Egg trade fights carrier rules in ICC hearing set
National Poultry, Butter and Eggs Association pursues removal of trunk line egg inspection rules at an ICC hearing in Chicago on March 7. The group seeks evidence from shippers and receivers about damage claims, while carriers push to limit liability. A separate note mentions fancy Canadian rutabagas and potato shipments from Mansfield, South Dakota, with 40 cars shipped.
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Chicago
National Poultry, Butter and Eyg Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Barry Gilbert
Sheriff
Gilbert & Krimbill
National
Seibels
North Wells Street
Michigan Agricultural College Addresses Potato Grade Rumors
Lansing reports from February 15 indicate officials at Michigan Agricultural College warn against false claims about potato grading. Spreading rumors alleged dealers grade potatoes to cheat farmers and that grading is a Michigan only rule, while the system was nationwide via the U S Food Administration. The rules have become more mandatory, with exemptions for dealers selling directly to retailers.
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Food Administration
United States Bureau of Markets
United States Food Administration
Lansing
Mich
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan
U. S. Food Administration
Washington
Early hatched chickens mature faster, Purdue finds
Purdue University poultry department experiments led by Professor A G Philips show that early hatched chicks reach maturity sooner than later hatchlings. The findings, announced in Lafayette Indiana on February 15, emphasize hatch timing in poultry development.
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Lafayette
Ind
Poultry Department
Purdue University
A. G. Philips
Grant Brothers Open Chicago Office for Indiana Goods
Grant Brothers of Indiana opened a Chicago office to run a general business in carrots eggs poultry and butter. J R Grant and C B Grant lead operations with plants in Indianapolis Vincennes and Kokomo and J R Grant will represent the firm at upcoming spring egg meetings.
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Chicago
Grant Brothers
Indiana
J. R. Grant
C. B. Grant
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Grant
Indiana Egg and Poultry Association
Candler
Kokomo
Ind
Chengo
Wisconsin Cheese Market Holds Firm in Wisconsin
Wisconsin cheese markets remain firm with local trading active. Nationwide make shows slight gains but no change in prices. Daisies and Longhorns in demand. Plymouth and Appleton sales listed: Twins 26c, Waisies 27c, Double Daisies 27c to 28%c, Longhorns 27% to 28% at FOB concentration points.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Plymouth
Appleton
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Earl Bros
D. J. Stephens
N. Clark Sr
Garlot
Shipper
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
John A. Eck CO
Grant Bros
N. Wells Sr
W. So
Water St
EGG Trade
Wai
L. McMullan & Co
Mansfield
D. Mansfield
S. D
Michigan Agri
Wm. L. McMullan & CO
W. So. Water St
Iversal Bag Burlap CO
N. Clark St
John W. Low
J.C. Mittelstadt
Headley Wayne & Low, Inc
Fruit and Produce Commission
Corn Exchange Natl. Bank
National Produce Bank
JE. Ball
Springfield
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ford Service
Geo. E. Ford
W. So. Water Sr
Hall, Wedge & Carter
Seed and Fable Stock
F. E. Baldwin & CO
Hicago
Ogden Bidz
C. H. Weaver & CO
J. Ellis Slater Co
Packer
Carlot
Towa
Boutherm
Minnesota
Milinola
Iowa
Opportunity
Clark St
Merrill & Eldredge
North Market St
Teehee
Ill
Gallagher Bros
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