Chicago notes on fruit trade and staff moves
Meyer Friedman of S Friedman and Son takes a vacation as the watermelon season nears finish and potato sales rise. William Daus returns from Rocky Ford after a month in cantaloupe districts for Riley McFarland and Sogo Bussan. A H Grupe visits from Los Angeles and joins Kerr Co. Charles Smith joins Carl and W J Piowaty with 15 years on South Water Market focusing on onions. Pat Gillarde sails west for a two week trip for Gillarde Bruns. Fred Bruns covers. Bernstein and Buller join Hall Wedge and Carter on a joint account. C H Hollis of Urick Hollis arrives from Los Angeles for two to three weeks. Mahaffey of Mahaffey Commission returns from Wisconsin potato districts.
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Chicago News
Meyer Friedman
S. Friedman & Son
Meyer
William Daus
Rockyford
Colo
Riley-McFarland Company
Sogo-Bussan Company
Sogo-Bussan Company. No Peak Movement In Cantaloupes
A. H. Grupe
Engebretson- Grupe Company
Shippers of
Los Angeles
South Water Market
AL Kerr & Co
Charles Smith
Carl & W. J. Piowaty, Inc
Charley
South Water
Pat” Gillarde
Gillarde- Bruns Company
Fred Bruns
Mr. Gillarde
William Bernstein
C. R. Buller
John A. Eck Company
Hall, Wedge & Carter
C. H. Hollis
Urick & Hollis
Chicago
Beecher Mahaffey
Mahaffey Commission Company
Wisconsin
J F Lake and Co Switch to Fresh Produce Only
Evansville Indiana Sept 21 J F Lake and Co merchandise brokers at 515 Mercantile Bank building announced a shift to handle fresh fruits and vegetables exclusively this week. The firm has served Southern Indiana Illinois and Western Indiana for about 18 years with J F Lake having 25 years of sales experience.
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Evansville
Ind
J.F. Lake & Co
Mercantile Bank
Indiana
Iinois
J. F. Lake
Idaho Sees Fewer Potatoes Shipped Despite More Acreage
Idaho predicts 1928 potato production between 22 000 and 25 000 cars, down from 28 000 last year, with yield expected at 180 bushels per acre due to late planting hot dry weather and disease. Industry debates shipping only No 1 grade and feeding lower grades to stock, potentially dropping shipments to about 18 000 cars.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Cabbage Market Shows Easier Tendency In Chicago
In Chicago the cabbage market eased this week as Holland shipments rise. Copenhagen shipments wind down with larger operators focusing on Holland. Quality remains good and some expect a smaller harvest than earlier believed. Carrot shippers note New York State shortage may keep prices steady if stock goes to storage at moderate figures. Storage season begins in about three weeks. Movement was only fair, with prices near 14 dollars per ton f o b Wisconsin on Wednesday.
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Chicago
Holland
Copenhagen
New York
State
Wisconsin
Plan for Selling Grapes at Three Terminals Meets With Approval
Chicago reports growing buyer interest in the United States Fruit Auction Company plan to sell juice grapes at three terminals. Sales rise as cooler weather firmed the market with Alicantes and Zinfandels averaging about $1.10 per log. Auctions held at Clinton street noon and Santa Fe track 1 30 p m.
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Chicago
United States Fruit Auction Company
C. & N. W. Clinton Street
Santa Fe
Michigan bean growers urged to attend state conference
Lansing Sept 21 Herbert I E Powell state commissioner of agriculture urged Michigan bean producers to attend an upcoming state conference to set a fair price for white beans The department argues against a state minimum price while noting past actions stabilized markets and calls for representation from all growing sections The report also notes Idaho growers visited Michigan and confirms bean production will be similar to 1927 due to moisture damage First Cape Cod Cranberries car received in Chicago with opening sales near 3 76 per 25 pound box and steady prices
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Herbert IE. Powell
Department of Agriculture
Green
Commissioner of Agriculture
Idaho
United States
Chicago
American Cranberry Exchange
Lower Potato Prices Rule in Chicago
Chicago market report notes prices easing after a bullish flare as shipments decline and rains in the North reduce supply. Light Wednesday movement with 143 cars on track. Wisconsin stock shows blight and dirt in receipts. Prices listed: Wisconsin Minnesota round whites $1.25, Nebraska Cobblers $1.50–1.55, Minnesota Ohios $1.20, Wisconsin Western Triumphs $1.25–1.40.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska Cobblers
Minnesota Ohios
Wisconsin and Western Triumphs
Potatoes Allocated for Market by Offutt and Holden
Offutt and Holden will market about 1000 cars of Ohio and Cobbler potatoes from the Red River Valley this season. Movement begins next week after a small start this week. Quality good aside from seed growth in some Ohios. Yield heavy but rains have drowned out some low-lying areas. Potatoes packed under Circle H and Heart of the Valley brands.
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Chicago
Offutt & Holden
Ohio
Red River Valley
Ohios
C. R. “Si? Holden
Potatoes Slow To Be Dug In Walsh Pembina County
In Walsh and Pembina counties North Dakota few potatoes have been dug this season and local dealers warn growers to watch for weather and market conditions as harvest progresses.
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Grafton
N. D
Walsh
Pémbina
North Dakota
Local Market Woes Prompt Delayed Purchases
Traders hold off buying as prices stay stubbornly low, with Table Istock and related goods cited amid weak demand. Restrictions limit turnover as sellers wait for price relief and buyer hesitation persists in the market.
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Otto L. Amoreno & CO
St. Louis
Bert Offutt
C. R. Holden
North Fourth Street
L. B. Holden
Mgr
J. F. Lake & Co
Peter W
John L. Coppersmith
Blue Book
Muskegon
D. J. Coyne & CO
Suice and Table
Dun
Bradstreet
I. J. Coyne
Financial Responsibility
Jack Frost
The
Gourley Company
W. A. Waskow & CO
Milwaukee
Walter W.ott
Wayre & Low
DE Giorgi Brothers CO
Council Bluffs
Iowa
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