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Newspaper

Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

Page

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Bryara Loses Suit Against Oxyrive Railroad

Chicago December 30 local members of the National League of Commission Merchants arrange for special cars over the Pennsylvania Line to the Pittsburgh convention. The program includes governors, mayors, and officers from Chicago to Pittsburgh with multiple committee reports and plans for 1922.

Chicago National League of Commission Pittsbyyeh Pittsburgh J. Bryara 1. OXY. Railroad

Easy Market on Oranges in New York After Early Advance

Market review notes a quiet start for orange trade in New York after an early price advance. Reports indicate limited fluctuations with steady demand from merchants and wholesalers in the region.

New York

Onion and citrus markets show mixed price shifts and dock stock

Market reports indicate Spanish onions trading at $1.15 to $1.75 per crate with various pack sizes quoted up to $6.50 for four-tier cartons. Unsold docks held thousands of crates and cases, while New York buyers saw Navels and lemons fluctuate with quality driven pricing.

County Reds New York

California rain boosts citrus crop size and shipments

heavy rain in California raises navel and Tulare crop size by at least one grade, potentially adding 2,000 carloads of oranges. shipping resumes slowly as markets book orders, with Southern California Navels at 4 to 4.50 and Tulare stock at 4 to 4.25 dollars per box.

Los Angeles Dee California Ning Berge Dana King The Exchange Tulare County Ee Caed Pepe

Court Refuses Action Amid Bankruptcy Plan Talks

Appellate Court grants leave to time and terms for filing a complaint while referring the case to the son court for explained support of an action in bar. Central Trust Company appointed as receiver earlier, later dismissed along with complaint. Foremost members claim a sweeping victory for Harrison Parker’s followers. opponents say little effect on ongoing litigation. Pittsburgh notes on National League of Commission Merchants planning meeting. E. L. Roberts surveys finalized plans. William Penn Hotel nearly filled. Fort Pitt Hotel prepared for overflow with strict first come policy.

Bar Evans Central Trust Company Harrison Parker Pittsburgh E. L. Roberts Frengl National League of Commission Merchants Washington Roberts Charlies A. Muehlbronner William Penn Hotel Fort Pitt Chester Franzell Jocal League League William Penn Franzell Packer Iort Pit

Inquiries Concerning Atlanta Produce and Packing Co

New York reports many inquiries about the Atlanta based Manta Produce and Packing Company. Shippers say the firm is overquoting the market for poultry and eggs. The Vardaman Company in Mississippi notes the Atlanta firm declines to furnish references and charged high prices, refusing eggs at delivery and even at a discount.

New York Manta Produce and Docking Company Atlanta Vardamance Company Vardaman Miss. Welles Progure and Packing Company

Special Train To Chicago For Western Fraters Convention

Trade members urged to reserve spots on the Chicago special departing January 14. The train travels to St. Louis, Little Rock, and Hot Springs with planned tours and arranged transport. organizers note rapid reservations and emphasize the trip’s appeal for familiarizing members with convention activities.

Chiesgo Deesus Comur Wroli Wagner Chading Western Fraiders Wort Nellis South Water’ Street Chicago St. Louis Little Rock Hot Springs Thiek Spot Gore

Reduced Fares Announced for Fruit and Vegetables Shippers Convention

Announcement outlines reduced one and a half fare for attendees from most U S points except several western states and parts of Canada. Certificate requirements, through tickets, and presentation at registration are detailed. Tickets must be purchased 30 minutes before departure. return trips with reduced fare not valid on limited trains.

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Apple Shipments Light Last Week Across Regions

Chicago reports last week's apple shipments from the Bureau of Markets at 782 cars, far below the prior week’s 1,538 and the previous year’s 1,498 for the same week. Cumulative box state shipments reach 45,200 cars versus 28,024 last year while barrel states total 22,875 cars versus 67,154. Through early week shipments total 68,057 cars, in contrast to 35,178 at the same point in 1920 and 108,727 last season.

Apple Chicago Bureau of Markets

More Interest In Onions At Chicago

Chicago buyers showed notable interest in onions and carrots with active inquiries from the supply region. Operators quote Indiana reds and yellows at 5 to 5.25 per cwt fob and California Australian Browns at 4 to 4.65 per cwt, reflecting post holiday stock expectations.

Chicago Indiana California

Fruit Prices and Receipts Report from Florida Markets

Prices for pineapples oranges grapefruit and tangerines traded with mixed quality and light receipts. Pineapples ranged up to 8.75 for fancy stocks while Florida oranges moved slowly with pale fruit. grapefruit stayed 4.50 to 5.25 with top fancy fruit to 7.25. Tangerines showed good demand at 2.75 to 4.25 despite many poor arrivals.

Florida Geo

Texas Bermuda Onion Crop Doing Well in Texas

Laredo Texas reports indicate most farmers finished transplanting by December 15 with only a few plants filled in later. Cooler weather aids growth, onions withstanding 26 degrees, thrips kept in check, prices hold at $1 75 per crate for deliveries by April 15 and contracts continue.

Laredo Tex South Texas

Greenberg and Busch New York Jobbers Close Doors

Greenberg and Busch truit and vegetable jobbers in Wallabout Market closed Thursday morning. They reportedly owe two to three thousand dollars with checks signed by all proprietors. The firm remained closed at week’s end.

New York Greenberg & Busch Truit Wallabout

Citrus shipments report statewide orange and lemon totals

The report lists November to date shipments by region. Southern state lemons total 140 cars that week and 810 for the season, Central California oranges 218 for the week and 3,865 to date, total orange shipments 5,335 and lemons 1,850 to date, with Northern lemons at three shipped.

Eg Pagar VE Fie Lec Ee Central California

Reefer Refund Denied By Minnesota Court

Minneapolis December 30 A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling denied a five dollar rental refund on a refrigerator car to the J C Famehon Company This test decision affects Northern Potato Traffic Association potato shippers and could cost several thousand dollars in potential refunds Attorneys and shippers consider filing a rehearing as C W Tong secretary of the association remains hopeful that Minnesota shippers will prevail in the end

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota Supreme Court J. C. Fameehon Company Han Northern Potato Traffic Association and Minnesota Potato Shippers C. W.tong Northern Potato Traffic Association

Brokers Conven­tion Reservations Pour In for January Meeting

Indications point to a well attended Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association convention in Chicago January 23 and 24 with reservations spreading at the Sherman Hotel. The brokers will meet before the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association and plan joint conferences with shippers. Nearly all 851 brokers in the association are expected to attend.

Chicago Fruit and Vegetable Brokers’ Association Sherman Hotel Amecan Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association

Coming Conventions Across Regions in January 1922

National League of Commission Merchants Pittsburgh hosts events January 11 12 13. Amelia Harey Worths Western Fruit Jobbers Association meets January 16 22. Chicago Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association holds January 3 and 24. American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association January 26 27. Western Canadian Fruit Jobbers Association Edmonton meets January 23 24 25.

National League of Commission Merchants Pittsburgh Western Fruit Jobbers Association Amelia —Harey Worth Fruit and “Vegetable Brokers Association Chicago American Fruit: and” Vegetable Shippers Association Chiesen Western Canadian Fruit Jobbers* Association Edmonton

Potato market notes and train schedule fragment

The item notes Maine and New York state potato prices with bulk deliveries and ranges from 1.15 to 4.75 per 180 pounds, plus a comment on rail movements. It mentions a special train leaving Hot Springs at 7:15 p m for Fort Worth arriving 8 o clock next morning over the Texas and Pacific line and urges Chicago-area readers to contact Chairman Nellis.

Maine New York State Hot Springs Fort Worth Texas and Pacific Line Chicago Nellis

Lower Coast Vegetable Prices Show Stable Demand and Liberal Supply

New Orleans reports a liberal supply of homegrown vegetables with demand prices holding steady this week. Big Boston head lettuce sells at 8 dollars per barrel and 1.60 per hamper, Iceberg at 6 dollars per barrel and 1.25 per hamper, endive and escarol steady at 2 dollars per barrel, and anise firmer at 8 dollars per barrel. parsley, carrots, beets, turnips, shallots, and mustard greens show mixed but ample availability with listed prices. Cucumbers remain hothouse and moderate in supply at 3 dollars per dozen, while mixed and straight carrots and express shipments of greens move forward in liberal volume.

New Orleans Dee Boston

Demand for Apples at New York Market

New York December 30 demand for apples remained steady while barrel fruit held firm and box fruit sold at auction. Fancy Greening at 9.10 per barrel, Ben Davis 3.00 to 6.00, Baldwins 6.50 to 7.40, poorer stock 4 and up. Kings similarly priced. Western box Jonathan 2.75, Rome Beauties 2.75, Stayman Winesaps 2 to 3, Winesaps 1.75 to 2.75, Spitzenbergs 1.75 to 2.75, Delicious 2.29 to 4.

York New York Ben’ Davis Baldwins Kings Jonathins

Nigro-Butera Co. Dallas Faces Creditors Meet

The Nigro-Butera Company a Dallas wholesale fruit and vegetable dealer failed to reopen after Christmas. A creditors meeting attended by over 20 firms and individuals discussed discontinuing the business. Frank P. Nigro signed, assets listed at 11134.75 with liabilities of 8719, half due to a local bank. A trustee was appointed and assistants named to speed settlement. The firm incorporated in Texas with 20000.27 capital, originally the Boren-Butera operation, now Nigro Butera Company.

Dallas Dedi Nigro-Butera Company S Company Frank P. Nigro Sian‘inced Mauidationg Thornton Homer L. Johnson Company W. A. Boren Abernathy Trinity, Wholesale,Grocers Texas Frank.p. Nigro A. Boren John Butera Boren- Butera ‘Company Frank P. Nigro Nigro Butera Company

Hung Jury in Federal Trial Charged With Defrauding Creditors

Report from The Packer notes a federal court trial last week for individuals charged with defrauding creditors. Jury acquittal not yet final, with another opportunity for trial or defense anticipated. The exact defendants remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Federal Court Packer

Koplewitz and Friedman Settle With Creditors

New York December 30 There was another meeting of Koplewitz creditors this week The Packer last week Charles Friedman the Brooklyn banker whom Koplewitz claims engineered the deal which left him in failure agreed to see creditors receive 85 percent Koplewitz to pay 15 percent in two years Friedman and his attorney appeared at the Fruit and Produce Trade Association rooms and it looked as though Friedman would side step his promise A further call went out for creditors and after hours of conference Friedman agreed to see that creditors get 85 percent Koplewitz to pay 15 percent and Friedman to honor Koplewitz notes

New York Herman Koplwitz Packer Charles, Priedman Brooklyn 4 Ber Koplewitz Friedman Rade Association

Large Cargo of Danish Cabbage Arrives in New York

Ten thousand crates of Danish cabbage arrived aboard the Frederick VIII last Saturday, docking in New York. Most stock was in exceptionally good condition with about 600 crates out of order. Crates weighed 163 pounds each and were sold this week.

New York Frederick VIII Ishally Theistock

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