Chicago Firm Receives First Utah Melons
Chicago firm reports Utah cantaloupes arriving from Elgin with Grand Junction beauties leading in demand at up to 2.40 dollars while Colorado stock brings 1.75 to 1.50. Receipts are falling and shipments by express continue as cool weather delays freight. The Geo Middendorf Co. notes very good quality and premium pricing for late season melons.
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Chicago
Grand Valley
Grand Junction
Colorado
Burrell
Geo. Middendorf Co
Utah
Express
Potatoes From New Jersey and Maine Promoted by John Anda Produce Co
Chicago market note urges buyers to contact John Anda Produce Co at 84 Clark Street for New Jersey and Maine potatoes and carrots. Firm claims New Jersey spuds are fully matured and of fine quality, the best ever grown, with prompt attention and long distance Main 2482 for inquiries.
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Chicago
John Anda. Produce Co
Clark Street
New Jersey
Maine
Anda
John Anda Produce Co
Telehone
Southwestern Garden Experiment Station Bulletin Note
An Arizona Bulletin from the Tucson Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Arizona, Sept. details on hardy flowers and Southwestern garden topics.
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Arizona Bulletin
Southwestern
Tex
Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona
Watch for Two Swindlers Linked to Cedar Rapids Case
Pinkerton Detective Agency warns commission merchants about a fraud scheme led by a man calling himself M. A. Crittenden and an alleged son J. D. Ward, GC Mobley. They operated in Cedar Rapids in 1910, opening bank accounts, buying produce with checks, and leaving victims after cashing checks. A warrant exists. descriptions note age around 50, tall build, mixed white gray facial hair, and a southern-accent pair posing as relatives. Police report more details and urge prompt communication to aid apprehension.
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M. A. Criternden
Crittenden
Cedar Rapids
Focal Bank
Bethg
Hig
J. D. Ward
Mobley
U. Tl
Birmingham
Ala
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Pinkerton
National Detective Agency
J.H. Schumacher
Sweet Potatoes Packing Prospects at Anna Locality
A 1910 note from Anna dated September 19 reports the Sweet potato acreage at about 3 percent of last season and similar crop condition. Packing quality varies among groves, with some good packers and others poor. Yield updates expected mid October from W N Corlis & Co.
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Anna
Lll
Corlis & Co
Davison Threatens Suit Over Potatoes Equity Bust
Indianapolis manager avers members will not honor drafts to repay nearly $4,000 he advanced to cover freight and storage on 40 to 51 cars of potatoes dumped on markets. He says he stored stock nationwide, drafted on 75 to 100 farmers, and is preparing legal action as bank papers protest, with little assets left to claim.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Aavidson
Equity Society Produ
Springs
Davidson
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Louisville
Columbus
cAfter
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ife
Potatoes in Michigan and Wisconsin yield outlook
Reports from Chetek and South Boardman on potato crops note similar acreages to last year. Chetek expects about 75 bushels per acre with roughly 250 railroad cars of shipment. pooling details are unclear. South Boardman sees modest improvement over last year with an estimated 125 cars to be shipped.
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Chetek
Wis
South Boardman
Mich
Market reports from Indianapolis amid rising prices and sparse supply
Trade in Indianapolis notes high prices and tight supply across multiple commodities. Eggs near 23 to 24 cents, butter and potatoes easing slightly, vegetables mixed with cabbage down, tomatoes up, and celery abundant at $2.25 per box. Fruits show apples higher with Maiden Blush arriving, cranberries lower, and grapes, peaches, prunes and grapes priced per crate or basket as shipments begin.
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Jersey
Buffalo
Colorado
Indiana
Jonathan
Grimes
Michigan
Ohio
Potatoes outlook fair as Michigan farms expect steady yields
Provegent and Belding Michigan reports show about 85 percent to 100 percent normal acreage. Early crops damaged by drought reduce yields 70 percent in late harvest potential. If frost stays away three weeks, fields may mature with yields near 100 bushels per acre, some fields reaching 200. About 200 to 300 cars expected to ship.
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Provegent
Mich
Belding
Queen Bun-Jel A Queer Fowl Of Jeffersonville
D E Robinson a produce shipper in Jeffersonville Indiana reports a Plymouth Rock hen named Queen Bun-Jel. The bird reportedly has a human like tongue mouth and whispering Adams apple. She chews eats and stares with an eagle like eye yet shows no unusual laying behavior and lives sociably among the flock.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
D. E. Robinson
United States
Queen Bun-Jel
Plymouth Rock
Preine
Ban-Jel
Trophy Elicits Thanks from National Apple Show Secretary
Chicago accord on the H Woods Co loving cup donation to the National Apple Show to be held in Spokane Washington in November. Secretary Rice praises the generosity as a strong boost to Pacific Northwest orchardists and growers noting liberal prizes and efforts to promote fruit perfection and market expansion. Photographs by the donor will be used in show publicity.
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Chicago
H. Woods Co
Rice
Spokane
Wash
HI. Woods Co
Express Company
Pacific Northwest
Ben H. Rice
Harding
The
Freak Hen Queen Bun Jel Sparks Show Interest
Mr. Robinson refuses all offers for Queen Bun Jel, a peculiar hen allowed to be shown to friends and traveling poultry buyers. The animal’s role as a showpiece, not a pet, reflects the era's enthusiasm for notable livestock in exhibitions and trade. The piece also notes broader agricultural interests and upcoming shows connected to Northwest growers and national events.
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Mr. Robinson
Queenun-Jel
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