Large shippers decline Florida Citrus Exchange selling plan
New York February 8. Major Florida citrus shippers refuse to join the Florida Citrus Exchange selling proposition. Interviews depict independents blamed for a bad season. many Florida packing houses closed, freight costs erode profits as fruit remains on trees.
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Tampa
Florida Citrus Exchange
New York
Florida
Florida Citrus Growers
Exchange
Sal
Florida Papers
Packer
Chase & Co
Jacksonville
Fla
Beeve
Orlando
Fineghking
W, Eb, Lee & Co., Inc
Plant City
Wplorida
J. Sligh
Cold Wave In Texas Causes Minor Farm Damage
Dallas reports a renewed cold wave after near spring warmth for ten days. Temperatures fell to 25 in Dallas and 30 in Austin with 40 in Brownsville. East Texas saw freezing weather, some tomato plant damage, but fruit crops largely saved as buds and peach trees swelled.
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Dallas
North Texas
Austin
Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville
Texas
Aaron Sapiro Potato Exchange in Idaho Workings
The Idaho Potato Growers Exchange has marketed 888 cars of potatoes through midweek. Growers have been paid 30 cents per hundred for rurals and 46 cents for Russels, with further payments undecided. The operation incurs high costs, including counsel fees, and organizers pursued a cooperative contract amid mixed signups.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Idaho Potato Growers’ Exchange
Aaron Sapiro Cooperative Associations
Jast
James Pendieberry
Blackfoot Potato and Fruit Growers’ Association
C. G. Carlson
Idaho Falls Potato Growers’ Association
W.S. Hill
Colorado
C. J. Whipple
Idaho Falls
Weyl Zuckerman & Co
More Apples Exported This Season Report
Rochester N Y Feb 8 according to the International Apple Shippers Association 94116 barrels and 104634 boxes of apples were exported from the United States in the week ending February 2 compared with 68872 barrels and 73015 boxes a year earlier. The season total to February 2 amounted to 2614088 barrels and 3426406 boxes versus 1370786 barrels and 2449969 boxes to the same date last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
International Apple Shippers’ Association
United States
Sapiro Behind Plan of Banker Hunt to Organize Applemen
Report on a Yakima meeting where Isaac D. Hunt and a Sapiro styled plan for a Northwest apple growers cooperative drew mixed reviews. Critics said the scheme could shift control to Portland bankers, while supporters argued the Washington Chamber of Commerce aimed to keep the industry within the state. A five-man grower committee, including four Washington growers and one Oregon grower, was appointed to study and report back.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Northwest
Yakima
Washington State Chamber of Commerce
Isaac D. Hunt
Portland
Portlana
Sapiro
Spokane
Wenatchee
O. K
Hunt
N. B. Coffman
State Chamber
Oregon
Cabbage Market Shows Tight Supply and Light Demand
Advices from New York state shipping stations say good cabbage is nearly cleaned up while poor stock froze and failed to keep. Shippers quote 27 30 per ton for loading stations, with yard prices at 35 38 per ton, yet demand remains unusually light. Some veteran traders cannot explain the weak demand for cabbage this season.
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New ‘York
New York State
Preference claim raises trustee dispute in Foley bankruptcy
In Fresno, the Pacific Southwest Trust and Savings Bank alleged a $200000 preference in Foley Company creditors’ settlement. Attorney I J Henry Harris urged disqualification of trustee W 2 White and separation of the Foley estates. Hearings before Judge William B James involved arguments among Harris Newton A Johnson T M Stewart and White. White testified on receivership and trusteeship actions while Sutherland of the bank denied preferring claims. White sues the bank for 125000 Foley funds, pending settlement.
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Fresno
Calif
Pacific Southwest Trust and Savings Bank of Los
Ton A. Johnson
T. M. Stewart
White
Thompson
W. A. Sutherland
Widelty
Sutherland
Foley
San Joaquin Valley
Amendola Sues Kellerman Over Breach of Contract
In Los Angeles on February 8, T M Amendola filed a $25,000 damage suit against David Kellerman and the National Auction Company. He alleges a promise of $10,000 yearly salary and dividends from National Auction Company stock, plus $10,000 in stock and a $300 monthly drawing account, all to be charged against a $10,000 annual guarantee. He claims KE Nerman and the Auction Company did not fulfill these promises or deliver stock. Fred Arnoldy is attorney for the plaintiff.
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Los Angeles
T. M. Amendola
Brawley
Frederick Opolinsky
New York
National Auction Company
Imperial Valley
Modesto
David Kellerman
Amendola
Ke Nerman
Fred Arnoldy
Plaintff
Where Is R B Cooper Shippers Looking For Him
Florida shippers seek R B Cooper a wholesale commission merchant and fruits and vegetables distributor. He signs letters from Orlando with a Jacksonville Riverside address and Erie phone mix, soliciting shipments while letters to him are returned. A registered letter shows Athens Ga as the receipt, prompting efforts to recover losses.
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Jacksonville
Florida
R. B. Cooper
KR. B. Cooper
Wholesale Commission
Georgia
South Lake Street
Orlando
Riverside
Jax
Athens
Aaron Sapiro Named National Legion Committee Chairman
A rabbi lawyer and noted co operative marketing advocate Aaron Sapiro is named chairman of the National Legislative Committee of the American Legion in San Francisco. He is praised for organizing co operative farm enterprises and aiding potato grain tobacco and dairy producers across several states.
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San Francisco
Calif
Aaron Sapiro
National Legislative Committee of
The
American Legion
Sapiro
California
Maine
Dakotas
Arkansas
Kentucky
Central West
Burley Tobacco
United States
Dalton E Cross Appeals Case to Supreme Court
Dalton E Cross will appeal to the California Supreme Court through attorney Samuel V Cornnell after a $25,116 verdict against him by Superior Judge Needham in November 1923 in favor of H L Wood of Modesto a grape buyer and shipper. Wood sued for over $55,000 claiming breach of contract to deliver 100 cars of grapes in 1922. Trazel E Holme T D Lindblad E T Vignolo and S B White are cited as Cross securities defendants.
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Turlock
Calif
Supreme Court of the
Samuel V. Cornell
Dalton E. Cross
Needham
H. L. Wood
Modesto
Wood
Trazel E. Holme
T. D.lindblad
E. T. Vignolo
8. B. White
Cross
Onions Improve But Poor Stock Sells Slowly in New York
New York onions showed better demand this week though overall receipts were light. Fancy red onions sold in 100 pound bags at 3 3.30 dollars, fancy yellows at 2.25 2.75, whites at 2.50 4.25, Cuban onions at 2.50 per crate, and Spanish onions moving on the street at 2.40 4 per case with variations per half case and crate.
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New York
The Produce Packer and Free Sample Copy Offer
A brief note explains The Produce Packer is a weekly newspaper focused on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs etc. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Burley Tobacco Growers Fight Overhanging Crop Costs
Lexington, Feb 8. Burley Co operative Tobacco Growers Association faces high overheads as 25% of the 1922 crop remains stored. Independent sales rise while the association enlists spotters and lawyers to enforce contracts. Growers seek release from the five year agreement, fearing market oversupply and plunging prices as 1923 crop arrives.
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Burley. Tobacco Association
Sapho
Stl
Lexington
Burjey Co-operative Tobacco Growers’ Association
Sapiro
Gates
Burley Tobacco Grower
Sapiro Co-Operative Society
Iwarmera
Ioea
Brokers Tax Case Postponed in Pittsburgh Court
The Albert M. Travis Company brokers tax case against the National assessing commission has been postponed due to many traders attending conventions. The case now likely goes before the court in March.
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Pittsburgh
Albert M. Travis Company
Lakewood Hotel Supply Company Faces Trading Woes
The Produce Packer warns shippers about the Lakewood Hotel Supply Company of Lakewood New Jersey as an unreliable firm. It reports complaints of unreturned funds and letters sent to New York dealers requesting egg samples. The Lakewood bank will not endorse the firm and the operation is run by a man named Abbott.
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New York
Lakewood Hotel Supply Company
Lakewood
N. J
Abbott
Financing the Yakima Fruit Growers Association
In Yakima Washington the Yakima Fruit Growers Association overcomes financing obstacles to support growers. The group advances funds for sprays supplies and orchard needs before harvest and furnishes cash on receipts at warehouses after fruit is picked. A 1918 reorganization centralized control enabling preferred stock and bonds. Cold storage costs are shared with district growers to meet new needs.
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Yakima
Yakima Valley
Washington
Yakima Fruit Growers
Charles H. Swigart
Cabbage Market Holds Firm in Chicago on Wisconsin Outlook
Chicago February 8 crop market reports show cabbage prices unmoved by early week sentiment though buyers expect Wisconsin Holland to rise. Industry belief cites limited state cars and demand from frozen Mississippi Valley regions over the next three to four weeks. Wisconsin cabbage wholesale runs about 26.29 per ton with local jobbing at 2.25 per 100 pounds and red cabbage selling for 2.60 per hamper.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Holland
Mississippi Valley
Oregon Growers Co operative Loses Its Charter
Medford Oregon notes the Oregon Growers Co operative Association dissolved by the State Corporation Commissioner for failing to file annual statements for two years. Several other co operatives are listed as having their articles revoked.
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Oregon Growers Co-operative Assn
Medford
Ore
Web
Oregon Growers’ Co-operative Association
Bend Co-operative Association
Brownsmead Co-operative Cheese Company
Dulles Co-operative Association
Estacada Co-operative Cheese Association
Hermiston * Co-operative Jersey Breeders’ Association
National Co operative Marketing Conference in Washington
The second national conference of the National Council of Farmers Co operative Marketing Associations opened at the Eb flipped Hotel convention hall with about 500 attendees. Leaders including Governor Lowden, Aaron Sapir, and Judge Bringham faced speeches criticizing middlemen while outlining cooperative aims to reduce costs for producers and benefit urban consumers. The report notes wide representation and indicates continuation on page 14.
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Washington
D. c
Seston
Potent
Ation
Yimself
Bing Ram
National Council
of C
Washington, D. C
National Counil of Farmers’ Co-operative Marketing Associations
Ebbitt Hotel
Eex
Frank O. Lowden
National Wheat Growers’ Advisory Committee
Aaron Sapir
Robert W. Bringham
Louisville
Chicago Potato Market Shows a Slight Advance
Chicago reports a modest rise in potato prices as weather delays limit supply. Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota areas see heavy snow while prices for sacked No 1 Reds and Idaho Russets vary from $1.50 to $2.65 per cwt with hopeful forecasts of a market correction when conditions improve.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Wisonsin
Ohios
Idaho
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Florida Citrus EX
Potato Exchange
A. Washington
Portland Bank
On Sapiro
Claim Bank
T. M. Amendola Sues
Kellerman and National Auction Company
Aaron Sapiro Lanas
Thei
Supreme Court
Saphy
Yakima Punit
Growers’ Association
Washington D. C
Lowden
Tmitnets
Robert W. Bingham
Co-operative ‘Marketing
Nical
Capper
Calvin Coolidge
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