Pecan Crop Surges Over Last Year Says USDA Report
Washington DC December 21 The United States Department of Agriculture reports pecan production at about 42 400 000 pounds on December 1 nearly double last year and below the bumper 1926. Growth in most states except Oklahoma Missouri Illinois and the Carolinas with seedlings and groves strong. Grower prices December 1 ranged around 42c in Texas and higher elsewhere with about 24c in the Eastern belt versus 16 and 30c last year. Trade news covered weekly in The Packer.
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Light Movement of Potatoes From Idaho
Idaho Falls reports limited trading at loading points with light immediate shipments. Average 63 carloads weekly. U S No 1 Russets priced around 70 cents for good offerings. California and Eastern pack weaker. rural demand light. Twin Falls sees U S No 1 Russets 75-80 cents early, closing around 65 cents. Idaho potato output forecast revised down to 19,720,000 bushels, still above five-year average.
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Spain to Inspect Fruit for English Markets
Washington D C December 21 Brice M Mace Jr American trade commissioner London England states the Spanish government has appointed a committee of experts to inspect all fruits for export and to issue certificates guaranteeing good quality and condition for English markets. Spanish orange exports to the United Kingdom total about 10 000 000 boxes annually.
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United Kingdom
Christmas Trading In Winnipeg Fruits and Veges Slump
Winnipeg market reports show heavy Christmas trading fading this week for fruits and vegetables. Prices varied with Washington Navel oranges and Cal ifornia lemons moving. grapes and cranberries at steady to higher levels. bananas, apples, and pears shifting as stock conditions and transport difficulties limited supply.
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British Columbia
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Report on cold storage apples by region and quantity
Washington December 21 report detailing district storage of apples from the agriculture department. Figures list barrels and boxes by region, with New England and East North Central among the larger holdings. Also notes 21 000 barrels of pears versus 20 000 last Dec and 1 636 000 boxes of pears versus 876 000 last Dec.
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Chicago Fruit Trade Notes Highlight East Coast Visitors
D J Coyne and Company added the Cherry Hill Packing Company account from Sacramento California. W C Scudder left for California after two weeks here. Charles W Irrgang of Fruit Auction Sales visited Beardstown Illinois to bag mallard ducks. Mark P Jacobsen is home sick with nasal ailment. L W Wolfe of Northern Fruits Produce Co returned from Canada with about 30 carloads of Christmas trees. BE Norris of Southern Pacific Lines Houston Texas visited South Water Market with Ed Corrigan. Bob Dietz resumed work after flu. J B Cancelmo of Philadelphia and Frederick Opolinsky of New York City were among Eastern visitors on South Water Market.
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Cherry Hill Packing Company
Sacramento
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Cherry Hill
California
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Fruit Auction Sales
Beardstown
Ill
Mark P. Jacobsen
L. W. Wolfe
Northern Fruit 'S Produce Co
Canada
BE. H. Norris
Southern Pacific Lines
Houston
Tex
South Water
Ed Corrigan
Southern Pacific
Bob Dietz
R. H. Dietz & Co
J. B. Cancelmo
Philadelphia
South Water Market
Frederick Opolinsky
New York City
Week in Green Vegetables Brisk in Chicago Market
Chicago experienced one of its best weeks for green vegetables in months with strong demand and higher prices. Out-of-town buyers arrived for the holiday trade as supplies varied from light to liberal across items like lettuce celery cabbage beans and squash, with California and Louisiana origin crates and hampers prevailing in price ranges.
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Henry Glick Dies. Noted Indianapolis Dealer Passes
Henry Glick age 71, well known commission merchant and H Glick & Co. owner died at his home 4323 Broadway after three years of ill health. Born in Hungary April 12, 1857 he came to Indianapolis in 1880 to open a fruit and vegetable shop. He leaves a widow four daughters three sons fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral was Sunday at 2 pm at his home with burial in Indianapolis Jewish cemetery.
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Maurice Marer
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Heavy Supply Christmas Trees in Chicago Market Report
Chicago markets show a flood of Christmas trees with 113 cars on track Tuesday up from 59 last year. Demand centers on decorated trees at about 1.25 per bundle, with jobbing sales from 1.50 downward. Decorations prove sluggish with holly wreaths selling 1.50 to 1.75 per dozen and mistletoe priced at 6 per 26-pound case.
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Calendars Received in Chicago From Railroads and Tubes
The Chicago office of The Packer acknowledges receipt of calendars from The Mahaffey Commission Company New York Central Lines Northern Pacific Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads and the National Tube Company.
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Government Reports Peanut Production Declines in 1928
Washington reports total peanut production for 1928 at 1.230 billion pounds, down from 1.812 billion in 1927, with farm value at about 56.1 million dollars. Harvest spanned 1.909 million acres, with vines saved for hay and much acreage hogged or intercropped between corn rows.
Attorney H. C. Lust Opens South Water Market Office
Chicago dated December 21 reports H. C. Lust, a longtime perishable industry attorney, opening a new office at 1440 South Racine Avenue on South Water Market. Lust, with over two decades in the field, represents leading shipping and receiving firms and previously worked with Mayer, Meyer, Austrian & Platt from 1906 to 1910 as a junior partner.
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H. C. Lust
South Racine Avenue
South Water Market
Hayme É& Lust
Imnois Manufacturers’ Association
Middle West
Daniel Contarsy
Sufficient Supplies in Portland for Holidays
Portland reports adequate holiday food stocks despite slow fresh-vegetable arrivals. California offerings supplement local produce with prices for spinach, onions, potatoes, and apples, while oranges, grapefruit, and lemons remain available at steady to active prices. A scattered mix of quotes from The Dalles, Walla Walla, Yakima, Deschutes, and other markets outlines expected supply and cost across multiple lines.
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Dalles
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