Real Western Spirit Welcomes Fruit Jobbers Across States
A convoy of 660 Western fruit jobbers and families traveled from El Paso to California via Phoenix and the Imperial Valley. They were hosted by El Paso, Phoenix, Brawley, Imperial, and Del Norte hotels with full hospitality. The journey followed the Apache Trail and included a stay in the Valley of the Sun noted for its varied altitude and historic name. The group included officers and regional directors from major cities and states, reflecting a wide network in the fruit distribution industry.
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Los Angeles
el Paso
Globe
Phoenix
Colorado River
California
Brawley
Valley of the Sun
Hollow of God's Hand
Dunlack
Worth
el Centro
Eastern buyers' convention fills Los Angeles hotels
Thousands attended the 24th annual convention in Los Angeles with 1,750 registered by noon Wednesday. The event included a dance, breakfast at the Mission Inn, auto tours, and speeches by city officials. Attendees toured orange groves and discussed trade between Eastern buyers and California producers.
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Riverside
Mission Inn
Orange Groves
Redlands
Los Angeles
Conventionl
Biltmore Hotel
Pacific Coast
California
H. 8
Hazeltine
K. B. von Klein-Smid
University of Southern California
George EB. Cryer
New York
Harl Q. Dezell
California Fruit Growers’Exchange
New Orleans trader J. K. Lewis back in business on bond
J. K. Lewis of New Orleans formerly operating J. K. Lewis Inc and Creagent Pea and Bean Company is now running a small brokerage, claiming to deal in cow peas and soy beans while also handling produce. He was recently released on bond during appeal of a several year penitentiary sentence after a mail fraud indictment. He lists 2985 General Pershing Street as headquarters amid longtime complaints from shippers.
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New Orleans
J. K. Lewis
J. K. Lewis, Inc
Creagent Pea and Bean Company
Lewis
Texas
General Pershing Street
Richardson Takes Blame in Beaufort Bank Scandal Trial
W. E. Richardson testified he assumed full responsibility for the Beaufort Bank and South Carolina Agricultural Credit Company dealings. He claimed six co-defendants bore no blame as prosecutors cited over 1 million dollars defrauded from the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank and used farm laborer names on notes and mortgages to obtain funds.
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Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Richardson
H. C. Arnold
F. H. Daniel
Soanagar
Froney
Beaufort
Ambrose
Philadelphia
H. B. Macklin
Intermediate Credit Bank
Macklin
New York
Beaufort Bank
South Carolina Agricultural Credit Company
Credit Bank
Department of Justice
Produce Packer free sample copy offer to readers
The Produce Packer edition details a weekly companion paper focused on market and trade news for fruits vegetables eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. It invites shippers and distributors to request a free sample copy by mail.
Potatoes 1928 Acreage Outlook From Government
The U S Department of Agriculture reports likely rise in potato acreage for 1928 if farm plans hold. North Atlantic and North Central states may increase about 14 percent, with scattered rises in the South and possible increases in North Carolina and Virginia. Western states may see cuts due to low prices. Seed quality improves, certified seed enough to plant about a fifth of national acreage, and average yields have risen. In 1927 yield reached 114.7 bushels per acre with 402 million bushels harvested.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
North Atlantic
North Central States
North Carolina
Virginia
Maine
Nebraska
United States
United
Tolly
Belo
Old controversy over potato grades splits shippers in Idaho
In Pocatello Idaho a long standing dispute over potato shipping rules pits plain unbranded bags against branded No 1 or No 2 with strict grading. The split involves politics and regulatory changes under Commissioner Welch and current Department actions, with both sides accusing the other of mixing stock and misbranding to move crops and affect growers’ returns.
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Idaho
Pocatello
State Department
John 8. Welch
Califor nia Auction Co to Run West Coast Delivered Auction
George A Charters will head the Calif ornia Auction Company organized in Los Angeles with 100000 capital. The new terminal in the Central Manufacturing District will handle fruits and vegetables in car and truck loads, with side tracks for 20 cars and delivery to buyers regardless of location. The operation aims to boost mixed car shipments and is the first such auction west of St Louis.
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Los Angeles
California Auction Company
George A. Charters
Central Manufacturing District
Los Angeles Junction Railroad
St. Louis
Texas Truck Crops Condition and Acreage Report
Kansas City February reports from Texas truck crop growers detail spinach acreage at 60 acres down from 400 last year, 225 cars planned, onions starting April May with 800 acres up from 600, beets 60 acres up from 15, crop conditions around 80 percent of normal, yields 300 bushels per acre, with shipments beginning in spring and multiple crops listed across Ontona La Feria Eagle Pass Encinal and Laredo districts, including green beans and onions, noted for March 20 shipment timing and 1 100 cars expected from Ontong and 3 500 acres.
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Eagle Pass
Encinal
la Feria
Laredo
San Benico
Kansas City
Texas
Prices American Apples in British Markets Report
New York reports cable prices from British markets for American apples on Wednesday. In Liverpool York Imperials sold at 5.10 8.63 per barrel, Winesaps 5.95 7.78, Ben Davis 4.86 6.80, Albemarle 7.41 8.63, Maine Baldwins 4.86 1.41, New York Ben Davis 4.86 6.08, Ganos 5.89 6.20. In boxes Winesaps 2.07 2.79, Rome Beauties 2.43 2.73, Delicious 2.79 3.52, Newtown 3.65 4.86, Winter Nelis pears 1.94 5.10. Manchester prices: York Imperials kase in Manchester brought 7.29 8.26, Rome Beauties boxes 2.19 2.67, Winesaps boxes 2.43 2.67.
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New York
Liverpool
York Imperials
Ben Davis
Albemarles
Maine Baldwins
Ganos
Rome
Complaint That Earl D. Carr Cashed Worthless Draft
Ponchatoula Louisiana February 8 Earl D Carr self represented as an employee of Lino McNerney Company Chicago cashed a fifty dollar draft in January which was returned unpaid The Chicago firm noted Not connected with firm Carr traveled by automobile to Perrin Ray sought bank identification to cash the draft It bore his name Earl D Carr Carr had previously worked for the firm but was discharged before the draft.
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Ponchatoula
Earl D. Carr
Lino-McNerney Company
Chicago
Carr
H. B. Ray
Perrin & Ray
Apple Exports from U S and Canada Reported
For the week ending January 28 exports of apples from the United States and Canada totaled 45 811 barrels and 48 044 boxes. Exports to date total 1 699 035 barrels and 4 033 463 boxes, compared with last year’s 38 746 718 barrels and 6 857 606 boxes.
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Apple Export
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Shippers’ Association
East Coast Florida Truck Crops Hit by Freeze Losses
Lower East Coast Florida suffered heavy damage from a February freeze. Beans 75 percent, peppers 25 percent, and cucumbers 50 percent lost. tomatoes severely reduced. Total east coast yield seen at 4,000 cars vs 5,500 last year. early plantings and favorable weather may restore later production.
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Miami
Fla
Florlida
Lena
East Coast
Misfortune Hounds Those Who Fail to Pay in Chicago
Chicago reports detail a wave of finance crimes and fraud cases among produce dealers. Fred Bockelmann and Otto Warnecke were jailed over the 1926 collapse of Bockelmann & Warnecke. Harry H. Tatz paid a $500 fine on a federal mail fraud charge. Hammond Miller, arrested in Philadelphia, faced extradition after leaving Chicago owing dealers about 4,000 and failing to settle around 5,000 in furniture and a Packard. Miller’s lavish Philadelphia home and arrest proceeded with a bond set at 3,000. The case underscores creditors pursuing delinquent debtors across states.
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Windy City
Hammond Miller
Philadelphia
Chicago
Fred Bockelmann
Otto Warnecke
Bockelmann & Warnecke
Harry H. Tatz
South State Street
B. Hammond Miller
Miller
South Water Market
East Forty-fifth Street
General Furniture Company
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
B. H. Miller
Times Ago
Hamména
Boston
Packer
St. Louis
Shippers Warn Against E Oetgen Schemes in Savannah
A Savannah report warns shippers about E Oetgen linked to the Savannah Produce Company. He has operated under many trade names and past complaints cite false quotations and alluring offers. Despite a tarnished record, he continues to attract cautious shippers, especially those prone to gamble.
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Savannah
Savannah Produce Company
E. QO
Oetgen
Atlanta
Oergen
Potatoes Chief Topic Of Conversation In Baldwin County Ala
Growers and shippers in Baldwin County Alabama foresee a 1928 Irish potato crop about 15 percent larger than 1927 with estimates ranging from ten to twenty five percent in different sections. Last year 378 cars were shipped. 1928 could reach around 434 cars. Seed potatoes expected to total 30 to 35 cars for local and Elberta distribution. shipments include Eberta area and trucking to a nearby line.
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Foley
Ala
Baldwin County
L. & N. Railroad
Sippliss
Eberta
Elberta
Good Lettuce Movement From Imperial Valley
Brawley California February 3 For the week January 22 to 28 inclusive 983 cars of lettuce shipped from the Imperial Valley compare with 868 for the prior seven days bringing season total to 3494 cars versus 3948 at the same date last year During 1926 27 season 10966 cars shipped On January 28 last year f o b market for four and five dozen crates was 125 to 140 and this season 150 to 175 mostly 160 to 165 Demand steady and weather clear with 78 high and 42 low.
Rockefeller Jr Denies Banana Trust Report
New York February 3 1880 The Packer republished a Jamaica dispatch claiming John D Rockefeller Jr Vincent Astor and J M Harriman formed a banana buying and distributing combine. Rockefeller Jr secretary said the report is incorrect.
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J. D. Rockefeller, Jr
Banana
New York
Packer
Jamaica
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Vincent Astor
J. M. Harriman
Dan
The Good Banker's Attitude On Advertising
Roger Babson explains a shift in lending and investing. He recalls bankers once rejected loans to advertisers and asserts future bankers and investors will favor firms that advertise, linking advertising to financial stability and growth.
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Roger Babson
Collier's
California and Florida Citrus Prices at New York Auction
New York reported this week that eighty cars of California Navel oranges showed fair to good quality with uneven condition as cold weather slowed movement and eased demand. Lemons priced strong, with 300s up 26 to 50 cents per box. four teen cars sold and quality irregular. Florida oranges saw slower demand and mixed quality, prices opening lower and recovering later. range for the week $3.25 to $7.50 with some Indian River fruit reaching $9.05. Florida grapefruit moved lower on cold weather, color generally good, while Port Rico and Porto Rico fruit sold in varied conditions. Tangerines strong, price ranges $2.80 to $5, with some Indian River fruit higher. Porto Rico pineapples in fair condition with varied prices. Overall, cold weather affected movement and prices across several varieties.
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New York
California
Florida
Porto Rico
Palermo
Messina
Cabbage Market Holds Steady in New York Trade
Market notes from New York on February 3 report virtually no change in cabbage levels over the last two weeks. Western New York shippers quote 7.50 to 8 per ton f o b loading stations while local sales run about 15.17 per ton with light offerings and lean yard supplies.
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New York
New York State
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Garfitt
E. J. Gravier
Hutchman
Kan
C. R. Godding
J. R. Baldwin
E. 0. Schweger
George H. Knifton
Denver
John F. Bareer
Carl M. Bergin
Lake City
H. J. Rourke
BE. 1. Brown
Grand Island
A. J. Bryant
G. W. Neuert
Evanaville
Ind
T. P. Nelson
Peoria
Ed Stedman
Beaumont
Tex
Memphis
Freece
HTS
Fer
Lower East Coast
E. O. Oetgen
Imperial Valley
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