Storage Meet One Of Best In History
L B Kilbourne of Central Cold Storage Chicago elected general president of the American Warehousemen's Association at its 46th annual convention in Chicago. G F Nieman of Pittsburgh installed as president of the Refrigerated Warehouses group, with R M Hagen of Los Angeles as vice president and C Goodfellow of Fort Worth as treasurer. The combined sessions discussed welfare, costs, and rates as delegates approved the program.
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Chicago
L. B. Kilbourne
Central Cold Storage Company
American Warehousemen's Association
Warren T. Justice
Philadelphia
D. H. van Name
New York City
Association of
G. F. Nieman
Pittsburgh
R. M. Hagen
Los Angeles
Goodfellow
Fort Worth
Tex
American Warehousemen’s Association
Drake Hotel
Nieman
H. L. Trask
Kansas City
Tower Room
R. Odds
Shoemaker
Elmira
F. Neflson
Vallee O. Appel
Estimates of Citrus Damage Still Unchanged
Los Angeles February reports show Exchange officials delaying revision of frost damage to Southern California citrus. The Packer estimates remain unchanged, with next week’s field reports possible to adjust figures though drastic cuts unlikely. Shippers expect about 40 percent loss. orange grapefruit prorates set for the week starting Sunday, with Navels likely cleared by late April and Florida Valencia prorate to be set mid February.
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Los Angeles
Exchange
California
California-Arizona Orange Grapefruit Agency
Florida
Bureau Foresees Record Florida Strawberry Harvest
Washington February 12 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts the largest Florida strawberry production since 1933 with the 1937 crop about 45 percent above last year. Acreage in Florida is placed at 9,200 acres versus 8,900 a year ago and total Florida output estimated at 644000 crates up from 445000 last season.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Florida
Bureau
Railroads Renew Storage Rate Fight
Attorneys for railroads serving New York harbor consider another appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission in the ongoing dispute over warehouse storage rates charged by railroads, reflecting the long standing battle with private warehousing interests.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Drought Hits Coastal Bend Vegetable Crops in 1900s
Robstown Texas February 12 drought cripples crops in the coastal bend around Robstown Linton and Corpus Christi. Cabbage beets and carrots suffer while onions endure briefly though moisture is scarce. No real rain since August. another ten days to two weeks of drought could wipe out the season’s shipments. The region typically faces drought every four to five years and this year appears dry.
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Robstown
Tex
Linton
Corpus Chriati
Itinerant bill introduced in Missouri legislature
Kansas City February 12 A measure to regulate itinerant merchants was introduced in Missouri House of Representatives. The Associated Southwest Country Elevators backs the bill, claiming it is the best of its kind. Similar proposals have been filed in Kansas Nebraska Iowa Colorado Texas and soon Illinois and Oklahoma.
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Kansas City
House of Representatives
Missouri
D. D. Siegelman
Associated Southwest Country Elevators
Erain
Siegelman
Packer
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Colorado
Texas
Illinois
Oklahoma
House
Senate
Southwest
Wesetra Fruit Jobbers Association
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association
Western Fruit Jobbers Convention
Detroit
W. R. Scott
Kansas~City Board of Trade
Balish Comments on Onion Market and Texas Crop
Ben Balish of Dingfelder & Balish Inc New York and Andrew Milnar visit Chicago to discuss The Packer onion story and remarks by Carl Piowaty W P Coongy Korshak and Hugh Tabb. Balish notes U S onion holdings February 1 are near 1934 35 levels and predicts higher prices as demand stays strong. He cites lighter Texas acreage and pests delaying harvests as factors behind future market strength. New York wire praises Piowaty for insight and forecasts profitable balance in the deal.
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Chicago
Ben Balish
Dingfelder & Balish, Inc
New York City
Andrew Milnar
Kimmel
Balish
Texas
New York
Dingfelder & Balish
Carl Piowaty
Piowaty Bros
Piowaty
Department report on February 1 storage stocks
Washington February 12 The Department of Agriculture reports 174000 barrels of apples in refrigerated warehouses on February 1 down from 637000 last year. Western boxes of apples total 9205000 vs 12944000 last year and pears total 378000 boxes vs 650000. Bartlett pears packed boxes reach 29000 with loose boxes at 5000 and other pears 378000 boxes with 22000 baskets.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
United States
U S Citrus Crop Prospects Cut by Freeze Damage
Bureau report shows January freezes in California and Arizona sharply reduced prospects for oranges grapefruits and lemons. Total orange forecast about 47.97 million boxes down 13.15 million from January 1. Grapefruit at 26.58 million, lemons at 5.82 million, with record grapefruit and uneven regional losses noted.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
California
Arizona
Gro
Criticism from chains over Texas grapefruit leader ad
Chicago reports criticism from major chain store groups about a Packer article on a Texas grapefruit leader. The A P Tea Company allegedly advertised 80s seedless Texas grapefruit at 12 for 29 cents, with costs cited at 1.17 per box f o b Texas. The piece notes claimed retail impact and ad restrictions on dealers.
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Chicago
Packer
St. Louis
Texas
A & P Tea Company
A &P
St. Louie
Apple Convention Named for Hotel Sherman Chicago
Rochester N Y Feb 12 The International Apple Association announces Hotel Sherman Chicago chosen as headquarters for the 1987 Apple Convention opening Tuesday August 10.
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Hotel Sherman
Chicago
Rochester
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Association
Sherman
Asd
Commission Dealer Liable For Carelessness or Poor Judgment
Washington D C Feb 12 The Secretary rules under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act that a factor or commission merchant must act in good faith and exercise reasonable care in handling and selling a principal s goods He is liable for failure to perform these duties The case cites a merchant who failed to inform shippers of unfavorable conditions hindering sales and increased demurrage costs concluding he did not earn his commissions
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Commission
Potatoes Hit New Seasonal Highs Across Markets
Idaho No 1 Russets quoted delivered Kansas City at 3.25 to 3.30 dollars per cwt while Nebraska Triumphs reach 2.90 to 3.00. Colorado McClures quoted at 3.10 to 3.16 as western and midwestern shipping sections lift bids. Stronger fob markets and California entry push prices higher with steady terminal tone despite slow trading.
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Manags City
F. O
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Saint” Lule Valley
Cole
Idaho
Aero
California
Twin Falls
Kansas City
The Produce Packer expands market news for shippers
The Produce Packer is a separate weekly edition from The Packer, focusing on marketing and trade news for eggs, poultry, butter, hides, wool, and fur. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Emergency Rate on Citrus Sparks Industry Debate
Washington February 12 1937 Florida grapefruit interests urged railroads to cut rates by 50 percent to avert disaster for the industry amid a record crop of 17 5 to 18 million boxes. The National League Distributors opposed Pettengill Bill H R 1668 and urged retention of the long and short haul clause to protect fresh fruit and vegetable distribution.
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Washington,d.c
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Distributors
Florida
Pettengill
House of Representatives Committee On
Clarence F. Lea
National League Distributors
Florida frost hits Lake Okeechobee crops hard
A heavy frost in the Lake Okeechobee area damaged 40 to 75 percent of crops, halting growth in many fields. While some regions faced minimal damage, quality was poor due to warm spells and insect pressure. Plant City berries and StarkeLawtey blooms fared slightly better, with overall east coast shipments light but prices mixed. Potatoes in HastingsBunnell remained safe, with a timely spring start expected if weather stays favorable.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Lake Okeechobee
Lake
Plant City
Sanford
Starke
Lawtey
Lower East Coast
Everglades
East Coast
Bradford County
Hastings-Bunnell
Potato Desk
Oklahoma House passes chain tax bill for stores fund
A graduated chain tax measure for up to 44 or more stores, each liable for up to $1,000, cleared the Oklahoma House early this week and now goes to the Senate. The emergency clause failed to gain a two thirds vote, delaying impact by 90 days after adjournment unless reconsidered and passed.
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Oklahon
House of Representatives
Oklahoma
Senate
House
J Hamburger Co Assets Assigned To W W Smith
Creditors of the J Hamburger Company Inc learn a general assignment of assets was made to Ward W Smith on January 11 with distribution to creditors after winding up. Claims must be filed for consideration in final accounting. The firm faced financial trouble since 1935 leading to voluntary reorganization under 77 B of the Bankruptcy Law.
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New York
J. Hamburger Company, Inc
Ward W. Smith
West Street
Alfred C. Cox
United States’ District Court
Hamburger Company
Ecreditora Committee
Hugo Levy
Hamburger
Joseph
Harry Lieberman
No Appreciable Increase in Iceberg Lettuce Supplies
El Centro California February 12 A survey shows no appreciable rise in iceberg lettuce for U S consumption for several weeks Imperial Valley remains main source for next 30 days about 620 cars shipped this week total 4500 cars season 2000 cars remain average under 75 cars daily last week shipments lighter next week trend strength in market linked to warm East US and January freezes in West trusted carloads prices mostly 3 and 1 75 dollars per f o b wash track U S No 1 standards.
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el Centro
Calif
United States
Imperial Valley
Yuma
Salt River Valley
O. B
U. S
Back to Normal Trading Soon in Cincinnati
Electric power returned to near full strength and flood relief moves forward in Cincinnati as the river receded. Businesses in the lower "bottoms" reopen gradually with many offices ruined, records destroyed, and extensive drying needed. Utilities work through the night to restore service while rail yards and tracks are cleared for resumed operations. Continued on Page 18.
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Cincinnati
Sixth Street
Second
Plum
Boston Market Terminal Elects Officers for Year
Boston market terminal elects directors for a one year term. E. E. Chick W. F. Coady B. F. Crowley R. L. Gustin F. L. Lord W. F. Quinlan G. T. Sawyer D. Strock and Paul Sweeney named directors. W. F. Quinlan elected president. Tom Collins and George F. Mead reelected.
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Boston
Boston Market
E. E. Chick
York & Whitney Company
W. F. Coady
Winn, Ricker & Co
B. F. Crowley
Colley-Woods Company
R. L. Gustin
H. E. Gustin Lone
F. L. Lord
Lord & Spencer, Inc
W. F. Quinlan
E. H. King
No Heavy Movement of Louisiana Berries Until Late in March
Hammond Louisiana February 12 from the best information available it is probable a few early cars of strawberries will be loaded here the first week in March. The fruit has been blooming the past three weeks and escaped frost with temperatures at 30 degrees above zero. This affects young blooms that started recently and suggests no heavy movement from Louisiana before late March unless weather improves.
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Hammond
Louisiana
Creditors Meeting Postponed for Raines Bankruptcy
Kansas City Feb 12 The first creditors meeting for R B Raines who traded as R B Raines Wholesale Fruit Company and was adjudicated bankrupt January 18 was postponed from February 8 to February 19. The receiver asked for more time to complete the audit of books and creditors objected. Raines owed trade about 16000 mostly in Wansag City.
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Kansas City
R. B. Raines
R. B. Raines Wholesale Fruit Company
Raines
Wansag City
Florida citrus allotment set for Feb 14 to 20 week
New York reports the Florida citrus allotment for February 14 to 20 at 1,000 cars of oranges and 0 cars of grapefruit.
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New York
Florida
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Vallee OQ. Appel
Frank Roos
William Broxton
Ware
Housemen’s Assn
Cold Storage Group
Grain Trade Organization
Department
West
Middle’ West
National League
Lake Area
Cabooses
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