Merrill's plan to avoid undercharges shocks trade
Philadelphia commission merchant Harry W. Merrill circulated a $10 information offer claiming to help dodge rail undercharge bills. The Pennsylvania Railroad sued him in 1915, while trade papers and the National League note the form echoes a system used across New York. Courts yet decide legality. interstate rules govern.
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United States Supreme Court
District Attorney Probes New York Live Poultry Trade
New York November 1 The District Attorney's office is investigating the live poultry trade in New York with searches of jobbing houses slaughterhouses and retailers city wide. The inquiry targets alleged combinations among jobbing houses and members formed months ago and dissolved about a month ago.
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Florida Growers Question New York World Food Plan
Florida growers view a New York World telegram about Edgar W. Dennison representing Florida interests to lower New York food costs as dubious and impractical. The Packer notes Florida skepticism, calls Dennison an egg king figure, and urges middlemen to defend their public servant role amid food price fears.
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New York World
Wetz E65 Pact Myth Sparks Egg Trade Debate
Kansas City dispatch notes the egg trade faces doubt over James B. Wetz claiming 72 million eggs and a $1.26 million stock value. The piece critiques press portrayals, cites egg shortages, high prices, and the public misperception of an egg trust amid rising costs and tight supplies.
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Minnesota Potato Prices Unchanged
Minnesota potato market is quiet with light receipts and weak demand. Frozen and frost led stock has slowed demand. buyers distrust rolling stock yet prices hold from last week. Red River stock averages 1.50 to 1.55, Minnesota and Dakota whites 1.55, and Yakima potatoes 1.60 to 1.65 fob Minneapolis.
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New York Health Dept Condemns Food Stocks Amid Shortages
Dec 1 New York reports inspectors condemning spoiled fruit and vegetables as health officials strive to curb unsafe food. Stores condemn stock while many residents go hungry. Health department actions include court cases and fines for bad receivers and firms, with trucks urged to move condemned goods.
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Ant Angel
Cabbage and seed stock prices rise in Wisconsin Ontario market
Chicago December 1 The cabbage market continued its upward trend with prices on good Wisconsin fertilizer stock and seed cabbage advancing. Demand from western territory and New York state buyers grows as shipments of Wisconsin seed cabbage sold at about 68 05 a ton. Operators hold back, few are eager to draw down holdings, while speculative buying remains cautious.
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Mey Als Newt in Or one
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Mey Als New t in possibly indicating a name and place. No clear event or role emerges. insufficient readable facts to define a full news item.
Market notes show lighter potato receipts in Chicago week
Market report indicates potato receipts at Chicago eased for the week though Thanksgiving demand looms. Waters expresses optimism on the fruit and vegetables outlook amid holiday season pressures.
Decreased Demand Hits Chicago Fresh Potato Market
Chicago December 1 The potato market showed softer demand this week with buyers cautious and prices holding around 42 cents for good stock. Receipts fell about 10 percent as weather curbed loading, growers held stock in storage, and several large operators reduced stations to cut costs.
Market notes on dairy receipts and price quotes
The report records receipts across days with figures 4,757 on Monday 7,530 on Tuesday and 5,809 on Wednesday. Creamery extras quoted at 42c. Extra firsts ranges 38c to 41c, firsts around 37c, seconds near 34 to 36c. No 1 packing stock at 32c. Friday receipts 4,280. Trading is quiet with a slightly softer tone than former prices.
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Agerat
Apples Find Ready Sale at Chicago Market
Apple arrivals in Chicago this week were light with steady prices. Most receipts were orchard run and ungraded, but demand remained firm for fancy fruit. No. 1 and No. 2 grades sold within modest ranges and barrel stock prices covered a broad spectrum across several varieties including Jonathan, King, Greenings, Spies, Winesaps, Baldwins, Russets, and Tasman Sweets.
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Hubbardsons
Almeria Grape Sales Heavier Than Last Year
New York reports Almeria grape arrivals this season exceed prior year totals as heavy sales draw bidders. Demand remains brisk for fancy stock while recent cargoes are largely poor. about 50 000 to 60 000 barrels sold with grace grades easier. Tuesday sales too poor to classify. Wednesday improved but insufficient good fruit to meet bids. Prices ranged from 5 to 6.50 for fancy stock, extra choice 4.25 to 4.87, choice 3.37 to 4, poor 1 to 3.
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Maryland
Delaware
Onion shortage concerns central states storage levels
Chicago on December 1 The National Onion Association met at the Sherman House to discuss current onion holdings. The meeting concluded that more than 30 percent of normal onion stocks are currently stored in the central states, signaling a supply shortfall for the season.
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National Onion Association
Sherman House
Central States
Apple Exports Slide From Year Ago Week
Apple exports from all American ports for the week ending last Saturday amounted to 54 728 barrels, down from 75 032 barrels in the corresponding week last year.
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New York
Grain market report notes firm prices despite holidays
A terse market summary reports Minnesota and North Dakota whites at 1.55 to 1.65 dollars per bushel, Wisconsin whites 1.50 to 1.60, Michigan whites 1.55 to 1.60, and Western stock 1.60 to 1.75. Arrivals that frosted sold slowly. Receipts: 30 cars. Market firmer but no clear advance. Friday receipts about 10 cars, market steady at previous levels.
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Chicago Citrus Market Steady With Strong Demand
Chicago December 1 The citrus market remained steady with normal receipts for the season. Demand for all citrus was strong. navels and Florida oranges showed some green ness but overall quality was satisfactory. Grapefruit trade active with ample but not excessive supply and prices from 3 to 3 ¼. Islee of Pines stock quotable at 1.75 to 2. Lemons good quality with firm prices around 3,973.50 per box. smaller sizes slightly lower. Late Valencias arriving scarce, around 4.25 carload with 60 off on 968 and 100s. Navels increasing in supply and in demand with improved quality at 5.69 to 5.69 for all sizes. Florida oranges well bid at 3 to 2.00. Satsumas light receipts but desirable quality, selling at 3.75 to 4 per strap. Pineapples in fair demand, light supply, mostly from Cuba and Porto Rico, around 6.50 per crate.
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Easier Tone in Chicago Onion Market
Chicago onions show moderate demand this week with prices easing on western stocks while central state stock holds. traders expect a firmer tone next week after a Thanksgiving lull. Central states Onion prices quoted around 3.75 dollars c.i.f., with Colorado and Oregon stocks offered. shipping point details appear incomplete.
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Central States
Colorado
Ping Point
End of undercharges plan and mixed market notes
Merri!'s plan to end undercharges is reported alongside chaotic market briefs from Chicago New York and California. The page compiles diverse items including potato and apple markets Detroit Boston and Florida market chatter and regulatory notes on pure food laws and quarantine updates.
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Jim Wetzege
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New York
California
Minnesota
National Onion Association
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Michigan
Aldrich
Turkeys plunge in New York markets after Thanksgiving demand crash
Chicago reports the Thanksgiving turkey trade as the most disastrous in years with dealers suffering losses. Prices fell sharply from Monday openings to Wednesday close across New York Boston Chicago and Kansas City. Western turkeys led the declines as weather and late deliveries pressured supply with many lots moved to coolers awaiting higher prices.
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New York
Boston
St. Louis
Kansas City
California Vegetable Shipments Increase Report
California vegetable shipments from southern California rose modestly around Thanksgiving. The Santa Fe lines moved 297 cars and the Southern Pacific 586, totaling 883 cars for the season in the southern district. Daily figures include November 23 with 28 cars, November 24 with 21, November 26 with 40, November 27 with 14, and November 28 with 28.
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Santa Fe Lines
Southern Pacific
Southern District
Potatoes in Western Kansas Page 20 Report
Western Kansas potato markets show steady demand amid harvest conditions with price ranges cited. Page 20 notes transportation routes and regional storage considerations impacting potential supply for upcoming weeks. A brief item mentions a car shortage in California affecting freight if replicated elsewhere. The death of Colonel Sanborn is recorded with standard obituary phrasing.
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