Sapiro Letter Casts Light on Tobacco Associations
A Hopkinsville letter by Joseph Passonneau warns Colorado and national Wheat Marketing circles about Aaron Sapiro and his role in forming the Burley and Dark Tobacco Associations. He details alleged unethical acts and urges high level guidance to protect farmers from marketing difficulties. The missive cites $30,000 fees and organizational ties in Kentucky Indiana Ohio West Virginia and Tennessee.
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Hopkinsville
Hopkinaville
United States
Denver
Burley Tobacco Association
Dark Tobacco Association
Aaron Sapiro
Sapiro Geagy
Joseph Passonneau
Frank C. Lowden
Gilinois
Colorado
Aston Sapiro
Canada
Londen
Zollaws
Passonneau
Dark ‘Tobacco Association
Burley ‘Toacco Association
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Tennessee
Sapiro
Datter
Bingham
Wisconsin Cabbage Prices Holden Despite South Crop Delays
Quiet Chicago market finds Wisconsin cabbage holdings modest with 250 cars max. Prices range 26 to 30 dollars per ton fob shipping point while local stock sells around 1.75 to 2 dollars per cwt. Florida pointed type hampers bring 2.15 per hamper in jobbing trade.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
South
Florida
Melon Distributors Prepare for Annual Convention
The tenth annual Melon Distributors Association meeting will be in Tipton Georgia on February 29 and March 1. Attendees include U S Department of Agriculture officials railroad executives and transportation experts. Evansville Indiana secretary R H Pennington urges early reservations at the Myon Hotel. Apple exports rose sharply with 100 990 barrels and 204 229 boxes shipped in the week ending January 26 compared to last year. Total exports this year reach 2 419 972 barrels and 3 315 672 boxes.
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Evansville
Ind
Paseen
Melon ,Distributors’ Association
Tipton
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Bureau of Plant Industry
Myon Hotel
R. H. Pennington
Apple
Rochester
N. C
International Apple Shippers' Association
Chicago Onion Market Shows Steady, With Red Color Tight
Chicago feb 1 onions and carrots show mixed tones with reds firm and scarce while other colors stay near harvest prices. Indiana Michigan yellows and whites move around 2 to 5 dollars per bag fob with various sizes and districts contributing to the market tone.
Lettuce Market Mixed as Prices Edge Down in Chicago
The Easy Head Lettuce Market in Chicago on February 1 shows a softer market despite higher f o b prices earlier in the week. Imperial Valley and Arizona shipments sold larger at 2.25 to 2.50 per crate while frosted or inferior stock entered at 1.50 to 1.78 per crate for sale.
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Chicago
F. O. B. Prica
Imperial Valley
Arizona
Salinas Chamber Advises Caution on Acreage Contracts
Pending full committee report on the lettuce market and 1924 crop handling, the Salinas Chamber of Commerce urges growers not to sign any acreage contracts for the time being.
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Salinas, Callt
Salinas
Buffalo Firm Cashed Check for F. M. Downs
Altman and Swartz in Buffalo cashed a check for F. M. Downs, a Merida man, written December 4, 1923 on Munroe & Chambliss National Bank of Ocala Florida for 3380. The check bounced due to insufficient funds and Downs has not replied.
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Iuffalo
Altman & Swartz
N. M. Downs
Merida
Packer
Drayn
Munroe & Chambliss National Bank
Ocala
Fla
Ocklawaho Packing Company
F. M. Downs
Downs
Lettuce Market Woes Hit Imperial Valley Shipments
Poor quality and cold Eastern markets depress lettuce demand in the Imperial Valley. Shippers report 30 to 40 percent yield losses from rain and frost, with most output moving to five size heads while four dozen crates thin. Traders weigh a fragile outlook as agreements to curb shipments largely fail.
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Imperial Valley
Tigntfield
Gantaingren
Barbara ‘Worth
Florida
Arizona
Los Angeles
Steady Potato Market Amid Weathered Stock Shortage
Chicago February 1 The local carrot market on potatoes remained steady in price through the week with little activity as traders filled immediate needs. Frozen stock is cleaned up after severe weather and arrivals along the floor are limited. Track holdings run 175 to 190 cars daily with No 1 Wisconsin round in sacks at 1.25 to 1.40 per cwt and bulk stock at 1.35 to 1.45. Idaho sacked Ruessels 2.25 to 2.50 with extras up to 2.60.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Red River
Onions Easier in New York Market
The New York onion market eased with dull trade. Yellow onions sold $2.25 to $2.75 per bag, whites at $2.50 to $2.50 per box, and Spanish onions trading around $2.40 per case to $0.80 per crate. Some fancy reds reached $8.25 per bag.
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New York
Florida Cuban tour boosts state tourism after convention
A nine day Florida Cuban tour by 155 visitors from 22 states ended in Tampa, Bradenton, and Havana with lavish hospitality. Promoters Mignelt, Riddle, and William Stark led travel for the National League of Commerce Merchants, highlighting Florida roads, crops, and the Temple Terraces Club.
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T. G.casey
Jacksonville
Florida
National League of Commission Merchants
Morida
Mignelt
Riddle
Chamber of Commerce
Whitch
William Stark
Coast Lines
California
Washington
East
Middle West
Havana
Bradentown
Manatee County
Dl Nz
Tampa
Wwe
Temple Terraces Country Club
Temple Terraces
Hillsborough River
Wabash
William Chase Temple
D. C
Tampa Tribune
French
National League
Pulnietty
The Produce Packer Trade Promotion Note
The Produce Packer presents a weekly edition offering market and trade items for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and more. A free sample copy can be requested by mail.
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Manila
Cabbage Market Steady in New York Reports
The cabbage market in New York was firmer than last week with shippers quoting 20 per ton as a baseline. Sales were uneven and some good stock sold at about 30 per ton, while poor cabbage in yards sold for around 15, and good stock reached roughly 40 per ton.
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New York
Marketing plan critiques Sapiro wheat plan in Omaha article
Chicago Feb 21 The American Co operative Manager carries J W Shorthill of Omaha Neb state secretary of co operative associations critique of the Sapiro marketing plan for wheat. He compares California local plan to centralized systems and warns of loss of farmer control and financial responsibility. The article notes investigations in multiple states and invites farmer correspondence.
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Chicago
jSapiro
J. W. Shorthill
Omaha
Neb
M. R. Myers
National Grain Dealers Association
Shorthill
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Idaho
Oregon
Californ
Growers warned on five year potato marketing contract plan
A critical review warns potato growers in Kansas Minnesota the Dakotas New York and other states against signing five year marketing contracts under the Sapiro plan. It claims growers would surrender control to strangers, pay organization fees and risk loss of property if withdrawal or mismanagement occurs.
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Kansas’ City
Minnesota
Dakotas
New York
Srower
General State Organization Committee
County Organization Committee
Potato Exchange
Aniae
Act
Wesly
Irrgang Robbed by Trio of Highwaymen in Chicago
Charles W. Irrgang, head of a produce firm, was forced to surrender $400 in cash, a diamond ring, a diamond pin worth 1200, and his car after three silent bandits halted him as he stepped from his car. The next night his car was found undamaged near his home, while the diamonds and cash remain missing.
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Chicago
Charles
W. Irrgang
The
Independent
Ruit
Jorgang
Mnail
Louisville Poised for 1924 National League Convention
Loyal delegates to the National League Convention in Jacksonville returned home elated at securing the 1924 event for Louisville. Plans for next year begin at the local branch with committees to be formed. The Brown Motel, a $3 000 000 new hotel, likely to host, along with another large new hotel and three others, will provide ample accommodations. Louisville’s central location and strong hospitality reputation promise a large turnout.
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Louisville
National League
Jacksonville
Walls City
Brown
New York Potato Market Shows Sluggish Movement This Week
The New York potato market remained steady with moderate activity and mostly unchanged prices. Aroostook Maine Green Mountains sold at 2.10 per cwt, Spaulds around 1.20c less, bulk prices 3.75 to 3.90 per 80 pounds, occasional firmer sales to 4.00, and shipper quotes near 4.26 per 150 pounds delivered.
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New York
Green” Mountains
New York State
Long Islands
Fo. B
Creditors of Purpora Bros to Meet This Saturday
Creditors in the involuntary bankruptcy of Lawrence and Salvantore Purpora, operators as V. Purpors & Sons and later Purport Brothers, will hold a meeting in Dayton Ohio this Saturday. The estate shows assets of about 2004.67 and liabilities of 25220.97, with most debt tied to recent market purchases for supplies before December 12.
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Dayton, O
Peb
Lawrence and Salvantore Purpora
V. Purpors & Sons
Purport Brothers
Wade
Vo Porporn & Sons
Vo Fkpora
Lawrence
Sylvidore
Packer Reporter Status Questioned by Jacksonville Office
J L Barhian of Plovite iat allegedly did not work for The Packer after receiving an intredievery letter from Jacksonville. The claim questions his representation and employment status with the paper.
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Neeely
J. Langer Barhian
Plovite Iat
Packer
Ayeupueity
Jacksonville
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Kentucky Tobacco Growers’ Association
Markets of
Melon Distributors
Michigan
Reds
Buffalo
Col “Weathier
Ming
Small
Chedge
Tip
Key West
Spe
Trov
Charles W. Irrgang
Purpora Bros
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