Baldwin county new potato deal opens with high yield forecast
Loxley Alabama April 24 Baldwin county new crop Tru mp Irish potato deal began April 21 as the first car rolled. By April 24 nearly 20 cars shipped on opening day and expected to reach 2,800 cars this season, with Escambia county to increase later. Prospects for good quality and favorable marketing conditions paint a positive outlook, though the northern bay area will have reduced tonnage. The deal emphasizes rigid grading, new branded bags, and strong advance orders.
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Loxley
Ala
Baldwin County
Baldwin ‘County
Yardweek
Escambia County
Here
Balawin County
Triumph Best
Views of a Terminal Market Broker on Closer Cooperation
St Louis, April 21 1936 A veteran fruits and vegetables distributor argues that conditions in major markets mirror those described by Julius Zentner and calls for greater cooperation among jobbers in St Louis He faults both sides for profit destroying competition and notes ongoing efforts to foster unity Continued on Page 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Packer
Julius Zentner
the Packer
Indianapolis
The Produce Packer Trade News Preview
The Produce Packer publishes a weekly paper alongside The Packer. It carries market data and trade news of value to shippers and distributors of oxen poultry butter hides wool farm goods etc. Free sample copies available upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
O'Keefe Recovering Nicely From Operation
W M O Keefe executive secretary of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses is recovering well after a major operation last Tuesday at Illinois Central Hospital Chicago friends report. He entered earlier for observation and immediate surgery was deemed necessary. Health improving daily since Saturday and hospital reports plan for visitors by early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O'Keefe
Chicago
W. M. O'Keefe
Association of
Illinois Central Hospital
O'Keefe
O’keefe
Early Potatoes In California Move Ahead In Spring
Early potato diggings begin in Shafter-Wasco district with planned shipments starting May 10. About 600 acres near Edison and Arvin, plus 250 to 300 acres in the Thin district, show strong yields and potential larger crops than last year as rail and truck movements rise.
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Shafter
Calif
Shafter-Wasco
Hoison- Argin
Cary Lot
Edison
Arvin
Fily
Hastings Potato Harvest Gains Momentum in April Move
Hastings Florida reports ideal weather for potato digging with a rapid harvest pace. Season shipments reach .705 cars through Tuesday, including 622 by rail and 83 by boat, with heavy movement through the week. Quality improving though many potatoes are small. prices posted U S No 1 in barrels five dollars and No 2 three fifty per barrel, crates No 1 one fifty No 2 one five, and 160 pound sacks No 1 two eighty No 2 one ninety.
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Hastings
Fla
U. S
W R Martin of Wathena Dies at 75 in Kansas
W R Martin, 75, well known Wathena fruit dealer and manager of Wathena Fruit Growers Company, died after a brief illness at his home. He owned orchard property, ran W R Martin Brokerage Company, helped organize the Kansas State Horticultural Society, and is survived by his widow and son W R Martin Jr, an horticulture professor at Missouri.
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W. R., Martin
Wathena
Kan
W. R. Martin
Wathena Fruit Growers Company
Middle West
Martin
Kansas State Horticultural Society
W. R. Martin, Jr
University of Missour
Oklahoma City
J.A. McElhinney
Long Beach
Calif
Dawson Produce Company
Oklahoma
Investigation of Freight Forwarding Practices in DC
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an inquiry into freight forwarding practices and the relationship between carloading companies and railroads. The investigation will cover rates, charges, rules, regulations and practices affecting consolidated carloads moving at carload rates to determine if rail methods are honest, economical, efficient, or unjust under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Melon crop outlook worries Laurinburg farmers
Scot tand county watermelon growers report unease as wet weather across the Southeast accelerates planting across four states. With the crop ripening simultaneously, prospects point to heavily glutted markets and anxious growers.
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Laurinburg
N. C
Scottand County
Florida
Wright Patman Defends Chain Store Measure in Radio Speech
Rep Wright Patman of Texas argues against monopoly in retail distribution defending the anti discrimination bill. He warns government must protect consumers from powerful interests and urges careful consideration of laws impact on small competitors. Page 22 continuation references broader concerns about equality of opportunity in business.
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Washington, D. C
Robinson- Patman
Wright Patman
Texas
National Broadcasting Company
Peach crop in Georgia viewed as moderate in size
Maton Ga April 24 authoritative estimates say prospects for a moderate peach crop in Georgia are excellent if favorable weather and growing conditions continue for 60 days. It is too early to forecast production by variety or dates of maturity. First Georgia peach shipments typically begin mid to late May depending on weather, with last year’s early spring giving May 17 as an unusually early start. The May drop is expected but its extent remains uncertain, though likely heavy. A recent frost across the Georgia peach belt prompted ongoing grower activity as conditions unfold.
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Maton
Georgia
Pea Harvest Starts In Mississippi At Copiah County
Hazlehurst Miss April 24 The English pea deal opened last Friday with three cars out of Mississippi and three more Saturday Seventeen cars moved Monday Tuesday 28 Wednesday and 21 Thursday reaching price level at 135 per bushel hamper The deal opened at 190 Most crop will be moved this coming week peak day likely about 40 cars Estimated 350 cars total from state Movement centered in Copiah county with remaining cars to move mostly mixed with cabbage Crop described as nice quality pods two to four inches long fresh green and well filled.
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Hazlehurst
Miss
Mississippi
Copiah County
Apples and Peaches in Western Maryland
Hancock Maryland April 24 reported by J Andrew Cahill the apple crop in Western Maryland looks favorable while peach crops suffered winter cold damage some apple varieties will be lighter but fruit buds indicate a satisfactory overall crop peaches vary with some orchards bearing little fruit some a fair crop and some a good crop averaging about sixty percent of normal this may yield fair prices this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Maryland
J. Andrew Cahill
Tr. Cohill
Open New Railroad Terminal at Wallabout Market
New York officials and local merchants gather for the May 2 dedication of the Wallabout Market railroad freight terminal. Meyer La Guardia leads a delegation of civic leaders, with John Ravher and a committee greeting guests to mark 25 years of market agitation for faster handling of fruit and produce in a densely populated borough.
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New York
Meyer LaGuardia
Wallabout Market
John Ravher
Merchants Association
George Dressler
Philip
Newmark
Morris Levinson
Harry
Apple Association Convention to Open in Boston Aug 11
Rochester April 24 The International Apple Association announces its 41st annual convention will open in Boston August 11 with Get Acquainted Day. Members are urged to plan to include the event in their vacation, enjoying Boston and England. Marcus J. Gray of A W Otis Go Boston named general chairman with Alley, Prescott, and other officials in key posts. Hotel Statler will host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Association
Boston
Phillips
England
Marcus, J. Gray
A. W.,otis .& Go
T. Alley
Peeakt & Allen
W. L. Prescott
Quincy
Hotel Statler
Kellerman Receives California Dealer and Broker Licenses
Harry M Kellerman is issued dealer's license No 4757 and broker's license No 1170 by the California Department of Agriculture effective March 22, 1936 to March 22, 1937. Jules Covey Los Angeles attorney asserts prior reports of license loss were erroneous and confirms Kellerman qualifies to conduct business under both licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
D.H.S
State Department of Agriculture
Harry M.kellerman
Jules’ J. Covey
Kellerman
In & News
Packer
Keller
D. H.S
Department of Agriculture
Covey
Harry M
Towa Chain Store Tax Law to Supreme Court
Washington April 24 The United States Supreme Court is expected to decide within the year on the Iowa chain store tax law. The law imposes graduated taxes by number of stores and by gross receipts. A Federal Court ruled it unconstitutional, but review was granted. Chains say the taxes make business impossible and denounce the measure as discriminatory. One chain warns it may withdraw from Iowa if upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Iowa
High
State’ Board of Assessment
Scattered Rains Help Coastal Bend Onions
Robstown Texas April 24 Scattered rains over the coastal section this past week aid the Bermuda onion crop delayed by dry weather Shippers will hold back harvesting to let the Laredo district catch up Willacy county deal ends with about 1800 car shipments for the season
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Robstown
Tex
Laredo
Willacy County
Louisiana Berry Deal Shows Strong Week and Prospects
Hammond Louisiana reports favorable weather lifting berry shipments with 1,070 cars shipped by April 20 and about 500 more expected the week of April 27. Prices ranged 2.35 to 2.97 per carton as growers anticipate a May 5 peak if rains stay timely and northward weather improves. The crop remains weather dependent with plants healthy for about 30 more days and demand steady for the season’s remaining period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
CANTALOUPE DEAL IN IMPERIAL VALLEY UNDER WAY
El Centro California April:24 Six cars of cantaloupes unloaded and destined for New York Philadelphia and Chicago from Imperial Valley from Sunday to Wednesday with three more cars expected by Thursday night. First car shipped Sunday by Charles Freedman to New York. Golden Valley Produce Company reportedly sent a car by express. Pool cars also used. About 15 cars expected for week starting April 26 as brush acreage not yet ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Charles Freedman
New York
Golden Valley Produce Company
Via Express
Philadelphia
Chicago
Jobbers Advisory Board to Meet in Chicago May 2
Chicago April 24. William L. Waener secretary and business manager of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association announces a meeting of the advisory board to be held in Chicago Saturday May 2. The session will select the city for the next convention and its dates. Other matters of importance will be discussed.
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Chicago
William L. Waener
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
Advisory Board
Refrigerated Warehouses move offices in Chicago building
The Association of Refrigerated Warehouses moved its executive offices from Suite 1554 to Suite 1266 in the Adams-Franklin building at 222 West Adams Street. Executive secretary W M O Keefe and staff gain space for association business. Members and industry are invited to visit the new headquarters.
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Chicago
Association
Adams-Franklin
West Adams Street
W. M. O'Keefe
Grande Valley Tomato Deal Set To Begin Soon
Harlingen Texas April 24 A general rain followed by cool cloudy weather benefits the spring tomato crop in the lower Rio Grande valley Irrigated land suffers alkali in the river but rainfall improves growth Most packing plants operate next week early pickings moved by truck quality expected only ordinary Carrot movement begins week of May 4 with anticipation of better tomatoes by then
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Harlingen
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
Detroit chain sells stores for $1 apiece
A Detroit report notes that the C. F. Smith Company, owner of about 700 stores, transferred or sold 47 stores at $1 each and secured chattel mortgages at $1 on many of the same stores. The Grocers' Spotlight discusses whether this indicates a sale or decentralization to reduce tax costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Smith Company
Detroit
Chain Ie
Grocers
Detroit Retail Grocers Association
C. F. Smith Company
Thoge Transac
Court Reverses Judgment Against Denver Corcern
Denver portion reports reversal by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals of a $1,145 judgment in favor of Western Fruit Growers Inc of Los Angeles against Amato Fruit and Produce Co. The court held the district court erred in denying more evidence beyond that presented to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding a disputed shipment of a carload of grapes. A. L. Vogl of Whitehead and Vogl appeared for Amato in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
United States District Court
Western Fruit Growers, Inc
Los Angeles
Amato Fruit and Produce Company
Tenth United States‘ “Circuit Court’ of Appeals
Secretary of Agriculture
A. L. Vogl
Whitehead
Eastern Shore potato acreage cut by wet spring
Virginia agriculture officials report the Eastern Shore potato crop will be about one third below average due to a wet spring delaying planting. Commissioner George W. Koiner said Eastern Shore growers notified him planting was retarded and acreage will approximate a third less than normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
George W. Koiner
First Car Imperial Valley Cantaloupes
Imperial Valley cantaloupes shipped the first consolidated car on April 18 by Charles Freedman to C I M Dingfelder New York. It marks five years of Dingfelder receiving the first car and lists shippers Charles Freedman and J Katekaru with Bison and Top Notch brands. Trade treaty talks in Paris involve Premier Albert Sarrut and French ministers with fruit quotas, expected near June. Chicago dealers plan spring movement to the Chicago Produce Terminal on April 27 for spring and summer sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Charles Freedman
C. I. & M. Dingfelder
New York
Dingfelder
Freedman
J. Katekaru
Albert Sarrut
Paris
Chicago
Wood Street
California Court Rules Little AAA Unlawful in Orange Proration
Judge James L. Allen of the Santa Ana Superior Court ruled intrastate orange proration illegal, finding California Little AAA an unlawful delegation of authority and discriminatory. The decision dissolved a temporary restraining order against Withers Brothers of Placentia, denying the state a permanent injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Superior Court
Santa Ana
California
Los Angeles
Intrastate
Little Aaa
Withers Brothers
Placentia Shippers
Edwards
Yankwich
AAA
James L. Allen
Orange County
Erwin H. Haas
Placentia
Everglades Tomato Crop Outlook Positive This Season
Pahokee Florida April 24 Shippers report favorable conditions for the Everglades tomato crop with 10 000 to 12 000 acres in the Lake Okeechobee region. Movement should start May and run into June as quality improves from fair to better. rain is welcomed while packing houses modernize to handle the crop.
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Pahokee
Fla
Rake Okeechobee
Everglades
Lake Okeechobee
Dade
Collier Counties
Everglades Area
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Tames Hi
Bawden
Wright
Patman
Robinson-Patman
APPLE
Harry M. Kelle
Towa
Supreme Court
Hela
Jobbers’ Advisory Board
Buenos Aires
New Orleans
Denver Corcern
Eastern Shore
Chicago Terminal
U.S
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