Fewer Apples in Barrel States Than Last Season
A report from Chicago notes the barrel apple district may yield nearly 3,000,000 barrels less than last year. Michigan remains seventh in production. Ohio Valley prospects improve, while western box apple states may exceed last year. Overall, conditions vary by region with drought damage noted earlier and possible gains in Idaho New Mexico.
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Chicago
Atlantic Ocean
Rocky Mountains
United States
Og. Tha. Ranpraey
Wendort
Ohio Valley
Michigan
Wesr
Mississippi
Iowa
Washington
Idaho
New Mexico
Cleveland Prepares for Apple Shippers Convention
Cleveland set to host the 230th International Apple Shippers Association convention with record attendance. The Statler and nearby hotels report over 600 and 400 rooms reserved respectively. Organizers pledge ample hospitality, reception and entertainment scheduled from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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Cleveland
Apple Shippers
International Apple Shippers Association
Statler
D. B. Pocock
C. B. Haas
L. A. Bockstahler
D. F. Brookhart
Hotel Statler
Noonday Club Plans Park Tour and Grand Convention Party
The Noonday Club will host a Wednesday theatre party at B F Keith's Palace followed by a backstage tour and a stag party at the Statler. Thursday includes a luncheon at Clifton Club, a bridge party, and a banquet expected to draw about 1,600 guests with elaborate entertainment. Cleveland has prepared extensively to welcome visitors and the apple trade.
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B. F. Keith'ss Palace
Statler
Clifton Club
Cleveland
Apple World
Freight terminals should be improved now says M W Lorch
Chicago August 7 Freight terminals must be improved to aid freight and passenger traffic, says M W Lorch in response to Frank E Nellis, president of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association. The trade shows wide interest and unity among shippers and receivers. Carriers previously constrained by finances hindered progress.
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M. W. Lorch
Cheago
Frank E. Nellis
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Freight Terminal Upgrades Urged to Ease Rail Congestion
Trade leaders call for immediate action to build adequate freight terminals addressing chronic congestion. M W Lorch Inc head M Lorch cites railroads profits tied to freight, urging terminals that handle peak volumes to cut delays and boost efficiency and revenue.
Warrants Issued for Edgar O. Oetgen in Atlanta
State warrants issued for Edgar O. Oetgen after the Cash Produce Company in Atlanta was closed and he disappeared. Police seek him as the business faced exposure in The Packer and officers search for the missing operator after six months of activity.
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Edgar O. Oetgen
Atlanta
Cash Produce
Oetgen
York State Sees Rise in Commercial Apples for New Year
Rochester dispatch notes Western New York apple crop nearing finish with a moderate size promising steady markets. Early reports highlight late varieties that may lead, Baldwin apples offering strong crop potential this year. The industry anticipates balanced supply aiding profit for growers and distributors.
Apple prospect in Western New York shows strong crop quality
Western New York home orchards report a exceptional crop with few blemishes and low injury levels. The 1925 crop on trees appears cleaner and freerer from damage, with late varieties dominating and total output possibly exceeding 1924 in the district.
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New York
Packer promotes apple industry subscription drive nationwide
The Packer urges apple growers and shippers to subscribe, highlighting sample copies sent to many readers and promising valuable market and crop news. Readers are asked to tear and mail the subscription coupon to offices in Chicago New York Los Angeles Cincinnati Kansas City and to start a one year $2 subscription with the next issue.
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Packer
North Clark Street
Chicago
Jacksonville Firm Dissolves Partnership In Public Notice
The Jacksonville Progress cites an August 3 notice that the partnership between John Howard and R. H. Holland Produce Company, dissolved by mutual consent, ends the business run by Howard as manager.
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Jacksonville
Tex
Jacksonville Progress
John Howard
R. H. Holland Produce Company
RH. Holland
Apple Rain Saves England Crop After Drought
Washington August 7 reports say England apple crop saved by recent rains after drought in June and July. Edwin Smith of the U S Department of Agriculture cites good bloom and setting despite earlier rainfall shortages and June pest damage.
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Washington, D. C
England
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Edwin Smith
History of Ward Bros Kansas City Shippers’ Kicks
Kansas City report recounts Ward Brothers a fruit and produce house facing advertising refusals by The Packer and naming disputes. It notes the firm urging others not to use the newspaper’s name as reference while Stull uses The Kansas City Packer on letterheads amid complaints against the firm.
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Ward Bros
Kansas City
Packer
Stull
Kansas. City
Ward Brothers
Canadian Apple Prospects Brighter For 1925
Ottawa reports the Dominion Department of Agriculture forecasts a favorable apple year in Canada with total production near 3,088,504 barrels and about 112 percent of the 1924 crop. Provinces show varied outputs from Ontario to British Columbia as growers anticipate prosperity.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture
Caneunda
Evening Dissents Over Use Of Paper As Reference
A letter dated November 20 demands that Ward Brothers withdraw their paper as a reference in any correspondence. The request cites frequent complaints and shipper dissatisfaction, stating the firm cannot afford to vouch for others. A prior note mentions an unrelated claim about a Mr Garrett Jr. and an advertisement reference.
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Ward Brothers
Packer
Garrett, Jr
Ourastogea
Avove Corre
SAAA
Apple: A Nation That Eats More Apples
The piece urges Americans to embrace apples as a staple to improve health and vitality. It champions apple products from pies to sauces and calls for campaigns to boost consumption, arguing fruit and vegetable intake benefits the public and economy alike.
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America
Apple crop outlook across Canada in 1925 report
The 1925 forecast shows British Columbia at 98 percent of 1924 and 80.5 percent of the five year average with about 2 097 900 boxes. Ontario gains to around 120 percent of 1924, while Quebec falls to 90 percent of last year, 64 057 barrels. Nova Scotia crops rise to 125 percent of 1924 and 90 percent of the five year average.
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British Columbia
Salmon Arms
Creston
Okanagan
Keremeos
Koote Jnay Lake
Ontario
Georgian Bay
Quebec
New Brunswick
Fameuse
McIntosh
Dudley
Alexander
Nova Scotia
Columbia
The Produce Packer Free Sample Offer
The Produce Packer announces a separate weekly newspaper for market news in eel poultry butter hides wool and furs with free sample copies available upon request. The edition focuses on commercial production and marketing of fruit and vegetables alongside the Packer.
Apple Growers and Shippers Named for Bulletin
Kansas City August 7 The Packer Weekly Bulletin will publish next issue with names and addresses of thousands of apple growers and shippers. The bulletin is distributed free to advertisers and features their advertisements.
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Kansas City
Packer Weekly Bulletin
Complaint Filed Over Houston Fruit Auction Exchange
Complaint registered that the Houston Fruit Auction Exchange is not paying shippers promptly and fails to answer letters. The concern is operated by M. R. Cohen.
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Houston Fruit Auction
Kansas City
Houston Fruit Auction Exchange
M. R. Cohen
Controversy Over Peach Car Shipments Sparks Testimony
Reports from Kansas City dated August 7 detail a dispute over three cars of peaches involving National F. O. B. Auction Company led by D Kellerman and Avondale Fruit Farms Inc led by C H Bateman. Government inspectors alleged Bateman was refused inspection, a claim Bateman denies while Justice swears otherwise. A broad legal and publicity fight unfolds with appeals to pages beyond.
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H. Bateman
Kellerman Auction
Avondale
Justice
Bateman
Kansas City
National
Pittsburgh
D. Kellerman
C. H. Bateman
Avondale Fruit Farms
Inc
Macon
Packer
Dr. National F. O
B. Auttion Cormee
D. Kellerman & Sons
Ih Kellerman
Barfk
Northwest apple crop seen as major Washington lead
Washington and neighboring states project the second largest boxed apple crop in history with Wenatchee and Yakima valleys expected to produce the bulk. Washington alone may ship about 34 000 cars, while Oregon and Idaho are projected for under 5 000 and around 1.3 million barrels respectively. The July 1 government figures show Washington supplying roughly one third of the national commercial crop.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Wenatchee
Yakima
Watermelon Money Wire Scheme Ties Fussell to Clinton Activity
Report outlines P R Fussell of Clinton North Carolina soliciting Western Union wires as advances on watermelons. From Valdosta to Rosehill and four cities, messages claimed to fund shipments for cars of melons with explicit advance amounts. The Packer notes prior Valdosta exchanges collapsed causing complaints and missing addresses.
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Clinton
N. C
P. R
Ray) Fussell
Western Union
Fussell
Watson
Packer
Valdosta Watermelon Exchange
Valdosta
Valdosta Watermelon Dealers
Kansas City
Woods
P. R. Fussell
Rosehill
Interstate Commerce Commission Awards Reparation on Watermelon Rates
Washington D C Aug 7 Reparation awarded to the Nash Spokane Company of Spokane Wash against the Director General as agent for unreasonable charges on watermelons and vegetables shipped from Merced California to Spokane The rates from other California points to Spokane were found not unreasonable
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Washington, D. C
Nash Spokane Company
Spokane
Wash
Interstate Commerce Commission
Merced
Calif
California
Jacksonville reports increase of business in 1925
Jacksonville reports a notable rise in local produce trade over 1924, with Joseph Tobi of J. Nooney & Co. noting stronger activity. Down state trade also shows gains as sweet potatoes fetch 12 1/2 cents a pound in Macon Georgia during early August.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Joseph Tobi
J. Nooney & Co., Inc
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
M. W. Lorch, Inc
Nellis
Loreh
Lorch
York State
Baldwins
Rochester
N. Y
Apple Men
Creston District
Northwest
Yakima Valleys
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