Onion Market Dull in Chicago with Speculative Buying
Chicago reports a quiet week in the onion market despite earlier speculative demand from carrot buyers in Indiana Ohio Michigan and Wisconsin. Government forecasts show 1922 and current season crops with prices cited for colors and white onions and shipments near 25 000 cars expected with limited yields in some districts.
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Chicago
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
California
Whitea
Winer & Saroff May Pay 40 or 50 Cents on the Dollar
Creditors of Winer & Shroff face a 40 to 50 cent recovery outlook as a creditors' committee operates after a stock and fixture sale netted 1,700. Liquidation weighs against bankruptcy with liabilities around 11,000 and assets near 8,000, while unlisted assets appear.
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Winer & Saroff
Kansas City
Winer & Shroff
Jasna
Packer
Former Partner of Skilken in Trouble
Dayton Ohio August 24 The arrest of Fred W Hecht alleged confessed defaulter cashier of the American National Bank and Trust Company now jailed on forgery charges recalls that he was a partner of Alexander Skilken in the Dayton Fruit Exchange. In July 1921 Skilken was arrested for conspiracy to defraud the government by bogus revenue stamps and labels. Hecht sought a dissolution of partnership while Skilken faced prohibition violations and remained free on bond pending appeal.
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Dayton, C
Fred W.hecht
American National Bank & Trust Company
Hecht
Alexander Skilken
Dayton, Fruit Exchange
Skilken
Hia
Louisville Second Crop Potatoes Looks Well
The second crop of potatoes in Louisville district is thriving due to seasonable weather. If conditions stay favorable until frost, a bumper crop is expected with larger acreage and heavy fertilizer use. Truck gardens are productive for local markets and some surplus for shipping. Canning tomatoes in this region and Southern Indiana are in good supply.
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Louisville
Peaches Hold Steady Amid Moderate Demand Across States
Chicago market notes moderate demand for peaches while arrivals decline. California Elberta peaches show gains, Michigan shipments lag with few early whites, and Illinois Indiana markets mainly through. Elberta prices range from 3.25 to 4.00 per bushel basket for top fruit, lower grades at 2.25 to 3.50. Michigan white varieties fetch 1.65 to 2.00, California peaches 1.00 to 1.50 per box.
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Chicago
California
Elbertas
Michigan
Bilbertas
Illinois
Indiana
Ulinois
Arkansas
Superior Wis Dealer Arrested and His Bank Account Garnisheed
Superior appears to have ceased operations for the Johnson run fruit scheme. He solicited shipments statewide, defrauding several shippers who had credits from last year. One shipper had him arrested and his bank account garnisheed, with unpaid bills including berries assets in the Sparta district.
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Superior
Wis
Superior Produce,Company
Johnson
sIt
Sparta
Silas R. Mills Dies New York Broker and Pioneer
Silas R. Mills age unknown, a longtime New York fruit auction broker and the oldest in the United States, died at his daughter-in-law’s home in Camberland Maryland. Funeral services were held Thursday with interment to follow as details were uncertain.
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Silas R. Mills
New York
United States
Harry Milla
Camberland
Mills
Was
Fruit Auction
Fancy Peaches Strong in New York Market Prices
In New York on Aug 24 a robust peach market favored fancy fruit. Georgia Libertas topped at 4.25 dollars per crate, Maryland and Delaware at 2.50 to 3.50, with Georgia fruit coming from cold storage. Other varieties ranged 1.50 to 2 per crate, Maryland and Delaware Hales reaching 3.75 per bushel basket, while best Virginia Elbertas traded 23 to 3.50 per crate and 1.50 to 1.75 per bushel basket.
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New York
Georgia
Peach Crop Movement Sets 2000-Car Oklahoma? Not specified
Utah will ship about 2000 cars of peaches this year. Movement will start around September 1, per Union Pacific officials. Georgia crop totals show about 8600 cars marketed, roughly 500 cars above prior estimates.
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Utah
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific System
Georgia
Macon
Oranges Firm in New York Market Under Active Demand
New York buyers show steady demand for California Valencia oranges with 1768 and larger sizes selling well though the week’s receipts include stale fruit. Prices ranged from $2.50 to $7.90 for various grades while lemon and Porto Rican fruit markets showed mixed moves amid ample supply.
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New York
California
New Orleans
Alaska Strawberries Deliv E anti Market Feature
A market report from Juneau Alaska notes a shipment of Alaskan strawberries arrived in Seattle Wash Aug 24 after being shipped by John Dawson from Juneau. The delivery highlighted the local market deal of the period with Alaska produce making an impression.
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Juneau
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
John Dawson
Chicago Cantaloupe Market Slows Amid Steady Arrivals
Chicago market notes a softer tone as cantaloupes move slowly despite calm weather. Michigan remains the main supplier with eight to twelve cars daily, while shipments from other regions are winding down. Prices varied by crate and variety with Hoodoos at 76c per 9x9 and 1.26 to 2.50 for Osage crates, Turlock standards around 2.50, Tennessee Pink Meats in standard crates 3.85 to 4.0 per crate, and Texas Salmon Tints at 2.25 with ponies and flats at lower rates.
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Chicago
Michigan
Colorado
Michigan Osage
Tennessee
Lettuce Supplies Surge in Chicago Market
Chicago August 24 heavy supplies of head lettuce from California Washington Colorado and New York have been ample and market prices ruled generally weaker amid abundant seasonable commodities readable in the market report.
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Chicago
California
Washington
Colorado
New York
Lettuce Prices at Local Market This Week
Washington fancy Iceberg crated at 3.75 to 4.50 dollars with fair quality 3 to 3.75. California fancy Iceberg 4 to 4.25 and New York Big Boston 1 to 1.76. Offerings were mostly poor quality and moved at or below cost per crate.
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Washington
California
New -York
Boston
Tree Doctors Arrested in Minnesota Scams
Two men calling themselves Clarence White and J. E. Richards of Minneapolis were arrested last week for posing as tree doctors. They allegedly took money from residents by claiming to treat trees and plug holes, using chemicals to claim effectiveness. The suspects face charges related to fake tree restoration work and financial fraud.
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Minneapolia
Clarence White
J. E. Richards
Onions From Orange County and Western New York
New York reports a steady onion flow from Orange County and New York state. Jerseys remain heavy with prices from a dollar to three dollars per 100 pound bag and whites at 1.50 to 3.00, Orange County yellows 2.25 to 2.75, reds up to 3.00, fancy yellows 3.28 to 3.50, and street onions 1.75 to 2 per half case or 0.85 to 1.10 per crate.
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New York
Orange County
New York State
Potatoes Run From Jersey and Long Island Rush Prices Firm
Potatoes for New York state are mainly arriving from Jersey and Long Island with receipts hard to gauge. Railroad cars bring few daily, trucks heavy. Jersey Cob blers sell at 4.25 to 4.50 per 150 pound bag, poor stock down to 1. Long Island 150 pound bags bring 4.50 to 4.75. Movement strong and prices firm amid high activity.
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New York
Jersey
Long Island
Long Islands
Mayor Hylan Market Proposals Delayed by Board Vote
New York August board of aldermen president Hulbert blocked Mayor Hylan from committing the Board of Estimate to site selections for three proposed municipal terminal markets in Manhattan and Brooklyn. A committee will study sites at West Washington Market Gansevoort Market and Wallabout Market while Dock Delaney is consulted. Early cabbage shipments report solid heads with good quality. late Holland cabbage expected lower production than last year.
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New York
Murray Hulbert
Board of Aldermen
Hylan
Board of Estimate
West Washington Market
Gansevoort Market
Manhattan
Wallabout Market
Brooklyn
Prial
Craig
Miller
Riegelmann
Commission
O'Malley
Hulbert
Delaney
Europe
Somers
Wis
Somera-Kenosha_Racine
Kansas City
Colorado
Arkansas River
Fowler
Rocky Ford
King Fruit Company
Pueblo
Hanagan ‘Brothers
Swink Wire
Arkansas Valley
Manzanoja
Theo
Gerringer
Lagrunta Trading Company
Idtancree & Kelly
Consolidated
Chicago
Ft. Lyon
D. V. Burrell
Apishipa
Avondale
Morrison ‘Seed Growers’ Association
Illinois Jonathan Apples Ready for Market in Ten Days
Chicago reports strong interest in Illinois Jonathan apples with movement expected in ten days. Prices on A grade stock in barrels quoted around 4.25 to 4.75 per barrel while Duchess, Wealthies, Lubsk Queen and other varieties show varied prices in barrels and bushel baskets as arrivals from nearby states rise.
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Illinois
Jonathan
Chicago
Illinoia Jonathans
Baeks
Washington
Dixie Fruit Products Company Fails in Alabama Bankruptcy
The Dixie Fruit Products Company has failed and is now in bankruptcy in Mobile Alabama. The first creditors meeting will be held August 29 in the office of Joseph Ne Medleer referee in this city.
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Fruit Products Company
Mobile
Ala
Dixie Fruit Products Company
Joseph Ne Medleer
Produce Packer Sample Copy Offered to Shippers
The Packer announces a free sample of The Produce Packer a weekly newspaper focused on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related goods. It invites requests for mail delivery.
Colorado cantaloupe crop damage unclear after flood reports
Reports claimed entire Colorado cantaloupe crop in the Arkansas Valley was destroyed by floodwaters near Fowler. Later wires say damage was minimal, with under 100 acres affected and shipments continuing, though late season timing and slower export pace expected.
Gale Sweeps New York Fruit Belt Wrecks Crops
A gale swept the New York fruit belt Wednesday night with gusts up to 50 miles an hour. The fastest winds hit Niagara and Orleans counties, damaging pear, plum, and early apple crops while late apples also suffered. The full extent of the damage is not yet known.
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New York
Rochester
N. Ya
Niagara
Orleans
Central Missouri Jonathans Sell at 3.50 per Barrel
Marshall Missouri August 24 reports the first Missouri Valley Jonathans in this area selling this week for 3.50 per barrel for No 1 fruit. Favorable weather has produced good sized fruit with no reports of late varieties sold to date.
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Missouri
Marshall
Missouri Valley
Jonathana
Fruit and Vegetable Quarantine Less Drastic Than Anticipated
An official of the Federal Horticultural Board explains that the forthcoming fruit and vegetable quarantine, effective November 1, is not expected to hamper trade in the country. The measure is seen as less drastic than initial impressions suggested.
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Federal Horticultural Board
Import permit rule for fruits and vegetables outlined
Washington officials say the quarantine on fruit and vegetable imports becomes effective November 1 but will not majorly disrupt trade. The measure aims to let the Department of Agriculture monitor all shipments to shield growers from pests and diseases. Imports from Canada and Mexico are exempt once permits are secured. dried products and certain regional fruits may enter without permits.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Horticultural Board
Packer
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Mexico
Awe ‘Air
Regulations for fruit and vegetable imports permit process
Federal regulations require advance application to the Federal Horticultural Board for permits. Applications must state country of origin, port of first arrival, and importer details. If shipments arrive before a permit, the importer bears customs risks for up to 20 days. Separate permits needed per country and per port. Upon arrival, notices must be filed in duplicate with details including vessel, arrival date, dock, and importer or broker.
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Féderal ‘Horticultural Board
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Collector of Customs
Ives
Erie Will Handle New York Deliveries
New York dispatch reports relief for Western fruit shipments as Erie Railroad and cooperating lines plan to accept peak season loads. Baltimore and Ohio agreed to take 24 cars daily at the height of the season, easing a prior feared bottleneck.
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New York
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. W. Frost
Erie Railroad
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Felief
Cantaloupe Market Prices in New York Aug 24
Receipts of cantaloupes from Maryland Delaware and New Jersey flood New York markets this week with trucks and trains delivering four to five cars daily from Western farms. Top stock comes from Turlock with crates priced 3 to 4 dollars. ponies flats and standard crates range from 1.50 to 2 dollars. Maryland and Delaware Pink Meat and Green Meat standards sell 1.00 to 1.76, Jumbo flats up to 2 dollars.
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New -York
Maryland
Delaware
Jersey
Texas
Potato Market Report Reflects Mixed Minnesota Weather Impact
The report notes varied potato quality and pricing across states. Wisconsin No 1 whites bring 2.35 to 2.45 per cwt while Minnesota Early Ohios sell 1.50 to 1.66 with graded stock at 1.20 to 1.45. Kansas Missouri Irish Cobblers fetch 2.25 to 2.40 and Nebraska Irish Cobblers 2.40 to 2.50.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ohios
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Liberal Pear Market Reports Mixed California Washington Oregon Prices
Chicago August 24 Pears arrive from California Washington and Oregon with Michigan early varieties joining the market. Bartlets from California Washington and Oregon command 3.50 to 3.50 dollars per basket or barrel with Michigan Clapps Favorite up to 7 8 a barrel and 32 22 per bushel. Seckel pears mainly fetch 2 265 per bushel for stock with small undesired lots offering 1 60 per bushel.
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Chicago
California
Washington
Oregon
Michigan
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