Embargo on Foreign Potatoes Expanded by U S Officials
Secretary Houston issued two orders tightening potato imports. The first allows disease free potatoes from uninfected districts under inspection, while the second extends a quarantine against Newfoundland and European sources to include all of Continental Europe and Canada. Importers must obtain permits and shipments must be certified free of new pests. Regulatory guidelines will be issued soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Houston
United States
Newfoundland
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Dominion of Canada
Federal Horticultural Board
Horticultural Board
E. P. Miller
Chicago
L. R. Jones
Wisconsin State University At Madison
Jones
Gill
Irish Board of Agriculture
Butter Market in New York Receipts Jump This Season
New York butter market reports total receipts from May 1 to last Saturday at 1 772 514 tubs, up from 1 706 054 a year earlier, with weekly receipts 36 966 versus 28 860. Buyers paid up to 37 cents for top creamery extras, while undergrade creamery stayed steady, and freezer butter moved slowly. Packing stock improved with current make clearing at 19 193 é per tub. twenty five tubs sold at 30 ½ cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louisiana Strawberries Boosted By Warm and Cool Mix
Tickfaw Louisiana December 26 The straw berry crop along the Illinois Central railroad belt is in splendid shape with favorable weather signals pointing to the largest best crop in quality and volume yet. Acreage around Tickfaw has risen by about 25 percent with roughly 1000 acres planted this season. While warmth earlier pushed maturity, recent cool weather has balanced progress and may bring earlier movement than usual, though this should not hinder the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tickfaw
Illinois Central Railroad
Poultry Auction Again in New York
Live Poultry Auction Co plans to restart sales in January with William N. Bennett as president issuing two circulars to poultry shippers. The firm will take a 6 percent commission and offer a 2 percent cash rebate after shippers have sent 10 cars, on the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Live Poultry Auction Co
William N. Bennett
Kurtz and the New York Fruit Exchange Squabble
New York December 26. The Kurtz case at the New York Fruit Exchange remains unresolved with charges of underquoting the Almeria grape market dated November 21 1913. The exchange heard little of substance at a December 17 meeting, and debate centers on whether quotations are a committee or individual matter with broader questions about fairness and reputational impact on brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Fruit Exchange
Kurtz
Packer
W. F. Kurt Yy
7 York Fruit Exchange
Almeria
Saitta & Jones
Maxfield
Grape Committee
the Exchange
Mr. Kurtz
Jim
Loveyat
New York Fruit Exchangé
New York Mercantile Exchange
Butter and Egg Board
District Attorney's
Saitta
Saftra
Middlewest
Exchange
Laitta
Laita
Wet
Quotation Committee
Apples in strong demand in heavy December movement
Apple dealers report fair weekly demand with lighter shipments after Christmas. Higher prices expected after New Year as holiday buying ends. Cold storage Baldwins and Greenings fetch varied prices on track and in Chicago, with New York buyers reluctant to pay top rates. Evaporated apples stay firm amid a strong futures market and steady prompt prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
New York
Metropolis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Rochester
Upstate
Falls Branch
New York Central
Chicago Egg Market Holds Steady Amid Cold Weather
Weather dampens demand as Chicago egg market shows declines in some areas yet remains firm on refrigerator stock. Receipts totaled 9,718 during week, with fresh shipments in good quality and bids strongest on April firsts and extra large lots. Prices for fresh firsts near 31 to 31 1/2 cents, with other categories varying and storage undergrades in healthy demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Chicago
May Change Name. League Members Propose to President Castellini
Cincinnati date story discusses a movement at Jacksonville to rename the National League by dropping the word commission. Proposals include names like National League of Produce Fruit Merchants of America and similar variations from suggested reformers. Castellini has been informed of the issue by one or two members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Castellini
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Commission
Uggests
Asg
National League of Fruit and Iigoduce Merchants of America
Pittsburgh
Hiew Rest
J. Castellint
Prése
Cauliflower Shipments Grow From Baton Rouge After Rain Loss
Cauliflower crop in Baton Rouge suffered heavy rain damage but remains of good quality. Over the next eight weeks a steady flow of stock will be shipped daily by express to northern markets. Growers plan larger acreage next year to build the industry, with G. L. Tiebout credited for cultivation efforts and Danish seed used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Express
G. L. Tiebout
State Experiment Station
Denmark
Bells on his turkeys in Big Springs Texas
Dec 26 The time honored bell wethers idea from sheep is applied to turkeys in Big Springs Texas. H R Knukoff and other local turkey raisers attach tiny brass bells to every tenth bird to deter wolves and coyotes. The practice reportedly saves birds, aids in range rotation, and supports strong prices as about 5000 turkeys were marketed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
Tex
H. R. Murakoff
Indiana
Isaid
Knukoff
Cold Storage Hearings Set in Congress on Food Regulation
Washington Dec 29 The high cost of living will again be debated as hearings begin next month on Representative MacKellar’s cold storage bill to regulate food traffic. Two proposals seek to limit interstate storage time or omit storage limits. Covington chairs the subcommittee handling testimony and reports on both measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Machellar
Covington
National League Convention Program in Jacksonville
The twenty second annual Nation League convention schedule is published with Jacksonville as the host city. Events include opening at 9:30 am, addresses by officials, reports from committees, election of officers, and social events hosted by the Board of Trade. Excursions and receptions are planned for members and guests, with formal and informal gatherings across January 14 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nation League
Jacksonville
French
Jos
E. Venable
Nator
Riverside Presbyterian Hurch
Fla
Ilon
van C. Swearingen
Chester Franzell
Pittsburgh
Governor Park Trammell
Florida
Creden- Gabe M. Weil
We S. Gavan
Treag
League
National Chambers of Commercce
R. G. Rhett
Charleston
S. C
Ilinceter
Chamber of Commerce
U.S. of America
Y Carl W. Kimball
W. J. Hearty
Boston
Mass
C. Muehlbronner
Press
M. Kiely
Legislative
Tehfield
Rehuan Mens
Baventiais
R. G. Phillips
Internatty
Caitochester
Chas
J. Brand
U. S. Department of Agriculture
W. B. Geroe
Toledo
Ohio
Francis B. James
Tittleford, James
Ballard & Frost
Washington
D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frank E. Wagner
Chicago
A. Warren Patch
United States Chamber of Commerce
Geo. W. Bond
Baltimore
National Industrial Traffic League
John C. Seales
Southern Commercial Confess
Elwin Warley
Maile
Ala
R._H. Pennington
Evansville
Ind
International Apple Shippers Assn
H. J. Race
Melock
Windsor Hotel
Ansimportant
Ostrich Farm
Alli
Gator Farm
Board of Trade
Augustine
Madavin
Atlantic Beach
Atlantic c Hotel
Joel Branch
St. Johns
Chicago Poultry Market Sees Mixed Demand Ahead of Holidays
The Chicago poultry market reports mixed demand with generally satisfactory conditions. Receipts remained heavy early in the week, 12 cars plus about 1,260 express coops on Monday, then 8 cars and 900 coops, followed by 4 cars and 1,200 coops on Tuesday and Wednesday. Prices eased midweek as demand softened with holiday stock shifting. roosters and spring chickens fell about 4c, live turkeys 19c, fowls 12¾ to 13c, springs 12¾ to 14c, ducks 14c, geese 13c, old roosters 10c, guinea hens 6c per dozen. Dressed turkeys traded at 22c per pound with fancy stock up to 23c Tuesday. Turkeys lightened receipts late in the period, supporting firmer tone. market at Wednesday quotes showed turkeys 18¾ to 24c, old roosters 1c, ducks 1 to 1¼c, geese 14 to 14½c. Freight receipts Friday totaled 10 years, market steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
1000 Acres in Cabbage and Onions Prospect News
Corpus Christi Texas December 26 A very promising crop outlook exists for cabbage and onions in the area. Growers expect a good harvest as 1,000 acres are set for cabbage and the carrot movement begins February 15. About 500 acres are for onions with shipments planned around March 15. An estimate notes production figures and express shipments to start in February around the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christ
Corpus Christi
Tex
Siel
Express
Chicago Butter Market Holds Firm on Fancy Grades
Chicago market shows firmness on fancy creamery butter amid light receipts and poor quality. Receipts total 3,362 tubs for Mon-Wed. creamery extras at 36c, extra firsts 34-35c, firsts 26-20c, seconds 22-24c. Packing stock steady at 20c. refrigerate extras 29-24c, firsts 24-26c, seconds 22-23c. Cabbage market quiet with prices 24-28 per ton f. o. b. Wis. and shipments from Southern California easing before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Desmand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Horticulture
Louisiana
BRIES
Plendid
N. Y
Bary
REET
Congress
California
Detroit
Elgin
Indianapolis
Columbus
O. C
McAllen
Texas
Dallas
Robert W. Walker
Mr. Booth
Cleveland
Florida News
Saniness Ict
Iona
Hastings
Carother
York State
Woods
Sparks
Virginia
New Orleans
Memphis
Trish
Franzenl
Nashville
Joseph F. Stowers
Kansas City
Peanuts
Co. L. Fitch
St. Louis
Rural Credits Commission
Active Fruit Trade
Higelow
Buffalo Street
Angeles
Lis Angeles
Osceola
Clyde SS
National League
Dembiad
Rarneers
Miet
Chiengeu
Dee
Theoutine Wiy
F. O
Wisconsin
Californ
Los Angeles
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!