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Commercial
October 12, 1899
Event 2 of 2
The Evening Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Swift & Co. in St. Joseph receives a massive 350,000-pound order for dressed poultry from London, England, equating to 14 carloads and over 100,000 chickens to be slaughtered this week; some for British military, with more orders anticipated.
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OCR Quality
98%
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Dressed Poultry for England.
ST. JOSEPH, Oct. 13.—A single order of 350,000 pounds of dressed poultry, making fourteen carloads, has just been received here by Swift & Co., from London, England. More than 100,000 chickens will be slaughtered this week in filling the orders. Some of this consignment will be used by the British army and navy. Similar large orders from the same source are expected.
ST. JOSEPH, Oct. 13.—A single order of 350,000 pounds of dressed poultry, making fourteen carloads, has just been received here by Swift & Co., from London, England. More than 100,000 chickens will be slaughtered this week in filling the orders. Some of this consignment will be used by the British army and navy. Similar large orders from the same source are expected.
What sub-type of article is it?
Import Export
What keywords are associated?
Poultry Export
Large Order
England Consignment
Army Navy Supply
What entities or persons were involved?
Swift & Co.
London, England
Where did it happen?
St. Joseph
Commercial Details
Location
St. Joseph
Event Date
Oct. 13
Commodities
Dressed Poultry
Key Figures
Swift & Co.
London, England
Notable Details
- 350,000 pounds order
- fourteen carloads
- 100,000 chickens this week
- for british army and navy
- more orders expected