Eastern Fruit Growers Favor National Law to Regulate Apple Grades
Eastern Fruit Growers Association ends sixth annual convention in Washington with plans to press Congress for a national apple packing and grading law. A committee drafts proposals defining Standard Fancy and A and B grades, with tolerances for size and color, plus required packer and variety labeling. A second measure urges regulation of commission merchants, with a committee named to draft that bill for Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Eastern Fruit Growers’ Association
L. Lupton
Virginia
Maryland
H. W. Miller
West Virginia
D. W. Minnick
Pennsylvania
C. P. McCue
S. H. Lupton
Frank
Amon
Oirine
Te Department of Agriculture
Wick
The
Farm Loan Board
C.h.bassett
Office of Markets
G. F. Murnane
New York City
C. L. Corbett
Department of Periculture
A. T. Cox
Procterville
Lettuce and cantaloupe acreage surge in Imperial Valley
In Brawley California on February 16 the Imperial Valley area reports 825 acres of lettuce and 625 acres of peas with strong quality and rising shipments. Cantaloupe vines emerge with several fields showing leaves, while 326 acres remain unsigned. The Japanese Association plans to control the cantaloupe acreage, offering output to distributors or cash buyers if needed.
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Brawley
Imperial
el Centro
Heber
Grand Trunk Road Courts Embargo On Eastbound Shipments
Chicago on February 16 reports Grand Trunk Railroad halted all eastbound shipments amid a severe car shortage and freight congestion. Detroit and Port Huron were excepted for fuel oil and company material, with other lines said to implement similar measures.
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Chicago
Grand Trunk Railroad
Detroit
Port Huron
Prime Butter Prices Ease in Chicago Trade
In Chicago on February 16 butter markets showed a softer tone after a brisk week. Creamery extras held at 42c with various grades sliding modestly. arrivals moved higher, reducing demand for extra stock as buyers bought only needed amounts.
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Chicago
Florida citrus losses 75 to 85 percent across state
University of Florida expert C E Hare reports extensive frost damage to oranges and grapefruits. He estimates about 2,000,000 boxes of oranges and 740,000 boxes of grapefruit in Florida suffered heavy losses, with near total losses in northern citrus counties and substantial but varying damage in southern areas. Some groves saved by firing. young groves and trunks severely affected.
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OC. E. Hare
the State University
Jacksonville
Pla
C. E. Hare
University of Florida
United States Department of Agriculture
Gainesville
Brevird
Xneesen
Citrus
Pinéllas
Polk
Osceola
Lake Tohopekauga
Merrits Island
Potatoes Reach High Prices in Northwestern Washington
In Bellingham on February 16 the potato market in northwestern Washington shows an ongoing surge with prices hitting around 50 per ton. Dealers report shortages of ready stock as grocers resist lower offers, with some sellers asking 60 to 70 and even up to 100 in certain districts. carloads remain unsold in rural areas as buyers evaluate available supplies.
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Bellingham
Wash
Skagit County
Whatcom
United States
Canada
Minnesota
Albert Miller.& Company
Epmyv
DL. P. Miller
Federal Farm Loan Board warns farmers against organizers
New York February 16 Federal Farm Loan Board at Washington issues a warning to farmers to beware of organizers promoting farm loan associations seeking appointed secretary and treasurer positions with fat salaries. The board will thoroughly investigate any charter requests and deny those founded for personal profit. It urges farmers to form small self managing units to cut costs and keep records free.
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Farm Loan Board
New York
Federal Farm Loan Board
Washington
Farm Board
Potato market outlook from E P Miller predicts high spring prices
Albert Miller & Co. principal B Percy Miller argues the potato shortage will persist into the new crop period. Cold weather and seed stock losses push supplies below prior years, with West Coast and Pacific shipments delaying price relief. expect continued high prices, limited seed availability, and strong unseasonal demand across major states and Canada.
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Chicago
B. Percy Miller
Albert Miller & Co
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Packer
Iowa
Illinois
Inafina
Ohio
West
Pacific Coast
Pittsburgh
Maine
James M Fanning Pittsburgh Fruit Immense Dealer Dead
James M Fanning a prominent Pittsburgh fruit dealer and movemaker in New York based companies died after a fall at a charitable event. He led the Connolly Auction Company and James M Fanning Company and helped establish William Penn Trust Company. Survived by brother Patrick and sisters Mrs Hoban and Rose Fanning. His wife died last May. He was a longtime New York and Cleveland business figure and a benefactor to the weak. News of his death reached New Orleans with notice of his Western Fruit Jobbery involvement.
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Pittsburgh
Fanning
Ald Society of Home
Shepherd
William Penn
Patrick Fanning
Hoban
Rose Fanning
Cleveland
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Liberty Avenue
Seventeenth Street
California Fruit Distributors
Connolly Auction Company of
New York
Connolly-Fanning Company
Fanning Charters Trust and Distributing Company of
James
Central Trust Company
Central
William Penn Trust Company
Produce District Bank
Tanning
New Orleans
James M. Fanning
Western Fruit
Bery
Charlie Virden
California
Battle Creek Firm Owes 2500 in New York Market
H. H. Mitten thal & Co of Battle Creek Michigan filed for bankruptcy showing liabilities of 18000 and assets of 7000. They owe about 2500 on the New York market to creditors including W A Jamyp Co 540.50 Jacob Ross 475 Nathan Gronman 303.75 E H Lester 475.40 John Pirung & Co 825.50. The firm had long operated in wholesale fruit and produce.
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New York
H. H. Mittenthal & Co
Battle Creek
Mich
W. A. Jamyp Company
Jacob Ross
Nathan Gronman
E. H. Lester
John Pirung & Co
Wilson orders federal probe into food prices
President Wilson directs a sweeping inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Agriculture into rising food costs. A $400,000 appropriation is sought from Congress with six months to prepare a preliminary report and about a year for a full study of production, distribution, and consumption, involving a new division to fix price responsibilities. Data from the Justice Department’s cost of living study will support the investigation.
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United States
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Agriculture
Congress
The
Trade Commission
Agriculture Washington
Department of Justice
Tradection Mission
Sutton Brothers Accused of Embezzlement in Columbus Case
Lewis Sutton aged 64 and George J. Sutton aged 65, operating as Sutton Brothers, were arrested on embezzlement charges in Columbus on a $300 misappropriation tied to a carload of apples. Both posted $500 bonds, faced Municipal Court preliminary hearing, with bankruptcy liabilities listing $11,708.30 against $13,750 assets. creditors include J. Clark, Amos Clark, Crystal Ice, and many others across Ohio and beyond.
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Sutton Bros
Columbus
Lewis” K. Sutton
George J. Sutton
Sutton Brothers
Brother's
F. H.simpson Fruit Company
Flora, UI
Suttons
William Larimore
Isaac Wolf
Clark, Gallipolis
George W. Sil
Watsonville
Calif
W. C, Johnson
Carey
N. Iddings
Bradford
Llewellyn
Shelby
Mich
Mary ‘Moore
Gal Mpolis Crossing
W. Va
Clyde Moreland
Pataskala
T. J. England
Cook
Otto Bernius
Shuming
BE H
Everett
Toboso
Lobin & Johnson
Sabina
Coles Company
New York City
J. A
Ballinger
Mullenhill
N. J
B. W. Moyse
Barber
Increased Acreage in Track at Nashville Ark
Nashville Ark February 16 there will be more than 1000 acres of cantaloupes planted along the M D G Railroad. Four or five points prepare to plant watermelons for carrot shipments. T H Peppers sales agent for these and other adjacent roads. J T Elder to handle radishes from Nashville Begin and Mineral Springs. Express shipments of strawberries expected. Strawberries and radishes begin moving mid April.
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Nashville
Ark
T. .H. Peppers
J. T. Elder
Bengin
Mineral Springs
Butter and Egg Men Seek Uniform National Grades
Fourteen market representatives from New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago met at the McAlpin Hotel to develop a national standard for butter and eggs. They aim for uniform grades across markets to aid shipping and retail, with consistent naming and grading rules. Participants include leaders from the New York Mercantile Exchange New York Butter and Egg Exchange and regional exchanges. The market closed firm Friday.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
McAlpin
Mercantile Exchange
Butter and Egg Exchange
New York Mercantile Exchange
Julius D.mahr
Carl Ahlers
Charles Tl’, Droste, Jr
New York Butter and Egg Exchange
Harry Dowle
Peter Lasher
George Nellis
A. Be, Mills
E. S. Hilton
A. E. Briggs
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
Charles McNeill
E. 5. Cromer
Herbert Morin
W. E. Smith
Kim‘ball
Excess Profits Bill Moves Through Senate Debate
Washington D C Feb 16 The administration revenue bill after final approval by the Democratic caucus was reported to the Senate Finance Committee and likely to be taken up Friday Senate leaders said no minority obstruction expected The net profits tax 8 percent and higher excises would expire July 1 1921 while munitions taxes end after six months The bill includes a capital invested clause clarifying cash payments assets valuation and surplus and contemplates a 2-cent a pound oleo tax replacing existing rates Partners' groups oppose the plan.
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Washington,d. C
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Gallinger
Finance Committee
High Values Limit Demand for Poultry Trade
Chicago February 16 market for live poultry showed little change early week with high values limiting demand though local trade absorbed light offerings. Fowls had strongest demand from Jewish buyers and rose at week’s start. springs moved slowly and declined slightly. By Friday trade stayed quiet with minimal offerings and steady to modest price shifts.
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Chicago
California Vegetable Shipments Reach 3428 Cars
Southern California vegetable shipments total 3428 cars for the season. Daily figures include February 8 with 43 cars, February 9 with 35, February 10 and 11 with 67, February 12 with 23, February 13 with 39, and February 14 with 47 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
Missouri Carrot Egg and Poultry Shippers Meet Set
St Louis reports a nine annual spring meeting to be held March 12 and 12 at the Planters Hotel. The plan includes a smoker Monday night with Pepping's band and cabaret girls, theater party for ladies, shopping tour Tuesday, and a banquet. Officials list includes W D Voelker Tulsa Okla and H H Bergman St Louis as secretary.
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St. Louis
Missouri Carrot Egg and Poultry Shippers
Planters Hotel
Charles Schettlin
Louis Schulte
William Schiveter
Ed, Lynch
William Coats
Pepping
Scruggs-Vandervyoort
Barney
Joseph Hickel
George Broeder
Fred Papendick
H. H. Bergman
W.D. Voelker
Tulsa
Okla
Ralph Hurst
Kaneag City
Charles Scheitlin
R. C. Combs
Kansas City
A. W. Bear
J. J. Toner
Cuba
A. B. Cole
Caliifornia
E. Murray
Sedalia
Moy
Foe
Sharp Fluctuations Hit Chicago Egg Market in February
Chicago February egg market shows continued volatility with prices swinging after a rise to 45 cents. Offerings expand last week’s receipts, buyers cautious on stock but demand remains strong. milder weather boosts arrivals while certainty about near term production remains uncertain. Street trading adds pressure as speculators cover shorts. Receipts rise across days with board activity steady around 40 to 42 cents and March deliveries priced with seller options.
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Chicago
Thia Wa
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Imperial Valley
Grand Trunk Road
Florida
E.P. Miller
Battle Creek, Mich
Garry
Nashville, Ark
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