Indiana Horticulturalists Debate Measure Law Impacts
At the Indiana Horticultural Society annual meeting in Indianapolis, members clashed over the 1911 weights and measures law affecting small fruits, arguing it creates unfair competition with outside producers. State Sealer Barnard urged waiting another year to fix inequalities, while discussions touched on standard grading and possible federal regulation. Officers were re-elected or appointed, with Lindley as president and Shoemaker as vice president, and a legislative committee formed to address fruit show rules and related issues.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Horticultural Society
Barnard
Con. Lindley
Salem
A. W. Shoemaker
Daleville
Walter Vonnefut
Ed. R. Smith
Indiana
Apple Show Commission
I. M. Stont
Trafalgar
Mason J. Niblick
H. H. Swaim
South Bend
W. WL. Witterskamp
Princeton
J. A. Simpson
Vincennes
F. J. Heacock
H. M. Stont
Rentecteny
James W. Carver
Greencastle
I. KK
Tenby
Greenfield
Ja. Millions
Valley Mills
J. Listenfeldt
Pennville
Frank Moffitt
Carmel
Wiliam M. Walton
Banana Oil Tax Fraud Under Grand Jury Scrutiny
Federal grand jury investigations focus on alleged penny ante oleo tax frauds tied to a banana skin derived oil used in colored oleo. Government chemists found coloring in the oil after initial approval and now claim most of 114 million pounds of oleo in 1912 was tinted to dodge the tax.
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Chicago
Der
Federal Grand Jury
Washington
Coyne Returns To Chicago After Southwest Trip
Dan Coyne senior of Coyne Bros returned to Chicago after several days in the southwest. His son handled affairs in his absence and Coyne reported satisfaction with the management while he was away.
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Chicago
Dan Coyne
Coyne Bros
Southwest
Potatoes Rates Unchanged Across States to East
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against proposed rate advances for transporting potatoes in carloads from South Dakota, Nebraska and others to St. Louis, Peoria, Chicago and beyond. Present rates were upheld for two years as the commission noted variable future traffic depending on regional crops. The decision cited that eastbound rates appeared reasonable, with revenue per ton mile around 7 to 10 mills for 500 to 950 mile distances, and that carriers failed to prove the advances were proper. An advertisement follows.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
South Dakota
Nebraska
St. Louis
Peoria
Chicago
Prouty
Mississippi River
Federal butter inspection halted amid trade protest in Chicago
Chicago reports that government inspectors delayed a broader butter moisture probe after butter trade groups protested in Washington. Officials suspended plans while awaiting a new federal agent, with instructions issued on sampling methods and confidentiality to ensure fair testing and prevent unnecessary disturbance to producers and storage facilities.
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Chievign
Chicago
Nec
Washington
Butter and
Eee Board
Florida
Internal Revenue
Apples Do Better Trade At Indianapolis Improving
The Indianapolis vegetable market reports stronger demand for apples with prices from $2.10 to $3 a barrel and better Christmas trade in higher priced varieties. Supplies remain ample with no price increases seen soon. Orange arrivals are larger for holiday demand, citrus prices easing to $1.75 to $3.25 a box. Northern California fruit is large this season, with large oranges in demand. English walnuts up to 17 to 18 cents a pound, others 12 to 14 cents. Imported Malagas steady at $5 to $5.60. Potatoes firm at 5 to 60 cents. Farmers store crops awaiting higher prices. sweet potatoes plentiful, Delaware $1.30 to 2 a hamper, Illinois $3.50 barter, Jerseys $4. Southern radishes 40 to 50 a dozen bunches. Carrot receipts larger from the south, 50 cents a dozen bunches. White onions down 15 to 25 cents. Southern beets 50 to 60 a dozen bunches. Southern head lettuce $1.25 a hamper. California tomatoes 29 cents to 20 a basket crate. Ohio hothouse crates larger at $3. Turnips glut at 60 cents a barrel. Green beans, $4 to hamper. Southern spinach 50 cents a dozen bunches. Christmas decorations arrive with holly wreaths $1.25 per dozen home made, $1.75 eastern. Laurel $1.25 for 60 feet, Christmas trees $1 per bunch.
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Indianapolis
California
Ohio
Creamery association denial of price-cut report
Chicago dispatches claimed the American Association of Creamery Tatter Makers considered cutting butter to 30 cents per pound, a report denied by 7 E Walker of Chicago, president of the group. He said no talks occurred and he was not quoted by reporters. The association includes centralized creamery men nationwide, with fifty two present at the Omaha meeting.
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Chicago
Der
Omaha
Neb
American Assn
E. Walker
Good Demand For Hay In Chicago Grain Market
Chicago December 13 Receipts of hay this week were barely meeting demand for fine grades with steady prices. Prairie and timothy maintained value as buyers showed strength. Timothy top at 19 to 20 dollars. No 1 15.50 to 17. No 2 14 to 15. Prairie sales ranged 12.50 to 15 for No 2 and 14 to 15.50 for No 1. Town and Minnesota prairie No 1 13 to 14, No 2 11 to 12.
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Chicago
Timothy
Kansas
Oklahoma Prairie
Town
Minnesota Prairie
Eggs at Kansas City Face Weak Storage Market
Kansas City reports little weekly change in eggs with heavy fresh-stock receipts yet prices softening. Storage eggs show weakness with carload lots around 19 to 20 cents and general trade at 18 to 20 cents, as dealers rush to unload stocks amid cautious demand. Swift & Co reportedly released all ganders midweek signaling broader market tone.
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Kansas City
Deaiers
Swift & Co
Kansas
Potato Market Weak As Frost Damages Hit Stocks
Kansas City reports for December 13 show no demand improvement as potato prices stay weak. White stock tops at 50 cents a bushel while Red River Ohio and table stock offer little premium. frost damage noted in fields and pre-sack stages. Sweet potatoes firm due to tighter supply. Jerseys around 2.25 a cwt. Some southern yams shown at 1.75 a cwt if choice. poor stock sells for any price. Onions and other Holland seed stocks remain steady to low, with varied prices for different lots.
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Kansas City
Red River
Wien
Cold weather harms Texas gardens and onion belt crops
A Texas cold wave from early in the week threatens home gardens and market vegetables across the region. Onion beds backed by strong planting and homegrown trucks from south Texas show signs of damage, with prices likely to rise if losses prove larger than expected.
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Dallas
Texas
Waco
Panhandle
Greenville
San Antonio
California
South Texas
Five Annual Poultry Show awards given at Belle Plaine
At Belle Plaine Iowa the fifth annual show of the Progressive Poultry Breeders and Fanciers Association crowned four teen handsome silver cups for top exhibitors. The event ran December 2 to 7 with a large number of cash prizes awarded to poultry fanciers.
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Belle Platine
Belle Plaine
Apple Holdings Show Larger U S Apple Stock in Storage
Authentic reports from Chicago on December 1 show United States and Canada apple holdings up about one third from last year. Cooled storage boxes surged fourfold, while cold storage barrels rose about 5 percent, leaving common stock the main pressure point for prices and movement.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Butter Market Steady in Kansas City with Slight Butter Price Drops
Kansas City reports no change in creamery butter grades this week despite a half cent drop at Elgin. Markets show adequate supply and cautious demand. Quoted: extras 34 to 341/2 cents, firsts 31 to 32 cents, seconds 29 to 30 cents. Packing stock butter weakens as buyers slow purchases amid ample supply.
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Kansas City
Elgin
Chicago N L C M Leaders Plan For Convention in Cincinnati
Chicago branch officers and delegates of the National League of Commission Merchants met to arrange for the January convention in Cincinnati. New president P D Konold of Smith Cordes Co was elected along with officers. Delegates named include John W Low L Lepman B F Gridley P D Ronald J W Shofton. A resolution endorsed J C Scales for 1913 presidency, pledging Chicago support. Members plan a daylight shipment on January 7 via Big Four if turnout warrants.
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Chicago
National League of Commission
Cincinnati
P. D. Konold
Richard Coyne
J. S. Frost
A. C. le Baron
C. H. Weaver
K. E. Wagner
John Eck
M. L. Campbell
J. C. Scales
National League of Commission Merchants of the United States
John C. Scales
Benes
Scales
League
Delaware County Poultry and Pet Steel Assn Exhibit Note
Delaware County Poultry and Pet Steel Assn directors plan their annual exhibit in Muncie on January February 1. Indiana Can n endorses a national publicity campaign the week beginning March 1. Officers listed include President W C Smith Delphi and Vice President W H Dyer Vincennes. Commerce Creamery Co organized in Indianapolis with 7000 capital stock, officers Joseph Cline Madison, Gilbert A Wilson.
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Joseph Cline
Madison Young
Gilbert A. Wilson
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