Skookum Box Apple Deal Secured by Nellis for Chicago
Chicago Sept 29 F E Nellis Co has contracted to distribute about 74000 boxes of Skookum apples in this territory. Frank E Nellis Jr says streetcar ads begin Oct 1 with store cards broadside circulars and pamphlets planned. Nellis will hold exclusive distribution under Northwestern Fruit Exchange with several Chicago rivals pursuing the deal.
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Chicago
F. E. Nellis & Co
Frank E. Nellis, Jr
Bh, Nellis & Co
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Slower Orange Market Continues in Chicago Trade
Chicago reports a quiet citrus week with rising California Valencia receipts and weak demand. Lemons remain easy as supplies grow while carrots and grapefruit show thinner demand and larger Isle of Pines stock. Isle of Pines stock sold at auction for brights and fancy prices.
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Chicago
California
Taney
Isle of Pines
Michigan Fruit Threatened by Frost in Traverse City Area
Traverse City region passes through near frost threat as apples and peaches move to market. Deluge of fruit, from apples and pears to plums and peaches, fuels busy warehouses. Crawford peaches dominate, prices range from 1 to 2 per barrel, with demand strong and production ahead of prior years.
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Traverse City
Crawford
St. John
Barnards
Market on Minnesota spuds slightly easier
Minneapolis Oct 29 There was more activity in the potato market as harvest of the late crop proceeds. Red River Valley digging starts and moves near normal for late September. Dakota shipments rise with satisfactory quality, prices steady at 1.05 to 1.10 per bushel shipping point, with some variation by quality.
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Bartlet
Weab
Thing Et Tive
Minneapolis
Red River Valley
Dakota
DaAkgta
Sints and
Chicago Vegetable Market Eases Despite Mixed Fresh Stock
Chicago markets show general ease as East arrivals supplement heavy homegrown supply. Head lettuce plentiful yet slow trading due to poor stock. New York lettuce 75 cents to 1.50 per bunch, California Iceberg 2 to 2.25 per case. Michigan baskets up to 1 dollar, cucumbers firmer with Michigan and hot house stock at 40 to 60 cents per dozen. Tomatoes and Lima beans steady demand. Michigan six-basket crates 0.50 to 1.00 per crate, Eastern hampers 2 to 2.25. Brussels sprouts steady at 12 to 15 per drum. California artichokes in fair demand. overall receipts moderate and quality fair.
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Chicago
Michigan
East
New York
California
Illinois
Indiana
St. Louis
Baltimore
Market Report Shows Weak Demand for Michigan Celery
Improvement noted as celery drums quoted at 3 per drum. Michigan celery market remained weak due to ample supply and quiet demand. Square open crates brought around 65 cents.
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Michigan
Corner Stone Laying For Big Storage Plant
Chicago announces cornerstone laying for a massive new cold storage plant on October 9, Chicago Day. The site at Dearborn Avenue and Kinzie Street ties to post 1871 fire redevelopment. L B Gilbourne reports services at noon and invites the produce and refrigerating industries to attend.
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Chicago
Packer
Commer Dearborn Avenue
Kinzie Street
Kinzie
Central Cold Storage Company
L. B. Gilbourne
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Central Distributing CO
W.S. Water ST
Eck
In A. Eck Co
Milwaukee
Schmidt-Gaertner CO
Gaertner, Pres
Alfred Schmidt
Sec't
Wis
Marshall & Msley Bank
J.g.scovern
Clark St
John W. Low
A. Wheelock
Wayne & Low, Inc. Fruit and Produce Commission
W. S. Water St
Nat. Produce Bank
Ball
Springfield
Winds
Nellis
the Packer
Fiveryone
Minnesota
Baldwin
F.E. Baldwin& Co
N. Clark St
B.j.krider & GO
South Gend, Ind
C.h.weaver & CO
F.E. Nellis & CO
Sinclair Brokerage CO
Winnipeg, Man
Canada
Chicacoy
Lepman' Heggie
Coyre Brothers
S. Waterst
Cipi
Poultry Merrill & Eldredge
N. Market St
Gallagher Bros
Nat. Bank
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