Senate passes potato control amendments to AAA
The Senate sent to President Roosevelt amendments to the Agricultural Adjustment Act, including a potato control provision urged by Senator Warren. The plan gives the Secretary of Agriculture power to enforce parity pricing, limits price fixing in marketing agreements, and covers milk, certain fruits and vegetables, tobacco, soybeans, walnuts, pecans, and naval stores with exemptions for canning produce. The House previously approved the potato control measure and sent it to the Senate for a conference on a minor technical point.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Roosevelt
Warren
Secretary of Agriculture
United States Supreme Court
NRA
Schechter Poultry
House
House of Representatives
Cold Storage Men Form East North Central Chapter in Cleveland
At the Statler hotel in Cleveland on Tuesday, cold storage warehousemen formed the East North Central Chapter of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses. Officers include Nieman as chairman and Salisbury as secretary. membership spans eight states and meetings are set at least four times yearly. A North Atlantic Chapter may follow in New York during the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention.
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Cleveland
Statler
Association of Refrigerated
Harry S. Hall
Detroit
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
F. G. Nieman
Union’ Storage Company
Pittsburgh
R. J. Douglas, Jr
Produce Terminal Cold Storage Company
Chicago
J. E.salisbury
Federal Cold Storage Company
George. Love
Detroit Refrigerating Company
George L. Gross
Northern Cold Storage & Warehouse Company
Duluth
Minn
Mr. Salisbury
Weat Adams Street
North Atlantic
New York City
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
International Apple Association
Western peas prices vary as receipts lag in New York
In New York the Western pea market remains steady early week with limited demand. Washington stock traded from 1.75 to 2.25 at peak, closing around 1.50 to 1.68. Colorado opened 1.65 to 1.75, some reach 2, then closed 1.25 to 1.50. Idaho stayed barely steady at 1.50 to 1.75. State baskets offered 40 cents to 1 dollar.
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New York
Washington
Colorado
Week's Orange Prorate Fixed at 1 200 Carlets
Los Angeles August 16 The California Arizona Citrus Marketing Agreement distribution committee on August 15 fixed seven day allotments for August 18 to 24. Southern California Valencia oranges 1 200 cars with 125 loose fruit, Southern California grapefruit 100 cars, and Central California grapefruit five cars. This reflects a 100 car decrease in oranges and a 20 car increase in grapefruit from the prior quota.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Arizona
Southern California
Central California
Pettengill Bill Debate Spurs Rail Rate Reforms
Kansas City dispatch reports further light on opposition to the Pettengill Bill to repeal the Long and Short Haul Clause of the Interstate Commerce Act. J R Van Arnum, transportation secretary of the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors, argues the bill disguises true railroad aims to raise rates. The letter cites alleged misrepresentation by a railroad spokesman and references Skinner & Eddy Co v United States.
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Kansas City
Packer
Pettengill
J. R. van Arnum
Transportation
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors
Western Railroads Committee
Parker
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Ur B
Arata Fruit Co Plant Burns at Fruitland Idaho
Fire destroyed the Frank B Arata Fruit Co plant in Fruitland Idaho Aug 16 causing an estimated 40000 loss of which 31500 is insured. Offices moved to Payette with operations continuing. Packing houses are in Payette Emmett Nampa Crystal Woodspur Idaho and Ontario Ore. Temporary plant to be erected and peach shipments scheduled Aug 20 25 and Sept 1 5.
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Fruitland
Idaho
Frank 'B. Arata
F. B. ‘Arata
Payette House
Payette
Emmett
Nampa
Crystal
Woodspur
Ontario
Ore
Slow Jersey potato demand lowers prices and shipments
Hightstown New Jersey August 16 slow demand keeps the Jersey potato deal weak with ample homegrown stock on markets. The 100 pound sack price for No 1 stock is about 65 cents F.O.B. grower returns. Only a fraction of the crop has been shipped and pre season estimates put production around 8000 cars. Quality of stock moving is reported as excellent.
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Hightstown
N. J
New Jersey
Jersey
Belcause
David O Rork Dies At 87 A Shenandoah Valley Apple Trader
David O Rork aged 87 former large apple operator in the Shenandoah valley died August 10 at his Staunton home where he had lived many years He was among the first in Virginia valley to engage in buying packing and selling apples commercially He later ran a wholesale grocery business retiring in 1927.
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Winchester
David O'Rork
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton
Virginia Valley
Apple Crop Size Up but Slight July Revision in 1935 Output
USDA August 1 crop report shows total 1935 apple production at 169.403 million bushels, down from the July 1 forecast of 170.232 million but above the 1928–32 average of 161.333 million. Commercial crop estimated at 98.905 million bushels, about 35% above 1934 and near the five-year average, with western states outperforming the 1984 crop yet lagging the longer-term average. East of the Mississippi rains hindered scab protection, risking lower quality fruit. cocking moth control is reported good.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Mississippi River
Arthur Lessly of Chattanooga Killed in Highway Crash
Arthur W Lessly head of W H Lessly & Co a leading Chattanooga fruit firm was killed in an automobile accident while on an early morning business trip to Nashville. The crash occurred about 25 miles from Chattanooga at 730 am. He was a lifelong resident and College of Law graduate who became sole owner after his father's death in 1916. He was active in trade groups and a member of the National League and International Apple Association. (Continued on Page 18.)
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Chattanooga, Tenn
W. H. Lessly &Co
South
Chattanooga
Nashville
Here
Lessly
College of Law
University of Chattanooga
W. H
National League
International Apple Association
W. H. Baggs
Grand Ball Room
Mr. Baggs
A. W. Lessly
Tenn
Baggs
Teir
L. A. Ebner
Vincennes
Frederick Brennisen
Buffalo
H. P. James
Yakima
P. Omwake
Greencastle
John
Canale
Memphis
George Benner
New York
George
H. ‘Taylor
New
Peach Harvest Begins in Colorado in 1935
Grand Junction Colorado August 16 1935 virtually all of Colorado 1935 peach harvest crews have moved into Grand Junction district with 2500 itinerant workers and 1900 refrigerator cars. Elberta peaches first car due to depart August 25 with main movement 10 to 14 days after. Harvest estimated at 1 244 000 bushels and quality reported as excellent by fruit growers.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Colorado
Peach deal under way in central Illinois
Centralia Illinois August 16 The peach deal in this section began in a small way late this week and is expected to move into full swing by Monday across the central Illinois district. The crop movement is later than usual with peak around August 15 16, but officials anticipate an orderly sale with no heavy movement at any time. Cash buyers from the south expected to enter Sunday and outside inquiry was heavy Wednesday though few sales occurred. About 1 200 cars have moved from the southern sections and estimates for the month range from 2 000 to 4 000 cars for the state. Some orchards remain around Jerseyville but much stock will be sold locally or at nearby markets. Continued in page 96.
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Centralia
Ill
Central Illinois
Jerseyville
Eos
Death of Lemuel McLeod shocks Boston trade
Lemuel McLeod of Newsom and McLeod, a leading New England vegetable dealer, died after illness following a vacation in St John New Brunswick. He was 67, long based at Clinton and Commercial Streets, later at Charlestown Boston Market terminal. Survived by wife son Dr Melvin McLeod and two grandchildren. Burial in Melrose Mass.
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Boston
Lemuel. McLeod
Newsom’ & McLeod
New England
Mass
Clinton
Commercial
Boston and Maine
Charlestown
Prince Edward Island
McLeod
Melvin McLeod
Melrose
Hawkshaw Shadows the Potato
The piece profiles Millard Milburn Rice and Nation's Business while defending middlemen in the potato trade. It traces a 1934 field-to-fork spread from 60 cents per 100 pounds to six cents a pound and discusses profiteering claims by middlemen, framing a broader defense of industry intermediaries.
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Millard Milburn Rice
Nation’s Business
United States
Nation's Business
U. S
Washington, D. C
Packer
Potato Crop Estimate Raised by Three Percent
The Department of Agriculture reports an August 1 crop forecast lifting the U S potato yield to about 376 957 000 bushels an increase of 3 percent from last month yet still 2 percent below last year’s record 385 421 000 bushels. Surplus late states total 261 332 000 bushels with North Atlantic blight evident though July conditions remained fair to favorable. combined late states total 304 451 000 bushels, near but under 1934 output yet above five year average. The seven intermediate states show 37 775 000 bushels and the 11 early states 34 721 000 bushels. Last year’s July 1 projection was 48 0? million in progress. Continued on Page 11.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
North Atlantic
Mississippi River
United States
Samuel S Linthicum Dies Prominent Baltimore Produce Dealer
Samuel S Linthicum a longtime Baltimore produce dealer died August 8 at 73 from a heart attack in his garden. He helped found Henderson Linthicum Co in 1885 and aided the National League of Commission Merchants. Survived by his widow Genevieve, he led several building and trade associations and belonged to the Chamber of Commerce. Funeral attended by National League and Baltimore Fruit and Produce Association delegations.
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Baltimore
Samuel.s. Linthicum
Linthicum
Henderson
National League of Commission Merchants of
United States
Baltimore Fruit and Produce Association
Produce Building and’ Loan Association
Columbian Permanent Building and Loan Association
Chamber of Commerce of Baltimore
Church of Ascension-Prince of
House of Henderton, Linthicum, & Co
H. F. Waidner, Sr
Mr. Linthicum
Watermelon trading dull with limited quality stocks
In Dull, New York on August 16, watermelon sales averaged three to four cars daily. Distributors noted only a small portion of stock met top quotas, with southern Thurman Grays 26 to 36 pounds priced between 265 and 370 dollars. Maryland offerings moved at 15 to 30 cents each, while spinach remained steady to easier with limited top sales and mid range stocks. nearby berry crates sold at 1.50, orange crates at 1, Pennsylvania baskets at 1 to 1.13.
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New York
Southern Thurman Grays
Maryland
Hasler
Pennsylvania
All Officers Are Re-Elected By Apple Association
The International Apple Association held its fortieth annual convention in Cleveland with W H Baggs as president and officers for 1935 36. Discussions focused on New Deal impacts on business and the apple and pear industry amid calls to remove government from business to aid recovery. The meeting honored deceased members and featured hospitality from Cleveland locals as attendance and interest remained high.
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Cleveland
International Apple Association
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
President Baggs Discusses Apple Industry Problems
William H. Bages of Pittsburgh, president of the International Apple Association, spoke at the fortieth annual convention opening in Cleveland. He praised the program, urged attendee participation, and noted schedules aimed for early adjournments. He reflected on Johnny Appleseed and the origins of the American apple industry, quoting Vachel Lindsay as he traced the pioneer effort.
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Cleveland
William H. Bages
Pittsburgh
International Apple Association
Vachel Lindsay
Springfield
Great Whitman
Thoreau
Walden
Johnny
Joint Potato Committee Discusses Stabilization
In New York on August 16 a joint committee of Long Island and New Jersey potato growers proposed closer cooperation to stabilize prices. Spencer Perine of Cranbury Mercry, president of the New Jersey Potato Growers and Dealers Association, said growers are losing money, earning about 60 cents per cwt versus 75 cents last year, and warned that any rise could trigger a price war the industry must avoid.
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New York
Long Island
New Jersey
Spencer Perine
Cranbury
Mcrcy
New Jersey Potato Growers and
Lettuce Prices Steady in New York Markets This Week
New York August 16 lettuce sales based on quality with finest varieties holding firm while poor to ordinary items moved widely. Fulton and Oswego prices ranged from 10 to 65 cents per crate, California fancy around $2.25 per crate with poorer stock near $1, 60 cents on half crates, and Colorado offerings weaker at about 60 to 76 cents per crate.
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New York
Fulton
Oswego
California
Colorado
Produce Packer weekly issue described and sample offered
Aside from The Packer edition on fruits and vegetables, this issue prints a separate weekly Produce Packer with market news for shippers and distributors of excels? exes poultry butter hides wool fur. A free sample copy is mailed upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
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AAA
KR. van Arnum
Representative of Railroads Committee
Frank B. Arata
Burns
Arthur W. Lessly
W. H. Lessly & Co
L. McLeod
Hawkshaw
Samuel S. Linthicum
Henderson, Linthicum & Co
I.A.A
International Apple ‘Association
Joseph A. Schwalb
Marcus J. Gray
W. J. Hearty
J. Walter Hebert
Wash
John Baldwin
St. Louis
Robert T. Bly
Charles Town
W. Va
Apple
Convention
Joint Potato Committee
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