Johnstone creditors bid to liquidate New York butter and egg house
Creditors led by E. J. Irwin met at the Mercantile Exchange Building to liquidate W. W. Johnstone of Duane Street. They report debts near $85,000 with assets around $170,000, including $50,000 owed by All-Package Groceries. Emerson and Marshall dispute receivership amid Food Board investigations into price practices and stock transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb
Emerson
New York
W. Wjothstone
Duane Street
Mercantile Exchange
E. J. Irwin
R. B. Shimer & Co
Irwin
Shimer & Co
West Side
Chatham and Phoenix National Bank
Johnstone
Johnston
Herb Emerson
W. W. Johnstone
H. Snowden Marshall
Herbert A. Emerson
Food Board
BNE Ithe Food Administration
Fox
The
Judge Hand
United States Court
Hand
BP. d. Harrison
Marshall
W. W. Johnstone Had Bought A Large Block At the All-Package Company
Federal Food Board
All-Package
Food Administration
Tun
R. B. Shimer &Co
Phenix Cheese Company
Turtin & Kurtin
W. W. Taylor’ & Co
J. H. Rusch
Trwin
J. A. Long
Indiana
Oxley & Richter
Chicago
Coughlan
Hanford Produce Company
Stin
Bowman & ‘Co
John ‘W. Butler
Chicago Firms Have Egg Licenses Restored
Chicago August 22 The Food Administration announced that several Chicago egg traders Feilchenfeld & Aron A T Allw hen Company and O D Gilman are to be reinstated and may resume egg trading on Friday August 16 The move reflects a belief the prior revocations resulted from misunderstandings of trading rules rather than willful violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Food Administration
Ocal
Gardner
Feilchenfeld & Aron
A.T. Allwhen, Company
0. D. Gilman & A
Government inspection extends to receivers and railroads
Washington August 23 the Agricultural Appropriation Bill will allow receivers and railroads to request government inspection of produce once enacted. Inspections will certify quality and condition of fruits and vegetables and be fee based at about 2.50 per car. The measure broadens prior rights, letting shippers also call for inspections and aligns with debates over wheat price provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Wilson
Deslers
Apple crops in Gallia County near normal yield
Gallia County reports apple crops at about 60 to 70 thousand barrels, near 60 percent of normal. Rome Beauty dominates 70 to 75 percent of production alongside other varieties, with dry weather and some scab affecting yield. Local growers employ modern methods. limited sales noted, including a $3.50 per barrel deal with a Portsmouth firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Et
Rome
Ben Davis
Lawrence County
Gallipolis Orchard Company
Gallipolis
J. KE. Burdette
Point Pleasant
W. Va
E. J. Riggs
Stanley A. Plymale
Portsmouth
Chicken Killers Strike Settled in New York
The Hebrew chicken killers strike was settled after weeks of walkouts. Rabbinic assistants known as shochets demanded 2 cents per chicken slain. The Kosher Butchers Union won truck drivers to back them, ending the dispute. About 400 shochets were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sweet Potato Movement Expands Through Ohio Valley
The Southern sweet potato movement from Alabama and Mississippi grows as supplies move through Ohio River gateways. Triumph varieties lead shipments with Nancy Hall and Dooley strains following. Early week prices in Ohio Valley markets ranged from about 2.26 to 2.75 per bushel for Triumphs, with some Carolina sweets selling around 7.75 to 8 dollars per barrel in cloth top stave containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Alabama
Mississippi
Ohio River
Nancy Hall
Dooleys
Ohio Valley
Texas Company Loses License Moves Headquartered to Waco
Notice from the U S Food Administration revokes licenses of the Industrial Transportation Company linked to Temple Texas After moving headquarters to Waco the firm advertised stock at 10 a share claiming to streamline buyer and producer margins The Food Administration cites failure to file reports and disregard of hearings as grounds and warns officers of potential criminal penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Transportation Company
Food Administration
Dallas
Temple
Tex
Houston
Texas
Waco, Tex
Sapnnavale
United States
R.B. Dickey
Washieton
D. C
Henry J. Dannenbaum
Division
Federal Food Administration For Texas
Carl Lohn
Lohn
U. S. Food Administration
L. H. Edwards
BE. A. Gray
Corporate prospectus excerpt on stock sales and compliance
The document outlines business positions and public statements about stock sales under Texas Blue Sky laws. It notes compliance with state restrictions on stock sales, licensing by the Secretary of State, and commissions to stock salesmen. It expresses thanks for the invitation to share information and requests favorable consideration of the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Land
Minnesota Potato Market Shows Strong Demand
Minnesota potato market reports robust inquiries and firm prices. Shippers in Minneapolis note buyers paying 2.30 to 2.45 dollars per cwt for sacked stock, with shipments from Red River Valley expected after early September as digging expands and prices ease later.
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Minneapolis
Aus
Minnesota
Red River Valley
Twin Cities
Packer
Questionaire on Per ishables Provokes Trade Frustration
New York newspaper notes a Federal Trade Commission questionnaire sent to fruit and produce firms. It demands supplier and customer names, purchase dates, and shipper details, plus cost and storage space data. Trade leaders warn the form is overwhelming and nearly impossible to complete accurately by the August 27 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
quesHonnaire
Labor Day Holiday Declared for New York Fruit Trade
Labor Day September 2 will be a closed holiday in New York's fruit and produce trade. Ward W. Smith of the Fruit and Produce Trade Association says shippers should plan shipments accordingly as Teamsters and others will take the day off and railroads will suspend deliveries. only a few express deliveries may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward W. Smith
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Packerman
Teamstera Union
Steady Advance in Potato Market at Chicago This Week
Chicago markets show a 10 to 15 cent rise per cwt as demand improves and stock moves west from Minnesota to Wisconsin and Michigan. Minnesota remains primary supplier with lighter East arrivals. Wisconsin and Dakota stocks begin larger shipments. Prices quoted include Early Ohio and Cobbler figures around 2.25 to 2.65 per cwt with solid near term demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Harly
Michigan
Shakketaey Tee East
Afl
New Jersey Colege
BO Aire Aman
Kansas City Investiga tion Targets Kaw Valley Potato Grading
M Allewell of the Food Administration and government officials inspected Kaw Valley potatoes in Kansas City to press for grading compliance. After a shippers meeting protests over ungraded stock, authorities said grading would be enforced on all future shipments outside the valley, with Northern buyers to insist on graded stock. Allewell planned trips through Nebraska and the Dakotas before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
M. Allewell
Food Administration
Allewell
Kaw Valley
Nebraska
Allwent
Dakotas
Washington
California Citrus Shipments Reported by Region
Los Angeles August 23 Citrus fruit shipments from California for August show totals by region. Northern California sent 203 orange cars and unspecified lemon cars. Central California delivered 2,537 orange cars and 115 lemon cars. Southern California shipped 13,010 orange cars and 5,018 lemon cars. Grand state total reaches 20,883 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Central
Southern
Cuban imports opened to all under War Trade Board ruling
The War Trade Board announced this week that general importation of fresh fruits and vegetables from Cuba is now permitted. Previously only shipments by rail and car ferry from Havana or on approved vessels could enter without an individual import license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Trade Board
Cuba
Havana
Trade in Live Poultry Market Peaks in Chicago
Chicago August 23 The live poultry market remained strong with broad buyer interest led by local dealers. Monday saw light stock and rising prices for fowls, turkeys at 18 31c, fowls around 29c, weights four pounds and over 28c, roosters 22c, ducks 25c, geese 16c. Receipts rose Tuesday forcing some price cuts while demand stayed steady. Wednesday held firm except ducks at higher, with moderate trade and cleaning stock. Thursday was unchanged except ducks up. Friday heavy runs pushed fowls and springers down ic with six line haul and express deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Storage holdings of eggs butter and poultry rise in August report
Government report from the Bureau of Markets shows August 1 stock totals for cold storages. Eggs 6,486,571 cases. butter 81,384,643 pounds. frozen poultry 18,896,878 pounds. Increases and percentages compared with prior months and year are detailed for July and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Must Tell Shipper How Goods are Marketed
Washington D C August 23 The Food Administration announced new rules to clarify how receivers handle and sell poultry eggs butter and other produce to shippers. Receivers must disclose disposal details and avoid implying commission sales when buying outright to ensure ships receive fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Food Administration
The
Koehler Produce Co. Seeks Receiver as Old Pittsburgh Firm Fails
George W. Depp and George L. Thomas named as temporary receivers for Koehler Produce Co a longtime Pittsburgh firm. Hearing on permanent receiver set for August 30 after petition citing express shipment losses amid wartime conditions. Assets estimated at 7500 liabilities about 17000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hias
Express
George W. Depp
George L.thomas
Pittsburgh
Koehler Produce Company
Packer
George Depp
United States
National League
Commission Merchants
Pittsburgh, Produce Trade Credit Association
Charles Muehlbronner
Iron City Produce Company
Association
Eighteenth Street
Twenty-first
Koehler
George L. Thomas
Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association
Common Pleas Court
Not Much Activity in the Egg Market
Chicago weather and heat impact on egg quality slow trading at the start of the week. Buyers favored fresh gathered eggs with steady prices while receipts totaled 9,807 Monday and 13,856 Tuesday. Prices ranged from 35 to 42 cents for various grades with firming noted for really fine eggs later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shippers Focus on Grapes as River District Cleanup Proceeds
Sacramento August 28 Shippers turn attention to grapes after cleanup of late pears from the Encrey mento River district. Malagas and Thompson seedless grapes lead as Bab varieties develop well. Quality reports note no danger and promise strong fruit this season.
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Sacramento
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W. W. Jornstone
Butter and Egg
Jay
Texas Corporation
Waco
L. Edwarda
Edwards
John T. Land
Seriotim
Kochler Produce CO
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