New chapter in icing scandal hits Fruit Growers Express
Pittsburgh traders report a new twist in the icing scandal involving the Fruit Growers Express Company. Pennsylvania Railroad officials, via special agent C. W. Mingle, examined Pittsburgh yards for 1926 icing charges with notes on over and under charges and refunds offered from 20 cents to 30 dollars per car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzaburgh
Fruit Growers Express Company
Pennsylvania
C. W. Mingle
Philadelphia
Accounting Department
Pittsburgh
Deslers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Grand
Coureey
Iing
William Lontos Not Related to Jim Kole in Business
An error in The Packer alleged William Lontos was Jim Kole’s brother in law and business partner. An affidavit from Lontos states he is not Kole’s brother in law nor involved with him or the West Coast Packing Company. Lontos now runs his own packing and shipping vegetables at 2629 Haat Fourteenth Street.
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Los Angeles
Packer
William Lontos
Jim Kole
West Coast Packing Company
Lontos
Kole
Fourteenth Street
Atlantic Street
Joyful Christmas Hymn Of Shepherds And Love
A festive poem recalling the shepherds at night who heard joyous Christmas songs. The verse affirms the guiding star and the promise of love as the brightest gift on this birthday of the King. It urges ringing songs, mirth, and reveling while keeping love central.
Western Canada Fruit Jobbers to Meet in January
Western Canada fruit jobbers plan a January convention at the Saskatchewan Hotel Regina. January 19 20 and 21 are set with many shippers expected. The Board of Direction in British Columbia will be discussed amid talks on tariffs and dumping duties.
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Regine
Canada
Western Canada Fruit Jobbers Association
Saskatchewan
Trabe
Prairies
Board of Direction
British’ Columbia
Reduction in Imperial Valley lettuce acreage reported
B A Harrigan reports only 24 696 acres of lettuce in the Imperial Valley to county supervisors. He predicts a steady market with light February and March movement, noting a smaller supply than last year, when acreage was about ten thousand acres higher. Brawley California December 16.
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Imperial Valley
Eastern Canada Jobbers Conven tion Sees Record Attendance Aimed
Ottawa reports arrangements for the third annual Eastern Canada Jobbers convention with reservations surpassing prior years. Renowned speakers include Prof R W Rees and Henry Thornton. Banquet and luncheons feature Athanse David and James Malcolm. Railways pledge strong representation. hotel bookings urged.
Ward Fruit Company Seeks Board of Trustees Agreement
In Los Angeles on December 16 the majority opinion at a Ward Fruit Company meeting favored seeking financing via a general agreement to a board of trustees rather than bankruptcy. The plan aims to attract more money from creditors and anticipates paying 2 cents on the dollar.
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Los Angeles
Stalwase
Ward Fruit Company
Compa
Othan
Western Fruit Jobbers to Meet in Los Angeles
Reservations pour into the Western Fruit Jobbers Association offices for the annual convention planned in Los Angeles from February 1 to 4. East Coast attendance appears strong with New York City already counting about a dozen delegates and other eastern cities showing interest as travelers finalize arrangements.
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Chicago
Western Fruit Jobbers ’Association
Los Angeles
William Garfitt
New York City
M N Stout Company in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Plant City Florida reports that the M N Stout Company Inc shipper of tomatoes and produce has discontinued operations and a bankruptcy petition is pending. The firm, incorporated in 1924 with 25000 capital stock, shows assets far below debts with key personnel and investors noted in prior years.
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M. N. Stout Company, Inc
Plant City
Fla
M. N. Stout
New Yorkers offered special train to Montreal convention
John Henderson of R. Dixon & Co will arrange for a special New York to Montreal train for attendees of the Eastern Canada Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers Association convention at Windsor Hotel January 4 to 6. Train departs Penn Station January 3 at 8 p.m., arrives Montreal 8:05 a.m. next day. one-way fare 14.01 dollars, round trip 28.02 dollars. Berths and drawing rooms at regular rates. Reservations via Mr. Henderson or C E Jean of Canadian National Railways.
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Ottawa
Canada
R. W. Rees
New York Central Railways
BE. J. Balzer
Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association
F. C. Lloyd
McGill University
New York
John Henderson
R. Dixon & Co
Franklin Street
Eastern Canada Fruit & Vegetable Jobbers Association
Windsor Hotel
Montreal
Henderson
G. S. Lalck
Canadian National Railways
Pennsylvania Station
Thirty-third Street
Mr. Henderson
C. E. Jean
New York City
Certificate Fare Plan for Boston Meet
Rates on the certificate plan offer one and one for the round trip to the meet. The reduction depends on 250 certificates presented to I. H. Ware, endorsing agent, at the registration office in the Hotel Statler on or before January 20. EB. L. Roberts, secretary-manager, notes members must comply.
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Washington, D. .C
I.H. Ware
Statler
EB. L. Roberts
Railroad ticket certificates for half fare return details
Section A directs travelers to obtain certificates from their ticket agent and hand them to Mr. Ware upon arrival in Boston. It notes to request a certificate at purchase and deposit it with Mr. Ware at the registration office to qualify for half fare on the return journey from the convention. Selling dates cover Illinois, Missouri, Col orado Julesburg, Kansas, Manitoba, Winnipeg, and surrounding states with January ranges.
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Colorado
Julesburg
Town
Keokuk
Kansas
Manitoba
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Winnipeg
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific
Missouri
Hannibal
St. Louis
Nebraska
Michigan
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Montana
New
Spanish Grapes Stay On Quarantine List
Washington D C Dec 16 The embargo on import of Spanish grapes and oranges will continue due to Mediterranean fruit fly findings in Spain fruit growing regions The Department of State announced based on Agriculture findings Spanish tomatoes will be admitted with inspections while chestnuts and other nuts require treatment to kill pests The investigation led by Dr Max Kisliuk spanned Spain and the Canary Islands Spain will not seek a most favored nation treaty until Agriculture completes its report to the Embassy Dec 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Spain
Department of State
Department of Agriculture
Max Kisliuk
Federal Horticultural Board
Canary Islands
Alejandro Padilla
Ita
Pup- Uc
Meeting of California Fruit Distributors Set for Tuesday
San Francisco December 16 The meeting of members of the California Fruit Distributors was postponed from this week to Tuesday of next week. Secretary Wilmer Sieg announced the postponement and said no further statement was available at this time.
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Meeting of
California Fruit Distributors
San Francisco
Calif
Wilmer Sieg
Sieg
Decision Upholds St. Louis and O'Fallon Railroad Valuation
In St. Louis, a three‑judge panel rejected railroads’ bid to base valuation on reproduction cost. The Interstate Commerce Commission’s value for the St. Louis and O’Fallon line stands, with earnings for the relevant years ranging from 6.97 to 8.71 percent. The ruling, written by Judge Kimbrough Stone and joined by Judge Van Valkenburgh and Judge Faris, holds the commission’s method legitimate and notes the case tests nationwide railroad valuation strategies.
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St. Louis
St. Louis and
O'Fallon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kimbrough Stone
Arba S. van Valkenburgh
C. B. Farts
Railroads
Stone
Faris
Congress
Garin Heads the Western Growers Protective Assn
Garin of San Francisco was elected president of the Western Growers Protective Association at its second annual meeting in San Francisco last Saturday. A. N. Jack and John S. Arena were named first and second vice presidents, with several new directors listed. The association, formed to handle transportation and related issues for California and Arizona shippers, has about 100 members and Frank Hewson serves as secretary.
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San Francisco
Association
Hiaa
Claude Brown
Brownie Fruit Company
H. K. Barker
Ward Fruit Company
Elmer Sears
Sears Brothers, Brawley
California
Arizona
Frank Hewson
Market Clearing House Formed in Kansas City Trade
A new Market Clearing House has been formed in Kansas City to oversee fruit and produce credits, replacing the current credit bureau on January 1. George Paulding will manage the organization with the executive committee, enforcing weekly full payment of all accounts and basing fees on the number of collections for each member. Membership is open to fruit and produce dealers and requires a verified financial statement showing no past due amounts to existing members.
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Kansas City
The
Market Clearing House
Fruit and Produce Deaijes’ Club
Credit Bureau
George ©. Paulding
Borah Pushes License Law for Commission Merchants
Senator Borah introduces a bill to license commission merchants, dealers, and brokers in perishable agricultural commodities. The measure requires applications to the Secretary of Agriculture, sets fees and bonds, and ties license validity to compliance with fair dealing rules and penalties. It provides for suspensions, revocation, and civil action for damages in federal court.
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BORAH
ABIL
Washington, D. C
Congress
William H. Borah
Idaho
Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
The Produce Packer weekly seeks market news for shippers
The Produce Packer is a separate weekly newspaper focusing on commercial production and marketing of fruits vegetables and other commodities. It provides market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and more with free sample copies available upon request.
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Fruit Growers Express
Pittsburgh Trade Bay
Penneylvan's Railroad
Jay B. Iden
Western Canada
Eastern Canada
John Caldwell
Rolland Street
Boston
National League of Commission Merchants
Nlroad
ST. Lois and
C'Fllon
Garin
Growers Protective Assn
Clearing House
Kansas City Market
United States Department of Ag
Riculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Licenace
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