New Rules on Loss and Damage Claims by Railroad
The Railroad Administration released a circular to freight claim agents outlining uniform rules for loss and damage claims on fruits and vegetables. It mandates advance notice of shipments, written refrigeration or ventilation instructions, proper waybill entries, and carrier record keeping. It also specifies when frost damage warrants pay and when claims should be denied for compliant shipments, pending evidence of negligence. The guidance follows a Chicago conference and aims to curb unjust carrier practices.
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Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
J. H. Howard
John Barton Payne
Chicago
R. I L. Evans
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Free Brothers Company
Pittsburgh
Wisconsin Cheese Market Holds Firm Across Weeks
Wisconsin cheese market shows stabilization with little price change in the latest week. Twins sold 35 to 39 cents, Long Horns and Young Americas at similar levels, demand remains strong, production near its longest point, and forecasts point to higher output by year’s start. Wisconsin exchanges report steady sales across Twins, Daisies, Horns, and Squares with varied prices. markets in the South and East show renewed inquiries as stock tightens.
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Sheboygan, Wiks
Americas
Wisconsin
New York
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Plymouth
Appleton Dairy Board
Fruit and Vegetable Trade in Indianapolis
California and Arizona oranges on the Indianapolis market bring 6.75 to 9.00 per box with ample holiday supply anticipated. Florida stock shows decay while New York stock remains priced around 60 cents per two-quart basket. Banana prices high at 7 to 34 cents per pound and California celery sells at 7.50 per crate. Virginia sweets faded with Tennessee arrivals at 2.25 to 2.75 ham per. Homegrown vegetables include kale spinach lettuce and celery. Casaba melons reappear at 2.75 per crate of nine.
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Indianapolis
Ind
California
Arizona
Florida
Almeria
New York
Michigan
Indiana
Idaho
Virginia
Tennessee
Eggs Easier but Poultry Holds Firm in Indianapolis
Dec 6 reports from Indianapolis indica te eggs prices easing with one dealer marking 55c and another 18c while stock arrivals lag. Weather and doubled country production push eggs to end of next week receipts. Poultry prices remain firm with some lines firming due to holiday cleanup and limited freezing space. Butter markets stable with creamery prices at 70 to 72 cents per pound.
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Indianapolis
Ihi
Diana
Chicago Vegetable Market Steady Amid Quiet Holiday Week
Chicago December 6 vegetable market was quiet after holiday activity with moderate supplies and steady prices. California lugs at 3.85 to 3.50 per unit, Ohio hot house baskets 2.25, beets and turnips steady, homegrown stock and rutabagas sold modestly, lettuce and peppers steady, cucumbers and beans in fair demand with mixed Florida and Louisiana lots, overall market normal for season.
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Chicago
Louisiana
California
Florida
Michigan
Illinois
Denney & Co handles Yakima potato crop sale
Denney and Co of Chicago have been chosen by the Yakima Valley Potato Growers Association to market the 1918 crop, estimated between 1200 and 1500 carloads, representing 60 to 70 percent of the valley's production. Sales will use grades No 1 and No 2, with sacks weighing eight ounces. An Seattle office has been opened to manage Western sales.
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Chicago
Denney & Co
Yakima Valley
Seattle
Chicago Street Notes Travel Times for Fruit Trade Leaders
H C Schrader president of Associated Fruit Company left Tuesday for a three week West and Northwest trip. H G Walters of Jack Walters & Sons appeared on the market early this week. Dan Coyne Jr of Coyne Brothers headed for California midweek. Henry Dingfelder of C I M Dingfelder spent last Saturday in Chicago and travels to the South for six months. M W Lorch of M Piowaty & Sons departed late this week for Florida for a three week vacation.
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H. C. Schrader
Associated Fruit Company
New York
Northwest
H. G. Walters
Jack Walters & Sons
Nashville
Dan Coyne, Jr
Coyne Brothers
Jefe
California
Henry Dingfelder
C. I. & M. Dingfelder
Chicago
South Carolina
Florida
South
M. W. Lorch
M. Piowaty & Sons
South African Growers Form Co operative Society
Western Province fruit growers in Cape Town plan a cooperative selling society with a limited liability company cap of 25000 dollars. The aim is to raise fruit quality for the market and handle about 40000 tons per season, targeting the next fruit season. George C. Palmer starts carrot distribution business in Minneapolis with offices at 454 Plymouth Building after leaving Kansas City and Spokane roles.
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Western Province Fruit Growers
Cape Town
Geo. C. Palmer
Minneapolis
Minn
George C. Palmer
Plymouth Building
Palmer
Kansas City
Western Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Spokane
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John A. Eck Co
Tiastea
C.E. McNeill & CO
House OF Services
W. So
Water St
Union
Conn
DAN W. Feitel Bag CO
New Orleans
Claiborne and
Erato
Fulton
Hall, Wedge & Carter
Eand Grocers
National Produce Bank
Wedendtrom Panate
Edwin Oyner
Mgr
Produce Sales Co
Frank Ellison
Omaha
Jerpe Commission Company
Chicago, Ill
J.H. White & CO
West South Water Street
Elmer Hart
James Hart & Sons
Long Prairie
Hart
Minnesota
John W. Low
Mittelstadt Haantiav
Tr. E. Ball
Springfield, Ilinois
Chicago Street Notes
C.H. Weaver &Co
Northwestern
J. ‘Ells Slater Co
F. E. Baldwin & CO
Ogden Bidg
Merrill & Eldredge
Market St
Shippers
W. A. Murphy
Hicago
Edw
Coyne
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