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May 18, 1906
The Evening Statesman
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
What is this article about?
On May 18 in Freewater, the S.S. Shields company and Walla Walla Produce company ship 300-400 crates of strawberries daily at $3.50 per crate, down from $4 last week. The early-season berries are in high demand nationwide, and recent rain aids ripening.
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Shipping Strawberries.
FREEWATER, May 18.-Strawberries are now being shipped in large quantities by the S. S. Shields company, and the branch house of the Walla Walla Produce company, each shipping from 300 to 400 crates daily. The growers now realize about $3.50 per crate; last week they received $4. The berries are going in all directions, and they are in great demand, as they are earlier here than in most sections. The late rain will be a benefit, as they were ripening too fast for a few days before.
FREEWATER, May 18.-Strawberries are now being shipped in large quantities by the S. S. Shields company, and the branch house of the Walla Walla Produce company, each shipping from 300 to 400 crates daily. The growers now realize about $3.50 per crate; last week they received $4. The berries are going in all directions, and they are in great demand, as they are earlier here than in most sections. The late rain will be a benefit, as they were ripening too fast for a few days before.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Strawberry Shipping
Freewater Agriculture
Produce Companies
Early Season Demand
Where did it happen?
Freewater
Story Details
Location
Freewater
Event Date
May 18
Story Details
Strawberries shipped in large quantities by S.S. Shields company and Walla Walla Produce company at 300-400 crates daily for $3.50 per crate, in high demand due to early season, with recent rain benefiting ripening.