Tomato classifications on the Chicago market vary by color and shape
The Chicago market historically grouped tomatoes as Acme or Trophy. New rough purple and early red varieties blur lines, with shippers using variety names. Smooth bright red and late varieties from southern regions dominate, while rough varieties yield high culls and lower demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Lloyd
I. S. Brooks
University of Illinois
Chicago
Illinois
Acme
Peoria
Bloomington
Galesburg
Tinois
Livingston
Trucker
Magnus
Illinois Horticultural Society to Exhibit Apples at 1913 Chicago Land Show
The Illinois State Horticultural Society, meeting at the Agricultural College, plans active promotion of Illinois as an apple state. It votes to exhibit apples and vegetables at the 1913 Chicago Land Show and to hold a mid summer gathering in August 1913. Officers for the next year are elected: President J Mack Tanner, first VP E B Baxter, second VP L R Bryant, Secretary A M Augustine, Treasurer J W Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural College
Illinois State Horticultural Society
Illinois
Chicago
Urbana
L R. Emry
Canton
Ill
A. T. Keithley Dixon
W. RK
Overhill
Tiskilwa
Lilly Orchard Co
Lilly, Ill
A. A Eckert
Belleville
L R. Bryant
Princeton
J. C. B. Heaton
New Burnsides
J. Mack Tanner
Springfield
J. Baxter
Nauvoo
L. R. Bryant
Jill
A M. Augustine
Normal
Til
J. W. Stanton Richview
Rheumatism Remedy Promoted By Chicago Labs
An advertisement touts a two compound remedy for rheumatism and back ache. It claims quick results and urges using Toris and syrup of raapaille with whiskey, noting easy access via druggists and urging against patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of
Chicago
Marriage Invitation Sparks Racial Tension Comment
A Richmond man recalls a circulated wedding invitation for Henry Clay Barker and Josephine Mortimer Dixon from the bride’s mother home. The note implies exclusion for those unable to attend, provoking questions about attitudes toward a mixed race union.
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Richmond
Henry Clay Barker
Josephine Mortimer Dixon
Lippincott’s Magazine
Old Time Patent Medicine Advertisement Fragment
An advert fragment touts Allen's Foot-Hose antiseptic powder for tired feet with a 25 cent price and free sample offer. It also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets to regulate stomach liver and bowels and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. The text wittily notes marriage whiskers and quotes a proverb about fools and wise men.
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Allen
Allen G. Olmsted
le Roy
Dr. Pierce
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Fred Hubbard
EH. J. Baxter
Kelffer
J. R. Widds
Kinmundy
Miss Giggles
Wm. A. Rogers
Johnson
B. J. Johnson Soap Co
Milwaukee, Wis
Sloan
Gro, Buchanan
Welch
Okla
R. D. Burcoyne
Maysville
J. Underwood
Warren Ave
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Samuel Pitcher
Bears
the Centaur Company
New York
Jrcents
Gastoria
Saskatchewan
Vantortuni
Canada
Manitoba
Alberta
CJ. Broughton
L&t
Jefferson Ave
Detroit
Ottawa
Dr.LeClercMed
Haverstock Rd
Hampstead
Virginia Farms and Homes Free
R. B. Chaffin & Co., Inc
Richmond, Va
Ala
H. H. Wefdl, Jr
Mobile
W.N. U
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