Cabbage in Three States Seen at 17,940 Tons
Storage stocks of cabbage in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan are running well below normal with total holdings about 17 940 tons far less than last year Shrinkage is estimated at around 25 per cent with heavy losses from warm weather and rapid movement to higher prices Wisconsin holds about 50 per cent of last year’s stock Minnesota 50 to 6 per cent and Michigan about 65 per cent Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan show sizable portions stored in selected locales as listed with totals by state and scattered remainder The Packer reports these figures as of early month and notes possible reductions from cabbage moved out since then
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Packer
Somers
Wis
Parcel Post Changes Approved by ICC in 1920s
Postmaster General Burleson's plan to raise parcel post weights to fifty pounds in first and second zones and to admit books, plus rate reductions for zones three through six, was approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. New rates take effect Jan. 1 with updated weights and a book rate for parcels. It also notes a March 16 directive for certain book parcels.
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Washington
Burleson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Poatmastereneral
Cohesion
Exesa
Poultry Markets In Kansas City See Mixed Prices
In Kansas City the poultry market shows mixed movement with increased receipts yet overall good demand. Hens rose toward 34 to 35 cents then slipped to 31 cents, while turkeys reached 17 cents and ducks and geese held around 13 cents. rabbits sold from 1.25 to 1.50 per dozen. market remains healthy with strong demand for fresh stock and active trading across all lines.
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Kansas City
Elgin
West
McKellar Egg Storage Bill Attacked At Dinner
Frank A. Horne of New York ridiculed the McKellar three month egg storage measure at the Efficiency society dinner. He argued three months would force stock sales before shortages, claimed no cold storage trust, and noted 45 large warehouses sublet to about 100 patrons each, totaling 4500 storers handling 500 to 700 million dollars yearly. Secretary McNeill says plan to fight the bill gains executive committee attention.
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New York
Merchants’ Refrigerating Co
The
American Refrigerating Assn
Efficiency Society
Aldine Club
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McKeller
New York State
Pennsyyvania
McKellar
Chicago
McNeill
National Poultry, Butter & Egg Assn
Congress
Association
Foreign Egg Supply Signals Limited Later Stock
J Leo Honig of Seckel and Kierman reports from Thomas Seckel that foreign egg imports will be limited this season. The available stock is poor quality for buyers here, with new, fine eggs scarce and warehouses holding few suitable lots. Seckel bought some eggs abroad, but the stock remains disappointing, including cases of 120 dozen sold domestically as second quality.
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New York
J. Leo Honigman
Seckel & Kierman
Thomas Seckel
Seecker
No Cold Storage Trust Discontinued National Inquiry
Information from Washington reports that Attorney General McReynolds has ended the national probe into the cold storage trust. He cites reports from local attorneys general confirming no national conspiracy in storage butter and eggs. He notes localized irregularities may exist in some markets and will be investigated. Cold storage houses suffer from weak patronage due to light egg and apple crops, raising prices.
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New York
Washington
McReynolds
United States
Chicago Citrus Auction Sales Reported for Week
Chicago Green Fruit Auction Co held multiple citrus sales this week in Chicago. Monday had no offerings while Tuesday moved 2 156 boxes of Florida oranges 815 boxes of Florida grapefruit and 361 straps of tangerines. Prices per box or strap varied by brand and decay levels with multiple labels listed including Favorite goldens Par son Browns Teddy Pride of Lakeland Shield yellows Magnolia Capidome and Osceola varieties. Grapefruit averages are noted but not provided in the fragment.
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Chicago Green Fruit Auction Co
Pride of
Lakelaw
Lakeland
Quarantine Debate on British Potatoes Reaches Washington
Ames Iowa December 11 1913 reports on the push to embargo potato imports from Great Britain due to disease risk. Irish secretary Gill seeks an outlet for Ireland’s crop, hearings set for December 18, with growers and importers invited. Miller and Co plan to defend the embargo and dismiss famine claims.
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Packer
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Great Britain
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
T. P. (Iil
Ireland
Minnesota
Michigan
Maine
Gill
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Scotland
Quarantine Hearing On Imported Potatoes In Washington
New York dispatch reports a Washington hearing on December 18 to decide whether to lift the European quarantine or extend it to Belgium Denmark Holland and Canadian regions. Industry leaders from major exporters urge lifting, citing heavy imports and poor quality stock. Potatoes arrive from Europe via New York port in large numbers with decay and disease concerns prompting scrutiny by US growers shippers and receivers.
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New York
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Belgium
Denmark
Holland
Ireland
England
Washington
United States
Miller to oppose potato embargo removal at federal board
E P Miller of Albert announces plans to defend the embargo and press for continued restrictions on foreign potato imports. He heads to Washington to address the federal board, aiming to rally support and argue against removal of the embargo.
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E. P. Miller
Chicago
Washington
Federal Board Chicago
Albert
Four Month Limit for Loss Claims Shocks Chicago Trade
Interstate Commerce Commission rules all claims for loss damage or delay must be filed within four months from shipment date and will be declined if late. Railroads have long included this clause in uniform bills of lading but failed to warn shippers. Trade groups protest the lack of notice and call it a shrewd tactic to dodge payments.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Claim Department
Western Cantalope Exchange Report Denies Disbanding
Kansas City December reports say the Western Cantaloupe exchange did not dissolve. Members say many large California cantaloupes ship southward and Imperial Valley acreage won’t factor as distributors this year. A meeting is planned in Chicago at month end, with packers unaware of any dissolution.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Shiplin
California
Imperial Valley
Exchange
Packer
Los Angeles Seeks 1915 Fruit Convention
A large meeting of market men and shippers in Los Angeles invited the Western Fruit Jobbers Association to hold its 1915 convention in the city. The mood favors Los Angeles as momentum grows, with northern California support and plans to present a strong bid.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Francisco
Secret Service Men at Work in Butter and Cheese Trade
Representatives of Attorney General McReynolds began interviews with heads of refrigerating companies and large receivers in the butter and use trade this week. The inquiry continues a Washington initiated investigation to identify factors behind high commodity prices.
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New York
McReynolds
Washington
Probing Cold Storage Firms In Chicago
Federal grand jury questioned several cold storage houses this week over egg hollering as part of a probe into high egg prices. Subpoenas to Western and Union storages demanded books and ownership details. Government actions also accuse Wm J Moxley of improper use of mustard seed oil in oleomar farine and set trials for related defendants.
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Federal
Western
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Internal Revenue
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Davenport
John Dadie
Moxley Co
John F. Telke
Batterine
Moxley Company
Friedman Manufacturing Co
G. H. Hammond Co
Apple Exports From All Ports Rise Over Year
Apple exports from all ports for the week ending last Saturday totaled 106,659 barrels, up from 100,606 barrels the prior year. For the season to date, exports reached 1,161,196 barrels, versus 1,815,950 barrels in the same period a year earlier.
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New York
Winter Crops In Texas Growers Complain Of Warm Weather
Texas growers report warm conditions hindering lettuce development while cabbage and beans move despite weather. Rio Grande valley shipments rise with new fall potatoes and green corn. cabbage carlots began late November with $25 per ton fob San Benito and $37,200 value at north Texas points. Cabbage acreage down about one quarter from last season. lettuce delayed until early next year. Brownsville reports modest increases in cabbage and overall crop later than usual. several marketing groups and independent buyers active in the valley.
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Assa
Nebraska
Pharr
Roy Campbell
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San Benito
J. B. Gunn
Southern Texas Truck Growers’ Assn
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W. H. McDavitt
Mission
Frost Covers Florida From Jacksonville To Gainesville
Frost hit northern and central Florida with a killing frost in Jacksonville and Gainesville areas on December 8 and 9. Temperatures ranged from 50s to 38 degrees, with Bartow feeling coldest. Crops largely spared as vegetables were advanced. some tender plants damaged and growth delayed. No fruit damage reported and warmth returned by Wednesday.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Bartow
Gainesville
Florida celery moving early to boost holiday market
Florida celery is rolling from the Mana tee carrot area the earliest on record five weeks sooner than last year. Growers planted early this season to test availability for the holiday market.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Manatee
Nail Crooked Solicitor Targets Cabbage Trade
A long list of market notes spans Midwestern and Atlantic regions with mentions of cabbage crops, Florida celery, Detroit market activity, and citrus auctions. The focal item reports the arrest and six month sentence of a deceitful subscription solicitor, Bruce Hadley, who swindled merchants across New York to Richmond for The Packer, with detailed court actions and witness accounts.
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Boston
New York
Mercantile Exchange
Florida
J. Brach Hadley
Packer
Richmond
Hadley
McAlpine cabbage output hit by cut worms. 300 cars planned
In McAnen Texas on December 12, cabbage acreage reaches 300 acres with shipments expected February 1 despite worm damage. Onion area far below average with about 20 cars to ship by March 1. Beans expected near 2,000 bushels, cantaloupes 75 acres and about 50 cars by mid-May shipping by express and freight.
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McAlpine
Tex
McAnen
Express
Texas Vegetable Growers Forecast Strong Market
Near Donna Texas on December 12 estimates show about 400 cars of vegetables will ship between now and March next including 75 cars of beans, 65 cars of lettuce starting January 10, 250 cars of cabbage from February 15 and 40 cars of onions by February 20. Growers expect a favorable market.
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Donna
Tex
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