Everitt family fraud scheme ends with prison terms
James A Everitt, longtime promoter of fake marketing schemes that swindled farmers, and his son Sibley F Everitt were each sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for using the mails to defraud. Readins detail his decades of schemes, including seed sales, a fake farm publication network, and a supposed free seed distribution tied to subscriptions.
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Jaleveritt
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Ind
Farmers of America
James A. Everitt
Society of Wity Fame
Pudge Anderson
Federal District Court
Everitt
Sibley F
Wyts
James A. Byeritt
Pennsylvania
Jim
Everitt’s Farm Schemes and the Equity Society Fallout
The text chronicles Everitt’s repeated ventures to organize farm marketing groups including the American Society of Equity. It notes misuses of subscribers, mail regulations, and failed schemes, detailing bankruptcies, dismal meetings, and farmer complaints over unpaid shipments and mismanaged funds over several years.
Potato Shipments Face Push to Lower Minimum Weight
Michigan shippers led by Albert Miller & Co argue the 46,000 pound minimum for October to May potato carloads hurts operations. A hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission in Grand Rapids mid February will hear from shippers and Michigan buyers who shifted to other regions due to the high minimum.
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Chicago
J. BE. Robinson
Albert Miller & Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Manistee and Northeastern
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway
Perc _ Marquette
Grand Rapids
Mich
Eugene Morris
Michigan
Robinson
Cub
Food bills spark Albany clash over high cost of living
New York reports say more than 33 food bills will be introduced when the legislature opens in Albany next week. Hartigan and Dillon will clash against lobbies representing middlemen as farmers and city consumers seek price relief amid policy fights on profits and rates.
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New York
Albany
Hartigan
Bureau of Weights and Measures
Dillon
Department of Foods and Markets
New York City
Dr. Dillon
Mr. Hartigan
Mr. Dillon
Packer
Old Farm at Columbus to Close
Sutton Brothers announce closure of their store at 115 South Fourth Street in Columbus Ohio. The business has been financially troubled for over a year and may face bankruptcy actions as claims from several shippers loom. The Buttons had operated in the market for years but suffered from a failed potato speculation three years ago.
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Columbus
Dee
Sutton Brothers
South Fourth Street
Land Banks Ready For Business Feb 1
New York farm loan board said twelve new farm loan banks will be ready to commence business by February 1. Cities include Springfield Massachusetts Baltimore Columbia Washington New Orleans Houston St. Louis Louisville St. Paul Omaha Wichita Spokane and Berkeley California.
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New York
Farm Loan Board
Springfield
Mass
Baltimore
Columbia
D. C
New Orleans
Houston
Tex
St. Louis
Louisville
St. Paul
Omaha
Wichita
Kan
Spokan
Berkeley
Cait
Chicago Butter Market Remains Easy With Little Change
Chicago butter markets stayed in easy shape with quiet trading the first days of the week. Creamery extras commanded 35 1/4 to 35 3/4 cents, best demand for fancy whole milk butter, while middlings and undergrades piled up. Receipts surged to over 5,000 tubs daily as the market held steady with no price gains and demand inching up slightly on Thursday and Friday.
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Chicago
Apple Exports Reach 50,162 Barrels in Week
New York December 29 exports data show apples shipped abroad for the week ending last Saturday totaling 50,162 barrels, well above the 15,719 barrels recorded in the same week a year ago, indicating a strong pickup in trade.
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New York
Farmers bear the brunt of the boycott in western New York
A farmer letter from Hulberton New York dated December 22 1916 argues that despite high prices farm commodities are scarce with little to sell. Apples potatoes beans and cabbage yield far below normal. many orchards produce nothing while storages stay full, reflecting a disastrous year for farmers and a harsh contrast to profits reported by others.
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Hulberton
Boysott
New York
Vonking
Chicago Live Poultry Market Sags and Rises Through Holiday Week
Chicago December 29 The live poultry market remained in fair condition after Christmas with fair receipts and steady demand for New Year buying. Fowls and springs gained about one cent while ducks and roosters rose four cents. Prices for various items ranged from fowls 17 to 18 cents per pound springs 18 to 19 cents ducks 19 to 20 cents roosters 1 cent geese 17 to 18 cents. Dressed poultry sold well with good quality and prices, while live poultry stayed firm and higher on light receipts. Later, reports indicated potential union talks between the Central Auction Company and Green Fruit Auction Company aimed at stabilizing supply across seasons, though contracts and terms posed obstacles.
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Chicago
Express
Suns
Wtwh
Central Auction Company
Green Fruit Auction Company
Chicago Apple Market Shows Fair Demand
Chicago December 29 reports no weekly change in barreled apples market with quiet demand across stock and steady prices. Receipts rise, especially for fancy stock, while frozen fruit moves at a discount. No. 1 to fancy barrels list prices for Jonathans Grimes Golden Winesaps Ben Davis Baldwin Rome Valley Roxbury Russets Spies Kings. Western box apples ample and quiet. frosted fruit lowers value of sound fruit. No. 2 barrels fetch 2.25 to 2.50.
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Chicago
Jonathans
Grimes Golden
Ben’ Davis
Rome
Spitvenbergs
Rome Beauties
Delicious
Staymen
Grimes Golden Slisgr
Chicago Seeks 1948 National League of Commission Merchants Meet
Chicago aims to host the National League of Commission Merchants convention in 1948 marking the group’s twenty fifth anniversary. Delegates from central and western markets pledge support, with a special Pennsylvania Lines train planned from Chicago January 8 to Philadelphia January 9. Reservations are advised through Wagener, Lepman, and Bixby.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
National Leagge of Commission Merchants
League
Wester
National League of Commission
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Limited
Philphia
L. Lepman, Sr
Lepman & Hegei
Mr. Bixby
Pennsylvania Ines
Consolidation Talk Sparks Chicago Auction House Rumor
Persistent chatter in local circles suggests Central and Green Fruit Auction Houses may be merged or closed. The week long rumor references potential dusting of operations and restructuring within Chicago’s auction market, with no official confirmation from the firms involved.
Oranges and Lemons Easier at Chicago
Demand for citrus in Chicago weakened this week as buyers stocked up after the holidays. California navels, Florida oranges, and tangerines showed varied activity with prices easing slightly. carloads quoted around 2.25 to 2.50 per box and half-bushel units at 1.75 to 2.50 for different varieties. Florida grapefruit remained steady with moderate demand.
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Chicago
California
Florida
California Vegetable Shipments Report from Los Angeles
Southern California vegetable shipments for the season total 1,850 cars, with 1,176 by the Southern Pacific and 674 by the Santa Fe. Recent daily figures include December 21 with 23 cars, December 22 with 38 cars, December 23 with 24 cars, December 25 with 47 cars, December 26 with 13 cars, and December 4 with 28 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
Southern California
Southern Pacific
Tulare County
Central California
Chicago markets and supplies across multiple fruit and veg trades
A sprawling page lists numerous regional market items including potato, apple, citrus, onion, cabbage, and berry markets in Chicago and other cities. Mentions prices, market activity, bankruptcies, shipments, embargo effects, and notable figures in produce trade circles.
Frost Hits Southern California Citrus Belt
Los Angeles reports heavy frost and cold weather across the citrus belt from late December into December. Damage to fruit is widespread with estimates difficult. districts including Pomona, Tustin, Riverside, Redlands, and San Fernando show damaged growth and killed new shoots. State total shipments reach 7 481 cars for the season.
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Los Angeles
California
Citrus Belt
Pomona
Tustin
San Fernando
Riverside
Redlands
Corona
Official Weather Bureau
West Riverside
Colton
High Grove
Muri
Market Digest Across Cities From New York To Pittsburgh
Light holiday trade in Pittsburgh and Baltimore. York state apple deal. buffalo street notes. Cabbage prices at Rochester. New York onion and potato prices. apple embargo in Northwest. New York city apple trade. potatoes higher in New York City. New York egg, poultry, butter markets. New Orleans vegetables. Nashville and Kansas City markets. Chicago egg and citrus auctions. Pittsburgh produce dealers arrested. various reports on fruit, vegetables, and regional market movements. Death of Charles B. Hulett noted amid broader market items.
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Dantes A. Everett and Son
Chicago
California
Columbus
Fayette “Produce Company
Trouble
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Texas
Elgin
W. C. Anderson
Joseph Kirchheimer
Kansas City
Gotorma Poultrymen
Seattle
Petaluma
Kim Baford
Stewart
Washington
Bellingham
Imperial Valley
N. P. Sorenson
Redlands
Los Angeles Exchange
Batteriak
Packer
W. J. Reidy
St. Louis
Mr. Fitch
Los Angeles
St. Lous
Stanford Creamery
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Liberty Fruit and Produce Co
York State
Memphis
New York
Buffalo Street
Rochester
New York City
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Lebrate
Charles B. Hulett
Tulare
New Orleans
Willow Springs
Slore
Nashville
Danville
Dillon
Usc
Nathan Schweitzer
Scholt & Bros
H. Js. Souder
Cuba
Wicks
Mosher Brothers
Hi. R. Bergh
Perkins
Gus Stewart
West
National
Florida Strawberry Prices Decline in Chicago Market
Chicago December 29 Prices on Florida strawberries showed a decline this week as delayed shipments added to supply. Demand was quiet and prices varied with quality. About 34 freezers arrived by midweek and much of the lot was in poor condition. Prices ranged from 50 to 40 cents per quart for poor to good stock, with fancy fruit up to 60 cents.
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Chicago
Florida
Minnesota Potatoes Market Tightens Amid Stronger Demand
Minneapolis December 29 The potato market grows firmer with improved demand from Indiana Ohio and Illinois. Prices rise after weeks of softness as Red River and western Canadian stocks are scarce. Minnesota and Dakota white stock priced at 1 550 60 per bushel on Wednesday.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Theotata
Indiana
Ohio
Tlinois
Red River Ohies
Minnesota
Dakota
Luishel
Fayette Produce Co Faces Financial Trouble in Boomer
Cincinnati dispatch reports several local houses attempting to collect for goods sent to Wayette Fruit Company run by Joe Corey in Boomer West Virginia. Boomer advices to The Packer say the firm closed with an attachment on December 22.
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Cincinnati
Wayette Fruit Company
Joe Corey
Boomer
W. Va
Packer
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O. K
Everitts
Anderson
American Adjustment Company
American Adjustment Comany
American Society of Equity
American Society of Equity Everitt
Society of Equity
Botenitenti
E. Robinson
State Commerce Commission
Manistee and
Northeastern
Apple Exports
National League
Boston Market News
John H. Sweeney
Milwaukee
Mississippi
Detroit
Calif
Exceptio
Male
al Ree
Cnts of
Cleveland
Saul Jordan
Missouri
Z. J. Fort
Vacaville
Weld County
Thomas Fruit Ca
Idaho
Texas Produce Houses
Dallas Fruit and Vegetable Market
Bates Robertson
Frost
South Texas
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