No Fruit Damage from Cold Weather in California
California fruit and vegetable shipments face delays from a week of rain and cold. Snow covers mountains near Los Angeles and light snow fell in the San Fernando Valley. Citrus growers report moisture in the ground reducing frost risk, though continued cold could harm crops if skies clear.
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San Fernando
Los Angeles
Alifornia
San Fernando Valley
Citrus Belt
Aligerent
Cltrus Belt
Bureau
Freezing Weather Dims Lettuce Risk in Imperial Valley
Brawley Calif Feb 2 The brief cold snap late last week did not harm the Imperial Valley lettuce crop and may help stabilize the market in eastern centers. Shipments for the week totaled 559 cars, raising season totals to 2 050 cars as growers expect a March peak. C W Hunt, dean of local lettuce producers, forecasts 200 cars daily from early March with prices around 2 to 2.50.
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Imperial Valley
Asa
Thifty
Change in Grape Marketing Plans in Western New York
Fredonia New York February meeting of the Chautauqua and Erie Grape Growers Cooperative Association results in dissolving the central organization. A sales committee led by Joseph J McMinnies of Ripley will oversee most grapes from seven towns including Westfield Ripley and Portland. Belt markets last year netted 78 570 tons valued at 5 499 900 with 14 560 tons directed to grape juice plants.
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Fredonia
N.Y
Chautauqua and Erie
Joseph A. McGinnies
Ripley
Westfield
Portland
Erie
New York State
Pennsylvania
Increase in Mexican Tomatoes Shipments Reach New High
Los Angeles reports a surge in Mexican tomato shipments with 5 cars moved in the past week. Dates show 20 cars on Jan 25 and 27, 23 cars on Jan 28, and 30 cars on Jan 30, totaling 272 cars for the season sourced mainly from San Blais Tresido Luiz Culiacan Eschulapa and Morado. Additionally 11 cars of vegetables left Mexico that week, bringing season total to 27 cars. A separate note from Spartanburg cites pathologists warning of unfit for planting potatoes being shipped to farmers as seed stock.
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Los Angeles
Fel
San Blais
Tresidio
Luiz
Culiacan
Eschulapa
Morado
Spartanburg
8. C
Charleston
S. C
Union Pacific And Burlington Seek Potato Rate Cuts
Chicago Feb 2 The potato conference yielded a favorable result as Union Pacific filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut potato rates by 20 percent from Utah and Idaho to Missouri River points and intermediate territory. Colorado rates to Missouri River would drop, and Burlington seeks a 44 1 4 cent rate extension to Big Horn Basin Wyoming. The Standing Rate Committee will study the matter for quick action toward early reductions.
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Chicago
Briggs
American Fruit and Vegetable ~ Shippers’ Association
Conrad Spens
Burlington
Union Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Utah
Idaho
Missouri River
Colorado
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
General Traffic Committee
Interstate, Commerce Commission
Sanford celery deal shows active harvest in Sanford Fla
Sanford Florida February 2 There is much activity in the celery deal with Sanford's main crop drawing money and buyers on the ground. Prices are fair and a large share of shipments move to commission merchants whose reps are busy. Through last week about 350 cars shipped versus 50 last year at the same date. Weather ideal and harvesting active with last week’s output between 25 and 40 cars daily.
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Sanford
Fla
Field Me Wins suit against United Produce Co over tomato shipment
D Me Field wins a suit against United Produce Company concerning a 1920 shipment of tomatoes. A Texas shipper sold a car of tomatoes at a shipping point but claimed Willis bank failed to attach a draft to the bill of lading. United Produce rejected the draft and billed the war on a commission basis, arguing the tomatoes were not as represented. Willis would not accept settlement on that basis.
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Texas
Willis
United Produce Company
Fair Shipments of Southern Sweet Potatoes
There was an active movement of sweet potatoes from Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana through Ohio River water routes to large and small Northwestern markets. Nancy Hall and Porto Rican varieties led shipments with Triumphs present. prices hovered near 1 dollar per bushel hamper in the Ohio Valley trade.
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Cincinnati
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ohio’ River
Nancy Hall
Alabama
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad Inspections Shock Pittsburgh Trade
Pittsburgh February 2 The Pennsylvania Railroad is inspecting all arriving cars at the Pittsburgh produce yards. Trade merchants oppose these inspections citing many cars in good condition. The traffic managers committee of the Pittsburgh branch of the National League of Commission Merchants plans to bring the issue to railroad officials soon. Sweet potatoes move slowly in New York with bids down. Jerseys bring 75 to 1 per basket, Maryland and Delaware stock 60 to 90 cents, poor stock much lower.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
National League of Commission Merchants
New York
Jerseys
Mrs Wilhelmina Solanas Dies In New Orleans
Mrs Wilhelmina Solanas age 74, widow of Dr L L Solanas and mother of Cc He Solanas, New Orleans representative of The Packer, died at her son's home in Orleans on Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Firemen's Cemetery.
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Wilhelmina Solanas
Orleans
Wilhelmin '‘Solanas
He ‘Solanas
New Orleans
Packer
Onion Market Dragging in Rochester Trade
Rochester North Carolina February market notes a slack onion trade as dealers show concessions. Bullish sentiment faded from the peak when prices neared five dollars per cwt for onions, now a steadier market with good yellow sacks selling at about 2.25 to 2.75 dollars per cwt.
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Rochester
N. C
Aize
Outlook for vegetable crops in Mississippi state
A Mississippi agricultural bulletin reports early cabbage set in fields the earliest in years, with heavy tomato acreage expected if warm weather continues. Peas and carrots are planted or growing, beets near last year’s pace, and beans postponed to next month. Early strawberries may arrive from Southern Mississippi and Louisiana by mid February if conditions stay warm.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
Mississippi
Louisiana
Apples Firm for Fancy But Poor Fruit Drugs
New York reports a weak market for fancy apples with few McIntosh and Spitzenbergs available. Prices ranged from $3 to $6 per barrel for greens, Baldwins at similar levels, and specialty sorts like Delicious and Rome Beauties fetching about $1.50 to $2.75 per box depending on quality.
Onions Easy in New York But Prices Are Unchanged
Onion market shows only minor movement in New York with prices holding across regions. Indiana yellows fetch $2.75 to $3 per 100 pound bag, Ohio yellows $2.50 to $3, Western New York yellows $2.25 to $2.75, and whites $2.65 to $5.35 per 100 pounds. Reds bring $1.75 to $2.25, while street Spanish onions sell at $2.15 per half bushel and $1.25 per crate.
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New York
Indiana
Ohio
Chicago Sweet Potato Market Sees Dull Movement
The Chicago sweet potato market was dull this week due to liberal supplies and moderate movement. Prices varied by variety with Southern Nancy Halla hampers at 89 90 cents and some fancy stock up to $1, Delaware Improved Jersey and Illinois Improved Jersey hampers priced 74 90 cents and $1.25 to $1.60 respectively. Locally, prices were liberal and about 25 tons, both broken and unbroken, remained on track.
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Chicago
Nancy Halla
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
Boston League to Host Ladies Night Entertainment
Boston February 2 The Boston Branch of the National League announces a ladies night event at the Copley Plaza on February 8. Committees headed by Herbert C. Clark H. Daniel P. Sweeney Frank M. Lawrence G. O. Gustin Walter C. Hay and Henry A. Gallagher lead the arrangements with souvenirs for all attendees, dancers and non dancers alike.
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Boston
National League
Copley Plaza
Herbert C. Clark
H. Daniel
P. Sweeney
Frank “M. Lawrence
G. O. Gustin
Walter C. Hay
Henry A. Gallagher
Ltne
Aalenti
National Apple Show Planned for Washington D C
Staunton Va Feb 3 Plans under way could bring a national apple show to Washington D C next winter with strong support from Virginia Maryland and other states The effort aims to unite eastern fruit regions under the Great Eastern York Belt and invites participation from barrel states aided by railroads and agricultural departments prospects look favorable for a major horticultural event promising extensive advertising for producing districts
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Staunton
Virginia
Augusta
Maryland
York Belt
America Pomological Society
Potatoes Firmer and Onions Easy at Stockton
Stockton California February reports show outside potato receipts selling at 55 to 70 cents a sack while the onion market remains sluggish. Dealers are scarce, most business is on consigned goods, and ice house stock holders are attempting sales at lower prices though trade remains slow and inactive.
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Stockton
Calif
Little Better Tone in Apples in York State Market
Rochester February 2 There is a little better tone to the apple market and dealers feel more confident prices should hold. Baldwins A grade two and a half inches and larger four dollars twenty five to four fifty per barrel f o b here, B grade three to three twenty five, Greenings A grade two and a half inches and larger three seventy five to four dollars, some lots at a premium for large sizes.
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Rochester
Baldwins
Cranberries Lower But Stock Is Not Moving
New York cranberries fell in price as stock failed to move over the last two weeks. Trading was light and holders trimmed prices to spur buying. Fancy late varieties quoted at 7.9 and 4.50 per half barrel box, Fancy Early Blacks 7-8 per barrel and 3.75-4.25 per half barrel box, with poor or held stock much lower.
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New York
Cabbage Market Mixed in Western New York
Advices from Western New York report a strong cabbage market at shipping stations with light movement due to severe weather. State shippers quote 26 dollars per ton f o b station and stock sells in yards at 35 dollars per ton. Freight rate to New York is 5.85 dollars.
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New York
Fen
New York State
Holyover
Produce Packer overview and free sample offer
The Produce Packer is a weekly newspaper focusing on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of produce, tea, poultry, butter, hides, wool and furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Produce Packer
California Oranges in New York Market Slips Then Rises
New York market reports varied fruit prices with California oranges initially rising but later weakening due to weather and ample offerings. Prices ranged from $3.75 to $6.05 for midrange, with higher grades up to $5.20 for best oranges. Florida oranges and grapefruit showed steady demand, while Porto Rican fruit varied, and lemon sales peaked midweek with strong buying from out-of-town brokers.
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New York
Fecara
Calito
California
Florida
Real Faney
Bri Éson
Prner
Northern Potato Markets Firmer Tendency Report
Minneapolis February reports show a slightly firmer North Dakota and Minnesota potato market early in the week. Round and long whites, U.S. No.1 in sacks, quoted 60 to 65 cents fob Twin Cities, Red River spuds similar. Seed stock weaker late week, seed prices mixed with Bliss and Irish Cobblers varying.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
North ‘Dakota
U. Ss
Twin Cities
Red River
Red River Valley
Bliss
Burbanks
Fancy Strawberries in New York Market Report
In New York City markets buyers see good arrivals of open crates of Florida fruit. Fancy berries fetch up to 40c per crate, while bulk sales run 30 to 25c. Poorer fruit drops to 15 to 25c as freezer berries move slowly within a similar price range.
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New York
Florida
Railroads Fail to Get An Advance in Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against railroads seeking a roughly seven percent rise in freight rates for fruits, melons, and vegetables moving from the West to Central Freight Association and Trunk Line territories. The decision maintains existing rates despite the railroads claiming they reflect 1920 increases. The case covered traffic between Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and consuming points in Ohio and New York, with farmers and producers noting current rates as a major pressure.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Freight Association
Trunk Line
yNsteads
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Diana
Ohio
New York State
Wisconsin Holland cabbage market shows $5 advance
Chicago reports the Wisconsin Holland cabbage carlot market rose by $5 for the week with quotes around $30 a ton. Operators estimate no more than 200 cars remain, well distributed between Northern and Southern districts. The pace may slow to clear stocks in ten days to two weeks. market remains strong.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Celery Shipper Wins Verdict Against Casazza Firm
A Fulton jury awarded Louis Casazza and Conus New York a verdict in favor against a celery shipper from that area. The case concerned shipment of 3,116 crates of celery allegedly received but not paid for. Records from railroad and storage indicate the crates existed, with the trial lasting about two days and the verdict delivered after a brief initial pause.
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Louis Gutsauzayhéna
Conus
New York
Fulton
N. Y
Casazza
Casazza &Co
Sissel
Stavnee
Latin Passenger Rates to Cut Travel Costs March First
Washington Feb 2 An Interstate Commerce Commission order allows reductions of 20 percent on 2500 mile travel books to be sold by railroads after March 15 for travel from non small carriers. The measure stems from business groups and traveling salesmen pressure.
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Washireton
Interstate‘Commerce Commission
Healy
Cial
Car Shortage Continues in Maine Potato Trade
In Maine shipping is limited by severe weather and blocked roads, limiting daily car movement to 60 to 70. Demand for table potatoes in New England and New York remains good with prices from $1.05 to $1.40 per cwt. Dealers pay farmers about $1.20 per barrel of 165 pounds, but movement is slow due to snowbound country roads.
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Fev
Maine
New England
New York
Celery Movement in Manatee County Gains Volume
Palmetto Florida February 2 The celery movement from Manatee county is gaining in volume to the close of last week around 150 cars had been shipped out Weather conditions have been favorable for harvesting Much of the output is being rolled to northern markets Considerable activity from buyers and representatives of celery firms appearing in the fields
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Palmetto
Pla
Manatée County
Outlook for peaches and Bradley area crop yields
Outlook for the Bradley area predicts a strong peach crop with output around 75 to 100 cars. Reports note sections along Stowers line in Bradley and nearby areas. Observers expect good quality fruit and steady picking pace as February 24 approaches.
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Bradley
Gay
Stowers
Eastern storm halts Potato shipments and market quotes
Fragments describe a eastern storm delaying potato shipments to Boston and New York, with freight and price chaos across markets. Reports mention 150‑pound sacks, 80 to 90 cent and up to 3.78 per bag, fluctuating values and heavy weather disrupting rail and ship routes.
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Boston
New York State
Ar Sylvahia
Maine
York
Flere
Puritan Fruit Company in Boston Goes Out of Business
Boston February 2 The Puritan Fruit Company which operated in the market for eight years is out of existence after owing thousands in taxes. Government postponed collection but the firm could not rehabilitate to pay. The firm owed no shippers and had respect and goodwill in the fruit and vegetable trade.
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Boston
Puriitan Company
Puritan
Puritan Fruit Company
Markets in Chicago and regional onion prices
Chicago onion market reports show prices for different colored onions with whites at 2.00 to 2.50 and reds around 5.25 to 2.25 per unit. Warehouses moving slow from nearby states, buyers holding to cautious stock until local supplies clear. In Cincinnati Harold Anness announces the death of his father William S Annegss at 64 after heart trouble. services held in Addison, Ohio.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Ng River
Harry
Onios
Sellars
Bsigan
Fes
S. Amnese
Devud
Cincinnati
Harold
William
Anz’ Ness
Addison
Pears storage shows liberal yields but weak demand
In Rochester New York on February 2 a liberal area of Kieffer pears was found in some storages yet demand remains nil. It is likely some lots could be picked up for close to the east of the package plus storage.
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Rochester
N. Y
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