Watermelon freight-rate hearing before ICC in Chicago
In Chicago on Sept 26 examiner Shanafelt conducted Docket 15962 for 50 watermelon shippers against Alabama and Vicksburg et al. It parallels a prior ICC case where complainants won. Shippers contend through rates exceed the Nashville local-plus rate and seek relief. R W Gudgeon leads their case.
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Chicago
Iexaminer Shanafelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
D. L. Alderman
Alabama & Vicksburg
B. D. Anguish
R. W. Gudgeon
Iowa Potato Grower Reaps Bumper Crop Record
Centerville Iowa September 27 J O Patterson near Dean is cited by county agent Walter Cruickshank as Iowa's top potato grower. He planted several seed varieties incl Green Mountain Rural Irish Cobbler and Early Childes yielding 620 tilb 430 461 and 360 bushels per acre respectively. The record may rank among the state’s best says local farmers and experts.
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Centerville
J. O. Patterson
Near
Dean
Appanooss County
Iowa
Walter Cruickshank
Patterson
Green Mountain
Short crop of onions in Indiana grows 25 percent of last year
Indiana onion output this year is about 25 percent of last year's level across Whitely Noble and Kosciusko counties. Principal shipping point Columbia City expects around 300 cars, far below last year’s 800. Wet spring rains reduced yields, with some fields drowned out. quality remains good for storage. Warsaw may ship about 50 cars, 60 percent of normal, due to excessive rain. Major varieties are yellows, with Noble county as a key producer and yellow stock in strong demand despite the overall short crop.
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Columbia City
Ind
Indiana
Whitely
Noble
Kosciusko
Warsaw
Noble County
E Kahn & Co to Pack Heavier Idaho Potatoes in Cartons
E Kahn & Co plans larger output of Idaho baking potatoes in 15 and 30 pound corrugated cartons aimed at hotels, restaurants, and consumers. A wide ad campaign, including outdoor, newspapers, posters, and dealer service, will back the effort. Packing starts mid October at their Chicago and New York warehouses with continued Western potato packaging under the Guarantee label for hotel and dining car trade.
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Chicago
E. Kahn & Co
Idaho
New York City
Weaker market on potatoes in Chicago
Chicago reports a weak potato market due to heavy arrivals and cautious buyers. Minnesota shipments are heavy, with 60 to 80 cars daily, Wisconsin 30 to 40, and total cars on the team track near 400. Prices vary by grade from 65 to 85 cents for bulk and sack goods, with Michigan Russets around 85 cents and local carlots at 90 cents to $1.10.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Wisconsin Bulk
Ohios
Sandland Ohios
Good Demand for Apples in Chicago Market
Chicago market reports liberal receipts but very good demand for apples with limited price changes. Michigan Duchess and Wealthies lead in boxes, Illinois Jonathans and Delicious fetch strong prices. Northwestern Jonathans and Winter Bananas show varied box and barrel rates, reflecting size and grade.
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Car Lot P
Ala ‘Michig
Wic
Weat
Northwest
Michigan
Alexanders
Bittenheimers
Illinois
Jonathans
Wisconsin
Dudley
New York
Wealthies
Minois Grimes
Northwestern
Crop Reports From Racine Wisconsin Weather Summary
The potato crop is 90 percent of normal with 90 percent yield year over year and none will be shipped. Seventy five railroad cars of onions will be shipped. crop at 86 percent of normal with 70 percent yield. Stock is medium. Cabbage is 60 percent of normal with medium heads. about 50 percent of last year's harvest and about 100 cars will be shipped.
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Racine
Wis
Plum Market Slows in Grand Rapids Wide Lombard Supply
Grand Rapids growers faced a soft plum market this week with Lombards abundant and difficult to move at half price per bushel. High quality varieties Bradshaw October Purple Black Diamonds and Bur banks saw moderate demand around one dollar per bushel, while shipping inquiries remained scarce.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Burbanks
Potato Situation in State of Minnesota
Minnesota potato shipments ran about 150 to 200 cars daily as heavy rains slowed loading. Farmers stored potatoes hoping for higher prices while shipments were expected to rise in six weeks. Regions reported light receipts from rain, late digging, and a two week delay. demand was improving, with price quotes at 80 cents per cwt for Reds and Cobblers noted.
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Minnesota
Twin City
Packer
Country Points
East Grand Forks
Fargo
N.D
L. C. & R. Moorhead
L. Ww
North Branch
Foley
Grand Rapids
Cohasset
Bemidji
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Salt Lake City Market Potatoes Apples Onions And Peaches Report
Salt Lake City Utah September 26 moderate potato supplies with homegrown goods leading the market. Utah Cobblers priced to retailers at 1.25 to 1.35 with grower bids near 30c to 1.15 for U S No 1 grades. Apple demand steady with Jonathan boxes at 2 to 2.25 to retailers. Washington Jonathan box prices 2.50 to 3. California Bellflowers at 2.25 to growers 1.26 to 1.50. Onion supplies liberal with yellow Spanish types at 1.50 to 1.75 to growers. retailers 2.50 to 2.75. Peaches moderate with Bibertas two inch crates around 1 to 1.50 to retailers and 1 to 1.25 to growers.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Utah Cobblers
Washington
California
U. S
Wbibertas
True Greatness Beyond Rank and Power
A concise reflection on true greatness, citing Epictetus that Eurystheus lacked self mastery and authority, while Hercules embodied justice by purging lawlessness, even in naked isolation. Sir John Lubbock’s framing offers a moral hierarchy beyond titles.
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Epictetus
Argos
Mycenae
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