Poultry Crop Outlook From Many Midwest Points
Reports from central west shipping points indicate lighter poultry crops than last year with prices high. Hens are being held back for egg value while dressed shipments rise in fall and winter. yet farmers in many towns report smaller turkey and overall poultry volumes, with continued high prices influencing flock management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West
Packer Bulletin
Augusta
Mich
Suis
Ninela
Persia
Casey
Pleasantville
Jiambure -Ja
Poonte
Bloomfield
sUsaul
Central
Imindis
Georgetown
Ill
Mason City
DuQuion
Canton
New Albany
Ind
Auburn
Ene Star City
Horntown, Ltd
Ustimate, Poultry
Monroeville
Aix
MtVernon
Tnd
Crawfordsville
Inonville
Greensburg
Seymour
Eaton Rapids
Marion Mich
Paullina
Ferida
Humboldt
Reinbeck
Chandlerville
Potato Market Firm As Fresh Colorado Season Opens
The Kansas City potato market remains firm after a week of slow digging due to rains. Nebraska and Iowa stock is light but price levels match Kansas and Missouri stock at about 65 cents per bushel for Carlots. Colorado season opened with a few cars, Burbanks and Ohios selling 75 cents in car lots, and whites at 75 to 80 cents finishes. a dealer predicts a quick return to lower prices around 50 to 55 cents.
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Kansas City
Missouri River Valley
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
Burbanks
Ohios
Market in Kansas City Cantaloupes Struggles With Poor Quality
In Kansas City the cantaloupe market suffers from poor stock as rains delayed ripening. Colorado shippers explain wet weather caused mispack. Prices for standard crates reach up to 2 dollars with many at 1.50 to 2.00. Flat crates firmest. Minnesota stock also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Colorado
Rocky Ford
Minnesota
Apple Trade Quiet in Kansas City Market
Current apple trade shows light demand with prices irregular. Dealers stay busy preparing for the season, limited sales so far. Jonathans scarce, Carrot prices range 3.25 to 3.50, Culls at 2.50 to 3.00, Fancy Maiden Blush scarce with prices near Wealthys. Common apples see little demand and catching prices prevail in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jonathana
Ealthys
Frost Hits Cranberries and Potatoes in Wisconsin Harvest
Frost late August cut berry size and expected harvest, dampening hopes for a large crop though some berries matured. Growers delayed picking to allow size gain, while potatoes suffered damage in late-season frost. Separate notes on fruit trade and firm closures follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Win
Altfiauch
Cranberey
Bill of Lading Reform Moves Ahead at Chicago Session
American Bankers Association pushes standardized two form bills of lading for public carriers to curb fraud and mistakes. Lewis J. Pierson chairs the committee and predicts favorable action this winter. Banks, shippers, and railroads back proposed amendments to cover perishables and require official stamps inked endorsements and precise weight and quantity data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Bankers’ Assn
Lewis J. Pierson
Trving
National Bank New York
Packerman
Pierson
Loase
National Congress
Usto
Pac
Packer
Bierson
Auditorium Hotel
Sion
Upo
Uni- Torin
Boards of Trade
National League of Commission
Mr. Mead
Boston Fruit & Produce Exchange
My. Seales
National League of Commission Merchants
Interstate Commerce Commission
Linder
Chicago Market Glutted With Michigan Fruits Decline Seen
Chicago market reports a glut in Michigan fruits with prices down. Demand wanes as late shipments, small ripe peaches, and overheated lettuce hurt values. pears remain relatively steady. Grape prices slump due to green Concord shipments and demoralized vegetable demand from heat.
Potato Outlook in Traverse City Area Promises Strong Crop
The potato outlook reports a large crop ahead with early potatoes doing well and late crops fair. Prices for good white round stock run 28 to 44 cents, with expectations of around 50 cents before storage. Growers like A. E. Fairbanks use a Dowden sorter, boosting quality as markets trend higher. Equity Society urged members not to sell under 50 cents until December 1.
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Williamsburg
Mien
Grand Traverse County
A. E. Fairbanks
Traverse City
Equity’ Society
Packer Bulletin
Idaho Potatoes Ready Soon and Other Crops Look Good
Idaho Falls reports a favorable growing season with good outputs in potatoes cabbage apples and grain. Shipping from the territory will begin in two weeks. Oats are nearly mature but rural harvests should not start before September 25. Philander McHenry visits Chicago noting watermelon trade and concerns over soil exhaustion near Oak Town suggesting a multi year rest period for land to regain productivity.
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Taaho Falls
Idaho Falls
Tdn
Packer
Philander McHenry
Chicago
Washington
Vincennes, Ind
McHenry
Oaktown
Short Skates and Longfellows to Clash in Bageball Contest
In St Louis on Sunday morning at 9 o clock the teams Short Skates and Longfellows from the St Louis Butter Egg and Poultry exchange will play at the American League ball park. Captains have been chosen and a workout precedes the game. Umpires Mr Brockman and Mr Scheitlan promise even breaks on wild decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Brockman
Mr. Scheitlan
The St Louis Fruit Trade Report September 16
Apple receipts have been large with steady demand for choice fruit for storage. Inferior grades sell slowly at low prices while top grades move readily. Plums are steady around 1 dollar per half bushel, New York blues and Michigan varieties included. Concord grapes are selling well from 10 to 35 cents per half bushel basket. Peaches are liberal in offerings, market slow. homegrown bring 35 to 75 cents per half bushel, Michigan stock 75 cents to 1.26 per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Cincinnati
Moore
Wordens
California
Kentucky
St. Louis
New York
Concord
Horticultural Premium List Issued for Council Bluffs Expo
The preliminary Premium list for the National Horticultural congress and exposition to be held in Council Bluffs from November 15 to 20 has just been issued. It may be secured by applying to Geo. W. Reye, secretary and treasurer, of Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Geo. W. Reye
City
Colorado Potatoes Decline as Grasshoppers Ravage Fields
W E J Marbour reports worsening potato conditions in Colorado Eaton on Sept 14 1909 noting fields stripped of foliage by grasshoppers and early ripening harvests. He cites a 30 percent crop shortfall as likely per Prof Bennett and confirms growers shippers agree.
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W. E. J. Marbour
Colorado
Eaton
Col
Yo the Packer
Bert. Bennett
Micheve
Prof
Bennett
W. E
Harbour
Remains of Edward P. Baker Arrive in Chicago
Edward P. Baker founder of Western Cell Storage Co and former secretary with R. M. Birdsall died in France August 21. His remains arrived in Chicago September 17 and lie in a vault at Oakwood Cemetery pending interment arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. P. Baker
Chicago
Edward P. Baker
R. M. Birdsall
Concern
Western Cell Storage Co
France
Packer
Oakwood Cemetery
Refrigerator car service urged to aid southern shipments
Cincinnati Sept 17 The transit station committee of the local National League branch urges the two main southbound railroad lines to establish refrigerator car service to key southern cities. Traders say such service would double shipments and reduce losses from spoiled goods, with railroad officials demanding proof of daily demand around 10,000 pounds before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National League
Chicago
Late Ohio Peaches Moving From Port Clinton
Port Clinton O Sept 14 1909 The Packer reports Etherias shipments remain good with prices down from earlier highs and buyers confident of fair profits. Early consignments fetched high prices but limited earnings for shippers. Upcoming shipments expected next week will be smaller than Elberta stock yet clean and firm. R S Galleher notes market tone shows easing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Clinton
Packer
Elberta
Mije
R. S. Galleher
Prices for Peaches and Plums Reach Northern Markets
Prices for peaches and plums rise as arrivals from Michigan and New York state circulate in northern markets. Michigan stock commands premiums with baskets at 2.24 to 2.40 dollars, bills vary by quality, while New York stock trades at 1.50 and 1.25 for different grades. Lombards green gage and damson varieties fetch 1.25 to 2.50 dollars, with Ontario fruit also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Michigan
Onio
Igen
Watermelon market trims price gains in Cincinnati trade
Watermelon prices rose modestly this week amid warmer weather and lighter receipts as most movement winds down. Triumphs sell 10 to 14 per hundred and Kolbs 8 to 14, while cantaloupes drop in volume but stay near recent levels with Rocky Ford standards 2 to 2.25 and Jumbos 2.25 to 2.50, apples show no price gain with stock easing and mixed local stock at 40 to 75 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Vegetables at St Louis Market Report September 16
Potato receipts are light due to heavy Tuesday rain hindering farmer access. Homegrown spuds fetch 60 to 60c per bushel with fancy stock higher. Iowa and Wisconsin stock arrive daily. Tomatoes steady with strong demand. homegrown lettuce and sweet potatoes plentiful. Bermuda and yellow varieties vary in price. onions arriving in unusually large quantities, demand fair. Virginia yellow onions quoted at 2.10 per barrel.
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St. Louis
Iowa
Wisconsin
Chicago
McAdam Heads West for Seattle Exposition Trip
E L McAdam departed Chicago on the Oriental Limited bound for the Pacific coast and the Seattle exposition. He is a leader in the movement to restrain the Chicago Butter & Bee board from future quotations via committees, and he said no action on the suit will likely occur before November 14.
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LAX
Indianapolis
Remster
Cleveland Trust Co
Indianapolis Cold Storage Co
Practicaltall
Lansing
State Department
Upper Peninsula
I. M. Hall & Co
Memphis
Tenn
R. A.’ Snyder
Chelsea
Hood River
Ore
the Potato Market Firm
Nias
Ton Mach Ruin
APPLE
A. H. Gerber
Gerber & Co
Mourth Street
Arthur H. Gerber
Gerber Trust Co
Gerber
New Orleans
Gerber Fruit Co
A. H. Gerber Co
Breely
Minneapolis
Northwest
Midcontinent Refrigerating Co
Naxkens and
Sitippers
National League Committee
John C. Seales
George F. Mead
George W. Bond
Charles B. Ayres
Frank E. Wagner
A. D. Gailet
Osage
Idaho
Cincinnate
Ohio
Ohio Island
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