New Law Targets Professional Rejector in Food Bill
Washington dispatch reports amendment to the National Food Bill giving the Secretary of Agriculture authority to inspect and certify the soundness of produce at markets. Certificates would be admissible in court as prima facie evidence, curbing car rejections and dishonest shippers who take money in advance and ship trash. Growers and dealers praise the move, predicting a heavy blow to professional rejectors and market manipulation.
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Washington, D. C
Jones
Secretary of Agriculture
Easier Feeling in Northern Potatoes, Market Wavers
Minneapolis reports a fluctuating potato market as receipts meet uneven demand. Prices eased with fewer outside buyers, farmers delaying digging. early Ohios quoted around 1.10 to 1.25, mostly 1.20, with some weeks showing activity and others softer.
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Minneapolis
Harry Chlos
Complaints Against A C Reaves Snyder Tex
Dallas reports several complaints against A C Reaves of Snyder Texas who ran a restaurant and produce business. He bought from fruit and produce dealers then failed to settle accounts and left Snyder without a forwarding address. A reply from a local law firm cites creditors closing him out and his believed move to Dallas.
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Dallas
Packer
A. C. Reaves
Snyder
Tex
Reaves
Idaho Prunes Are Falling From Trees
Boise Idaho Aug 24 The prune outlook in Southern Idaho is poor with forecasts showing no more than a 25 percent crop. Early optimism faded in the last ten days as fruit began dropping from trees likely due to freezes or blooming time, despite a promising early show.
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Boise
Idaho
Good Demand for Sweet Potatoes on Gulf Coast Shipments
Cincinnati August 24 The movement of Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana sweet potatoes from Gulf Coast districts continues through Ohio River gateways. North Carolina yellow stock arrives with first cars of the season. Market steady with well graded stock. Early week Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana hamper stock sold around 2.10 to 2.25 per barrel and Carolina barreled stock at 6 to 6.25.
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Cincinnati
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisia
Gulf Coast
Ohio River
North Carolina
Louisiana
Carolina
York state laws block Apple deal spooks growers and dealers
In Rochester on August 24 they warned no major purchases of apples, potatoes, cabbage or onions until Albany acts. Growers fear state seizure powers and price controls under Governor Whitman, prompting dealers to seek supplies out of state. Prices for No 1 Baldwins expected high, but both producers and dealers oppose the governor's bill.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Albany
Whitman
New York State
S ‘Mall
Apple Sales Report From Martinsburg West Virginia
Apple buyers and sellers in Martinsburg and surrounding areas report prices for Yorks Ben Davis Grimes Golden and Greenings. Greenings sold at 7.50 per barrel while Grimes moved at 5 delivered to station. A. K. Stuckey cites limited sales and high prices with buyers active on site.
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New York
Martinsburg
Ats Va
Grimes
A. K. Stuckey
Rothwell & Co
Packer
B.C. Henshaw
Wilbur Thomas
Yorks
Ben Davis
Martinsboro
Cumberland
Shenandoah
Packer seeks local solicitors to sell to growers nationwide
The Packer announces it seeks high class men or boys as local solicitors in every U S state not yet represented to market subscriptions to commercial growers shippers distributors and receivers of fruits vegetables eggs poultry butter and produce. Interested parties should state qualifications give references and write to the nearest office in New York Kansas City Chicago Cincinnati or Los Angeles.
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Packer
U. S
New York
Kansas City
Chicago, Ill
Cincinnati
Ohio
Los Angeles
Calif
Food Survey to Be Made Immediately
The Department of Agriculture will launch a nationwide survey of food under the new law. About 100 items will be counted across farms, warehouses, and stores with figures dated August 31. The survey will guide the food commission's operations.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Food Commission
Apple Sales in Hudson River District Report
A few apple sales occur in the Hudson River district New York on Aug 24. Buyers pay about $3 for fruit with the grower supplying the barrel. Purchasers handle packing, bringing the cost to roughly $3.25 per car. Most sales feature Baldwins as varieties. buyers are scarce and price concerns linger amid Albany food talks.
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New York
Hudson River District
Bayer
Albany
Increased Receipts Potatoes at Chicago Market
Chicago potato market showed a firm to steady tone amid rising receipts from Minnesota and nearby states. Michigan and Wisconsin stocks arrived. demand remained fair locally with little change outside, and Southern inquiry held steady. Prices ranged roughly from 1.20 to 1.30 per bushel with some barrel rates around 4.60 per barrel.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Esatern
South Dakota
Ohios
Hoover backs Whitman on New York food control bill
New York Aug. 24 Herbert Hoover food administrator endorsed Governor Whitman’s state food control plan while urging local municipalities to organize for federal aid. The dispute centers on price controls and the Perkins appointment, with lawmakers in Albany split between the Whitman bill and the Perkins influence as the extraordinary session convened.
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New. York
Herbert Hoover
Whitman
Albany
Hoover
New York
Cuhs
George W. Perkins
Whitmen
New York City
New York State
Pere King
State House
Perkins
Mr. Hoover
Ward W. Smith
Senator Brown
Brown
Apple Shippers Meet Hoover Aide On Food Control
Ashington August 24. Apple industry leaders met with Herbert Hoover’s food administration team to discuss speculation and distribution rules. Officials defined speculation as deliberate stock pyramiding and prohibited merchant-to-merchant sales unless tied to direct distribution. They urged storage encouragement and noted box shortages and lumber needs for packaging as shipments to Oregon Washington and Idaho face bottlenecks. Participants included Edward W. J. Hearty president International Apple Shippers Association and W. L. Wagner of Chicago.
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Ashington
Mfe International Apple Shippers
Ation
Ma. Powell
Ma. Hoover
W. Li. Wagner
Chicago
Chicago Commission
Sapples
Powell
Ali Ts
Ane Norte
I. W. . Ikes
H. F. Davidson
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Meee
Northwest
Poultry Market Firm in Chicago Hikes Prices During Week
Chicago buyers faced a firm live poultry market with limited offerings. Heavy fowls reached 28c early, springs up to 22–25c, and roosters 16c. By midweek prices eased slightly as offerings rose, with springs at 24c and fowls around 22 24c before Thursday's uptick. By Friday, firming continued as best stock traded at higher levels amid light freight arrivals.
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Chicago
Express
Vegetable Shippers Con entry to Washington conference aims
New York Aug 24 A conference of American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association members, in the wake of the International Apple Shippers meeting at Hotel Astor, planned to offer government services, seek standard grades and packaging, and press for better railroad service with a committee of E P Miller Chicago A A Chaney New York and J S Crutchfield Pittsburgh to begin work after several days in Washington this week.
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New York
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Hotel Astor
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association
E. P. Miller
Chicago
A. A. Chaney
J. 8. Crutchfield
Pittsburgh
Washington
Less Activity in Chicago Peach Market
Chicago reports lighter peach trading this week with liberal offers and poor quality fruit. Oklahoma peaches appeared in steady supply, many small and pale, selling around 1.50 to 2 per bushel. good stock around 2.50. Michigan and California arrivals included culling varieties sold at 1 to 1.25 per box, with some baskets bringing 20 to 26 cents.
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Chicago
Oklahoma
Michigan
California
Oranges Firm Lifts California Valencias in Chicago Market
In Chicago on August 24 the carrot orange market showed firm demand for California Valencias with higher prices and good quality receipts. Carrots stock moved at 3.75 to 4 per box while choice reached 33.25. Lemons stayed easy with light trade due to high prices, ample stock arriving to meet demand. Carlotts held at 0.7 to 0.8 per box.
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Chicago
Deale
Southern Poultry and Egg Shippers Meet in Atlanta Oct 15-16
Shelbyville Ky Aug 24 The executive committee of the Southern Poultry and Egg Shippers Association chaired by L G Smith has set the annual meeting for Atlanta Ga October 16 and 16 A vigorous program with prominent speakers is planned and announced by officials and members
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Southern Poultry and Egg Shippers
Atlanta
Shelbyville
Southern Poultry and Eyg Shippers’ Association
L. G. Smith
Atlanta, Ga
Watermelon market eases after brief price surge in Chicago
In Chicago on August 24 the watermelon market weakened after a late week surge when prices exceeded 300 dollars per car. This week values fell again with cars moving at 175 to 260 dollars. Early week receipts were moderate, about 42 cars by Tuesday.
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Chicago
New York Egg Men Fight Egg Damage Claim Limit
New York egg trade plans a strong challenge to express and railroad damage rules limiting claims for eggs broken in transit. A Mercantile Exchange backed petition asks the state Public Service Commissioner and Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate. The move seeks to overturn a 5 percent damage limit deemed unlawful under state law and increases in food costs.
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New York
New York Epp
Express
Department of Markets
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Service Commission
Mercantile Exchange
Public Service Commissioner
Steady market for early apples in Chicago trade
Market for early apples in Chicago remained fairly steady this week with moderate receipts dominated by Michigan Duchess. Prices ranged from 4.25 per barrel for Duchess to 4.50 to 5.50 for Wealthies Maiden Blush and other good varieties. Bushel baskets showed generally poor quality and sold below suggested prices, with fancy fruit fetching about 1.50 to 1.75.
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Chicago
Utah Fruit Growers' Association In Trouble
The National Copper Bank of Salt Lake City sues the Utah Fruit Growers' Association for 7500 dollars interest and promissory note secured by Utah real estate in Cache counties. Davis and Ank ers firm attorneys fees and mortgage. a receiver appointed by consent of Salt Lake probate. The Smidot Lumber Company joined as intervener claiming 1730 dollars against the Growers' Association. The intervenor seeks to cover costs with the receiver in charge, arguing the defendant is insolvent.
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Provo
Utah
Ave
National Copper Bank of Salt
Utah Brut Growers’ Association
Cache
Mortgeare
Growers' Association
Patterson Produce Co Back In Business After Embarrassment
The Patterson Produce Company of Dallas resumes operations after financial difficulties. Creditors in Dallas received cash payments, while five thousand cases stored there were transferred to Theo Wester of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Wester now claims full ownership of 10-25 cars of frozen turkeys in the East, tied to Patterson and Wester jointly. Patterson says he owes nothing to several creditors and intends to continue business, with creditors inclined to grant time to settle.
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Luther Grain” Company
Dallas
Patterson Produce Company
Theo. Wester
Wester
Patterson
Packer
Credjigis
Texas
New York
San Antonio
York
Ot & Vita Eishe Produce Company
Aigan
Patterson Frodee Company
Mitterson
Butter Continues First in Chicago Market Rise
In Chicago the butter market remains firm with gains amid steady demand. Creamery extras sold at 41 4 to 41 1 2 cents, extra firsts around 40 1 2 to 41 cents, and firsts 35 to 40 cents with packing stock strong. Receipts ranged from about 7 056 to 17 119 tubs daily as market conditions held firm despite heavier supplies.
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Chicago
John
Improved Cantaloupe Market Shifts in Chicago Prices Rise
In Chicago on August 24, California cantaloupes show improved demand and higher prices from a few days earlier. Turlocks arrive in moderate supply with good quality and steady to active demand. Standards quoted around 2.35 to 2.50 with some sales to 2.75, ponies 1.75 to 2, flats 1.10 to 1.15, New Mexico pink meats in flats up to 1.10 to 1.15.
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Chicago
New Mexico
Frank B Warner Charged With Forgery In Ozark Mo
Ozark Missouri August 24 Frank B Warner in the produce trade since last January formerly of Willow Springs faces forgery charges. He was arrested after being located in Indianola and brought back to Ozark for a preliminary hearing August 18. A $500 bond sets his September circuit court appearance. Authorities claim kiting checks and forged drafts with attached false IDs, with local banks noted as victims. Warner claims to be solvent if owed money is collected and reportedly plans to settle debts to avoid prosecution.
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Ozark
Warner
Willow Springs
Indianola
Kansas City
G. Pura Hays
Sheriff’s Office
Chicago egg market shows firm tone with gains on first days
The Chicago egg market moved firmly with daily advances in the first three days, demand for under grades rising and eyes stock absorbing arrivals. April and May eggs quoted around 36 0.36c, June at 15c, receipts: Monday 7,396. Tuesday 14,100. Wednesday 9,732. Thursday 8,626. Friday 7,820. Firsts 35 4c or 36 1 2c, ordinary firsts 31 3 4c. Candled dirties and storage eggs varied by type and freshness.
Middle Western Buyers Taking York State Peaches
Reports from the peach belt indicate Middle Western buyers dominate sales in New York state with baskets at 1.10 to 1.25 dollars and bids at 1.30 for No 1 varieties. Ohio and Michigan growers face lighter seasons as New York shipments expand, with the state crop one week to ten days late and a potential 7,000 car harvest, about 3,000 more than last year.
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Rochester
Ohio
Michigan
New York State
War orders shift New York produce trade for Army
Government buying affects local markets as army orders push up prices. Butter purchases total around 250000 pounds this week with five pound tins and minimum prices cited. Trade notes indicate supply officials accelerated buying and prices rose about one cent per pound.
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New York
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York State
Apple Sales
Martinsburg, W. Va
W- Va
Lynch & Branch of
Charlottesville
J. J. Boaz
Covesville
Gamé
Ian
Ann
AER
Vegetable Shippers Com
Lemons Easy
Utah Fruit Growers’ Association
Patterson Produce CO
Frank B. Warner
Ozark, MO
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