Injunction Granted by Georgia Growers Federation Action
In Georgia on December 25, members of the Bowegs Melon Growers federation challenged a five year contract with a selling agency. The petition claims the federation authority may enter such contracts to stabilize payments and marketing, seeking relief from disputed terms and agent fees.
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New Orleans Getting Ready for the Fruit Jobbers' Convention
In New Orleans the Western Fruit Jobbers Association prepares for its 22nd convention to be held December 26 to 28. The event promises lively displays, demonstrations, and social events for members, with organizers reporting strong enthusiasm and extensive planning underway.
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Rory
Pervision
Florida Freight Tangle Presented to Interstate Commerce
Washington December 25 The Seattle congestion in Florida due to a freight embargo and express shipment ban has been raised with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Florida railroads officials and commission members confer to seek relief from the embargo and restore movement to relieve express and freight backlogs affecting Southern markets.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Budtgo
Why Go Inspecting Irish Potatoes Not Infallible
A sequence of correspondence from Washington and Maine reveals ongoing dispute over federal potato inspection, with A B Wachicretary of the Potato Committee and New England shippers weighing in. The letters discuss grading standards, quality assessments, and the proper role of government in ensuring reliable inspection practices.
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Washington
Federal
A. B
Ol Griese
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Washington, D. C
Phils #.& Company
Sowega Melon Growers to reorganize at February meeting
Members plan to restructure the Sowega Melon Growers Association in Atlanta after two loss years as freight deficits and unpaid charges haunt the group. J. J. Parrish to preside at the February 4 gathering to discuss marketing changes and other business.
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Sowega Melon Growers’ Association
J. J. Parrish
Sonega Melon Growers Association
The Produce Packer free sample offer in trade press
A weekly edition The Produce Packer focuses on marketing produce and dairy goods. It notes a free sample copy available by request and targets shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs.
Dispute Over Grapes Leads to Criminal Charges in California
In Pittsburgh on December 26, charges allege that the firm R. Krasnow & Sons Inc obtained 13,520 dollars in money and property from Prestidge Fruit Company of Cutler California under false pretenses. The case stems from 22 cars of grapes billed as inferior, with payments made on notes before discovery of superior quality. Krasnow partners say they advanced funds on a commission basis for up to 100 cars, but only 22 were shipped and a judgment note valued at 13,520 dollars was issued. Embezzlement charges were previously filed in Fresno but dismissed due to lack of criminal intent.
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R. Krasnow & Sons, Inc
Presno
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Prestidge Fruit Company
Krasnow
Cutler
Prestidge
Ralph Prestidge
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B. B. Krasnow
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Fresno
Claude S. Hogan
Spanish Onions In New York Dock Unsold
In New York on December 25 at the dock there were 18 000 crates and 2 000 half cases of Spanish onions unsold. There were also 17 000 crates and 7 000 cases afloat for the port at that time.
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New York
Denial shuts down rumor of EU potatoes via Prince Edward Island
Boston reports a circulating story that European potatoes entered the United States through Prince Edward Island. Officials, including Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister J. H. Myers, deny any European potato shipments to the province for reexport. The Charlottetown customs chief confirms no European potatoes arrived this season or in seven years.
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U. S
Prince Edward Island
Boston
J. H. Myers
Charlottetown
Twitchell Heads to California for Grapes Deal
Chicago reports confirm J H Twitchell of J H Twitchell Co is in California on business to sort grape deals with California connections amid trade losses. He is expected back in Chicago around mid January.
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J. Hy, Twitchell
J. H. Twitchell &Co
Twitchell
California
J. J. Twitchell & Co
Starr Quits Fort Smith Produce Business Again
P. C. Starr who ran the Fort Smith Produce Company here for several years has quit the Fort Smith operation and left. He is reported to be in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His business ventures have been written up in The Packer multiple times over the years.
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Ft. Smith
Ark
Fort Smith, Ark
P. C. Starr
Fort Smith Produce Company
Tulsa
Okla
Packer
Chicago Produce Club Plans Deluxe Trip to New Orleans
The Chicago Produce Club announces a deluxe two section train to New Orleans for the 22nd Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention. With about 200 reservations already and potential for 300, the trip aims to surpass earlier specials in size and splendor, possibly operating in two segments to maintain schedule. The route runs via the Illinois Central.
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New Orleans
Produce Club of
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Fruit and Vegetable Fraternity
Here
Colorado Springs
B. C. Schweger
Transportation Committee
Chicago Produce Club
C. A. Kerr
Produce Club
Ilinoig
Woods Fruit Company Files Bankruptcy in Flint
The Woods Fruit Company of Flint Michigan filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition late last week. Liabilities are estimated around 30000 with assets about 8000. Most debt stems from goods bought outright. proprietor Ed Woods had run the business for about a year since the Woods Madden Fruit Company dissolution.
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Woods Fruit Company
Flint
Mich
Waoode Fruit Company
Ahippers
Ed. Woods
Woods-Madden Fruit Company
Judgment Set Aside in United Produce Co Case
Judge Drew of Allegheny Common Pleas set aside a Citrus Sales Corp verdict for 3500 dollars against United Produce Co of Pittsburgh. The case arose in spring with a jury decision in favor of Citrus Sales Corp in that amount.
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United Produce Co
Pittsburgh
Drew
Common Pleas Court
Allegheny County
Citrus Sales Corporation of
Tampa
Fla
United Produce Company
Citrus Sales Corporation
Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Plan New York Convention
Plans and a program are set for the annual convention of the Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association to be held at the McAlpin Hotel in New York City on January 18 to 20, 1926. The event runs a day before the National League of Commission Merchants meeting at the Waldorf Astoria nearby, with brokers coordinating to minimize schedule conflicts. About 100 reservations have been made at the McAlpin, and organizers promise to handle confirmations promptly as logistics proceed.
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Fruit & Vegetable Brokers’ Association
McAlpin Hotel
National League of Commaission Merchants
Waldorf-Astoria
McAlpin
National League
Mcs Alpin
Potato Crop Shrinks Significantly from Last Year
December government report shows white potato crop at 323,243,000 bushels, down from 425,283,000 in 1924, a drop of over 102,000,000 bushels. Production this year ranks among the smallest in a decade, with 1916 and 1919 as the only smaller recent years.
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Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Illinois Central special train to New Orleans for Western Fruit Jobbers
The 22nd annual Western Fruit Jobbers' Association convention in New Orleans features a deluxe Illinois Central round trip train with sleeping cars dining service and a table d hote dinner itinerary. Identification plan with return by January 18 costs 60.64, others 54.02, hotel and side trips arranged by chairmen Schweger and Vacarro.
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Illinoia Central
Chicago
New Orleans
Schweger
South Water Market
Illinois Central
Pullman
John Vacarro
Standard Steamship Company
Western Friir Jobbers’ Association
Packer
William Qgurfitt
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Brokers Association History and 1925 Year in Review
The piece notes L. A. Bockstahler of Cleveland, a charter member, will respond to a welcome from Mr. Zorn. Bockstahler, the first president, will discuss the association’s founding and purpose for carlot brokers. EB Hind of Indianapolis will report on 1925 activities and committees chaired by George C. Palmer, Thomas J. Murphy, R. C. Rittenhouse, Elwood H. Roger, and C. P. Cooney Jr. Robert S. French will bring a message from the National League of Commission Merchants. The secretary and treasurer will discuss yearlong work and finances. dues were reduced to 25 per year. Reservations should be made at the McAlpin Hotel.
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L. A. Bockstahler
Cleveland
Fruit & Vegetable Brokers’ Association
Zorn
Bockstahler
EB. ,O- Hind
Indianapolis
Brokera
George C. Palmer
Minneapolis
Thomas J. Murphy
Kansas City
R. C. Rittenhouse
Chicago
Elwood H. Roger
McAlpin
New Castle man arrested on fraud charge
Phillip DiLiberto of New Castle Pennsylvania was arrested on a fraud related charge after disposing of assets to defeat creditors. Formerly linked to Independent Produce Company and New Castle Produce Company he bought produce in Pittsburgh and loaded December 10. Reported liabilities around six thousand dollars with no assets. Additional false pretense charges stem from a misstatement filed with the Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association to obtain credit. Creditors in the Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association are pursuing the case locally.
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Phillip DiLiberto
New Castle
Pittsburgh
Diliberto
Independent Produce Company
New Castle Produce Company
Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association
Lecal Association
Tor torrello of Newark Enters Financial Difficulty
New York December 26. Joseph Tortorello of 134 Commerce Street Newark N J owed about 2000 dollars to traders last week. He closed up business Monday this week and no creditor statements have been made yet.
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J. Tortorello
Newark
N. J
New York
Joseph Tortorello
Commerce Street
Coming Conventions and Fruit Trade Meetings 1926
notices list multiple trade conventions in major cities with dates in January 1926. American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association meets in Chicago Sherman Hotel. National League of Commission Merchants gathers at Waldorf Astoria New York. Weater Fruit drobbers Association convenes in New Orleans Roosevelt Hotel. Fruit & Vegetable Brokers Association schedules at New York Hotel McAlpin.
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American Fruit & Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Chicago
Sherman
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