New York Potato Firm Disputes Government Estimates
Andrew Spada of Andrew Spada & Co. challenges a U S Department of Agriculture report on U S potato holdings claiming the January figure of 141 042 000 bushels is grossly inflated. He asserts state totals and overall crop figures are misleading and urges prompt department action.
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New-York
New York
Andrew Spada
Andrew Spada & Co
Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
United States Department
Aot Agriculture
United States
Spada
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bis
New York State
New York Branch League Dinner Seen as Typical Family Gathering
The seven teenth annual banquet of the National League of Commission Merchants drew about 400 guests at the Pennsylvania Hotel. Carl W. Kimball MCed the event with brief welcomes from General Manager French and President Franzell, and attendees included Mrs Butterworth and Mr Woodward of Philadelphia and Mr Hearty of Boston. The evening featured vaudeville, group photos, singing, and dancing to 2 AM, described as a typical League family gathering.
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New York
National League of Commission Merchants
Pennsylvania
Carl W. Kimball
French
Washington
Franzell
Pittsburgh
Butterworth
Woodward
Philadelphia
Hearty
Boston
Rate Hearing for Fruit and Vegetable Men Chicago March 2
Chicago February 17 Chairman E. B. Briggs of the National Perishable Freight Committee announced a hearing at 10 a.m. March 2 at 542 South Dearborn Street. Parties interested may attend and provide views or submit written statements to be received before the date. The docket covers refrigeration and icing charges from California to North Dakota, icing on cars with bad order, refrigeration on less than carload traffic, pre cooled cars from Florida, iced cars only rule, list of icing stations, and added protective service at destination.
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Chicago
Briggs
National Perishable Freight Committee
South Dearborn Street
California
North Dakota
Florida
Interstate Commerce Commission
Apple Market Holds Firm in New York Trade
The New York apple market shows steady demand with good fruit securing prices from 6 to 10 dollars per barrel. Exports last week reached 57 000 barrels and 53 000 boxes, with Nova Scotia ships accounting for 967 000 barrels.
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New York
Baldwing
Ben Davis
Rome
Newtown
Hair
Washington
Oregon
London
Liverpool
Glasgow
United States Exchange
New York State
Pacific Coast
Nova Scotia
Wagner Interests Enter Deciduous Fruit Deal
Chicago announces the formation of the Wagner Bills Co a new firm led by W L Wagner F E Wagner and George D Bills. The company will handle car lot distribution and sales of deciduous fruits while remaining a separate corporation. Offices will be at 123 West South Water Street Bills will undertake a two month tour of key growing and shipping districts.
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Wi ~Bills Co. of
Chicago
Wagner
Wagner-Bills Co
W. L. Wagner
F. E. Wagner
George D. Bills
W. L
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
Wagner-Bills. Co
Wagener
State Lawn of
Illinois
West South Water Street
Bills
Bell-Tanner Produce Company Bankrupt in Alabama
Involuntary bankruptcy petition filed at Anniston against Bell-Tanner Produce Company of Birmingham with a branch in Anniston. Liabilities estimated between $40 000 and $50 000, assets around $10 000. Hugh Walker appointed temporary receiver. Firm founded by C F Bell and partners four years earlier, with past expansion to Sheffield. Bell now operates C F Bell Produce Company in the former quarters.
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Anniston
Birmingham
Ala
Thefirm
Bell-Tanner Produce Company
Hugh ‘Walker
C.F. Bell
T. B. Tanner
B. A. Howle
J. B. Burgin
Co. I. Bell
Anniston House
Mr. Bell
Sheffield
Bell
C.F. Bell Produce Company
Sugar Market Little Activity in Cabbage Trade
In Chicago markets cabbage showed little movement with prices hard to establish. Texas bulk cabbage sold at 12 to 16 per ton at shipping point, while local stock moved minimally at 40 to 46 per ton. California crates were hard to move with wide price spreads by quality. Northern stock showed similar conditions.
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Chicago
Bayers
Ara
Texas
California
Cantaloupe Acreage in Imperial Valley Rises in 1922
Imperial Valley cantaloupe acreage for 1922 totaled 26 461 acres, up more than 4 000 acres from 1921, with two profitable seasons despite high production costs. For 1923, the acreage was shown as 19 652 acres.
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Imperial Valley
el Centra
Calif
Potato market inches lower as Maine stock clamps demand
The potato market slipped about 25 to 50 cents per bag this week with weak New York trading and light yard demand. Maine stock remains plentiful though shipments out of state are heavy, and operators expect Maine potatoes to thin by March while prices in New York and Jersey points show mixed movement.
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Maine
New York State
the Beason
Neverthstess
Mainé
Western
Itorthis
Mar
Ket
North
Middlewestern
Aroostook
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Harlem River
Long Island
Long Islands
Jersey
California orange shipments expected to be heavier now
California orange shipments are widening as frost damage is deemed manageable. Southern California packing houses will reopen with strict inspections and water separators. Weekly car totals show 286 cars oranges and 310 cars lemons for the period, with state totals rising toward 9,638 oranges and 1,9 lemons for the season.
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Los Angeles
Fab
California
Citrus Fruit’ Belt
Eith
Onion market eases as buyers push prices down
Chicago market notes a modest ease in onion trading this week with buyers driving prices 25 to 50c below last week. Indiana reds and yellows quoted at 7.75 to 8 per cwt fob ship point. Colorado stock 7.50. California Australian Browns 6.75 to 7. A large Western operator reportedly holds 500 600 cars of old onions among an estimated 1 400 cars left. Six weeks remain before Texas new stock moves, limiting further downside.
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Chicago
Beb
Indiana
Colorado
California
Texas
Fruit Crop Prospects Good in Missouri and Kansas
Fruit crop prospects look good in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas for this season. Last year an Easter freeze killed most apples and other tree fruits, though strawberries fared better. Berry acreage is larger this year and the outlook is for a good crop.
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Monett
Missouri
Arkansas
New York to Spend 7.5 Million on Market and Cold Storage Plants
New York officials approved a $7.5 million plan to build a new terminal market and cold storage facilities on the East Side of the Harlem River at 149th Street. The project, opposed by Commissioner O'Malley and Controller Craig as a costly, basic plan, includes docks bridges lighters wholesale market and dry and cold storage plants for butter eggs poultry and perishables with final city approval expected Friday.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Harlem River
Packer
O'Malley
Craig
City of
York
Erie Refused Increase in Terminal Charges
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld part of the Erie Railroad Company tariffs while denying higher terminal charges on fruits and vegetables at Duane Street in New York. The ruling preserves through rates and fixes a March 12, 1922 cancellation deadline, promising substantial yearly shipper savings.
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Washington, D. C
French
National League of Commesion
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association of America
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Alse
Interstate Commerce Commission
Duane Street
New York
Erie Railroad Company
N. Y
New Jersey
N. C
Mississippi River
Albany
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Joint Council
Fayette B. Dow
Erie
Commission
Cucumber Crop In New Orleans Expected Smaller This Season
New Orleans La February 17 Indicates the hotbed cucumber crop around New Orleans will be comparatively small this season not more than half the size of last year. Plants progress satisfactorily and with favorable weather shipments may begin by March 15. Growers and shippers will be listed in The Packer Weekly Bulletin.
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New Orleans
Packer Weekly
Market Report Shows Higher Orange Prices In New York
The article notes stronger demand for California and Florida oranges with good stock, while lemons weaken. Grapefruit and Indian River fruits show varied movement, with prices higher on some sizes and market easing later in the week. Ships and receipts include Sicily lemons, Porto Rican oranges, and a mix of fancy and common fruit prices across regions.
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Mor Cay
Andi
Thance
California
Florida
Otton
Porto
New York
New Orleans
Sicily
Georgia fruit exchange rival eyed in Macon move
Feb 17 Macon Georgia prospects for an independent peach exchange threaten a split with the Georgia Fruit Exchange. A Macon chamber committee moves to organize the rival, arguing Macon’s central peach belt status and superior transport and telegraph facilities.
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Macon
Gai
Independent Fruit Exchange
Georgia
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Independent Exchange
Middle Georgia
Atlanta
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Peach Belt
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