Imperial Valley lettuce crop starts late this year
Imperial Valley lettuce shipments are lagging due to water shortages heat and cold affecting growth. With only 389 cars moved by December 21 versus 196 last year, acreage is down to about 20 000 from 40 000 42 000 last year. Growers expect a slow season with irregular packing shed operation and continued light movement into the new year while other western districts finish first.
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el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
California
Steak Prices Irritate Federal Board Leader Stone
Kansas City December 24 James C Stone chairman of the Federal Farm Board faulted high consumer steak prices and urged boosts to producer income not retail cuts He cited a $3 75 sirloin at a Washington hotel and warned railroads had argued lower rates would aid producers but benefited middlemen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James C. Stone
Federal Farm Board
Re Stone
Washington
American Apple Prices Across European Markets
Cable reports from New York show American apples sold at European auctions on Wednesday. Prices listed include York Imperials 2.93 to 3.11, Black Twig 2.19 to 3.45, Winesaps 4.60 to 5.06 in Hamburg and London shipments delayed for Christmas. Rome and Ortley box figures appear at 1 793 and 2 563 dollars respectively, with Jonathans Winesaps and Spitzenbergs unchanged from last week.
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New York
London
Hamburg
Hearings Under Perishable Commodities Act Set
The Department of Agriculture announces hearings under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act to be held in January with C P Dorr as examiner. Scheduled dates include January 2 in Omaha Nebraska. January 4 in Dubuque Iowa. January 8 and 9 in Chicago Illinois. Parties include Potato Exchange versus Omaha Fruit Company. Fruit Exchange versus W M Hanson and Sons. Chas F Schoening Orchard Company versus Schoenburg Golbus Company. Riley McFarland Company versus Sotirakopulos Brothers.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
C. P. Dorr
Department of Agriculture
Omaha
Neb
Potato Exchange
Omaha Fruit Company
Dubuque
Fruit Exchange
W. M. Hanson & Sons
Chicago, NL
Chas, F. Schoening Orchard Company
Schoenburg- Golbus Company
Chicago, Il
Riley-McFarland Company
Atlantic Coast Distributors In Liquidation After Manager's Death
Charleston firm once led by Josiah Mixson begins liquidation under trustee William Boyle. Net assets around 150000 with about 120000 liabilities. New entity Atlantic Coast Distributors Inc formed by W H Mixson and son L Harry Mixson to continue business.
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Charleston
8. C
Josiah Mixson
W. H. Mixson
L. Harry Mixson
Philadelphia
D. C
William Boyle
Mixson
Atlantic Coast
Joe Mixson
South Carolina
Atlantic Coast Distributors, Inc
Apple Shippers to Meet in New York August 9 12
The International Apple Association convention will be in New York at the Waldorf Astoria from August 9 to 12. John M. Henderson chairs the committee and has set aside the entire third floor for the association with a 2100 seat banquet hall. Room rates range from 4.50 to 7.60 for singles and 7.50 to 10.50 for doubles after a 25 percent reduction for registered guests, all rooms include bath and air conditioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Apple Association
Waldorf-Astoria
New Waldorf-Astoria
John M. Henderson
Association
Care Dixon & Co
Franklin Street
Harry Bartling Dies, Old Timer in New York Fruit Trade
New York, Dec 24 Harry Bartling a veteran figure in the New York fruit trade died at Fifth Avenue hospital after an operation for bladder and kidney trouble He was 79 and represented Alfred W Otis Co of Boston in New York as well as foreign fruit importers He helped found the Last Man Bowling Club in 1882 and was the last survivor He leaves a widow and two daughters Funeral was held Thursday at Cathedral of St John the Divine with many trade colleagues in attendance.
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New York
Harry Bartling
Fifth Avenue Hospital
Bartling
Alfred W. Otis & Co
Boston
Brooklyn
Joe Moore
Brown & Seccomb
Last Man Bowling Club
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Acut in Ocean Export Rates on Apple Shipments
Washington shippers welcome new transcontinental apple freight rates as Pacific Northwest lines meet competition. The move lowers costs to the United Kingdom and Europe, with shipments expected to increase immediately, boosting domestic apple markets.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Pacific Coast European Conference
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia
United Kingdom
Rotterdam
Hamburg
Antwerp
Copenhagen
Europe
Washington
New York
East Coast
National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange Gets 100000 Loan
Washington reports the Federal Farm Board granted the National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange of Chicago a 100000 loan to be paid in monthly installments for operating expenses. A second loan of 90000 was given to the Rio Grande Vegetable Co operative Association of Texas, with 16000 for warehouse operation and fiscal expenses.
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Washington, D. C
Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative
Federal Farm Board
National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange
Chicago
Rilo Grande Vegetable Co-operative Association
Texas
New Exchange Directors Confer With Farm Board in Washington
Washington December 24—Directors of the National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange Inc the new sales agency met here with the Federal Farm Board to review plans and policies for the exchange no official details released Chicago December 24—The case of George Frindell against Jake Wippman of the Western Fruit and Produce Company was continued by Judge Borelli in Des Plaines Police Court a further continuance was granted until January 4
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Washington, D. C
National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange, Inc
Federal Farm Board
The Produce Packer weekly sample notice
A note about The Produce Packer weekly newspaper devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and fur It offers free sample copies upon request and explains its focus beyond the edition on fruits and vegetables.
Long to Speak at Western Fruit Jobbers Convention
Governor Huey Long of Louisiana will address the Western Fruit Jobbers convention in New Orleans, speaking at the Presidents breakfast on January 21. William Garfitt, secretary of the convention, plans to leave Chicago this week to finalize events for the January 19 to 22 meeting, with special trains from Chicago and Kansas City on January 18. Hotel Roosevelt serves as convention headquarters and early reservations are urged.
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Chicago
Huey Long
Louisiana
Western Fruit Jobbers Convention
New Orleans
William Garfitt
Fnvention
Kansas City
Hotel Roosevelt
Liberal Freight Fares For Conventions Announced
Chicago December 24 A report from Ed Briggs of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association says railroads offer liberal convention fares this year. The standard one and a half fare applies for round trips on same routes, with options to return via a different authorized route within 30 days. Some can route via Miami or New Orleans and still return at the reduced fare. Identification certificates are required for each member and dependents, and return tickets must be stamped by the agent before boarding. Plans for the fourteenth annual convention in Chicago January 16 18 proceed as hotel reservations are urged.
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Chicago
Ed Briggs
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Assaciation
Miami
New Orleans
Briggs
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association
Brokers Division
Potato
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers
St Louis Enacts Itinerant Produce Peddler Law
St Louis December 24 The city’s new trucking ordinance regulates itinerant wholesale produce peddlers. It requires a $200 annual license and a $500 bond, with vehicle labeling and penalties up to $500 per offense. Farmers, producers, and regular storehouse dealers with fixed routes are exempt.
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St. Louis
Board of Aldermen
Wandering Truck Peddlers Hit Apple Market In Kansas
In Troy Kansas on December 24 an influx of wandering truck operators drew criticism from area apple growers. The peddlers bought windfall fruit at low prices, depressing market value for good fruit and displacing larger outlets. Some growers refused to sell, while others accepted meager offers, contributing to an unprofitable season overall.
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Big Kansas
Troy
Kan
Kansas
Court ruling on ownership of car in broker case
New York case before Municipal Court Judge Lewis involved Cochran & Co. paying a Mercedes Vegetable Company debt after shipping a corn car to Cochran based on a Mercedes telegram. Smith claimed ownership. judge directed verdict for Smith and the case will not be appealed. The decision highlights broker and shipper ownership disputes in the produce trade.
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New York
Lewis
Mercedes Vegetable Company
Mercedes
Tex
Robert T. Cochran & Co., Inc
Pittsburgh
David B. Smith
Cochran & Co
Cochran
Texas Concern
Smith
Mercedes Vegetabel Company
Silverman
Continued Firm Onion Market in New York
The onion market remained firm this week with prices edged higher. Good yellows in 100 pound bags brought 3.75 to 4.25, yellows in 50 pound bags 1.90 to 2.10, roller whites 1.50 to 2.10, regular whites 1.75 to 2.25, far western Valencias 1.50 to 2.25 per 50 pounds, Spanish Valencias in half cases 3 to 3.25 and crates 2 to 2.25. Daily receipts are heavier than last year despite a nationwide shortage, with 109 cars received last week versus 2 cars a year ago.
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New York
Lettuce deal in Arizona nearing peak shipments
Arizona lettuce prospects show a very short crop with total ship- ments from Christmas to the following Saturday not to exceed 600 cars and possibly 500 more after that. Weather is good, quality improving, prices firm, and peak shipments expected next weekend or just after.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Kansas City Dealers Clamp Down on Loose Credit
Kansas City plans tighter credit rules as the Kansas City Fruit and Produce Dealers Association forms. Starting February 1, all customers except retailers must pay weekly. purchases due Monday, delinquent by Friday. Members bans credit sales to delinquents until bills are settled. Isa dore Singer heads the launch committee and promises a virile organization to improve street conditions.
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Kansas City
Isadore Singer
Lyons and Mayrsohn Inc Closing Temporarily
Lyons and Mayrsohn Inc of New York 52 Harrison Street suspended operations due to financial difficulties. Manager Mayrsohn cited frozen assets from grower advances, low prices, and credit losses, saying negotiations for new capital are underway and a reopening in about two weeks is possible.
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New York
Lyons & Mayrsohn, Inc
Harrison Street
Mayrsohn
Packer
Truck regulation topic to head Miami convention agenda
National League of Commission Merchants will discuss policy on motor carriers during its Miami convention January 12 to 16. The group seeks a practical regulation that protects growers and shippers while safeguarding terminal markets, amid rising trucking activity and debates on Agricultural Marketing Act and Federal Farm Board powers.
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National League of Commission
Miami
Washington, D. C
Congress
National League of Commission Merchants
House
Senate
National League
Ess
Federal Farm Board
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Federal Trade Commission reports on chain stores reach Senate
The Federal Trade Commission transmits three studies on chain store inquiries to the Senate. The reports outline scope sources and business practices, noting they contain factual data without recommendations. Future installments will cover sources of merchandise wholesale lenders and price policy among others.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Grocer
Biy
Commission
Senate of the
United States
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Atlantic Coast Distributors
Apple Shippers
National Fruit & Vegetable Exchange
Farm Board
New Exchange
Governor Long
Gue
Federal Trade Com
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