Shippers' Committee on Consolidation of Trade Associations
At the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association meeting the board formed a five member committee to study consolidating trade groups. Members named include A. A. Chaney, N. W. H. Baggs, J. W. Davis, H. B. Finch, and C. R. Waters with authority to act, as presidents and secretaries were thanked for past service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shippers’ Committee On Consolidation of Trade Associations
Chicago
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association
A. A. Chaney
American Cranberry Exchange
W. Broadway
New York
W. H. Baggs
American Fruit Growers Inc
Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh
J. W. Davis
Linden Place
Summit
N. J
H. B. Finch
Nash-Finch Company
Oak Grove
Minneapolis
Wis
R. Waters
Eastern Shore
Produce Exchange
Onley
Merchants and Shippers Advised on Action
The National League of Commission Merchants and Western Fruit robbery have been officially advised of this action along with the personnel of the Shippers' committee.
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National League of Commission Merchants
Western Fruit Robbery
Shippers' Committee
Chicago Cabbage Market Steady Amid Heavy Supplies
The Chicago cabbage market held steady this week as supplies remained heavier than usual. Demand was slow for old stock with generous discounts, while new stock showed moderate demand. Middle Western 100 lb sacks sold at 1.00, New York red 100 lb sacks at 2.25 to 2.50, white 1.25 to 1.75, and various iceberg crates ranged from 1.50 to 2.75 depending on grade and origin. Florida hampers at 2.00 to 2.25 per 1.5 bushel.
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Chicago
New York
Texas
Florida
First Louisiana Strawberries Reach Chicago Market
Louisiana strawberries arrived in Chicago on Monday marking the season's start. Express shipments were received by the American Fruit Growers Inc. and the Merkel Brothers Company on the same day.
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Louisiana
Chicago
American Fruit Growers Inc
Merkel Brothers Company
Idaho Potato Movement Stalls Amid Weather Woes
In Idaho Falls on February 5, the Upper Snake River Valley potato trade faced shipping delays due to heavy snow and chilling temperatures. Hauling with bobsleds and limited trucks kept deliveries slow, with forecasts unsure for resuming normal movement. February began with low statewide and national shipments, while Idaho livestock fed on surplus lower grade potatoes. California has taken a larger share of Idaho’s market, and shippers expect a wider outlet east of the Mississippi after a March 1 freight-rate change.
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Idaho
Idaho Falls
Snake River Valley
Maine
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Ohio
First Imperial Asparagus Arrives In Chicago Market
Chicago reports the arrival of the season’s first Imperial Valley asparagus. One crate, fancy packed, shipped to C. H. Weaver & Co, signaling high quality this season. In Michigan, R. F. Pierce president of Pierce Williams Co died January 24 after a long career in the fruit package industry.
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Chicago
Imperial Valley
California
C. H. Weaver & Co
R. F. Pierce
South Haven
Mich
R. F.pierce
Pierce-Williams Company
Market at Chicago Ruling Slow and Dull
Cold weather restrained trading on the local green market with a fair volume later. Supplies and prices varied across vegetables, with asparagus light, beans easy, broccoli and cauliflower in moderate supply, and tomatoes heavy with unsettled prices across regions including Florida, California, and Texas.
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Chicago
Ohio
Florida
Texas
California
Arizona
Michigan
Imperial Valley
New Jersey
Indiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Nancy Halls
U. S
Slow trading on Chicago potato market steady prices
Trading on the Chicago potato market remained slow and barely steady with prices near unchanged. Idaho Russell No 1s sold 1.40 to 1.50 per 100 lb, partly frozen stock 1.26, No 2s 1.06 to 1.15, Wisconsin round whites 0.80 to 0.85, Nebraska Triumphs 1.05 to 1.15. futures showed minimal delivery activity with March Idaho Russell at 1.65 asked. The week featured active futures trading with few deliveries. The Potato Trade Program in Madison hosted Farm and Home week events with officials and a banquet at Park hotel.
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Chicago
Idaho Russell
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Green Mountains
Madison
Wis
The
State Agricultural College
Park Hotel
Texas
California
Arizona
Indiana
Washington
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Ohio
Illinois
Mexico
Trading Dull on the Minneapolis Market
Trading in fresh fruits and vegetables in Minneapolis was dull as supplies remained ample and quality good. Prices changed little with new lines like Nancy Hall sweet potatoes from Louisiana. onions stayed firm and potatoes were dull.
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Texas
Karkalits and Hedberg Form New Twin Cities Brokerage
C F Karkalits leaves W A Murphy Estate after eight years as sales manager and forms Hedberg Karkalus with William R Hedberg in St Paul Minnesota effective February 1. Hedberg has run his own firm since 1925 and previously worked 13 years with Murphy as sales manager. Charlie Karkalits, formerly with Earl Fruit Company Spokane, heads the new partnership from its Spokane and Twin Cities connections.
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St. Paul, Minn
C. F. Karkalits
Charile
W. A. Murphy
William R. Hedberg
Bt. Paul
Hedberg & Karkalus
Charlie
Earl Fruit Company
Northwest
Spokane
Wash
Threare
Twin Cities
Bill' Hedberg
Park River Potatoes Move 80 Cars Certified Triumph Stock
Park River North Dakota reports about 80 cars of certified Triumph potatoes moved from the station since the deal began. Demand centers include Alabama and Florida with inquiries from the Atlantic states. The Northeastern Breeders Association headquarters at Park River hosts 600 members aiding seed production and disease control efforts.
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Park River
N. D
Triumph
Alabama
Florida
Atlantic States
Northeastern Breeders Association
H. D. Long
Railroad Employes Take Ten Percent Salary Cut
Two million railroad workers nationwide have accepted a 10 per cent wage reduction for one year following a two week conference between union leaders and over 200 railroad companies. The cut, effective February 1, leaves basic scales unchanged and aims to save about 216 million dollars.
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Chicago
United States
Not Much Triumph Seed Left in Red River Valley
Fargo North Dakota February 5 reports from the state seed commissioner show Triumph potato seed is scarce across the Red River Valley while Cobblers seed stocks remain plentiful. the article notes regional shortages and farm supply concerns.
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Red River Valley
Fargo
N. D
Triumph
North Dakota Seed Commissioner's Office
North Dakota potato stock inspection and labeling urged
The state seed commissioner's office has worked with progressive potato growers in North Dakota to promote good farming practices. Digging showed less shrinkage due to careful handling, and warehotten operators note some sprouting from mild winter weather but not at alarming levels. All potato stocks moving through North Dakota and Minnesota dealers this season must be inspected and labeled.
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State
North Dakota
Minnesota
Detroit Street Notes Detro it Street Notes
O D Miller general manager Barker Miller Distributing Phoenix Aris was calling on the trade here Tuesday. Charles Weber local agent Pacific Fruit Express back on the job Monday after flu last week. Joe Becker Joseph Becker Company returned Friday from extended southern trip visiting many shippers after conventions. Abe Andrews Andrews Brothers Company returned Thursday from California after Western Fruit Jobbers convention.
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O. D. Miller
Barker-Miller Distributing Company
Phoenix, Aris
Charles Weber
Pacific Fruit Express
Joe Becker
Joseph Becker Company
Abe Andrews
Andrews Brothers Company
California
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U.S
G.H. Weaver & CO
Carlot and
L.c.j. Receivers, Distributors, Jobbers
House of Weaver
Weaver
South Water Market
Northwest Territory
Hedberg & Karkalits
WM. R. Hedberg
Wervee
United States Cold Storage Corp
Cold Storage & Lee Co
Unitedtates Warttau
Detroit
xUne
the Packer Produce Mercantile Agency Traffic Department
Wassix Building
Kansas City, Mo
Peter W. Coppersmith
John L. Coppersmith
P. W. Coppersmith & CO
South Water
Blue Book
RED Book
Nancy Hall
Jonathans
Rome
Howe
Almerias
Bloom Company
Central Produce Terminal
Detroit, Mich
Mae
Shippers Service Company, Inc
Detroit Union Produce
Packer
ST. Paul, Mini
Geo. Hitz & Co
Indianapolis, Ind
Detroit Street
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