Congress Meets Ninth Convention At St. Louis
The American Apple Growers Congress opened with subdued attendance as officers were reelected and discussions focused on apple marketing, shipping methods, standards, and the prospect of a permanent organization. Key figures included J. W. Stanton president, Louis Erb VP, T. C. Wilson secretary, Wesley Greene treasurer, and L. A. Goodman statistician.
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J. W. Stanton
Louis Erb
T. C. Wilson
Teasurer
Wesley Greene
L. A. Goodman
Congress
J. C. Wilson
Perio
Savoy
Ammerich
Itiecuna
Speumeans
Sittevent
Jovice
Turin Fesight
Wearisumerf
Chun
Jong Oind
Apple
Aera
Tonis
Cedar Gap
Dunlap Tid
Gert
Ae Abe
Rs Erb
Tie Citzerens Ieee Rie Aes
Nhouls
Y P. M. Kie
Castry
An J
Mack Tanner
Springfield
Hibs
Pal
Iea O
International Apple Shippers
A. P. Nelson
Lebanon
Zork
Mee Nelsson
Larwin
Quincy
Wad
Tone
Tess
1Eson Fress
O Sn
Senator Dunlap
Oyises
Tanner
H. C. Irish
J. Williama
Bie Ouri
Illinois
Missouri
Wilkerson
J. Mack Tanner
Leaton Irwin
H. M. Dunlap
Kansas City
ER. A. Simpson
W. T. Flournoy
W. T. Cox
Memphis
Central West
Grigg
American Paper Products Co
W. T. Perrine
Chas, Perrine
J. C. Heaton
R. Z. Kingshin
S. ¥. Thornton
W. T. Vourney
A. T. Nelson
D. A. Turner
J. C. Evans
Dr. Whitten
W. P. Greene
C. H. Grigg
R. B. Wallace
W. W. Forsman
Good Demand for Butter in Chicago Market
Butter buyers showed strong activity after price cuts last week with good demand across all grades. Undergrades cleaned up, quality receipts improved, and dealers expect a profitable trade if prices stay reasonable. Rain across producing regions may boost shipments in two weeks, with steady receipts and stable prices for the period.
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Chicago
Pomerene Bill Passes Senate Without Dissent
New York, Aug. 23. The Fomerene substitute bill of lading law, R-6810, with amendments agreed by bankers and shippers at a May conference in Washington, passed the Senate August 21 without a dissent. The measure mirrors laws in several states, makes carriers liable for nets of their agents, and removes the shipper's load and count clause. It likely will be introduced in the winter session starting December.
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New York
Washington
Senate
Poultry Shippers Set Meetings in Louisville October 1 2
The Southern Poultry and Egg Shippers Association board of directors announces its annual meeting in Louisville Kentucky for October 1 and 2 with Col H S Grinstead heading the arrangements. The National Carlot Live Poultry Shippers Association will convene on the same dates. Topics include the New York market coop question and potential shared coop supply at cost. A T Pearson of Grand Rapids Michigan is expected to present action plans.
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Louisville
Southern Poultry & Egg Shippers’ Assn, Board of
Col. H
Grinstead
National
Carlot Live Poultry Shippers’ Assn
Carrot
New York
A. T. Pearson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Poor Quality Peaches Hit Chicago Market This Week
The Chicago peach market fell during the week as southwest stock arrived soft and unholding. Receipts stayed strong while shipments from Arkansas and Oklahoma dwindled. Most fruit came in damageable condition, many cars un-refrigerated, pushing prices down with some cars barely covering freight. California fruit drew demand as west stock cleaned out. Southwestern stock sold 7 to 1.25 per bushel and 25 to 60 cents for flats. Michigan not heavy but steady. cling peaches 50 to 71 cents. fancy freestones up to 1.23.
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Chicago
Southwest
Arkansas
Oklahoma
California
Michigan
Storage Peach Holdings Near Wind Up In Cincinnati
Storage peaches in Cincinnati are being shipped out rapidly as the largest holdings in trade history are cleaned up this week. Markets in eastern cities take heavy supplies while local demand remains strong with fresh receipts jobbing at 1.25 to 1.50 per six-basket crate and 1.50 to 2 per bushel crate.
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Cincinnati
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Texas
Arkanas
Ahaheb
The Car Shortage Threatens Freight Movement
The article warns of an imminent severe shortage of freight cars this fall and winter, arguing railroads misused funds on dividends instead of equipment. It cites past losses from waiting for cars, with apples and potatoes at risk, urging shippers to secure cars, storage, and space well in advance.
Eggs Market Edges Up In Kansas City Area
Egg prices rose to 19 ½ to 20 cents as Kansas City area markets saw light receipts and strong local demand. Dealers cite better quality than earlier hot weather eggs, expectations of lighter fall lay, and delayed stock release from coolers with some profit seen on summer eggs.
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Kansas City
Egg market notes mixed demand and small offerings
The report shows light exchange trading for stored eggs with limited offerings. Prices moved modestly with firsts at 20c to 21c on several days, current receipts bidding around 20c, May stock at 21%4c Chicago delivery, and occasional storage stock postings.
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Daily Call
Chicago
Poultry Market Reports Busy Week in New York
In New York on Aug 23 the poultry market closed a quiet spell as midweek trading surged. Fowl sold around 14 cents, southern chickens 17–18, western 18, cocks 10–13, duchy lie 14, and turkeys about 14 cents with frozen stock scarce. Dressed poultry remained quiet though Spring chickens eased on higher receipts. best broilers brought 23–24 cents, dry picked 19–22, scalded 18–19, and frozen turkeys 21–22 cents as market firmed for good stock.
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New York
Howey
Roas
Fair Trade In Barter Market Shows Strength
Trade in creamery products remains steady amid rising receipts. Week ending last Saturday recorded 67 662 receipts versus 47 118 year ago, with varied daily totals and fair movement in creamery grades. Out of town demand light but local business strong, market strengthening with extras quoted around 26 to 26 1/4 cents. Packing stock demand wanes as week closes unchanged.
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A. Ie
Proceys
Choco late Bayou Nurseries Refuses Mail-In Debts
In Alvin Texas on August 22 the local nursery Choco late Bayou Nurseries continues to refuse to receive mailed bills covering accounts due others. Given this, extending credit to the concern seems unwise. Pears slow at Chicago as receipts stay moderate and demand weak. Large ripe pears sell well, but most stock is small and unripe. Buyers favor barrels or bushel baskets. Seckers bring 1 to 1.25 per bushel, Bartletts 2.50 to 4.25 per barrel. Kieffers are few, poor, barely covering freight.
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Alvin, Tex
Chocolate Bayou Nurseries
Chicago
Cromwell Quits Business In Kansas City Firm Fold
W R Cromwell & Co a fruit and produce firm with a varied history ends operations after a claim from a country shipper arrives. The packer reports Cromwell has quit and creditors are found on the street. He says he plans to resume business soon from Independence Missouri. Total debts and extent of liabilities remain undetermined.
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W. BR. Cromwell
Kansas City
W. R. Cromwell & Co
Packer
Cromwell
Independence
Hope Apple Crop Best In Hope History
Roswell New Mexico August 23 Hope New Mexico apple crop is said to be the best in the history of the industry in the area with fruit quality and yield praised by growers and merchants alike.
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Hope
Roswell
N. M
Hope, N. M
Market report on Swrnge stock and egg trade notes
Chicago news summary reports steady market for eggs with rising prices on firsts and dirties, substantial selling and storage movement, cooler weather not boosting receipts, and forecasts of possible weaker eggs next week. Local firms show firming prices and mixed sentiment about future demand amid ongoing storage activity.
New York Egg Market Recap Aug 25 Receipts Rise
New York reports strong egg receipts from Marelli through last Saturday totaling 2.3054H1 cases with year prior at 3,408,534. Week ending saw 5,260 cases against 9,01 in the prior period. Market steady with occasional firmness on top grades and storage withdrawals affecting prices. on Tuesday extras at 26 to 40c, various grades up to 30c for selected whites, while Thursday trading advanced on top stock and then cooled Friday.
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New York
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
Good Trade in Poultry and Alfalfa Prices
Chicago market shows scarcity and price upticks for spring chickens and fowls with steady to higher quotes across hens, springs, roosters, and turkeys. Trade activity improves as harvest keeps farmers away from markets. Alfalfa hay from Roswell remains $9.40 per ton with second grade down a dollar.
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Chicago
Roswell
N. M
Texas
Onion crop outlook and price hopes face mixed market mood
Chicago August reports show local onion operators bearish on prices due to expected large yields in Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and California while growers grower optimism persists for better than panic prices. Some traders resist selling below 50 to 60 cents per bushel and a few store onions privately amid talk of large southern and Pacific coast competition.
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Chicago
Ill
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
California
Oregon
Reading
Mississippi River
Ucklins
Leavier
Appeals Court Upholds Margarine Violation Sentences
The United States Court of Appeals sustains lower court rulings in oleomargarine scamming cases. Fred D May receives 3000 fine and one year in prison. Thomas V May 4000 fine and one year. Wm M Johnson 3000 fine and one year. E W Bailey 3000 fine and one year. The decision affirms the sentences, with Sanborn dissenting.
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Bourte
St. Louis
United States Court of Appeals
Fred D. May
Thomas V. May
Wm. M. Johnson
E.W. Bailey
Fred U. May
Thomas P. May
Wino M. Johnson
Hook Wml Wilkud
Sanborn
Melons Weak at Chicago as Receipts Drag Market
Chicago August 23 heavy melon receipts and a surplus of small overripe fruit weighed on the watermelon market this week. Dealers reported 100 to 140 cars on the track daily with 40 to 73 cars waiting to be placed while demand remained fair for large stock. Prices ranged from 100 to 200 dollars early, slipping to 100 to 175 midweek and 100 to 150 by Friday as receipts stayed heavy.
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Chicago
Oklahoma
Missouri
Andinna
Potatoes at Chicago See Price Recovery Early This Week
Prices for potatoes in Chicago rebound from last week's decline with gains of 2 to 3 cents as lighter receipts and firmer demand support buying. Minnesota lots mostly 60 to 6 0c, some higher car loads at 6 1 4 to 7c, amid unsettled weather. Red River stock expected to move by Sept 1 as receipts ease. market remains mixed with next week forecast to be lower due to heavy movement.
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Chicago
Aif
Ivanding
Lée
Chuvks
Red River
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