Tennessee and Kentucky Strawberry Output Forecast
Nashville reports this year's strawberry output in Tennessee and Kentucky will be 26 to 35 percent below last year due to drought and limited replanting. Estimated total 2,000 to 2,600 cars, with West Tennessee leading shipments. Shipping could begin by late April in Tennessee and mid May in Kentucky, aided by good weather and improved packing.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Tennessee
East Tennessee
Central Tennessee
Lauderdale
Gibson
Rhea County
Sumner County
McCracken
Warren Counties
McCracken County
Warren County
East
Canada
Illinois Central
Clark & Gieger Firm Dissolved in New York
New York April 3 Clark and Gieger fruit and vegetable brokers and commission merchants at 102 Warren street announced the dissolution of the firm March 31. It will be succeeded by Ervin J. Gieger at the same address. William Clark Jr. withdraws to take a vacation amid long illness. The firm started about three years ago and made good progress.
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New York
Louisiana Strawberries See Reduced Acreage Yet Bright Prospects
Hammond La April 3 A statewide drop in strawberry acreage is noted from 88 last year to a smaller area, but overall plantings are large with a strong yield. Ca lots move freely from shipping points as warmer weather nears and 139 cars have shipped to date versus ten a year ago. Favorable weather and absence of severe freezes boost expectations of a record first harvest and extended shipping season. Continued on Page 10A.
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Hammond
Louisiane Belt
Louisiana
Gralnd Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Berrien County
Benton
Marbor
Bridgiman
Sodus
Millburg
Sawyer
Stevensville
Coloma
Watervliet
Lake‘side
Riverside
Berrien Springs
Saginaw
Bay City
Flint
Pontiac
Port Huron
Detroit
Cleveland Prepares for International Apple Shippers Convention
Cleveland Ohio April 3 The local trade shows strong enthusiasm for the August convention of the International Apple Shippers Association. R G Phillips visited to plan with local firms. R F Blair chairs the meeting and committee members were named to organize and carry out preparations for a large event.
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Cleveland, O
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Cleveland
R. G. Phillips
R. F. Blair
R.F. Blair
D. F. Brookhart
D. B. Pocock
M. Bernstein
C. Haas
Ziegler of Sacramento Declared Bankrupt
Edward L. Ziegler doing business as the Sacramento Brokerage Company was declared bankrupt in federal district court Sacramento California on April 3. Unsecured creditors listed include Frank H. Buck Company 1477.62 MacDonald Harrington 1016.46 Carlo Tricolli assignee of T M Perry 250 William H. Bone 888 Chiado & Fashion Price 1.50 Joe Mosco 600 William Smith Co 1349.26 Associated Fruit Co 1187.50 Pacific Wirebound Box Co 1009.62. Assets are none but debts on account amount to 4998.59.
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Sacramento
Calif
Edward L. Ziegler
Sacramento Brokerage Company
Federal District Court
Frank H. Buck
San Francisco
MacDonald & Harrington
Carlo Tricolli
T. M. Perry
William H. Bone
Chiado & Fashion Price
Utah
Joe Mosco
Walsenberg
Colo
William Smith & Co
Associated Fruit Co
Pacific Wirebound Box Company
Oakland
Missouri Strawberry Crop Outlook in Southwestern District
Reports from Joplin Missouri describe a uniform condition of strawberry fields across Southwestern Missouri with a large 20 percent acreage increase this year. Outlook estimates place the 1926 crop at 1500 to 1600 cars if weather remains favorable, contrasting with 61 cars shipped in 1924. Strong plant vigor and ample rainfall support a robust season beginning this spring. (Continued on Page 9A).
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Joplin
Missouri
Arkansas Strawberry Prospects Vary Widely Across State
Arkansas reports divergent strawberry conditions with severe drought in White county and Horatio De Queen area risking yield, while Van Buren Alma Mulberry and Mormiston see larger acreage offsetting dry spells. Northwestern regions around Rogers Springdale Farmington Fayetteville Decatur and Genoa show best outlook with ample rainfall and larger plants. No freeze damage or diseases reported. total state movement expected near 1,200 to 1,300 cars, below 1924 but above some prior years.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
White County
Horatio and
de Queen
van Buren
Alma
Mulberry
Mormiston
Rogers
Springdale
Farmington
Fayetteville
Decatur
Gentry
Jacob Lippmann Dies Suddenly in Macon Georgia
New York reports the death of Jacob Lippmann at Macon after attending the Peach Blossom Festival. A 69 year old longtime produce dealer, he suffered a sudden illness at the Dempsey Hotel and died at Macon Hospital after his blood pressure spiked to 290. Interment followed in New York.
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New York
Jacob Lippmann
Macon
Lippmann
Jill Brothers
Fort Valley
Dempsey Hotel
Mr. Lippman
J. and
G. Lippmann
Porto Rican products to enter U S without port inspection
Washington April report on proposed entry of fruits and vegetables from Puerto Rico into the United States after inspection. Public hearing supported by federal horticultural board and Agriculture Secretary recommendation. Subjects include citrus varieties avocados bananas and pineapples under an inspection plan.
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U. S
Washington
P Rico
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Ral Board
Increase Freight Bond for Melon Shippers Discussed
In Atlanta on April 7 a Southern Railroad traffic meeting with water melon shippers considered raising bonds guaranteeing freight charges on melon cars from Florida Georgia Alabama and the Carolinas. A new system will issue bonds with coupons posted on each car bill to show guaranteed charges.
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Atlanta
Southern Railroad
W. O
Wall
Southern Freight Claim Association
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Carolina
Michigan strawberry crop eyed at up to 500 cars this season
Northern states from the Mississippi River Valley to the Great Lakes anticipate a strong strawberry harvest with Michigan leading production. Last year Michigan shipped 386 cars. this season may reach 500 with Illinois and Indiana also contributing about 300 to 400 cars. Frost risk and favorable spring weather will shape yields as vines emerge from a mild winter and a strong thaw.
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Chicago
Mississippi River Valley
Great Lakes
Michiigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Tridiana
C Fagiano Company Chicago Closes Doors
C Fagiano Company of 709 West Randolph street shut down midweek leaving local fruit and vegetable traders about 2400 in debt. At a creditors meeting on Thursday the firm offered 60 cents on the dollar to settle by April 15, with major creditors including American Fruit Growers Inc Mirabella Company and Mark Owen Co among the largest claims from 300 to 560 dollars.
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Chicago
C. Fagiano Company
West
Randolph Street
Iruit Growers Inc
G. Mirabella Company
Mark Owen & Co
Lawrence E Siff Co In Financial Difficulties Auction Planned
Lawrence E Siff Co posts notice on its office door at 411 Fruit Exchange Building Pittsburgh announcing sale of office furniture at a cons table sale next week to cover $90 rent. Louis A Sift has run a product business under his brother Lawrence A Sift and has been absent from the office.
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Pittsburgh
Lawrence E. Siff & Co
Fruit Exchange
Louis A. Sift
Lawrence A. Sift
Grapefruit Moving Well In Ohio Valley
Florida grapefruit in the Ohio Valley continues to advance with distributors quoting early week rollers around 3 dollars. Demand for top grades is more active recently while Florida oranges also firm with Valencias selling around 6.50 dollars and discounts for larger sizes amidst an Ohio River diversion.
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Cincinnati
Florida
Ohio Valley
Ohio River
Colorado Peaches Suffer Frost Hit Says Clifton Growers
Clifton Colorado April 1 growers report a complete peach crop failure in the Clifton district due to winter frosts. Palisade district expects about one third of a crop.
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Clifton
Colo
Palisade
Prune Association Abandons Long Time Contract Tie-Up
Visalia California April 3 Announcement by the California Prune and Apricot Growers Association states the 1926 renewal contract will include a yearly withdrawal clause. Local favor is strong though signing new members under the old contract has been difficult because of the seven year clause. The association says it lacks controlling acreage and aims to attract growers for a one year trial.
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Visalia
Calif
California Prune and Apricot Growers’ Association
Trade Commission probes co op growers practices
New York April 3 The federal Trade Commission will investigate alleged unfair practices of the interests of the produce trade against cooperative growers and shippers organizations. Senator Shipstead introduced the bill authorizing the inquiry and said a broad scheme exists from the Midwest to the Pacific Coast to destroy farmers co operatives. The probe aims to identify and punish those who spread propaganda to discredit cooperatives while benefiting distressed farmers.
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New York
Ccq-Operative
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
California
Fig Growers Association
United States Senate
Association
Senate
Shipstead
Middle West
Pacific Coast
The
Trade Commission
Chalie Chaplin
Names of Strawberry Growers and Shippers in The Packet Bulletin
Advertisers in The Packet Weekly Bulletin will find names of strawberry growers and shippers in principal shipping districts nationwide. The Bulletin is a weekly, free publication printed for The Packer advertisers and is not for sale. It is distributed to those who advertise weekly in The Packer.
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Packet Weekly
Bulletin
Packer
Creditors Seek Ed Milsten in Grand Rapids
Local creditors in Grand Rapids seek the present address of Ed Milsten. He has a six month residence in the city but creditors estimate about $5,000 in claims. Milsten is described as tall and heavy with a fair complexion and smooth shave.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Ed Milsten
Eastern States Expect Smaller Strawberry Crop This Season
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina remain the principal producers as acreage falls about 9 percent to the lowest since 1922. The Department of Agriculture notes a good to fair crop but lighter yields, with Tennessee and other mid-Southern states contributing to reduced Atlantic seaboard shipments.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Department of Agriculture
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Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
New Jersey
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Louisiana
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Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ipsereeceree
Kangas
Kentucky
Produce Packer Seeks Trade Readers With Free Sample
The Produce Packer, a weekly edition devoted to market news for shippers and distributors of fruits vegetables eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs, offers a free sample copy upon request.
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