Apple Shippers Hold Biggest Convention in History
The International Apple Shippers Association convened in Detroit drawing heavy attendance at the Statler and Bratler hotels. President Morf of C. H. Weaver & Co led the opening, with sessions detailing transportation policy, proposed advertising campaigns, and a secretary’s detailed year in review. The group voted to cut entertainment after President Harding’s death and debated rail rate reforms with the National League.
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Stellang
Cincinnati
International Apple Shippers’ ‘Association
Detroit
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Morf
C. H. Weaver & Co
Chicago
Apple Shippers’ Association
Statler
Bratler
Packer
Joseph A. ‘Vance
John Atkinson
George Lasbury
Pittsburgh
Chester Franzell
National League
Robert 8. French
League
Gray Silver
American Farm Bureau Federation
Andrew C. Hughes
Associated Cooperage Industries
AY R Rogers
New York
Harding
William “L. Wagnier
Currie
H. J. Sellmeyer
H. M. Shewalter
Phillips
Association
Charles Brooks
Washington
Brooks
M. J. Gourley
Car Service Division
Washington, D. C
Victor L. Zorn
Transportation Committee
E.S. Armstrong
Wayne M.french
R. H. Pennington
Charles Scholz, Jr
D. L. Oliver
Florida
Baggs
Wagner
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wayne M. French
Foreign Trades Committee
Oranges Open Weak but Show Improvement in New York
Market notes show California Valencia oranges sold at auction with 181 cars through Thursday and no sales Friday. Prices rose after a weak start, fancy fruit $2.85 to $6.85, choice $1.75 to $5. Sicily lemon sales: 15,000 boxes sold Tuesday and Thursday with Verdelli 260s higher on Thursday, overall market firmer but quality uneven. Large movement indicates shipments afloat and heading to New Orleans and Canadian ports.
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New York
Harding
California
Eigh
Sicily
Palermo
Verdelli
Good Onion Set Crop in Louisville District
Louisville region reports a better than normal onion set crop this summer with an estimated 104000 bushels. Local crops have been poor in recent years but this season is noted for excellent quality and solid yield, boosting county shipping surplus.
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Louisville
Rio Grande Growers Exchange Winds Up After Debts
Harlingen Texas August report: a receiver is appointed to wind up the Rio Grande Growers Exchange after over a year of uncertainty. about $30,000 in debt carries over from prior year. Creditors sought federal court relief amid rumors of railroad claims offsetting losses. Organization started three years ago under Aaron Sapiro plan with high salaries and large deficits. Farmers suffered the heaviest losses. few expect any recovery as assets are nearly gone.
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Texas Association
Harlingen
Tex
Rio Grande’ Growers’ Exchange
C. &. Morgan
San Juan
W. 8S. Walsh
Exchange
The
Aaron Sapiro
Sapiro
Elliott
Elfiett
Biliotté
Claud
Easier Market in Cantaloupes Opens Week
New York reports a softer cantaloupe market with slower trading. Eleven carloads of California fruit Monday, six Tuesday, plus ample Delaware and Maryland supplies and scarce from North Carolina, Arizona, and New Mexico. Prices vary widely by grade and region, with Maryland and Delaware pink meats at 2.25 to 2.50 per jumbo crate and 1.25 to 1.50 per standard crate.
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New York
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Market for crates and flats shows firm tone across regions
Crates sold at 1.50 to 1.75, pony flats at 1 to 1.35, and standard crates from North Carolina 5c to 1.75 with flats 50c to 60c. Western Pink Meats gained 1¢, Delawares and Marylands varied. receipts heavy late week. Standard SGs mostly 1.50–1.75, fancy 2.00–2.50, California standards 4.50, jumbo Arizona pink meats 2.25, ponies 1.50.
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North Carolina
California
Tursock Standard
Arizona
Peacl Supplies Break Chicago Market Report
Auction buyers faced slow movement as Peacl dealers struggled to move heavy California boxes amid strong buyer control. California boxes sold up to 1.10, Georgia six basket crates from 2.25 to 2.75, Georgia Elbertas at 2.50 to 3. Holders on track reported 140 to 160 cars daily, including breaks.
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California
Georgia
Arkansas
Weather Impacts Fulton Shipments and Crops in August
Weather disruptions in Fulton New York during August 1910 curtailed shipping and crop supply. Growers warn of reduced yields and tighter market conditions as adverse conditions persist, affecting futures and local commerce.
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Fulton
N. Y
Winer and Saroff to Place Assets With Creditors
Creditors of Winer and Saroff moved to place the firm’s assets with creditors on August 10 as the firm faces financial difficulties. The action suggests the assets will be held by creditors without receivership.
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Winer'& Saroff
Winer & Saroff
Produce Packer Weekly aims at shippers and traders
The Packer edition covers commercial production and marketing of fruits and vegetables. A separate weekly newspaper, The Produce Packer, carries market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Packer
Potatoes Weak in New York Trade Hold Steady in Chicago
Market notes show New York potato prices weak while Chicago steadies. Eastern Shore prices range $2.40 to $4.25 per barrel, Maryland and Jersey offers varied from $3.75 to $4.75, with No 1s and fancy grades pulling higher but No 2s hard to move. Receipts eased later in the week yet demand remained weak and prices slipped about 25 cents per barrel.
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New York
Chicago
Maryland
Jersey
Jersey Cillers
Market report notes modest arrivals and steady demand
Last week flat demand for hogs and cattle with about 49 cars daily and roughly 200 on team tracks at day start. Buyers show little activity as they seek quality stock. Land Missouri No.2 sacked Irish Cobblers sold at 2 10 per dwt with some fancy lots near 2.20. No.1 weans brought 1 85.
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SRO
Missouri No
Cantaloupe Market Receipts Heavy Across States
Market reports from Chicago on August 10 show heavy cantaloupe receipts as rival regions Arizona California and New Mexico plus Illinois Indiana Michigan boost supplies. Prices vary by district with Standard 45s from Turlock at 2.30 to 3 per crate and ponies at 1.76 to 2, flats at 1.26, New Mexico flats Pink Meats 1.65, jumbos 1.75 to 2, Texas standards 2.40 to 2.60, flats 1.15, Indiana standards 2.25 to 2.50, Illinois 2.25 to 2.5, with overripe stock discounted. Michigan stock similar.
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Chicago
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Tlinois
Indiana
Michigan
Tillnois
Lettuce Steady as Market Opens with Slight Firmer Tone
Lettuce prices began the week easing but steadied after an easy opening. By Wednesday the market showed a slightly firmer tone and the steady trend continued through the following days. Quality offered varied with some improvement in selling.
Onions Market Update in Chicago Trade
The Chicago market shows stronger demand for onions with firm quotes across varieties. Illinois whites move readily at about 4 per cwt, home grown yellows sell in a range and Massachusetts ships 40 to 50 ears daily though no Mass stock on market yet.
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Triade
Willa
Walla
Towa Yellawa
Illinois
Massachusetts
Bankrupts Will Be Able to Conceal Assets Claim
Department of Justice petition argues bankrupts could defraud creditors if the Supreme Court does not reverse its decision in the Jules W. Arnstein case. It seeks to prevent disclosure of property details and to secure assets during bankruptcy proceedings.
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Suspremé
Jules W
Nicky
Arnstein
Department ‘of Justice
Hay
Company faces creditors as QDI parties seek action
The Surfer, a firm in financial trouble, has not seen creditor action by Thursday. Outstanding street accounts likely exceed $3,000. Melvin Sheirel, senior member of the firm, failed two or three years ago.
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Neinied
Union Offerings at New York Auctions Close Early
Auction listings from New York indicate limited offerings as district sales wrap up. Union involvement appears in the closing notes, with officials citing reduced demand and strategic timing shaping final bids and lots sold.
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New York
American Fruit and Vegetable Slippers Meet January 5-9
The American Fruit and Vegetable Slippers association plans a January 5 to 9 convention, with meetings at the Drake Hotel in Kansas City. Dates for the January 8 to 10 sessions are set, and arrangements call for adequate hotel accommodations with early reservations urged.
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Association Owill
Drake Hotel
Ters
Jacksonville Fla
National League, Or
Commission Merchants
Vegetabl Perst
Dd Briges
Drake
Heavy Accumulation of Melons in New York
In York on Aug 10 bid prices for watermelons fluctuated with a large car load volume and uneven demand. Cars averaged 30 to 32 pounds fetching about 425 to 475 dollars per car, while 28 to 30 pound loads traded around 400 dollars. Smaller sizes moved slower with prices from 50 to 150 per car as market sentiment weakened before a brief uptick under lighter receipts.
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York
Agust
Wasty
Texas Sweet Potato Crop Seen Short This Year
Dallas report says Texas sweet potato yield will be the shortest in memory due to dry weather and March freezes. Prices on Dallas market reached a record high, with shipments from East Texas and Louisiana supplying the shortage. Farmers reduced slips and acreage, while big operators look to Louisiana for supplies.
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Texas
Louisiana
Pittsburg
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A. R. Currie
Beattie
George W. Davison
Naw
Orleans
R. G. Philips
Rochester
Sydney Anderson
Research Council
Joint Committee On Agricultural Inquiry
National Transportation’ Institute
Ran
A. I. Castellini
International
Rio Grande
Neéas
Earlot
Cartotana
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Porto
Rica
Dalles
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