National Council of Farmers Co operatives session in Washington
New York February 15 National Council of Farmers Cooperative Marketing Associations wrapped up a three day meeting in Washington with little focus on the middleman. Politician speakers sparked debate, then practical members spoke of business and turkey, with Judge Bingham opening and Gov Lowden and Senator Capper offering broader criticisms. About 600 attendees, described as solid business men, filled every session as delegates pressed for concrete plans and stable shipments amid rising supplier tensions. Continued coverage promised on page seven.
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New York
Washington
National Council of Farmers’ Co-operative Marketing Associations
Packer
Judge Bingham
Kentucky
Lowden
Illinois
Senator Capper
Europe
Pacific Coast
Lowdon
Holdings of Unsold Onion Sets Under a Year Ago
Chicago reports a strong onion set market with scarce good color sets and many unsold stock in the Chicago growing districts. Estimates vary but growers think unsold holdings do not exceed 60 percent of typical mid February levels. Wet weather delayed harvest last fall and some fields remained unharvested. Prices: good yellows and reds at 5.25 per bushel and wood whites at 2.25 to 2.50 per bushel.
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Chicago
Jeffs Produce Company Fails in Kansas City
Jeffs Produce Company at 323 North Main Street in Kansas City failed late last week leaving local fruit and vegetable dealers about $1,000 in debt. The business, run by Ray Jeffs for two years, has assets limited to a small stock and no truck, with creditors awaiting whether individual funds will cover the liabilities.
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Kansas City
Jeffs
North Main Street
Ray Jeffs
Banquet and Entertainment for N Y Branch League
A New York Branch League banquet at the Pennsylvanian Hotel drew about 400 guests. Fred M. Dudley led a delightful musical program with the Royal male quartet and another quartet delivering polished performances. Arthur Depew and Theodore Cella provided piano and harp, Lester Testut led singing, and T. L. Turney gave a brief welcome. Dancing closed the evening, praised for its planning by chair Carl Kimball and committee members.
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New York
Pennsylvanis Hotel
Ho T
Fred M. Dudley
Royal Male Quartet
Charles, N. Kerr
Walter Sellers
Sidney Sellers
Edwin G.baldwin
Arthur Depew
Carl Kimball
I. M. Dudley
W. O. Davis
Wayne M. French
Gordon Wilson
Cliff Geruy
William Voorhees
G.C. Spangler
E. J. Schwitters
Haynes Miles
H. L. Huber
Norman Frank
Charles F. Furman
US Government Driving Farmers Into Sapiro Co-operatives
Fargo reports claim organizers use federal power to push growers into Sapiro Co operative Marketing Associations. An attendee recalls Eugene Meyer addressing a Fargo meeting and pressuring farmers and bankers to adopt the Sapiro plan amid government efforts and presidential reaction.
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U. S
Sapiro
Fargo
N. D
United States
Sapiro Co-operative Marketing Associations
Eugene Meyer
North Dakota
Heavier Potatoes Weaken Market Across Midwest
Chicago reports heavier potato offerings from Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota reducing prices by 15 to 20 cents. Brewers and warehousemen pushed purchases while demand stayed moderate. Carrot pricing followed with Wisconsin round whites Idaho Russets and Red River Early Ohios showing varied gains and declines across regions.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Not Much Wisconsin Cabbage Is Left
Wisconsin cabbage holdings are shrinking with under 100 cars left in the state and no single operator holding more than 15 to 20 cars. Despite the Mississippi Valley freeze and no Texas Florida arrivals, shipments from Texas and Florida are liberal, keeping Wisconsin Holland prices steady. F.o.b. prices range 25 to 27 dollars per ton, Chicago jobbing about 2 dollars per cwt when sacked, Texas flat type per crate 3 to 3.25, Movida 134 bushel hampers 1.60 to 1.90.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Florida
F. O. Hh
Wisconsin Holland
Kentucky Senate Passes Anti Dumping Tobacco Bill
In Frankfort Kentucky a sweeping anti dumping law targets tobacco co operative contracts. The bill would require listing true owners and producers at each public auction and postings kept ten days with fines for non compliance. The measure carries an emergency clause to take effect immediately if approved by the governor.
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Frankfort
Sapiro Tobacco Associations
Burley Association
Dark Association
Sapiro
Newton- Bright
Burley and Dark Tobacco Growers
A. A. Demumbrun
Mammoth Cave
Stanino Bankruptcy Petition Filed in New York Fruit Dealer
Anastaseo Stanino a fruit and vegetable jobber at 2032 First avenue in New York faced an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed February 14 by W. C. & H. W. Davis for 357, John Nix & Co. for 146, and George Allison & Co. for 213. Liabilities total 5000 with assets at 3000. In business only four months he failed to pay recently and offered 50 a month, which was rejected. another offer was not fulfilled. He has about 50 trade creditors with small claims.
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New York
Anastaseo Stanino
First Avenue
W. C
H. W. Davis
John Nix & Co
George Allison & Co
Stanino
International Apple Shippers Assn to Meet in St Louis
The International Apple Shippers Association will hold its 1924 convention in St. Louis, decided by the Executive Committee. It will open on August 5 or August 12, with St. Louis chosen for central location and ample hotel space after years away. Plans are under way for a record meeting, secretary Philips said.
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International Apple Shippers Assn. Te
St. Louis
Rochester
International Apple Shippers' Association
Nu Record
Philips
Bank Receivership Granted for W. E. Harber Company
The Old National Bank of Chicago was granted receivership for the W. E. Harber Company, a fruit and vegetable business incorporated in Indiana as Tolan Harber. W. J. Harber’s automobile accident reduced his involvement, and the bank, as principal unsecured creditor, led to the appointment. The court ordered the business discontinued.
Potatoes Growers Await Returns From Exchange Pool
Denver Feb 15 An investigation into the Colorado Potato Growers Exchange reveals a complex pool operation. Growers were advanced 15¢ per bushel on the winter pool, charged against eventual payments, with additional charges to cover local and state expenses and a $5 membership fee. Final settlement will await the close of the shipping season next spring or summer, and any payout will first satisfy grower debts, with pro rata residue sharing if funds remain.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Potato Growers’ Exchange
Pata E “Sapiro” Organization
Weyl-Zuckerman
California Fruit Growers and Marketing Problems
The California Fruit Growers Exchange faces marketing and production controls amid overproduction of small oranges and dry weather. The article notes co operatives’ limits and stresses production control as key, distribution as a lesser yet vital factor, citing the Exchange’s broad reach and extensive advertising efforts in North America.
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Forida Citrus Exchange
Florida
California Exchange
California
Fancy Apples Sell Well in New York
New York reports strong demand for fancy barrel apples though stock is scarce. Prices vary by variety with Baldwins up to 6500 per barrel for large specimens, Greenings at 5.50 to 6.50, and Mee Intoshes 6 to 6.30, while common grades and other varieties trade lower.
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New York
Ben Davis
Rome
The Frounce Packer and Produce Packer Offered
The Packer prints a separate weekly edition The Produce Packer devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and more A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
New York Potato Market Shows Little Change
Telegraph reports from Maine indicate shipper prices at the barrel and cwt levels while New York docks see Green Mountains and Spaulding Rose trading around 3.75 to 4 per 180 pounds. Farmers receive 2.60 to 2.65 per 103 pounds, with scattered sales at 50 to 2.00. Long Island supply weak, buyers paying 1.15 to 1.20 per bushel, with car prices around 3.10 to 3.15 per pound bag.
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New York
Maine
Shippe
Green Mountains
Spaulding Rose
Harlem River
Spaulding
Landing Station
Long Island
Purpora Bros Bankruptcy Hearing In Dayton
In voluntary bankruptcy proceedings at Referee Cowden's office on Saturday Lawrence Purpora and sister Mrs Y Lippilis testified after a two hour grill. Creditors plan to press the investigation with more witnesses. The firm closed December 12 owing near 15 000 for secured goods. Assets include old furniture two trucks and book accounts totaling 2654 67.
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Purpora Bros
Dayton
Purpora Brothers
Cowden
Lawrence Purpora
Y. Lippilis
Lawrence
Salvador
Stocks of Old Cabbage Are Now Getting Short
New York reports slow cabbage demand this week with light clean stock. Much frozen cabbage sold at any price. Wisconsin and New York stations claim to be through. shippers quote 25.28 dollars per ton FOB loading stations and yards offer unfrosted stock at 30.35 dollars per ton.
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New York
Wisconsin
New York State
Strawberry demand steadies as Florida fruit hits market
New York reports steady demand for Florida strawberries arriving daily in crates. Prices hold firm for quality fruit with top grades at 45 cents per quart, average around 40 cents, and poorer quality down to 28 to 30 cents per quart.
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New York
Florida
New Grading Rules For Melons At Georgia Convention
The Melon Distributors Association will meet in Tifton Georgia February 24 and March 1 for its annual gathering. Officials expect a large attendance as new melon grading rules and disease prevention practices are discussed with government experts present. The Myon Hotel will host meetings, with the Tifton Chamber of Commerce arranging visitor entertainment and a Friday dinner feature. Attorney H H G Hightower of Cincinnati will speak on Perishable Food Transportation.
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Tifton
Melon Distributors’ Association
Myon
Titton Chamber of Commerce
Opera ‘House
James Ib
Leonard
H. ‘Pentabmyiun
Patrick Lamia Wins Decision in Lemon Brokerage Case
Patrick Lamia, an auction broker, won a verdict in a suit against Bruno Brothers fruit jobbers of Indianapolis. Lamia accused them of refusing payment for brokerage amounting to 63.90 after ordering and purchasing lemon lots at auctions, with the court ruling the wire notice about the subsequent car justified the claim.
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Patrick Lamia
New York
Bruno Brothers
Indianapolis
Lamia
Louisville Plans Next League Convention
Louisville officials discuss hosting the National League annual meeting in the city with the new Brown Hotel named convention headquarters. C A Schaefer appointed Hotel and Reservation Committee chair and Mark Denunzion to head General Convention Committee as planning accelerates.
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Louisville
National League
C. A. Schaefer
Brown
Mark Denunzion
Travee 50 Percent Settlement Favored by Creditors
Creditors of the Office-Wasserman Co. favor settling for fifty cents on the dollar after the firm closed at Midaietown last November owing about 4000 dollars. Attorneys Esterbrook Finn and McKee represent a relative of David Office and report that most involved have accepted. David Office and Ben F. Wasserman are back in trade in Rochester after the case. Apple exports from the U S and Canada last week totaled 112,158 barrels and 308,782 boxes, with year over year gains. Total exports to date reach 2,626,226 barrels and 2,729,038 boxes, compared with 1,435,937 barrels and 2,600,041 boxes last year.
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Deyn
Yen
Wasserman Co
Midaietown
Ste
Esterbrook, Finn & McKee
David
David Office
Ben F. Wasserman
Rochester
N. Y
United States
Canada
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Peeling Blame From Packer in Potato Trade Rhetoric
The text ridicules the Great Selon and Co operative Marketing Wonders for their stance on Minnesota Potato Growers Exchange. It mocks the language used by the Minnesota potato men and questions the leadership and wording choices shaping public perception.
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Selon and Co
Minnesota
Heavier Receipts at Onions
New York market notes heavier onion receipts this week with a holiday lull in demand. Prices for yellows and reds whites ranged from 2.50 to 3.50 per 100 pounds for the best offerings. poorer stock sold lower.
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New York
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Sapiro Ops
Sey, Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Middleman
Jeffs Produce Company
Sapiro Tabyeda Association
Senate
Burley Tobacco Grower
Burley’ Tobacco Growers’ Co- Operative Association
A. Stanino
Chicago ‘Bank
W.E. Harber
C. N. Randolph
Los Angeles
Jroawer
Jill Co-Operative
Co-Operative Marketing Association
California Fruit Growers Exchange
North America
Sunkist
Fronuce Packer
Appl Exports
Rubinon
Owl
Rubinow
Aroostook
Penobscot
Wiscataquis Counties
General
Peds
Promis
Ratiawin Jetter
S. G. Rubinow Duitton Manger
ML & Pouno Grawers
Fevechian
Stenil
St. Paul Minn
the Packer
Lear
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