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August 3, 1921
Yerington Times
Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Fresh cantaloupes from Fallon, Nevada's Lahontan Valley will soon reach state markets via new refrigerator rail service, with surplus for export to Chicago and eastern cities from 200 planted acres.
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FALLON TO FURNISH FRESH CANTALOUPES
Fresh cantaloupes and watermelons from the Fallon district will soon be available to Nevada people, owing to refrigerator service that is to be installed to Fallon.
Approximately 200 acres have been planted in cantaloupes in the Lahontan valley this year, and a supply more than enough for the needs of Nevada is expected this year. It is also stated that in addition to supplying Nevada's needs, the Fallon farmers anticipate shipping twenty or thirty carloads to Chicago and eastern cities. Every effort will be made to introduce the Nevada cantaloupe to the eastern market.
Refrigerator cars will be loaded at Fallon on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, insuring the market a fresh supply of melons from that city on Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Fresh cantaloupes and watermelons from the Fallon district will soon be available to Nevada people, owing to refrigerator service that is to be installed to Fallon.
Approximately 200 acres have been planted in cantaloupes in the Lahontan valley this year, and a supply more than enough for the needs of Nevada is expected this year. It is also stated that in addition to supplying Nevada's needs, the Fallon farmers anticipate shipping twenty or thirty carloads to Chicago and eastern cities. Every effort will be made to introduce the Nevada cantaloupe to the eastern market.
Refrigerator cars will be loaded at Fallon on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, insuring the market a fresh supply of melons from that city on Thursday and Saturday mornings.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Cantaloupes
Fallon
Nevada
Harvest
Shipping
Refrigerator Cars
Where did it happen?
Fallon, Nevada
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fallon, Nevada
Outcome
approximately 200 acres planted; supply sufficient for nevada with 20-30 carloads for shipment to chicago and eastern cities.
Event Details
Fresh cantaloupes and watermelons from Fallon district to be available to Nevada via new refrigerator service. 200 acres planted in Lahontan valley; efforts to introduce Nevada cantaloupe to eastern market. Cars loaded Wednesdays and Fridays for Thursday and Saturday delivery.