Fruit Jobbers Elect HM We As Ther President
Members and visitors welcomed by the Crescent City as Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America holds its 1917 1918 officers meeting in New Orleans Houston next convention city and a rousing address by George Canale. The group, led by President H M Weil of Shreveport and officers Keizer Kinney Hoxie Jones Meyer, meets in New Orleans and plans for a Houston 1917 convention while praising southern hospitality and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. WE
THER
Crescent
Sexalon
Houston
Tex
H. M. Weil
Shreveport
Keizer
A. Kinney
Hastings
Neb
R.N. Hoxie
Waterloo
R. Harry Jones
Kansas City
John, Meyer
New Orleans
T. D.farner
T. A. Cargill
L. A. Kinney
A. M
George Knight
Denver
Adizons
California
St. Charles Hotel
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association of America
Opening session of thirteenth convention in New Orleans
The convention hall filled as President T. D. Turner called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. Mayor Martin Behrman extended a welcoming address on behalf of New Orleans, praising the city’s hospitality and urging members to attend all sessions. Julius L. Beer spoke on the region’s industry and history, stressing progress and fidelity to the association’s ideals during the Crescent City welcome.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Knights of Industry
T. D. Turner
Emil W. Leipziger
America
H.W. Stanley
Stanley
Kansas
Boyle Company
Wichita
Kan
Sunflower
Martin Behrman
Oferica
Crescent
South
Julius L. Beer
Memphis
Crescent City
Old City
Ain
Mberal
Excess Profits Bill Passed by the House of Representatives
The House passed a revenue bill with changes not favorable to fruit or produce dealers. The measure would tax excess profits at 8 percent on net earnings above a threshold, plus a higher tax on inherited wealth, exempting profits under five thousand dollars. it now goes to the Senate where debate is expected to be broader.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Wage and Means Committee
Kitchin
Republic
Senate
Minnesota Potatoes Strong Demand in Minnesota and Tennessee
Minnesota potatoes faced, renewed demand for seed and table stock with Texas among bidders for Triumphs. Cars were scarce at loading stations due to weather and rail congestion, keeping prices firm but not rising. Snow and extreme cold halted shipments midweek, yet market remained strong and press continued.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Texas
Triumphs
Triumph
Red River Ohios
The Power and Pace of Persistent Publicity in Business
A New York piece urges business managers to defend their convictions and embrace continuous publicity. It argues that energetic advertising builds confidence, attracts trade, and turns dull seasons into busy ones through daily effort. The piece condemns passive waiting and praises live-wire marketing.
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New York
Hnto
California Fruit Shipments Rise Amid Seasonal Totals
California shipments show 954 cars of citrus from Southern California in the past week, bringing the season total to 6,444 cars. Central California added 26 cars this week for a season total of 4,971, with no shipments from Butte or Northern California. Grand state total reaches 11,257 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
Butte County
Apple Exports Fall Against Last Year for Week
Apple exports for the week ending last Saturday reach 20,186 barrels, compared with 4,792 barrels the corresponding week last year. The report notes a decline in exports year over year and highlights movements in New York markets.
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Apple
York
Fruit Industry Notes on Markets and Shipments
A compact market roundup reports on fruit and vegetable shipments from Southern California, including carrot and potato markets in Chicago and New York egg and butter markets. It notes February shipments totaling 3,006 cars for the season, with daily figures in late January and early February, and mentions affected regions such as Ohio Valley, Tennessee, and Los Angeles.
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Philadelphi
New York
Adame
Sory Ogney
Louisiana
Ohio Valley
Nashville
Louisville
Memphis
Crystal Springs
Tennessee Poultry Shippers Win
Tennessee Fruit Growers
Cincinnati
Chicago
J. Peters
Kansas ‘City
Jacksonville
Michigan
Califoria
Los
Ayigeles
California
Southern Eggs and Poultry Trade Faces Early Shipping Surge
A detailed industrial note from Elizabethtown to Oklahoma reports a rising volume of poultry and egg shipments starting February. Producers expect heavier output than last year with early movement toward New Orleans Gulf centers, Cuba, and northern markets. Prices, stock holdings, and regional shipping patterns are outlined, with emphasis on improved egg quality and broader distribution.
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Ohio River
Gulf Biacen
Mississippi
Trig
Tennessee
New Orleans
Gulf and
Florida
Cuba
Key F West
Seaboard
New England
Ilinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Petore
Packer
Caution to Fruit and Produce Firms Against Fraud
Warning to growers shippers and traders in fruits vegetables butter eggs and poultry to beware of swindlers and grafters in markets. The Packer offers free subscriber reports on firms and advises verifying through independent inquiries to avoid crooks.
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Packer
Kentucky Egg Production Increasing Across the State
Louisville reports show daily rises in Kentucky egg production as shipments to northern and eastern markets grow. Carrot movement also increases weekly with a flush season expected by mid to late March. Bowling Green points to higher receipts at most shipping points observed this week, despite weather effects.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Bowling Green
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association Organized
A new trade body for carlot shippers of fruits and vegetables formed at a convention. Roy Campbell, GB Miller, and A A Chaney spearheaded the effort with a meeting at the DeSoto Hotel. E P Miller was elected temporary chairman and Louis Biot temporary secretary as planning continued the next day.
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American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association
Roy Campbell
GB. P. Miller
Chicago
A. A. Chaney
New York
DeSoto Hotel
Campbell
E. P. Miller
Albert Miller & Co
Louis Biot
Spokane Fruit Growers Company
Spokane
Wash
Miller
BE. P. Miller
American Fruit and ‘Vegetable Shippers’ Association
New Orleans
Poultry Output to Rise Slowly as Egg Shipments Lag
Egg shipments remain limited with about 40 to 30 cases weekly in some areas while output stabilizes near levels from a year ago. Fifty cases of eggs are shipped weekly from Duncan Oklahoma with better outlook, and poultry movement is expected to improve in the next month or two. Drought last summer reduced feed, forcing sale of hens and lowering early egg shipments. turkeys are scarce in some regions.
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Elizabethtown
Levanon
Kentucky
Dekalb
Tex
W. P. Set
Game
J. A. V. Dalhart
Dacosta
I. C
Fredericksburg
Cloudchief
Okla
Duncan
Florida Vegetables Damaged By Drought
Florida growers report hot dry weather cutting shipments along the East Coast from Miami to Boynton. Beans and peppers fetch about 2.50 per hamper while tomatoes bring 2.50 to 2.50 per six basket carrier. Potatoes scarce with Red Bliss moving from Port Lauderdale at 2.50 for No 1s and 2 for No 2s.
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Miami
Pla
East Coast
Boynton
Port Lauderdale
Moorehaven
Okeechobee
Texas
Gulf Coast Hit by Severe Cold Wave Threaten Crops
A February cold spell swept the Gulf Coast, nipping early strawberry blooms while greens and other crops largely escaped damage. Growers expect the main crop to survive unless a freeze comes before March, with active shippers noting the cold may aid plant hardening rather than harm overall.
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Gulf Coast States
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
New Association Aims to Link National Fruit Jobbers
A regional meeting heard plans for a national fruit and vegetable shipping association to coordinate with jobbers nationwide while not altering Western Jobbers’ membership. Leaders outlined aims to promote business principles and expand industry cooperation with many prominent shippers attending and pledging support.
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Orleans
Shreveport Dealer
Ias
C. A. Kerr
George Canale
D. Canale & Co
Mr. Canale
Go's Great
A. M. Whit
The
Western Fruit Jobbers' Associa
Ways and Means
Californis
Endorsea Mi
New Pee Wells
Exeter
Ngene
York State
Baltimore
Egg
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association Organized
Wilk
Carless
Ing
Eui Jobbers’ Association
Bers
Z. J. Port
Z. J. Kee Produce Company
F. W. Hinyon
Grand Rapids
Mich
W. H. Garvin
Delta
Colo
Dr. P. Phillips
Orlando
Plas Yakima Valley
Varley-Walter Company
Ben Perham
Earl Fruit Company
Sacramento
C .W. McCullough
North Pacific Fruit Distributors
North Yakima
A. Blackburn
Foley
Ala
Florida Citrus Exchange
Tampa
Fla
Chaney
Campell
Busi
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