Campaign to Aid Hospitals Delivers Apples for Christmas
The article recalls a 1920 tradition when Sieker distributed apples donated by merchants to inmates of New York hospitals. This year he faced refusals from Western box apple groups, Eastern inns lost heart, so no Halloween distribution. Hospitals pressed for help, prompting Mr. French to launch a campaign to provide apples for Christmas.
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New York
Sieker
Hallowe'en
Sicker
Mr. French
Pennsylvania Railroad Ties Claims Talks to Letter Policy
Chicago traffic men and produce dealers condemn the Pennsylvania Railroad System for discarding personal claim conferences. Acting freight claim agent R. E. Hamilton says claims will be filed and handled by correspondence only, with emphasis on exact loss amounts and documentary proof. Trade groups fear delayed payments and seek alternative routes to move produce yards from the Pennsylvania tracks in Pittsburgh and other markets.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad System
R. E. Hamilton
Pennsylvania System
Hamilton
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburgh
Consignee
Pennsylvania
Fittsburgh ‘Avey
Northern Cabbage Market a Little Firmer
Chicago December 9 The carrot cabbage market shows firmer tone this week as Wisconsin Holland seed stock trades from 45 to 60 dollars per ton with many sellers aiming at 50. Stock quality is high and most holdings are in dealers hands as farmers’ stock clears. Trade squads estimate storage cabbage in Wisconsin around 750 cars, while total storage nationwide numbered about 2 700 cars led by New York and Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Holland
Wisconsin
Bureau of Markets
New York
Colorado
Cohen Mann Kahn to Dissolve Partnership in Los Angeles
The firm Cohen, Mann & Kahn will dissolve soon. Mr. Cohen, Based in Chicago, forms a new partnership with Allan H. Rabin and expands to the Wholesale Terminal Building in Los Angeles. George Mann to open George Mann Company offices in the same building for brokerage and shipping.
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Los Angeles
Cohen, Mann & Kahn
Cohen
Chicago
Allan H. Rabin
Liberty
George Mann
George Mann Company
Pete Kahn
A. Arena & Co
Alamo Packing Company
NY fruit trade seeks merger of boosters and associations
A New York movement aims to unite the Boosters Club the Fruit and Produce Trade Association and other small groups into a single strong body. Carl W. Kimball was named to chair a committee to study the plan as trade burdens grow with a booming port business and calls for expert management.
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Boosters’ Club
Fruit and Produce Association
Big Strong Association
New York
Avas
Boosters' Club
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Boosters
Carl W. Kimball
Port of
Mr. Kimball
Packer
Ten Percent Rate Cut Opposed by Florida Shippers
Orlando Florida December 9 The Orlando Perishable Traffic League led by S J Sligh opposes a 10 percent rail freight rate cut set for December 15 arguing the save is insufficient and Florida producers deserve the 13 33 percent increase from previous years The group cites reduced Florida rail tonnage and plans to pursue through bills of lading with Clyde Line and M and M T to ship from Sanford to eastern markets.
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Orlando
Fla
Orlando Perishable Traffic League
S. J. Sligh
J. Sligh & Co
Florida
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroads
Central Florida Water Traffic League
Clyde Line
Sanford
Chicago
Cabbage Market Strong in New York Declines
New York reports a firm cabbage market with Western New York telegraph quotes at 4.45 per ton f. o. b. loading station. Buyers bid 40 to 42 per ton for good stock, though supply was limited. Danish cabbage at yards sells around 50 per ton.
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New York
Reduced fares set for Western Fruit Jobbers meeting
The Western Fruit Jobbers Association announced nationwide reduced fare plans for travel to the January Fort Worth convention. Tickets may be half price on return trips if 350 or more one way certificates are deposited at Fort Worth. Sale dates vary by region, with Central Association starting January 12.
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Denver
Colo
W. D. Tidwell
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association of America
Southwestern Passenger Association
Southeastern Passenger Association
Western Passenger Association
Central Passenger Association
Fort Worth
Trunk Line
New England
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Trans-continental Passenger Association
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
Montana
United States
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Missouri-Pacific
Kansas City
St. Louis
Ohio River
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Kansas City, St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Cluriveigpours
Kansas
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Convention
Tidwell
Texas, Fort Worth
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association of America
Poses
Wiener-Boone Co Pays All Claims in Full
Akron Ohio December. The Wiener Boon Co closed six months ago and has settled all claims. Trustee Frank Kneisner says the court ordered payment in full. Local buyers had acquired many claims at discounts but the company will pay dollar for dollar. Cleveland times reported funds were available and checks were issued to claimants last week. The firm run by Morris Wiener after Mr Boone’s death liquidated on a dollar for a dollar basis.
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Akron, O
Wiener- Boone Co
Frank Knessner
Akron
Wiener-Boone Co
Packer
Kneisner
Cleveland Times
da Wiener-Boone Co
Morris’ Wiener
Boone
Charlesworth resigns as general manager of California Fruit Distributors
Sacramento December report states W. J. Charlesworth resigned December 1 after two years as general manager of California Fruit Distributors with offices in Sacramento. His successor unnamed, he plans to remain in the fruit industry in Sacramento. Previously he served as general agent in Minneapolis and earned promotion to manager after Charles E. Virden left Virden Packing Company.
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Sacramento
Calif
J. Charlesworth
California Fruit Distributors
California
Charlesworth
Minneapolis
Charles E. Virden
Virden Packing Company
Competition grows as Southeastern challenges express monopoly
Officiants report competition from the Southeastern Express Company pressuring American Railway Express Company in joint rates. Since Southeastern began May 1, observers say American seeks to restrict through rates to block Southeastern participation. Kansas City reports claim American operatives urged receivers to sign agreements to route shipments via American lines, drawing pushback from receivers wary of being tied to one carrier.
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Southeastern Express
American Railway Express Company
Atlanta
Dee
Southeastern Express Company
Southeastern
American
Chicago Potato Market Remains Barely Steady
The Chicago carrot potato market stays fairly steady with slow demand and little price movement. Track stock has declined as arrivals slow. daily arrivals 25 to 50 cars, down from 36 to 75, with 236 cars on track midweek. Prices for sacked No 1 whites and other varieties range roughly from $1.40 to $1.85, reflecting cautious selling and cooler northern shipping districts.
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Chicago
Resuht
Wisconsin
Minnesotas
Red River
Ohios
Idaho Russell
North Dakota
Mexican tomato drop may rise on West Coast of Mexico
Nogales Arizona December 9 indications point to a larger tomato drop on the West Coast of Mexico this year with estimates of 1200 to 1500 cars versus 916 last season. Cantaloupes and Honey Dew melons are also expected to rise while peppers cucumbers and eyeplants gain interest with shipping to begin in January and run to June. The crop is centered in Guaymas Los Mochis and the Fuerte River Valley with other production in Culiacan La Cruz Modesto Mazatlan and Nayarit.
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Nogales
Ariz
Mexico
United States
Guaymas
Los Mochis
Fuerte River
Culiacan
la Cruz
Modesto
Mazatlan
Nayarit
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Plan Annual Meeting
Chicago shippers, jobbers and wholesalers prepare for the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association annual business meeting. Officials urge early reservations at the Sherman Hotel, with some contemplating Drake Hotel as a future convention site. Communications should be sent to 139 North Clark Street, Chicago.
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Wignall
R. Cumming
Sher Man
Sherman Fotel
New Drake
American Fruit and Vegetable, Shippers' Association
North Clark Street
Chicago
Potato market in New York shows slow trading and high bids
New York December reports a featureless potato market with very slow trading. Harlem River docks see bag prices near 3.25 dollars and bulk 3.50 to 3.75 for 180 pound lots, Maine and Aroostook county stocks quoted at 3.50 to 4 for 180 pounds.
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New York
Harlem River
Central Maine
Deliverea
Aroostook-county
Maine Central
York State
Petchesky Sons Win Judgment Over Express Co
Petchesky Sons, fruit receivers from Brooklyn, obtained a judgment in the First District Municipal Court against American Railway Express Company. The suit cited non delivery due to strike conditions after 83 crates of berries from South Jersey were shipped, reached Jersey City, but were not delivered and later sent elsewhere. Attorney H L Davis of Liberty Street represented the firm in court.
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Petchesky & Sons
American Express Co
New York
F. Petchesky: & ‘Sons
Brooklyn
American Railway Express Company
Jersey
Jersey City
Express Company
H. L. Davis
Liberty Street
New York Apple Market Shows Improvement and Export Demand
New York December 4. The apple market is in better shape with lighter box receipts this week. Spitzenbergs lead demand until Christmas, other varieties also doing well. Spitzenbergs bring 2.90 to 3.50 per box, Delicious 3.25 to 4.50, Jonathans 2.75 to 3.40, Rome Beauties 3.40 to 3.? Newtowns and Baldwins offered but exporters find prices too high.
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New York
Rome
Newtown
Tariff Contention Over Standard Railroad Containers Unfolds
Proposals to fix standard railroad containers for fruits and vegetables drew opposition. The Joint Council of major trade groups argued container standardization is a congressional function, while stamping and billing requirements add unnecessary burdens on shippers. The examiner rejected the tariff, and suspension was ordered.
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Tyne
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association of America
National’ League of Commission, Merchants
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Our Religion
National League of Commission Merchants
Congress
Optimistic Philadelphia Dealers Anticipate Big Year in Fruits
Fruit and produce dealers in Philadelphia foresee a strong coming year with trade volume expected to match or exceed recent highs. Economic conditions show gradual improvement as merchants plan advertising expansion and larger fruit clientele.
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Philadelphia
Mie Packer
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Zalo Lubarsky and New York Fruit Jobbers
A bankruptcy petition was filed this week against Zalo and Lubarsky, fruit and vegetable jobbers formerly in business at 1963 First Avenue, by creditors Steinhardt & Kelly 522 dollars Charles Hatick 335 Wirshop Co 577 dollars. Samuel Zalo, then sole proprietor, was arrested weeks ago on Stout and Crost receivers’ complaint for fraud after heavy market purchases and nonpayment. he was discharged at the court hearing.
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New
York
Zalo &Lubarsky
First Avenue
Steinhardt& Kelly
Charles Hatick
Wirshop, & Co
Samuel Zalo
Stout & Crost
Zalo
Pittsburgh Prepares for National League Convention
Washington December 9. Carriers in Central Trunk Line New England Southeastern Southwestern and Western Passenger Association areas grant a rate cut to 13 1923 with 360 certificates. R.S. French urges members to secure certificates at ticket purchase time to obtain reduced return fares. Pennsylvania intra state rules limit reductions. Perishable industry members urged to attend convention in Pittsburgh.
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Washington, D. C
Central Trunk Line
New England
Southeastern
Southwestern
West
Eri Passenger Association
R. S. French
MDT
League
Berat
Getia
Atlin
Peel
Pentoen Mediately
Pittsburgh
Oregon
Washington
Missouri River
St. Paul
Portland
California
Nevada
Chicago
St.Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
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Penn. Railroad
Ment
W. J. Charlesworth
Calif. Fruit Distributors
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Business Meeting
Hotel Sherman
Ralph, B. Clayberger
Zalo & Lubarsky
New. York
Pittsburg
Ito
Leagie
Wamer
Esent
Rand
Busgv
Pera
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