Those in High Authority to Blame for Business Conditions
Chicago April 8 The April 5 bulletin from W L Warner secretary of the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association says business conditions are not as bad as 1933. It argues fear and agitating talk heavy taxes and radical schemes hinder recovery and that natural forces, not pump priming, must renew soundness and safety.
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Chicago
W. L. Warner
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Freight Committee Hearing Set For April 19 in Chicago
In Chicago on April 8 the National Perishable Freight Committee announced a public hearing for April 19 here. Topics include refrigeration charges for frozen and cold pack produce, salts for frozen fruit, heater protection at rail transfer points, and changes from ventilation to refrigeration for perishable freight. Also discussed are shippers protective service without an attendant, and charges on shipments stored in transit. Meanwhile onions offered in cold storage show firm market. Minnesota yellows at 1.20 to 1.25 per 60 lb bag. Michigan U S No 1 at 1.15 per unit. Texas onions slated to arrive Thursday.
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Chicago
National Perishable Freight Committee
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Minnesota
Michigan
U. S
Texas
Michigan Onion Prices Advanced In Strong Demand
Grand Rapids Michigan April 8 Under the influence of a good wire inquiry and strong demand Michigan onions advanced sharply this week Fancy Yellow Globes grading 80 per cent two inches or above spared 30 40c a sack to sell In a range of 10.120 a 60 pound sack Less than 100 cars remain in the state for shipment by both rail and truck Total shipments for the season passed the 3700 car mark this week Indications are total shipments will approximate 3800 cars against 6954 cars in 1986 87 season A week ago onions sold 70 80a 650 pound sack Growers were pushing to move before Texas crop began to move By reducing holdings to about 100 cars they considered sales fairly successful The market was steady for potatoes with No 1 Russet Rural around 1 a 100 pound sack Green onions in moderate demand at 20c a dozen bunches
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Carl McGuffey
Shelbyville
Texas
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Dezauche Discusses Louisiana Truck Crops in Chicago
J F Dezauche of Dezauche and Son Opelousas La reports cabbage remains moving and will last several weeks with good crop conditions. Green beans start around April 20 while new potatoes move earlier than usual, about April 6 to 10. Triumphs cover the acreage. Sweet potatoes about 200 cars left. total tonnage expected large.
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L J. F. Dezauche
Louisiana
Chicago
J. F. Dezauche
Dezauche & Son
Opelousas
Dezauche
Dezayche & Son
Vegetable trade active in Chicago
Chicago April 8. Demand for green vegetables was active with moderate offerings and a steady market. Beans, peas, and cucumbers showed steady to firm tones. carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, peppers, and tomatoes had steady to active demand. Prices varied by crate, basket, and region with California, Florida, and Illinois origins noted and multiple counts for crates, hampers, and bushels.
Standing of Teams Among Chicago Bowlers
Chicago April 8 Bowling has been a popular sport on South Water Market as the season nears a close. Keen competition among league teams for high places is shown in the standings posted at the alleys Wednesday. South Water Market League No 1 stands as listed with week ending March 31. Ban
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Chicago
South Water Market
South Water Market League
Steady Tone in Cabbage Market at Chicago
Chicago April 8 cabbage market shows steady demand with moderate offerings and consistent prices. Receipts tracked 65 cars Monday, 58 Tuesday, 49 Wednesday. California green at 12.25, red 1.85 to 2.15, Texas white 2 per crate, Savoy hampers 1.11 to 1.15, Alabama greens 1.19 to 2.10.
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Chicago
California
Texas
Savoy
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Bacon Bros in New Southern Potato Deal
Bacon Brothers, carrot potato distributors of Chicago, will open Louisiana and Alabama potato offices next week. Henry Bacon will head operations from Houma with supervision over Alabama and Louisiana, Ned Mosher set to back him. J A Driscoll to be located at Foley, Alabama. The new crop outlook is promising with lighter acreage but higher yield per acre, and the move is expected to start about ten days earlier.
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Chicago
Bacon Brothers
Louisiana
Alabama
Henry Bacon
Houma
Ned Mosher
J. A. Driscoll
Foley
Ala
Monthly Dinner of So. Water Market Club in Chicago
The South Water Market Club held its regular monthly dinner on Tuesday evening in Chicago. A large attendance enjoyed an appetizing fried chicken dinner followed by music and vaudeville. Members expressed enthusiasm for these well attended gatherings.
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Chicago
South Water Market Club
Ajax Box Company Unveils New Perfect Pak Tomato Basket
Chicago April 8 Ajax Box Company introduces the Perfect Pak tomato and grape basket. Developed by Steve Clark the container assembles in ten seconds without tools and features spring wire handles. It supports top loads up to 1209 to 1400 pounds and includes a divider to prevent fruit damage.
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Chicago
Ajax Box Company
South
Union Avenue
Steve Clark
Central Freight& Eastern Trunk Line
Harriett Berliner and Phillip Yanes Married in Chicago
Miss Harriett Berliner daughter of Louis Berliner of Schoenburg Price Company marries Phillip Yanes a produce buyer for Goldblatt Brothers at the Sovereign hotel. They depart for a two week honeymoon at Turkey Run Ind. Misa Berliner’s brother Meyer Berliner arrives from Phoenix for the wedding.
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Chicago
Harriett Berliner
Louis Berliner
Schoenburg Price Company
Phillip Yanes
Goldblatt Brothers
Misa’ Berliner
Turkey Run
Ind
Misa Berliner
Meyer Berliner
Justman & Co., Inc
Pacific Coast
Phoenix
Increase Income Tax Allowance for Farm Depreciation
Victoria Canada sees a 5 to 10 percent rise in depreciation allowance for farm implements after grower associations press for higher tax relief. The Income Tax Commission notes farm machinery generally loses value faster than other industrial equipment.
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Victoria
Canada
British Columbia
Income Tax Commission
Cold Weather Destroys Illinois Fruit Crops
April 8. Temperatures around 26 degrees early this week wiped out most strawberries peaches apples plums and cherries in this section. One shipper estimates not over 26 percent of strawberries remain. Fifty acres of berries were under cultivation this year versus 15 a year ago. They were in good condition until the cold weather. Berries are trucked from this point in 24 quart ventilated crates. C D.
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Ilinois
Dongola
C. D
Piowaty Bros. to ship Arkansas radish crop soon
Piowaty Brothers Inc will start Monday shipping radishes from Arkansas. Weather is ideal and the crop looks excellent quality. About 100 cars expected over a four week season, packed under Rodeo and Buffalo Talent brands. All Scarlet Globes, crates and bushels, with careful grading and packing.
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Chicago
Plowaty Brothers, Inc
Arkansas
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Gordon Tyrrell Co
South Water Market Commission
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Rubin Produce Co., Inc
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Chicago Packer
Coppersmith
Woodstock
Detroit
Stanton, Mich
Victor C. Beal
Montcalm County
Motor City
Mr. Beal
Wagner
Illinois
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Ohio
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Virginia
Illnois
Nancy Halls
Tennessee
Geo. Hitz& Co
Indianapolis, Ind
RIEBE
PISMO
Delano Lettuce
San Luis Obispo
Rolling Daily
Wire Us
Tony Oddo
Ciicaco Produce Exchange
Racine
Haymarket
Cent Paul’s
Tony Oddes
Jim's Restaurant
M. Scolero
Mark
Owen & Co
Wagner's Pie Co
Denen Eenene Applebaum
Missner Co
Cardos
Cubs O
Bacon Bros
Water Market Club
Chandler-Allen CO
L. D. Canal
W. U
Postal
O'Connell Brokerage CO
Carlos Broker
ST. Paul, Minn
M. Roth & Sons
L. C. L. M.roth & Sons
Piowaty Bros
Schwartz Brothers
McFaddin—Carlot
Detroit Distributing Co
S. B. Davis
Grand Rapids, Mich
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