New Bill of Lading Hearing Across Several Cities
Hearing on a proposed perishable bill of lading form was held by an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner in Chicago after New York last week. The National League urged provisions beyond the standard form including icing charges, wander charges, prompt loss claims settlement, and immediate carrier notices. Hearings continue in San Francisco February 14, New Orleans February 21, and Atlanta later in February.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
National League
Commission
League
San Francisco
New Orleans
Atlanta
Lace, Mullompany opens Chicago offices
George J. Lace Jr of Lace Mullompany, a well known brokerage firm, was in the city the first half of this week supervising the opening of Chicago offices. The new branch was announced in the last issue of The Tacker. Fred Piowaty of M Piowat & Sons, Grand Rapids, Michigan, visited on a brief flying trip Monday and returned that night to Michigan.
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George J. Lace, Jr
The
Lace
Mullompany
Chicago
Tacker
Fred_ Piowaty
M. Piowat; & Sons
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Apples See Mixed Movements in Chicago Market
In Chicago on February 4, a fair movement of barreled apples occurred with steady base prices except for Greenings which declined. Arrivals, mainly Greenings, rose and firm Jonathan demand brought about a 50 cent per barrel advance. Un grade stock was in good demand from peddlers but cold weather trimmed it. Prices ranged with Greenings about 3.75 per barrel and Jonathans from 3.50 to 4.50, Baldwins 3.25, Ben Davis 2.25, Kings 3.50 to 3.75, Russets 2.75 to 3.50, Spies 3.50, and ungraded stock 1.75 to 2.25.
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Chicago
Pancy Jonathans
Kailkaska
Mich
iIt
South Boardman
B. Grant
Bailey
Newaygo
Fremont
H. C. Lawrence
G. EB
Lowell
G. M. B. Provement
Ohio
A. J
Otsego
Tustin
F. L. K Dighton
Fay H. W
B. L. F. G. A. ‘Campbell
Minn
E. C. McC. Climax
Red River
Nibleville
Buxton
N. D
C. P. C. Browerville
Clarissa
Long Prairie
Atkinson
Cabbage Market Steady as Cold Weather Bites
Cold weather boosted demand for cabbage in Chicago this week with activity rising yet prices remaining near last week. Most sales ranged 6.50 to 6.70 per ton f o b Wisconsin points while some operators shipped only prearranged orders at 8 to 10 per ton. Trade locally was slow early week but improved toward week’s end, keeping the market steady after an easy undertone.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Growers Discuss Organization in Romona Calif
A February meeting in Romona California discussed forming a valley fruit association. While no firm steps were taken, participants favored organizing to enhance the region's reputation through fruit production and quality.
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Romona
Calif
Chicago Vegetables In Ample Supply Amid Cold Weather
Chicago the vegetable market showed ample supply though trade was quiet due to cold weather. Fancy head lettuce remained scarce and firm, California celery sold well at 5.50 per case, Florida hampers ranged 2.25 to 2.50 in good stock, and California iceberg brought 3 per case. California cauliflower stayed steady at 2.25, fancy tomatoes commanded demand, and green beans, cucumbers, spinach, peppers, and other items traded at mixed prices amid plentiful arrivals.
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California
Chicago
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Michigan
New Orleans
Kankakee
Cool Weather Helps Chicago Onion Market
Chicago onions trade was moderate with fair inquiry for sound stock. Prices held near last week’s level with choice yellows around 2.40 to 2.50 per 100 pounds. operators expect 3.00 by mid month as cold weather steadies prices and holdings remain limited.
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Chicago
Delivers Reds and Yellows Against Reports
A. H. Smith of Leonard Seed Company in Chicago says his firm will fulfill contracts with the southern trade for red and yellow onion sets. He notes losses to deliver full quantities, cites scarce white sets making full delivery impossible, and reports sales this week at 2.25 dollars to 2.50 for colors and about 3.50 for limited white sets.
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Chicago
A. H. Smith
Leonard Seed Company
Packer
Smith
Minneaplis Fruit Market Sees Severe Weather Cuts Trade
Severe weather halves local shipments at the Minneapolis fruit market. Railroads carried perishable freight only one day last week and none this week. Prices: apples varied with varieties around 3 to 4.50 per barrel, grapefruits 3.50 a box, Florida strawberries rise in receipts but prices fall to 20 22% per quart.
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Minneapolis
Jonathans
Ben Davis
Additional Potato Stock Reports From Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota
The Packer reports surplus and shrinking potato holdings across Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota sourced from dealers and growers. Notes include car counts by locality like Clare Mayville Silverwood North Branch and Otsego with shares owned by farmers and dealers, quality levels and seed stock details.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Potato stock and ownership across Minnesota and Wisconsin
The report lists local potato conditions with ownership splits. Eagle Bend shows farmers predominate. Detroit cites 500 carloads with 95 percent farmer ownership. Fort Ripley notes high dealer share. Cameron Wisconsin notes equal holdings. Stocks vary but shipments remain steady.
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Detroit
Minn
T. B.C
Fort Ripley
Little Falls
Wisconsin
Thibodeau Buys Out Cornwell in Butter and Egg Firm
Detroit February 4 Fred Thibodeau of the A F Thibodeau Company announces changes in ownership. He has bought out Cornwell Company interest leaving W W Sherman and S D Tindall as the remaining partners. Thibodeau serves as president with Sherman as manager of the Chicago end and Tindall as secretary.
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Thibodeau
Cornwell
Detroit
Fred Thibodeau
A. F
Sherman
Mr. Tindall
Chicago
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le Chicago Street Notes
Fair Movemen
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John A. Eck CO
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Delaware
Illinois
A Baldwin & CO
Ogden Bldg
Chicago Res
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Your Bank
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Fruit & Produce’ Broker Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee, Wis
Paul Mandeville Co
Ege House Receivers-Packers-Shippers of
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Twenty-Second St
Clare
Mayville
Silverwood
Fostoria
North Branch
Coyne Brothers
South Water Street
C.h.weaver&co
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Hicago
Chas. S. Robbins & CO
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ST. Paul
Poultry, Veal & Eggs
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Decatur III
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John W. Low A. Wheelock
Wayne & Low, Inc. Fruit and Produce Commission
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W. S. Water St
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