Poultry Market Outlook As Fowls Move East In May
Kansas City dispatch analyzes May 1 opening prices for live fowls amid a big regional influx. With a spring harvest of hens and a looming buyers market, prices vary from 14 to 18 cents as shippers forecast costs and profits. Western buyers prize 14 to 15 cents while New York and Chicago earlier peaks prompt caution.
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Chicago Trade Are Liberal Bond Buyers
Chicago April 12 E W J Hearty of Herbert Hoover s Food Board praised local fruit and produce trades patriotism for supporting the third Liberty bond issue with about 300 000 subscribed by week s end Subscriptions were organized through a Liberty Loan Committee chaired by J E Nellis Boosters Club president Other members represented street blocks and office buildings Butter and Eye Board s meeting saw Gallagher Brothers raise over 100 000 and Central Cold Storage Company led by a 25 000 individual gift This shows strong trader backing for war bonds and home front effort.
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Our War and We Must Win It Rallying Call
In Chicago a prominent American business leader urges urgent total war effort. He laments complacency, calls for universal, spontaneous sacrifice and a massive Liberty Bond push to ensure victory. He insists the nation must fully commit to war tasks now before disaster strikes.
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Market Steady as Chicago Potatoes See Light Receipts
Chicago April 12 — with decreased receipts and fair demand the potato market stayed largely steady throughout the week. Western and Idaho shipments declined, prices ranged from about 95 cents to $1.25 per cwt, and on track availability eased from 146 to 93 cars by Friday as buyers waited for developments. Illinois egg shippers elect new officers at Decatur meeting.
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Texas Bermuda Onion Movement Opens Slow Start
Department of Agriculture notes slow shipments as the Texas Bermuda onion movement begins. By April 12, 53 cars moved from Texas with 121 more this week and a total of about 175 cars to date. Prices quoted for sacked yellow Bermudas range from 1.10 to 1.15 per cwt, white Bermudas 1.40 to 1.50. Rain and hail delayed loading in Laredo. Market expects grading rules to apply and improve quality this week.
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Ansonia Firm Loses Its License in Potatoes Case
Washington April 12 Failure to accept a shipment of potatoes without justifiable reason led to the revocation of the Food Administration license for the Ansonia firm. The action mirrors recent investigations into consignments of perishable foods shipped from distant markets where declines or delays caused rotting on tracks. Also, the Food Administration ordered the Chaska Flour Mill to suspend operations for 30 days from April 15 for 50 50 rule violations and selling in excess, requiring license renewal after May 15 contingent on restoring excess flour, buying substitutes, and pledging future compliance.
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No Shipping Restrictions on Perishable Products
New York April 12. The Food Administration and railroads deny any plan to restrict shipments of fruits and vegetables this season. A statement from the Administrations education division says there is no discrimination against perishables and urges movement of all freight. It notes railroads aim to move perishables promptly, though wartime transport challenges persist.
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Outlook for Crops in Mississippi and Southern States
Reports from Mississippi Alabama Texas and Arkansas detail crop conditions including green truck produce acreage and shipment timing. Braxton Miss plans June 1 movement of Lilly Brand potatoes from 250 acres with machine grading to meet government standards. Tomato plantings are progressing well with shipments expected in June. Collins Miss notes about 106 acres.
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Berry Market in Chicago Holds Firm Amid Light Supplies
Chicago April 12 The strawberry market remained firm as supplies were light and demand satisfactory. Receipts declined as Louisiana berries lay between harvests of early and late varieties, with daily shipments only four to seven cars. heavier arrivals anticipated next week.
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Vegetable Shipments From California Reach New Totals
Daily vegetable shipments from Southern California are listed with car counts by date in April. The tally shows 28 cars on the ad date, 60 on the 4th, 82 on the 6th and 7th, 66 on the 9th, and 18 on the 9th, totaling 1,852 cars since January 1.
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Swift and Zinn & Co Penalized by Food Administration
The Food Administration ruled Swift & Co and C H Zinn & Co of New York must suspend egg dealings in New York for 30 days and 1 week respectively. Swift & Co must buy Liberty Bonds $3,000 and donate to the Red Cross. Zinn & Co $1,400 to the Red Cross. The case involved a brokered egg deal yielding profits per dozen amid a 45 cent price cap.
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Complaints Over Slow Railroad Schedules In Cincinnati
Cincinnati April 12 complaints were filed with the U S Railroad Administration by carrot distributors about slow transit of perishables to Pittsburgh Cleveland and intermediate markets. They warn of great losses to trade if efficiency is not improved in moving Southern fruits and vegetables from here.
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Meet Your Uncle Sam Bond Drive Appeal
Uncle Sam offers a bagful of the best securities to Americans from Maine to California. The pitch urges readers to invest in national bonds to back homes and the country, presenting it as a lifetime chance to own a house on the hill and join the effort.
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Rulings on Securing Fruit and Vegetable Packages
Chicago, April 12. The United States Railroad Administration advised the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association that food containers are not included in circular C. 1-A. Shippers should first contact the railroad involved with full shipment details. If unresolved, take the matter to the Director of Inland Traffic, United States Food Administration, Washington.
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Storage Firm Wins Potatoes Case Over Dry Rot Damage
Chicago judges uphold Circuit Court ruling for Hotel Sherman Company against Railway Terminal and Warehouse Company. Case concerns 1913 potato lot stored by Cohen & Co. that were later sold to Hotel Sherman and handled as agents. Evidence showed proper care but losses attributed to dry rot during storage.
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Crop conditions and early yields across Georgia and Carolinas
growers and shippers report on crop conditions and prospective yields for peaches cantaloupes watermelons early potatoes and other perishable crops across Georgia North and South Carolina and Virginia with notes from Arlington Calhoun and J C B. the update indicates limited watermelons planted this spring about 25 carloads due to acreage shifts toward peanuts and peaches expected to yield two carloads ready for market from thirty acres in Calhoun.
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Improved Tone in Citrus Fruit Market in Chicago
Citrus fruit prices show modest gains with grapefruit firming at last week’s highs. California Navels 150 sizes and smaller sold around 6.25 to 7.26 per box, Florida offerings notable at 6.50 to 6.75. California 300 to 360 count boxes quoted 6.25 to 4.50? Prices steady for dquired firm demand.
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