President Wilson Urges Patriotism and Fair Trade in War Time
President Wilson delivers a stirring appeal to the American people urging devotion to service over profit and cautioning middlemen as war demands stretch. He outlines keeping trade conditions steady, with a possible shift to compulsion if patriotism falters, and warns against greed undermining national unity during wartime. The full address emphasizes duty, restraint, and national loyalty.
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President Wilson
THE
Washington
D. C
Nies
Tucker
APPROVAL OR NEW RATES OF DEMURRAGE
Chicago April 20 The National Industrial Traffic League announced tentative approval from the Interstate Commerce Commission for changes in demurrage rates. Carriers may publish rules by May 1 1917 effective May 1 1918. Shippers gain more liberal credit for car releases during free time with demurrage at 2 dollars per day for the first five days and 5 dollars per day thereafter.
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Chicago
National Industrial Traffic League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yates
Chicago Butter Market Opens in Firm Tone Amid Mixed Demand
Chicago butter market opened the week firm with receipts modest and demand fair but not brisk. Creamery extras traded around 46c with variations by grade. prices eased midweek as demand weakened and receipts rose. Friday showed further weakness with creamery extras around 40c to 41c and total tubs reported near 7,753.
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Chicago
Onion shortage rumor ties Texas-Mexican with rail lines
Webb county onion shipments mainly moved by the Texas-Mexican road through S A and P and M K and T lines. An alleged agreement with the I G N would divert cars away from S A P and M K and T routes, raising fears of shortages. Officials say equipment supply is limited with only half of needed cars available to handle the Florida and Texas Bermuda onion crop, prompting talks of higher car loading and possible Interstate Commerce Commission action.
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South Laredo
Laredo
Alice
Texas
Webb County
MLK
Interstate Commerce Commission
Florida
Lower Price for California Oranges
The Chicago market for California oranges was less firm this week and demand eased. Navels remained high quality and priced around 2.75 per box. Florida grapefruit stayed firm with limited offerings, trading up to 4.50 for extra fancy stock. Florida tempts with Valencia oranges at 3.61 and California lemons saw dull trade with car lots around 3.50.
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Chicago
Florida
California
National League Offer Praised By U S Agriculture Dept
Philadelphia April 20 Ralph B Clayberger president of the National League has received a polite note from the Department of Agriculture acknowledging the leagues offer of service in case of national need during the war The secretary of agriculture D F Houston writes the offer will receive full consideration in case of need and expresses appreciation for the leagues experience and extensive territory.
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Philadelphia
Ralph B. Clayberger
National League
Wilson
Washington
R.B. Clayberger
Pennsylvania
Department
Agriculture
F. Houston
Secretary of Agriculture
California Vegetable Shipments Reach 5365 Cars This Season
California vegetable shipments from Southern California total 5365 cars through April 18 with daily shipments listed for April 12 to 18 showing 43, 35, 60, 39, 32 cars on various dates.
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California
Los Angeles
Steady Chicago Potato Market Despite Local Strikes
The Chicago potato market remained steady this week with strong outside demand. Wisconsin and Minnesota loaders report limited stock, prices higher outside but local dealers constrained by strikes. Receipts: 34 cars midweek, 25 cars later. prices for Minnesota Wisconsin white stock $2.85–$2.90, western whites and Russets $3.05–$3.20.
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Chicago
South Water Street
Randolph Street
West Randolph Street
Jnistiers
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Melon Distributors Hold Evansville Convention Opens
Evansville Ind April 20 The annual convention of the Melon Distributors Association opened with nearly all members present Railroad men from Chicago New York Pittsburg St Louis Louisville and other markets also attend The group plans to tackle distribution rules and improved handling of watermelons Secretary R H Pennington said railroad attendance should foster understanding of hazards in fruit movement A detailed report will appear in The Packer next week.
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Evansvile
Ind
Melon Distributors’ Association
Chicago
Inati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Louisville
R._H. Pennington
Pennington-Geissler Company
Packer
Louisiana Berries Moving Freely After Unseasonable Weather
Louisiana strawberry crop shows progress with favorable weather and rising shipments. In Hammond, April shipments topped 57 cars in a day with total over 350 cars moved so far. Prices at shipping points hold firm with crates at 4.95 to 4.50 for best stock and quarts 2.25 to 2.50 as markets demand remains strong.
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Louisiana
Hammond
Arkansas Peach Harvest Prospects Improve In State Wide
Arkansas expects a larger peach crop this year than last though below normal due to severe winter cold. Clarksville Russellville Cabin Creek districts lead with 75 to 30 percent yields. High ground in Highland Van Buren Alma Ozark show partial crops. Rogers Benton mostly short. Alberta Elberta futures favored in Clarksville area with 75 to 80 percent of normal crop. other towns report 25 to 50 percent.
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Smith, Ark
Arkasas
Clarksville
Russellville
Cabin Creek
Highland
van Buren
Alma
Ozark
Springdale
Rogers
Bentonrop
Ark
Alberta
Arkansas
J. Mayes
Mayes
D. B. Anderson
Aga’ Son
Bert
Horatio
A . van Buren
DeQueen
Albertas
Lockesbure
cvAlma
Bentonville
Lincoln
Texas onions show improved demand with liberal arrivals
Chicago April 20. Texas onions were more liberal this week and moved readily under an improved demand. Stock was of very good quality with Bermudas at 3.80 to 3.90 per crate, No 2 around 3.25, boilers 3 to 5.15, while Crystal Wax showed a liberal supply but moved well at 3.75 for No.1 in a jobbing market.
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Chicago
Texas
Bermudas
No. L
Berry Crop Prospects In Southwest Missouri And Arkansas
A Packer Weekly Bulletin notes the strawberry season showing 50 to 60 percent of last year’s yield in Missouri and Arkansas. Plants are hardy with ample room and favorable weather, but overall shipments may fall from 1150–1200 cars to 650–750 cars. Last year’s high pick counts helped offset declines, with continued strong plant vitality and anticipated large fruit size.
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Missouri
Oto Ander
Tentative Permission to Increase Rail Rates
Washington reports tentative approval by the Interstate Commerce Commission to file supplemental tariffs increasing freight rates about 15 percent effective June 1. Hearings open today with both sides allowed to present views. Final findings expected after prompt investigation. rates remain subject to protest and possible correction. Chicago group urges ICC to decide quickly on a temporary interstate rate hike to aid carriers while avoiding intrastate bias.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Commission
Isi
The
Lloyds Odds on War End Dates Stir Rumors
New York April 20 reports by wire and press claim Lloyds of London are betting 10 to 1 the war ends by July 1. Brokers Prank GB Hall & Co later offered odds 10 to 1 that it would not end before August 3, plus 500 to 1 it lasts to September 1, and 4 to 1 it ends after October 1.
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New York
Lloyds of London
GB. Hall & Co
Wall Street
Lloyds
Southern Green Bean Movement Expands Across South
Cincinnati April 20 big movement for southern green beans enters Ohio River crossings as Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi stock begins rolling toward markets. Wax varieties shipped widely and new labeling rules may lead to prosecutions. inspectors push compliance stamping per container.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Florida
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Valentine
New Orleans
Inspection Department
United States
United
Chicago
New Car Demurrage Rules Set by Railroads
H L Davis reports that the American Railway Association has prepared new demurrage rules approved by the National Industrial Office League. The plan lowers the rate to 2 per car per day for five days after free time, then 1 per day, with credits for early release and possible 5 per day charges beyond five days. Rules not yet filed, effective May 1, 1917, subject to railroad notice and future transportation conditions.
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Goul
American Railway Association
National Industrial Offic League
H, L, Davis
New Crop Movement For Last Seven Days Reported
Kansas City April 20 daily bulletins from the Office of Markets show the carrot movement for the week ending Thursday. Asparagus totals include California 70, South Carolina 23, Alabama 4. Cabbage totals Florida 49, California 38, Texas 35. Lettuce distributions California 135, Florida 22, Arizona 15, South Carolina 11, North Carolina 12, Louisiana 1. Onions Texas 669. Strawberries Louisiana 28, Texas 21, Alabama 21, California 10, Mississippi 6, North Carolina 4. Tomatoes Florida 154. Total figures cited for several crops.
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Kansas City
Joveal
Office of Markets
California
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Texas
Arizona
North Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
Market Notes on Egg Prices in New York and Northwest
A fragmented report details egg storage markets with price movements across New York, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and other western regions. It notes tight supply, firming storage eggs, varied bids, and expectations of the wartime impact on fall 1917 prices, with prices around 35 to 40 cents per dozen and multiple car sales.
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Tigev
Northwest
Iowa
Alinois
Seaboard
Michigan
Ite
Missouri
Indiana
New York
George
O. Anke
Brae
Salon
Live Poultry Market in Chicago Steady This Week
Chicago April 20 live poultry market was in fair shape with prices near last week. Offerings moderately large, demand satisfactory. Fowls 22 to 24 1/4 cents, springs older and included with fowls. Receipts varied to about three cars and 700 coops. prices moved between 18 and 24 1/4 cents, with weekly fluctuations and steady tone overall. Old roosters 11 to 12 cents, young stags 1 cent, ducks 22 cents, geese 11 cents, turkeys 20 cents, guinea hens $5.50 per dozen.
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Chicago
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Industrial Traffic League
U. S
Melon Distributors
Evansville
Qubin Creek
Highlang
Buren
Oggur
Igorous
Packer Weekly
Anderson
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