Fowl embargo lifted earlier than planned across the nation
The United States Food Administration announced that live fowls and pullets could be bought shipped and marketed after midnight April do ten days early from the date set in February. Maximum prices on other live poultry were lifted and officials cited market stability and careful pace to meet demand while avoiding glut and price drops.
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New York
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Pood Administration
Chicago
Boston
the Food Administration 8
Gov Appeal Cautions Farmers Over Hens Market Rush
The administration urges farmers to staggers hen sales after a regulation suspension to avoid market glut and spoilage. A conference with Daniel P Boehm of the USDA reportedly took place with Sol Frankel in West Washington. Continued on page 5.
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New York
Daniel P. Boehm
United States Foold Administration
Sol Frankel
West Washington
Mar
Chicago Berry Market Shows Stronger Tone
The strawberry market in Chicago was firmer as receipts held steady. Prices for 24-quart crates from Louisiana ranged around 7.25 per crate with 24-pint crates near 4.25, while Mississippi contributed smaller shipments with similar rates due to quality.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Mississipi
Mississippi
Bloomington firm loses license over short weight claim
Washington April 19 The license of William J Welch and Co fruit and produce dealers Bloomington was revoked by the Food Administration after a claim of short weight on a car load of potatoes. The Midwest Produce Co Chicago investigated and the license may be restored only upon a hearing set for June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William J.welch & Co
Bloomington
Arthur T Miller joins Naval Aviation Corps in New London
Arthur Tracy Miller son of Arthur Miller of the Miler Cummings Company will leave for New London Connecticut to serve in the Naval Aviation Corps. He is not yet 21 and had previously enlisted in California but was rejected for being too light. After reattempting in Chicago he passed the examination and was accepted. His father expresses strong support for his joining the colors. The piece also notes a weak market for those stock coming from Florida Alabama and other southern states with limited Louisiana and South Carolina arrivals expected next week. 100 pound crates moved at 4 25 to 4 25 dollars per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Miller
Naval Aviation Corps
New York
Arthur Tracy Miller
Arthur Miller
Miler-Cummings Company
New London
Chicago
Pla
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
South Carolina
Government Denies Discrimination Against Perishables
The Bureau of Markets declares no non essential farm product bans and says the Director General has not issued any order denying transport. It urges wide publicity and advises farmers to place car orders with local freight agents as usual, believing adequate transport will be provided this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Frost Hits Tennessee Strawberry Crops Affecting Early Shipments
Frost and dry weather slow early express movement of Tennessee strawberries from Humboldt and surrounding districts. Growers report mixed damage with blooms killed in spots while others see minimal loss. Officials fear a short crop but expect quality to be high despite setbacks.
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Humboldt, Tenn
Tennessee
Humboldt
L. A
Duffey
J.T. Hamil
Gates ,Tenn
Farmers & Fruit Growers’ Association
Halls
Tenn
Tennessee and Kentucky strawberry prospects and frost damage
Reports from Ripley Tennessee and Bowling Green Kentucky forecast mixed strawberry conditions with a potential bumper crop in Kentucky and subdued yields in Tennessee. Weather turns warmer with rain after frosts, aiding late bloom, while Klondykes and Aromas show varying losses. small tomato plant losses noted where beds were not protected.
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Jackson
Tenn
Tennessee
Offerings of Fruits Vegetables Eggs in The Packer Ad Pages
Advertisement notice outlines offerings of fruits vegetables and eggs by shippers and growers in The Packer. It directs readers to pages 3 5 6 7 10 11 12 14 15 16 47 and 18 for listings and mentions fruit and vegetable packages CSE cases potato graders and plant lers and other equipment with a read on page 10.
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Packer
Penden Seers
Neae
Potato Market in Chicago Ends Week Higher
Chicago market notes a mixed week with Florida stock added yet prices restraining movement. Week opened steady, receipts near normal. Bureau data show week ending last Monday total shipments 2041 cars, up 248 from prior week, far below 3900 average. Eastern shipments led with Maine 411 cars. Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota affected by prices and reed condition. outside sections improving but demand weak. Wednesday strong with Wisconsin Round Whites at 1.20 to 1.30 per cwt, Burbanks around 16, Western stock 1.40 to 1.30, receipts 24 cars. Thursday stronger with Wisconsin white stock 1.20 to 1.45.
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Chicago
Bureau of Markets
Maine
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New Potatoes From Florida See Strong Early Trade
Florida potatoes arrive with 88 cars on track at the opening and receipts 30 cars. Market remains firm with prices 5c higher on Friday. Spalding Rose bulk No 1 stock quoted at 7.50 to 8 per barrel while No 2 runs 6.50 to 6.75. Triumphs offered in hampers and red at 2.75 to 3.
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Tolaho
Chicago
Florida
Spalding
Light Offerings of Texas Bermuda Onions
The onion market in Chicago reports light arrivals of Texas Bermuda onions with sufficient supply to meet demand. No white stock offered and No 2 Yellow Bermudas sold around $1.00 to $1.85 per crate, while the old onion market improved with central states stock at $1.15 to $1.35 per hundredweight.
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Chicago
Texas
Central States
A Quiet Market for Citrus Fruits
The citrus fruit market in Chicago shows subdued activity with limited offerings and high quotations. Grapefruit supplies are light but meet demand. Florida boxes fetch about 4 to 6 dollars, off grades around 2.25, oranges slow due to price. California and Florida shipments remain small with California boxes at 4 to 7.25 dollars and larger sizes around 4.50 to 5.
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Chicago
Florida
California
Alifornia
Early Fruits and Vegetables Outlook in Southern States
The Packer reports crop conditions in Virginia and Georgia with acreage and shipment timing for peaches berries cantaloupes watermelons potatoes and cabbage. Virginia notes about 40 acres Irish potatoes and 250 acres cabbage with markets August through November and crates of 100 to 150 pounds.
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Packer Weekly Bulletin
New York
Virginia
Georgia
Siates
South
Packer
Packer Weekly
Atkins
Michael Levy Sentenced for Grand Larceny in New York
Michael Levy, a Wallabout market fruit and vegetable jobber who vanished in July 1916 after selling stock at loss, was sentenced to one to three years in the penitentiary. He pleaded guilty to grand larceny after being arrested at H G Miles & Co and held in the Tombs. The case was prosecuted with Assistant District Attorney Olcott leading.
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New York
Michael Levy
Levy
H. G. Miles & Co
Ditrict
Olcott
Pevy
Live Poultry Men in New York Organize
Seventeen receivers of live poultry in the West Washington market with federal licenses met in Sol Frankel's office. They organized to work with the government to improve distribution conditions and curb evils at railroad terminals and markets. Cyrus H. Miller was elected president, George G. Brown vice president, W. Z. Hance treasurer, and Herbert Frankel secretary. They have not yet named a second officer and will draft aims for government approval.
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New York
West Washington
Sol Frankel
Cyrus H. Miller
Federal Food Board
George G. Brown
W. Z. Hance
Brager Brooklyn Poultry Jobber Denied License
Joseph Brager of Brooklyn a live poultry jobber earning over 100000 dollars a year, has been penalized by the Food Administration. He is refused a license and must discontinue business, per a Washington action following New York branch recommendations.
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Joseph Brager
Brooklyn
Food Board
New York
Washington
Hoover
New York Food Administration
Brager
Watermelons Reach Chicago Market From Florida
April 19 Chicago reports the first watermelons of the season arriving on Thursday. A barrel containing about 15 melons averaging 12 pounds each was held at 28 dollars. The consignment was received by B. D. Anguish and displayed by Thomas J. Smith on the street.
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Chicago
Florida
B. D. Anguish
Thomas 3. Smith
Potato Grading Lane Remains In Force By Congress Action
The potato grading law advocated by the Food Administration and Department of Agriculture remains in force. An amendment to the Agricultural Appropriation Bill by Senator Smith of Michigan prohibits using funds to defray Hood Administration expenses in potato grading and bars interference with marketable value.
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Congress
Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Senator Smith
Michigan
Hood Administration
Senate and House Agri Committees Fail to Agree on Amendment
A conference report from the Senate and House Agriculture committees notes they could not reach agreement on an amendment. The Senate receded, and the bill section removing a clause requiring public health protections was stricken.
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Senate
House
House of Representatives On Agriculture
Change in Chicago market location discussed
Chicago plan commission advances a boulevard system linking South Water street and discusses removing the street to shift the fruit and produce industry. The move, debated over eight to ten years, gains renewed momentum with potential action within two years.
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Chicago
South Water Street
Chicago Plan Commission
Trade group seeks new market street location in city plan
The fruit and vegetable interest committee, with butter egg and poultry trade reps, proposes relocating the busy street market. If consensus and plan commission support arrive, city council must condemn South Water Street as a market to allow changes and avoid lease losses.
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Plan Commission
South Water Street
Navy Buys 500 000 Pounds of Butter in New York Deal
New York on April 19 the United States navy contracted with three New York firms for 500000 pounds of butter to be delivered as soon as possible. Butter will be packed in five pound tins at a price around 514 cents per pound, with some portions at a fraction less.
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Navy
New York
United States Navy
Apple storage totals rise in boxed holdings
The March report from the Bureau of Markets shows April 1 stocks of apples in 555 storages at 982,151 barrels and 2,372,223 boxes. Comparing year over year, barreled holdings fall 8.9 percent while boxed stock jumps 54.9 percent, driving total apple holdings up 11.8 percent.
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Washington
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Texas Bermuda Onion Movement Remains Light Amid New Grading Law
Joe Laredo Texas reports shipments of onions from Southwest Texas through April 19 totaling 247 cars from the Laredo district and 140 to 160 cars by Friday. Prices for No 1 Crystal Wax and other grades are listed. The new grading law cuts promiscuous shipments and removes many onions from the market. Inspectors enforce grade stamping. Government estimates project 4 781 cars merchantable if the full crop ships, with cooperations to railroads easing distribution and extending the season.
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Laredo
Tex
Texas
Government Bureau of
Bureau of Markets
Auto express service to Newark and New York announced
A new experimental automobile freight service for transporting farm produce from South Jersey to New York will begin May 1 from Millville Vineland Hammonton and Lakewood. The Bureau of Markets of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced the plan noting delays in unloading farm produce at freight yards spurred the development.
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New York
South Jersey
Millville
Vineland
Hassanton
Lakewood
Bureau of Markets
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Newark
Another Hearing in Spolter Brothers Case
New York reports another hearing in the bankruptcy of Spolter Brothers who cleaned up a street job for about 30000 dollars. Louis Spolter offered 33 1 3 percent to creditors after a prior 2 percent bid was rejected. A creditors committee currently handles the case and shows little willingness to compromise.
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New York
Spolter Brothers
Louis Spolter
Plan to Merge All Express Companies
Heads of express firms discussed a proposal with the Railroad Administration to form a single corporation authorized by Director General McAdoo to handle all express business. The plan envisages about 40 million dollars in capital stock shared among the firms by property value and awaits approval.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Director General of Railways
Elmer Wood Company Loses License Over Egg Prices
The Elmer Wood Company of Moulton Iowa has its egg and poultry dealing license revoked effective April 24 after selling a large egg consignment to Swift & Co. at an excessive price. Town of Moulton must subscribe to the third Liberty Loan equal to excess profits and donate bonds to the American Red Cross. C A English of Ottumwa acted as agent and must donate $100 to the Red Cross.
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Washington, D. C
Swift & Co
Zinn & Co
Swifts
American Red Cross
New York
New York City
C.A. English
Ottumwa
Elmer Wood Company
Red Cross
Ohio Shipments Face Egg Rejections and Washington Appeal
Ohio Valley egg shippers report rejections by Fascom operators and carrot distributors on March contracts for 2 1c below New York quotes. A major Southern Ohio shipper had 12 cars turned down on arrival and more stalled as shipments await acceptance. A Washington conference with Mr Priebe seeks to compel buyers to accept eggs stored without authority.
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Cincinnati
Ohio ‘Valley
Fascom
New York
Ohio
Wil
Hesace Sry
Washington
Priebe
East
Bond Promoters Steinhardt and Kelly Back Liberty Ad Drive
Steinhardt and Kelly of New York sponsor a three page advertisement in The Packer to aid the Liberty Bond campaign. Joseph Steinhardt, a prominent trader and bond holder, praises his three sons in military service and notes Norman, Milo, and Stuart Steinhardt serve as aviator and officers in Lake Charles, Montgomery, and Atlanta respectively.
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New York
Steinhardt & Kelly
New York Trust
Liberty Jacan Committee
Packer
Steinhardt
Joe Steinhardt
Liberty Bonds
United States Steel Corporation
American Tobacco Company
Joseph
Norman Steinhardt
Lake Charles
Milo Steinhardt
Montgomery
Ala
Stuart Steins
Hardt
Atlanta
Ruhlman Sentenced for Impersonating Official in Kansas
J F E Ruhlman convicted in U S district court of posing as a government officer. Judge John C Pollack sentenced him to four months in Wyandotte county jail and fined him 500 dollars. Captain Charles K Robinson was acquitted on all counts. Ruhlman had recent ties to the produce business.
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Topeka
Kan
J. FP
J. Ruhlman
United States District Court
John C. Pollack
Wyandotte
Ruhilman
Charles K. Robinson
Camp Funston
Robinson
Ruhlman
Patriotic Meeting Planned in Cincinnati for Tuesday
Arrangements are completed for a patriotic open air noon meeting hosted by the Boosters' Club. The event will take place Tuesday at Front and Walnut Streets in the Front Street produce district with prominent speakers. A similar demonstration may follow in the Sixth Street district.
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Cincinnati
Boosters' Club
Front and
Walnut Streets
Front Street
Sixth Street
California Vegetable Shipments Report
Daily Southern California vegetable shipments listed by date show 10th with 1 car, 11th 42 cars, 12th 34 cars, 13th and 14th 61 cars, 15th 13 cars, and 16th 27 cars. Cumulative total since January 1 reaches 5,619 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
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D. P. Boelun
Iive
W. J. Welch & Co
Bloomington, Til
Carney
Ripley
Kentucky
H. D. Graham
Warren County Strawberry Growers’ Association
Bowling Green
Dayton
E. B. McGarvey
Cricago
Nea
Huy Bonds
Buy
U. S
Bermuda
Flac
Joe
Auto Express
Elmer Wood Company OF
Moulton
Iowa
C. A. English
Ottumwa, In
Hood
N. Y
J. F.E. Ruhlman
Patriotic Meeting
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