Dairy Food and Drug Officials after a constitutional amendment passed at the group's 2nd annual convention. The change broadens the organization's scope beyond federal and state officials. Officers elected include President Benjamin L. Purcell Virginia Food Commissioner and vice presidents James Sorsen Minnesota E Barnhouse Missouri Thomas Holt Connecticut. Treasurer George J. Weigle Wisconsin. Secretary John S. Newman Illinois Superintendent of Foods and Dairies.
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Chicago
Association of American Dairy, Food and Drug Officials
James Foust
Pennsylvania
Benjamin L. Purcell
Virginia
Flist
Wisconsin Cheese Market Advances Amid Strong Prices
Wisconsin cheese markets stay vibrant with Twins advancing to 25 26 cents and Daisies near 30 cents, Longhorns steady at 26 cents. Demand climbs from Eastern white cheese buyers while Southern markets push rapid cheese distribution as fall 1918 price records loom. Sales at Wisconsin Cheese Exchange include 1,750 Daisies and 288 Longhorns among others. Sheboygan and Appleton boards report mixed prices.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Sheboygan Dairy Board
Appleton Dairy Board
Late Potatoes Look Good at Traverse City
Traverse City reports promising late potato crops with a large potential yield after earlier failures. Apples are delayed in markets due to government warehouse controls and a strict sugar program, while peach trees near Columbia City, Indiana, perished in a harsh winter leaving no bearing trees.
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Traverse City
Columbia City
Ind
Steady Trade in Detroit Market Sees Mixed Fruits and Prices
Detroit vendors report steady trade in vegetables and fruits with no major market shifts. Tomato ripening slower due to cool weather doubles prices. butter and egg markets rise as pasturage and supplies tighten, while onions and apples show varied movement amid abundant home crops and imports from Colorado and California.
Branch House Manager Wanted for Illinois Poultry Shipper
Established poultry and egg shipper in Illinois seeks a branch house manager who can buy and pack for eastern markets. Good pay and prospects for the right man. Send references experience and salary wanted to OPPORTUNITY care The Packer 192 N. Clark St Chicago.
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Illinois
N. Clark St
Chicago
Fruit and Vegetable Trade in Indianapolis Prices Steady
Receipts are liberal and prices steady in Indianapolis.K Grapes from Michigan Champion variety sell 40 to 35 cents a 5% pound basket and $2 per 4 basket crate. Peaches from Utah Colorado supplement California and Pennsylvania shipments. Elberta apples around $3.50 per bushel wholesale. Pears light, up to 3.26 a box. onions demand light and prices trend lower.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Michigan
Utah
Colorado
California
Pennsylvania
New York
Seed Potatoes Now for Next Year Says University Expert
St Paul Minn Sept 13 This is the time to select seed potatoes says Richard Wellington of University Farm. If not too late one should inspect potato hills for strong vigorous vines with a main shoot and healthy side shoots. Harvest from hills yielding six to twelve potatoes of ten to sixteen ounces each uniform in size smooth and true to type.
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St. Paul, Minn
Richard Wellington
University Farm
Watermelons Move Fast as Brazil Farmer Priced Low
In Brazil Indiana on September 13 a farmer pale out red ripe homegrown watermelons for fifteen cents each. Residents rushed the wagon and purchased many melons. The farmer said he had not read current melon prices and did not know they could fetch a dollar.
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Brazil
Ind
Frank Johnson of Detroit Killed in Accident
Detroit man Frank Johnson of Johnson Brothers commission merchants on the Eastern Market was instantly killed last Thursday after a trip to Ypsilanti to see his critically ill father. The incident occurred in Detroit with authorities investigating the details.
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Detroit
Mich
Frank Johnson
Johnson Brothers
Prominent Butter and Egg Board Toastmaster Dies in Accident
The article notes the death of a well known butter and egg tradesman after being struck by an interurban car as he left his house to return to the city in his automobile. He was widely popular and often served as toastmaster at industry banquets.
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Hight
Toot Ke J. Aac
Johnson
Butter Ang Egg Board
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