09 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1935
Page
1
Chicago area onion sets are extremely scarce as weather and drought cut yields. The 1938 crop was only 40 percent of normal, with current estimates at 25 to 30 percent. prices are higher than a year ago and shippers expect further advances as planting resumes elsewhere.
Cincinnati February ruling says sales tax will be required on purchases for resale by out of state buyers. State tax head announced after a Cincinnati committee hearing. Dealers urged to obtain signed forms to record such purchases for protection.
Canal Point Florida reports seven railroad cars of beans moved from the Everglades last week. Officials expect shipments of beans and other vegetables to increase steadily if weather remains favorable.
The fourth annual Washington Winesap Week runs March 9 to 16 as the Washington State Apple Bureau reports. Advertising plans include a nationwide print and radio push with pennants and window strips for stores, highlighting large apples and health and culinary uses to boost weekend fruit sales.
Clark Drury analyzes how itinerant truck peddlers buy in the country transport and sell goods, undercutting for hire trucks. He cites loss of market share for fruit, grain, coal, and potatoes in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan and urges unified regulation and policing to restore safety and fair competition.
Max B. Cohen pleaded guilty in federal court to two indictments charging misbilling of interstate vegetable shipments. He was fined 2000 dollars and given two suspended sentences of two years to run concurrently, with probation for two years if the fine is paid within 90 days.
Palmetto Florida February 8 J K Merrin secretary treasurer of the Manatee Fruit Company died at his home early this week. He had lived in the state since boyhood after coming here with his parents from Charleston Mississippi. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers.
New York onion market shows steady to firm activity as truck arrivals from upstate slow due to weather. Local demand remains steady with improving consumer prices as forecasts hint at higher costs later in the season. Estimates of remaining unsold cars show 1,500 in Michigan and 1,000 in New York, with smaller counts in Massachusetts and Indiana. Colorado and western regions report remaining shipments, as of February 1.
Frost again damaged beans and tomatoes across Florida, withEverglades losses around 30 percent and Collier county nearly a total loss. About 3 000 acres lost in beans, 20 percent tomato damage on 600 acres in Collier, Plant City strawberries with 50 percent bloom damage, and widespread spring crop setbacks, though total production expected not to fall.
Livingston grape buyer Norman T. Satow, who pleaded guilty to violating the Deciduous Fruit Dealers Act and was released on probation with a growers payment condition, was jailed in San Quentin after failing to pay $50 per month. Complaints from Livingston and Merced County officials allege over $1,000 in claims and note Satow did not secure the required market licensing. He becomes the fourth offender in this sector jailed for defrauding growers and operating without a license.
New York firm 8 Richman and Samuels at 336 Washington Street received wire notice late this week that California’s Delta district sent the season’s first asparagus shipment by express on Thursday. The initial lot was small and shipped by Richman and Samuels in California.
A large audience gathered at the Fruit Auction Sales Company rooms as Chicago district fruit and vegetable traders learned the local code that took effect Monday. G H Cross chaired the meeting to explain rules and answer questions, noting changes require prior Appeal Board action for modifications. Zenas Carter of the NRA outlined exemption procedures and the need for substantial evidence to petition for changes.
The Department of Agriculture reports automatic license suspensions for multiple commission merchants and brokers under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. Firms must settle reparations awards ranging from 113.60 to 2,882.90 with interest. until settled, licenses stay suspended and these firms may not handle interstate fresh fruits or vegetables.
Baltimore announces it will invite the National League to hold its 1936 convention in the city. If accepted, Baltimore would host the annual meeting for the first time since 1900. The invitation was decided at the Baltimore branch regu lar February meeting at the Southern hotel chaired by Bob Schley. Replanting cabbage fields in Mobile follows freezer damage.
The Produce Packer edition explains it covers marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of cess poultry butter hies wool fur and related goods. Sample copies mailed upon request.
New York readers confront a long standing question of who should inspect thousands of perishable fruit and vegetable cars. Debates center on federal inspectors Railroad Perishable Inspection Agency and private bureaus with trade opinions split and New York receipts aiding private inspectors.
Salt Lake City February eight. The proposed Utah Produce Dealers Bill received its first public hearing with praise and attack. Critics object to excluding co operatives and to granting the agriculture commissioner broad investigative powers. Testimony came from fruit vegetable poultry and egg trade members and another hearing may be held.
Canastota New York onion set growers enjoy wartime profits as orders increase for onion sets at 10 cents per pound. A surplus crop due to drought in the midwest boosted demand, with one firm shipping two full carloads this week worth about $10,000, turning a surplus into profit.
The Missouri House Taxation and Revenue Committee reported favorably a bill to tax chain stores. The graduated tax would start at 26 dollars per store for chains with two to five outlets and rise to 206 dollars per store for chains with 26 or more stores. Gasoline company representatives opposed, seeking exemption for filling stations.
Dayton Tenn February 8 Considerable damage was done to the peach crop in eastern Tennessee by cold weather recently with at least 50 percent of buds killed in some districts and 26 to 75 percent in others. Officials fear the crop will not be as large as last year.
New Orleans hosts the annual convention of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses with large attendance from cold storage firms nationwide. Sessions address the cold storage code, warehouse loans, tariffs, and capacity control under the American Warehousemen’s Association division. Sidney A. Smith presided as general president with speeches by Rudolph S. Hecht and A. R. Christovitch.
Heavy rains in Imperial Valley from Monday to Wednesday closed roads and halted lettuce harvesting. Flights of shipments were restricted as harvests paused, with 35, 100, 43 and 25 cars sent on the first four days. market prices rose as supplies dwindled.
Major Maine potato receivers unite to press lower rail rates to New York market. They seek reductions on Boston & Maine, Bangor & Aroostook and Canadian Pacific lines to match combined rail and water costs from Searsport. Carriers are believed to be negotiating direct.
The Packer receives thanks from the Western Fruit Jobbers Association after the thirty first convention in San Francisco on February 4 1935. Palmer Mendelson Convention Secretary notes over 1600 guests registered with many more as friends praising the newspaper support and column access.
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