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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1922
Page
2
J E Cosgrove of Long Prairie Minnesota announces he will join C H Gonder of Kansas City after September 1. Cosgrove has long shipped potatoes from the Long Prairie area and will now be affiliated with Gonder in Kansas City.
Vincent M. Smith, popular local traffic counselor, racks up medals at Lincoln Park water carnival and Pageant of Progress events. He wins golds in singles and four-man blade team, plus silvers and bronze in several races. E. M. Dodds, manager of the Kansas City Cold Storage, was in Chicago this week before heading to New York.
W E Urick of Urick and Hollis Los Angeles arrived in Chicago and will stay about two months to coordinate the wine grape movement. He will set up headquarters at 79 West South Water street.
This week kicks off a 30 day peach movement with large wholesale activity expected nationwide. Illinois Indiana California supplies dominate early with Michigan Elberta arrivals next, prices ranging from 0.50 to 2.50 per basket, Cling varieties included.
The American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association urges President Harding to address the railway shopmen strike. The board notes its nationwide membership and 500,000 carloads of produce annually, stressing potential disruption to the industry. Edward Briggs, secretary and manager, explains the association’s reach and concern.
675 acres of apples pears and peaches in Clay County Illinois with a large share of young bearing trees. 400 acre orchard with modern bungalow two houses barns packing shed. 160 acre apple orchard with house barn packing shed and three smaller orchards. All improved under modern care. Excellent crop now growing. Write Mrs J Mac Tanner Flora Illinois Executrix.
The American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association supports the Rail Road Labor Board decision and calls for enforcement. They condemn calls to reinstate striking workers and urge loyalty to government authority and seniority provisions. They warn against any solution based on broken faith or disregard for the outlay of law. The statement emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted railroad transport for perishables during peak production.
Joseph Becker and partner filed Articles of Incorporation under Illinois law. John serves as vice president and Leonard as treasurer. The Detroit firm plans to operate an import outlet to supply a local market.
In Wheeling, West Virginia, the 1918 State Fair is announced for September with events and exhibits to attract residents and visitors. Admission details and schedules are expected as organizers finalize the program.
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