Chicago trade meets with Food Administration on temporary rules
Chicago fruit and vegetable trade held a conference with Food Administration representatives to draft temporary rules guiding shipments until federal directives arrive. About 200 shippers and receivers attended as committees from potato, fruit and vegetable, butter and poultry sectors will craft equitable rules, with final regulations to follow Washington guidance.
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Chicago
Evans
Foow
Sam’ Jivingston
Ilingis ‘State Division
Willian L
Lamb
Administration
Washington
Vemy
Boosters’ Club
F. E. Nellis, Jr
Ilinois Food Administration
F. O. B. Shipping
Consignee
Loading Cars of Spuds for Safety Consistency
Chicago December 28 A trade discussion follows a cold spell on how to load potatoes in refrigerator cars safely. Some insist on heavier loads to ease car congestion but emphasis remains that loading must be compatible with safety. Operators note heat rises from the top while cold enters from below.
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Chicao
Food Administration
Jlave
Shipping hazards prompt railcar loading warnings
The article notes that potatos and other goods were sometimes piled too high in cars. It cites 73 percent of equipment in the Northern states and outlines warnings from the Intensive Loading Committee of the American Railway Association urging shippers to load to capacity only within safe limits.
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American Tailway Association
National League of Commissions Merchants Set Jubilee Convention
Final plans for the 6th annual National League of Commissions Merchants convention in Chicago January 9 to 11 at the Congress Hotel are in place. Events include a reception January 8, a theatre party at the Blackstone, luncheons for ladies, a matinee, a boulevard trip, and a city welcome by Mayor Thompson.
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Chicago
National League of Commissions Merchants
Congress Hotel
League
Frank J. Wegner
Ralph Headley
Congress
Marshall Field
Tod
William Haley Thompson
Commission Merchants of America
J. J.castelini
Cincinnati
Food Administration
Lst
Convention Headquarters
Preliminary Announcement of the Business Program for the League
Robert 3. French issues the prelim plan for the 25th National League convention at Congress Hotel Chicago January 4. Walter Hale Thompson will welcome delegations. A P Bayliss of Baltimore responds. Speakers include Edgar W J Hearty Boston on National Food Administration and R G Phillips on Storage In Transit. Roland P Grant discusses Prade Acceptance. Paul v3 F Nellis on boosters clubs. Some speakers pending final confirmation.
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New York
Robert 3. French
National League
League
Congress Hotel
Chicago
Walter. Hale
Thompson
A. P. Bayliss
Baltimore
S- Begroot
Division
Car Servica
Interstate Commerce Commission
Carters
Edgar W. J. Hearty
Boston
National Food Administration
O ‘R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Roland P. Grant
Irving National Bank
More Equitable Car Distribution Under U S Supervision
Chicago Det 28 The taking over of the railroads by the government caused little surprise among traders though not expected so soon. Reactions on fruit and produce trade say the move could favor more equal car distribution for perishables.
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Chicago
Potatoes in U S Food Administration Push to Boost Sales
Washington December 28 The Food Administration says the public is not eating potatoes to normal levels. Percy Miller in charge of potato shipments urges retailers to promote larger purchases and suggests quick delivery to cut prices. Sweet potatoes are being added to army rations with good prices and transport, as officials push consumption nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Food Administration
B. Percy Miller
Chicago
The
Ind
Miller Ai
National
New York Commission
Milley
Miller
Apple Storage Totals Shift Between December Dates in 1917
Report from the Barens of Markets, Rapacitien of Agriculture, shows on December 1 1917 total holdings across 41 storages: 2 864 879 barrels and 5 049 105 boxes. By December 15 from 420 storages totals were 2 101 410 barrels and 8 774 689 boxes, a 14.6 percent barrel drop and 18.2 percent box rise, net 4.2 percent higher overall.
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Wasrington
D.C
Marekets
Rapacitien of Agriculture
New York Sets Maximum Price for Storage Butter
George Haskell met with the New York Mercantile Exchange executive committee to fix a top price for storage butter. The agreed rate covers all grades, with delivered cost around 42 cents per pound including charges. The price will hold through January 13 before further Food Administration review.
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New York
George Haskell
New ‘York
Haskell
New York Mercantile Exchange
Mahr
Food Administration
Chicago
Nation wide food survey plans under way in war efforts
Washington reports plans for a nation wide war time food survey. The Bureau of Markets says questionnaires on December 1 stocks have been mailed to food dealers manufacturers and suppliers across cities including Kansas City. Local offices offer copies if not received by January 2.
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Washington
Ency
Bureau of Markets
Kansas City
Office of Markets
Denver Seeks Next Western Fruit Jobbers Convention
Denver asks for the next convention of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America and plans to send a delegation to Houston for the January meeting to land the 7915 convention. Committees were formed to bring the event to Denver with entertainment plans and publicity to make it a successful conference.
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Denver
Cole
Denrver
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association of America
Houston
Morey
Oj. Fort
The
Times
United States
Association of America Denver Sessions announce Houston convention reps
The Association of America mailed notices to members about the Houston convention January 16 to 19. Mr. Tidwell said the board arranged an important business program and members are urged to attend and participate in all committee reports and discussions. Walter Lauer of Houston is named secretary of the real Houston entertainment committee.
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Denver
Tidwell
Wobbers
Association of America
Houston
Walter Lauer
The
Real ‘Houston Entertainment Conpmute
Entertainment Plans Near Finish for Western Fruit Jobbers Meet
Houston officials announce the Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America will convene January 16 to 19 in Houston. The program is largely set with plans for a Hoover representative talk on food conservation, ample hotel accommodations, and possible trips to the Houston ship canal and Galveston.
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Houston
Tex
Bandget Hall
Rice Hotel
Houston Ship Canal
Galveston
Denver Crowd to Go By Way of Kansas City
Members of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association in Kansas City and Denver plan to join the Denver delegation in Kansas City on January 1% at 1 p m. They will depart for Houston after a few hours, traveling via Union Pacific and M and T railroads aboard the Mid West Special. A large Kansas City contingent is anticipated for the Houston convention next month.
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Kansas City
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
Houston
Denver
Union, Pacific and
Mid
Florida Vegetables Move On Despite Regent Freeze
Jacksonville correspondent reports Florida vegetables continuing to move after the December 9 freeze. Growers cite varied frost effects across regions, noting some fields damaged while others escape or recover. The piece argues misinformation skews public perception and stresses Florida’s diverse climate and crop resilience.
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Lorida
Union
Gulf
Atlantic Ocean
Florida
Sanford
Citrus Market Steady with Slight Price Rise for Oranges
Chicago citrus prices held steady amid moderate supply and fair demand. Valencias scarce with prices rising. Navels and Floridas showed mixed margins while grapefruit demand stayed moderate and lemon stock remained firm. Onion market quiet with expectations of better tone after New Year. Citrus shipments from Jacksonville show higher early-week movement versus last year.
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Chicago
California
Floridas
Indiana
Wisconsin
Jacksonville
Wia
Dee
Government Takes Over Railroads and Florida Shipments
A broad summary of wartime logistics and markets shows government control of railroads, Florida produce shipments, and a pending convention plan. Reports cover potato and apple loading in Chicago and Florida, price controls for storage, and varied market movements across Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, and Boston with emphasis on peppers, onions, cabbages, and citrus.
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Florida
Government Takes Over All Railroads Friday
Washington December 28 President Wilson issues proclamation amid war powers crisis. Congress authorized use of military and government resources to seize transportation systems for troop and war material movement. Proclamation cites April 6 1917 and December 7 1917 resolutions and August 29 1916 act.
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Washington
Wison
United States of America
Congress of the United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
United ‘States
Congress of the
Congress
Efens
Snd
waguin _ etter
Apples Sent to Soldiers In France Campaign Grows
About 50 cars of apples prepared by the International Apple Shippers Association to aid American soldiers abroad have been distributed or prepared for shipment. Contributions include Baltimore 4500, Pittsburgh 4000, Denver and Pueblo one car each, Wenatchee one, Spokane three, Yakima two, Kennewick one. Washington expected to send two more cars. 600 boxes to London Red Cross and 1000 to the navy for European bases. Campaign push resumes after New Year with a meeting in Shy on January 4.
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New, York
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Denver
Pueblo
New York
France
Wenatchees
Spokane
Yakima
Kennewick
Washington
L. J. Blot
Willsonville
Calif
St. Louis
Packers Calendar Market Review and Regional Trade Notes
Market items note bean market review and fruit growers meeting in Ozark. Soy beans as food and almond industry in Malaga. Vegetable and fruit trade in St Louis with summaries of poultry eggs and dairy topics in St Louis and Kansas City. Texas crops and cabbage shifts. drought and frost impacts in Hitchcock and McAden. Intercrops for orange groves noted. Buckle on Packer event announced for page references.
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Bean Market Review
Ozark
Malaga
St. Louis
St- Louis
Kansas City
California
Houston
High Alveston
Alvin Berry
Texas
Hitchcock
Texas Butter Co
Dallas
Quits
McAden
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U.S
Percy Food Administration
Moncey Alveady
Rocky Mountain
nJehver
Western Fruit Jobbbers’ Association
Regent Freeze
Fla
Foua
Janey
Morida
Riee
Ally
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Milwaukee Market News
Cincinnnati
Ik. J. Ross
Mercedes
on _ Evans & Co
Buffalo
M. Miller
P. Massey
Steuben ‘County
Minnesota
Poe
Ruhlman
M. Ely
Plant City
Ila
Detroit
York State Produce Holdings
Chelsea
Fruit Co
N.Y
Harry Dunkak
Penn
Jersey
Indian River
Pla
Editorial
Bellingham Imperial Valley
Turkey
Price & Co
Menton-Derry-deal
Memphis
Imperial Valley
Califoalifornia
Hutter Ana
Cleveland
Nashvill
New Orleans
Columbus
Vegetables Moving,’ Co
K.C. Shippers
Win Point
Gallt
Citrus
Batt & Sonshew
Newark
Assenbesh & ‘Co
C.E. Wheelwright
Edgar B. Phelps
Sanrancisco
Watsonville
Mr. Powell
Los Angeles
French
York State
Palmyra
Bermuda
Philadelphia
Boston Street
Frovida
Win Point In Law
Hartville
Chas
R.atand
Franklin S. &T. Co
Wilson
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