Michigan considers far reaching state farm products licensing bill
Lansing April 19 the Michigan legislature weighs a bill creating a state AAA modeled on the west coast system. Rep Carl F DeLano Kalamazoo introduces licensing covering wholesalers retailers and processors of farm products empowering the agriculture commissioner to set rules on production storage processing transport and prices. Violations could revoke licenses and make unfair practices a misdemeanor. If enacted the measure would align state price fixing with growers against canneries wholesalers and retailers.
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Lansing
Mich
tTne
Michigan
Carl’ F. DeLano
Kalamazoo
State Commissioner of Agriculture
AAA
Federal ‘Administration
Chicago Carlot Receipts Rise And Fall In 1935
United States Department of Agriculture data show Chicago carlot unloads of fruits and vegetables for March 1935 totaling 4 677 cars, down from 5 417 in March 1934. January 1 to March 31 totals were 13 702 cars, down from 14 473 in 1934, a drop of 771 cars.
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Chicago
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
News Service
Ernst-Applebaum executive reports sturdy midwest shipping run
Tony Ernst of Ernst Applebaum Company traveled 11 days across southern Illinois Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Missouri by car covering about 3900 miles returning via St Louis. He faced heavy rains and washouts but found Mississippi cabbage quality very fine and crops in northern Mississippi 10 to 15 days late. Spinach and radishes from Arkansas and Missouri are shipping with satisfactory crop outlook. Cars are moving and quality is good. The firm ships Pride for Arkansas spinach and Pride of Southeast Missouri radishes.
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Chicago
Tony) Ernst
Ernst-Applebaum Company, Inc
Illinois
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Missouri
St. Louis
Ernst
Ernst-Applebaum Company
Martori Opens New Chicago Fruit Brokerage Firm
Joseph F Martori returns to Chicago and launches the Martori Distributing Company Inc at 711 Produce Exchange building 216 South Waters Market with 10000 dollars capital. The firm will handle fruits and vegetables, focusing on carrots, and operate as a distributing brokerage and representative for eastern connections on the market.
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Chicago
Joseph F. Martori
Martori. Distributing Company, Inc
Produce Exchange
South Waters Market
Martori
New York
Pacific Coast
Apiary Pictures to be shown by Indiana conservation department
Pictures of the apiary division activities will be displayed at the Elkhart County Beekeepers Association meeting near Dunlap. Ira P. Nelson of the state department will present the photos on April 28.
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Elkhart
Ind
Apiary Division
Indiana Conservation Department
Elkhart County Beekeepers Association
Dunlap
Here
Ira P. Nelson
State Department
Mrs. Krakoske Dies in Grand Rapids After Illness
Mrs. Fred Krakoske wife of the late Grand Rapids wholesale fruit and vegetable market superintendent died here after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are pending and there was no immediate return. Local officials noted her late husband’s long service at the market.
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Fred Krakoske
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
Detroit Street Notes Highlights Trade Visit and Twins News
Sherman Dickson, a known Detroit and St. Louis trader, reports being grandfather to twins, a boy and a girl, with John Barr and Mrs. Barr of 8 A Gerrard Company, Cincinnati, visiting Detroit and lodging with George H. Rock. Weinberg Gilbert received Florida cucumbers in tub bushels. Herman Franzblau Company did business in Chicago. The Detroit Produce Traffic Club will host a Past President's Night on Thursday, April 25 at 8 30 p m at Nebiola's Cafe, a big stag jubilee organized by Dana Guily.
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Sherman Dickson
Detroit
St. Louis
John Barr
Mrs. Barr
8. A. Gerrard Company
Cincinnati
George H. Rock
Detroit Produce Traffic Club
Nebiola
Dana Guily
Pere Marquette
Death of George Baylie shocks Detroit trade
George Baylie of the Atlantic Commission Company died after an appendicitis operation. He had served in Detroit with the U S Department of Agriculture before joining the Atlantic Commission Company in 1927 and later worked in Flint and Chicago. Funeral services were held at Whittaker's on Joy Road with many in attendance. burial was at Grand Lawn Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Ruth and two daughters Bonnie Jean and Barbara.
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Detroit
George Baylie
Atlantic Commission Company
Baylie
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Flint, Mich
Chicago
Whittaker
Joy Road
Grand Lawn Cemetery
Ruth Baylie
Bonnie-Jean
Barbara
Fire destroys warehouse in Charlotte Michigan
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Charles H. McAmber & Son produce warehouse in Charlotte Michigan causing losses over 3000 dollars. The business was operated by R. J. Hill.
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Charlotte
Mich
Charles H. McAmber & Son
R. J. Hill
Tree Fruit Prospects Good in Holland Area
Holland Mich April 19 Tree fruit prospects in this section are good, orchardists report. Peach buds are in excellent condition. Crop failures have been experienced for two seasons.
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Holland, Mich
Demand Moderately Active at Chicago in Green Vegetables Market
In Chicago on April 19 a moderately active demand for green vegetables emerged as normal supplies moved well. Prices varied: California peas $2.25, Mississippi $2.25. peppers steady with Florida crates $3.25, bushels $2.75. radishes hothouse $0.75–1.75 per dozen. spinach plentiful but slow. Tomatoes ample with Mexican lugs $2–2.60. asparagus heavy and easing. beans plentiful with Florida hampers $1.50–2.75. celery strong with Florida crates $3–4. Hearts $2.25.
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Chicago
California
Mississippi
Florida
Tennessee
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Kentucky
Nancy Halls
Illnois
Indiana
New Jersey
Arizona
Georgia
Illinois
Oregon
Market Report on Lettuce Prices and Stock Quality
Lettuce receipts were heavy with moderate activity. Market held firm for good stock and weak for ordinary. California crates sold at 1.50, Arizona crates 2, homegrown and Michigan baskets 0 to 1, boxes 20 to 22 1/2 cents.
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California
Arizona
Michigan
Wagner Comments on Topics of Interest to This Trade
Chicago April 19 William L Wagner secretary and business manager of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association cites shifts in grocery distribution noting voluntary chains approach corporate chains in sales and a total food outlay of about ten billion with six billion through regular channels. He discusses apples and fruit standards, spray residue seizures, rail vs truck freight shifts, and a seed potato price rise amid higher table stock demand.
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Chicago
William L. Wagner
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
American Institute of Food Distribution, Inc
Laan
Delicates Sens
Simon-Pure
Grand. Rapids
Mich
Michigan Onion Deal Closes Strong Markets Growers Reap
Grand Rapids April 19 The 1934 35 Michigan onion deal closed with strong finish prices near the peak of 3 dollars per 50 pound bag or 6 per cwt Half the crop left growers early as shipments rose to a record 6115 rail cars and heavy truck movement followed Prices rose above 2 per 50 pound sack and the crop yielded better than expected Nearly all sectors including potatoes carrots and lettuce showed strength with seed potatoes a notable portion of shipments and feed demand shaping supply outlook.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Ben Davis Apples Hold Off Sales As Other Varieties Sell On
Lighter withdrawals from cold storage were heavier to meet trade requirements. Prices remained unchanged. Ben Davis apples, now at $1 a bushel for A-grade, were being held by owners waiting for higher prices, while holders of other varieties, not as storable as Ben Davis, were actively selling at fair prices.
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Ben Davis
Michigan Fruit Growers Fear Freeze Damage to Buds
Michigan fruit growers report extreme low temperatures on Monday and Tuesday damaged peach, pear, plum, and sherry buds. Grand Rapids saw 10 to 16 degrees below freezing with high winds and snow, possibly heavy losses though full extent unclear for days. Apple buds seem safe as they remained dormant while other trees had begun swelling.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan Fruit Growera
Mercury
Suneday
Shapiro Offices Remodeled in Chicago
Shapiro Bross Inc reports a major remodeling of its Chicago offices. The firm now occupies the entire second floor with three sections including two private offices for William Shapiro and Jacob Shapiro. The space features attractive decor and a new lighting system, presenting an up to date, appealing general office area.
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Shapiro
Chicago
Shapiro Bross Inc
William Shapiro
Jacob Shapiro
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C.H. Weaver & CO
Cantor Potato Department
South Water Market
H. Rubenstein & Co., Inc
D.L. Peppard
Dalar 3
Packer
Minneapolis
Tony Ernst
Joseph Martori
Detroit Street
Weinberg & Gilbert
Herman Franzblau
Ake
Salinas
Calif.Oregon
Carrots Calif. and
Aris
Fred E
Austin Lime Corp
United States
Haymarket
L. D
Wagner
New Yorker
Senate
New York City
Seng Fruit Company Strawberries—Southern Vegetables
Detroit Union
Geo. Hitz& Co
Indianapolis, Ind
BEN B. Schwartz & Son
Detroit Union Produce Terminal
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