Grape Harvest Nears End as Big Keg Demand Peaks
Grand Rapids reports the grape harvest nearing completion with a surge in demand for army water kegs bought by the Grand Rapids Barrel Company at the fair. Prices for grapes spiked briefly to two thirty five dollars per bushel before easing as demand slackened. harvest typically runs into October but will wrap up in September due to recent rains and hot weather causing berries to rot.
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Grand Rapids
Mid
Grand Rapids Barrel Company
Neally-Culbertson Co A New Chicago Firm
Chicago reports the Neally-Culbertson Company opening offices in the Distributor Building at West South Water and North Clark. George S. Neally and Vern R. Culbertson lead the venture in carrot distribution of fruits and vegetables with a wide trade network. L L Culbertson, long connected to Culbertson Brothers in Duluth, will oversee Chicago operations. John Nathan, formerly with Boyer Mack Neally, joins as street salesman.
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Chicago
Neally-Culbertson Co
West South Water
North Clark Streets
George S. Neally
Vern’ R. Culbertson
Neally
St. Paul
Gamble-Robinson Co
John Nathan
Boyer-Mack- Neally Cos
Peaches and Pears Move Well in Chicago
Chicago reports demand for peaches and pears improving with firm prices and satisfactory quality. Quotations list Michigan and New York freestones and other varieties with prices ranging from 2.50 to 3.75 per basket or barrel, while pears show steady trade and firm quotes for Bartletts, Kieffers, and d Anjou varieties amid broader movement. Massachusetts cranberries face reduced prospects with 215000 barrels projected, down from 280000 last year, due to crop issues and pest damage.
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Chicago
New York
Bushell
Michigan
A. A. Elbertas
Utah
Idaho
Colorado
Kieffers
d'Anjou
Potatoes in Chicago Market See Mixed Week Trends
Chicago reports weaker carrot potato prices amid heavier shipments, with daily receipts 50 to 65 cars and total on track 200 to 220. Minnesota harvest rush and nearby state movement push market toward higher levels, though demand remains selective and some fear high prices due to consumer buying power. No. 1 Idaho round whites at 2.60 to 2.85, Utah whites 2.75 to 2.75, Wisconsin 2.50 to 2.75, Ohio 2.61 to 2.80, ungraded stock 1.75 to 2.25.
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Chicago
Dungere
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Idaho
Utah
Ohios
Detroit Seeks 1923 Apple Shippers Convention
Detroit officials report Apple Shippers Convention findings from Cincinnati show no city chosen for next meeting. A movement starts in Detroit to host the 1923 event, with local leaders considering a formal bid and coordinating plans.
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Detroit
Apple Shippers’ Convention
Mich
Apple Shippers
Cincinnati
Detroit Seen As Likely Apple Show Host If Seattle Vote Fails
ASC rem Wetter and Phillips in Rochester discuss Detroit hosting the apple show next year. Seattle is the 1922 target after a referendum vote, with the executive committee ready to consider other cities if the plan fails. Detroit touts growth and central location to boost attendance.
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ASC Rem
Apple
Detroit
Association
Detroit Trade
Detroit Convention Bureau
Apple Market in Chicago Sees Higher Prices and Good Demand
In Chicago on Sept 16 the apple market showed a stronger tone with good demand for barrels and baskets. Prices rose about 50 cents to 1 dollar per barrel while baskets held steady to 25 cents higher. Gravensteins and Jonathans topped at 9 dollars per barrel and various barreled varieties quoted across a wide range.
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Chicago
Gravensteins
Jonathans
Hubbardston
Jonathan
Wolfe River
Kini
Wisconsin
Lubsk
Queen
Sturgeon Bay
Enco
Michigan
Alexander
Kings
Maiden
Blush
Pippins
Calvert
Tolman
Sweets
Illinois Jonathans
Speculative Demand Shown for Onions in Chicago Market
The Chicago onion market shows firm prices and active inquiry for futures. Analysts credit speculative demand for January February needs over current heavy consumption, with California yellows at 1.20 per cwt and whites at 1.25, Indiana yellows sold on street at 5.25 per cwt in 100 pound sacks.
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Chicago
jLocarly
California
Indiana
Limitation of Common Carrier's Liability
Chicago reports a new Traffic Law Service Corporation book on carrier liability for interstate shipments. It explains the Carmack amendment and Cummins changes, arguing federal law preempts state rules and upholds limited liability clauses in bills of lading.
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Traffic Law Service
Corporation of Chicago
Chicago
Traffic Law Service Corporation of
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme Court Section 20 Interstate Act Interpretations
A dense legal survey summarizes U S Supreme Court decisions on Section 20 of the Interstate Act, contrasting federal and intrastate powers. The work is thoroughly indexed with captions and sub captions, plus an authority system with citations and notes.
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United States Supreme Court
Corse
Intrastate
Favorable Weather Boosts Wisconsin Cabbage Crop
Somers Wis Sept 16 The warmer weather of recent weeks has added about 11000 tons to Wisconsin cabbage output state authorities estimate. August 1 projections ranged at 60000 tons now forecast 71000 tons about 40 percent of last year’s 165000 tons and roughly 65 percent of the five year average of 1114000 tons
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Somers
Wis
Tong
Michigan Grapes Hold Firm as Demand Rises
In Chicago on September 16, Michigan grapes showed strong demand with light receipts and clean offerings. Prices were steady to slightly higher than last week with Moore's Early and Concords in five and a half pound baskets selling from 40 to 42 cents, Niagaras at 20 cents, Delawares 25 cents, Climax Concords 16 pounds at $1.15 and Niagaras at 50 to 36 cents. Concords in six basket crates brought $1.60 to $1.75 and Niagaras $1.20 to $1.25.
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Chicago
Michigan
Moore
Niagaras
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Corn Exchange Natl
National Produce Bank
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Massachusetts
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Uncle Joe Cannon
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Danville, Ill
Carlota
F. A. Lamb CO
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