Resignations Shake California Pennt Growers Exchange
Los Angeles April 26 The date for switching managers at the California Pennt Growers Exchange is undecided though an official pronouncement says changes will occur soon. Directors pledge support for new management to preserve the cooperative, noting freight charges and growers seeking better returns amid a large volume of cars and market pressures.
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Pennt- Growers’ Exchange
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Changes in management at California Fruit Exchange discussed
The article reviews a leadership reshuffle at the California Fruit Exchange amid resignations and uncertain futures. Powell is expected to take a top role, Woodford denies resigning, and veteran R J Wilkinson is praised for long service. Charters resigns as general eastern salesman, with succession likely to E P Brown or A M Mortensen. The piece notes growers’ profits and questions the exchange’s marketing strategy.
Charters-His Rise. California Fruit Growers' Exchange changes
Chicago April 26 official confirmation of the change in the position of general manager of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange at Los Angeles last week announced. Geo A Charters, general eastern agent, who has been in charge here, will sever his connection May 1 after eleven years. Charters said he had not decided future plans but two or three propositions have come to him. He has been pivotal in the exchange's selling and advertising, including origin of the Sunkist brand and major campaigns.
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Minneapolis
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California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
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Sunkist
Enormous Egg Storage and Price Outlook in Chicago Trade
The Packer reports massive egg movement in Chicago with storage centers near capacity. Analysts doubt a shortage by April end as 690,000 cases may remain outside yards. Ownership shifts toward country operators and early receipts rise while prices stay steady amid large operator losses and cautious buying.
Texas Onions Market Moves Amid Labor and Weather Effects
April reports from Laredo to San Antonio show onion shipments rising with 700 cars forecast for next week. Prices range from $1.25 to $1.60 a crate, influenced by weather, labor shortages, and speculation by shippers and buyers. Local associations push price fixes while growers in Asherton face labor troubles, delaying shipments and threatening early market entry.
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New York Egg Market Prices Edged Up Early Week
Eggs receipts in the period ending last Saturday totaled 178,414, with March 1 to then at 930,876 cases versus 1,166,056 a year ago. Prices held steady near prior close though southern stock arrives as second quality. firsts and storage packed ranged from about 19.5 to 21.5 cents. Daily sales included various regional lots from Ohio, Missouri, Tennessee, and Illinois with prices from 18 to 22 cents, steady to up marginally amid mixed quality stocks.
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Detectives on Levy's trail in Chicago trade case
Creditors seek to recover funds taken by Levy who operated in Gary and elsewhere. Burns Detective Agency hired to locate him with clues cited. Believed to be in London or on way there, with conflicting reports of Maine sightings and eighthousand dollar losses guiding warning to other potential robbers.
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Burns Detective Agency
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8. T. Fish & Co
Berries Trouble Delays and Price Rises Hit Market
Chicago April 26 The berry trade faced light receipts and erratic quality due to heavy rains and hail. Dealers paid 2.26 to 2.10 for Independence, prices rose on high quality stock, and floods south of Chicago delayed shipments creating holdovers and discounts.
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The Packer World of Fruits and Markets Across States
A sprawling roundup from The Packer lists citrus and fruit market notes across Chicago, New York, Boston, and Western centers, with references to Harvey Bishop, onion sets, apple shipments, and egg and dairy trends. It highlights auction winds, market shifts in Texas and Arkansas, and evolving grain and produce logistics in Kansas City, St Louis, and Memphis, drawing a vivid map of early 20th century fruit trade.
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United States
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Florida trade and crop notes across towns and states
Page 23 reports canal openings and regional farm notes in Florida including Jacksonville street mentions and a citrus and celery city crop list at Brooksville Plant City Summerfield Celery City Williston. Page 24 covers fruit trade in Kansas City Houston Rogers Springdale Monett Pierce City and Cincinnati with a Colorado fruit firm and Houston eggs poultry and a Tennessee grower incident.
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Monett
Texas Berry Movement Across Houston District
Houston district strawberry movement remains heavy with favorable weather. From Pasadena Dickinson and Alvin shipments run 5 to 6 cars daily, with 95 straight carloads sent out to out of state markets to date. Local and express shipments continue as berry acreage holds steady and new crops begin in about ten days.
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Tex
Pasadena
Dickinson
Alvin
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Calvin Bragg Returns to Minneapolis Trade Circle
Calvin Bragg, formerly operating, returned to Minneapolis on Sunday and spent the week visiting local merchants. He reported a warm reception and promises of support if he resumes brokerage work, though he remained unsure of his future plans.
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Minneapolis
Vnty
Chicago Potato Market Feels Strong Start After Dirt Complaints
The Chicago potato market opened firmer after last week gains and lighter receipts. Wisconsin and Minnesota Burbanks and Russets sold from 1.24 to 1.25 dollars, with best Russets reaching 1.50. Receipts varied through the week, stock remained firm, and traders faced a city notice warning dealers to remove excess sand and dirt from new southern potatoes to prevent price inflation.
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Burbanksand
Peter Zimmer
Department of Weights and Measures
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