Wind-up of live poultry deal for time being New York market
Poultry receipts expected to top seasonal levels with about 150 cars. Hampered by Hebrew holiday and Food Administration rules limiting sales of hens and pullets after February 23. Receipts from Kansas City region delayed, buyers resisting high stock. Prices steady to firm. fowls 3c, roosters 27a, turkeys 5e, geese 3.0c. March 1 deadline threatens stock clearance. 1916–17 broilers and chickens moved at various prices.
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New York
Food Administration
Kansas City Territory
Wood Administration
God Administration
Journalistic Expulsion of Harry Baff in Pink Sheet Adrow
The Pink Sheet editor calls Harry Baff and family unscrupulous and criminal for using advertising space to fund business. After Food Administration revoked licenses, Baff ads on Pink Sheet ceased, leading to his journalistic expulsion as described by the editorial and reader commentary.
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Baffs
Pink Sheet
Harry Baff
B. Baff &Son
H. Baff & Son, Inc
Greenwich Street
The
Food Administration
Harry
Thor
Arrys
Aas
Puk
Warning to the Trade on Food Conservation Rules
The Food Administration warns shippers and buyers to conserve food, end waste, and accept quick car deliveries. Licenses are revoked for noncompliance, and buyers must protect themselves as consignments may ship with unknown quality. The period imposes strict rules and all trade practices must align with federal directives.
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Food Administration
Washington
Mr. Hoover
Trade in Apples Steady in Chicago Market Prices
A report from Chicago dated February 22 notes a good trade in apples with prices for most varieties firm. Premiums secured for fancy stock amid moderate barreled goods and plentiful boxes. Barrels quoted Willow Twigs $5.6, Baldwin $5.6, Golden Russets $5.50 6, Jonathans $5.50 6.50, Greenings $6 7, Winesaps $5.50 6.50, Ben Davis $4 4.50, Northern Spies $6.50 6.50, Ganos $4.5005, No 2 stock $393.50. Western boxes priced Jonathans $1.75 2.25, Spitzenbergs $2 2.50, Rome Beauties $2 2.60, Delicious $2.50 3, White Winter Permain $2 2.25, Winesaps $23.50, and small sizes of all varieties $1.60.
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Chicago
T Jonathans
Maximum Prices on Live Poultry
New York report from the Food Administration states after talks with New York live poultry dealers a voluntary maximum price is set: 16c for fowls 35c for chickens 276c for roosters 35c for turkeys ducks and geese. Price reductions for additional cities follow with Buffalo Pittsburgh 2c Cleveland Detroit Columbus Louisville 3c Chicago 4c St. Louis 4%c Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul 54c.
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Food Administration
Chicago
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Columbus
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
New York
The
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Loouisville
Soaking Rains Promise a Fine California Season
Los Angeles reports an average of about 1.5 inches of rain across drought affected California through Thursday night. The system marks the heaviest rain in Southern California since February 1917 and boosts crops, promising good spring vegetables beans and deciduous fruits while Sierras snowfall forecasts ample irrigation water.
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Los Angeles
California
High Sierras
California Vegetable Shipments Highlight Daily Totals
Daily shipments from Southern California reported in Los Angeles show 73 cars on February 24, 125 on the Lith and 16th and 17th, 121 cars on the 18th, 28 on the 19th, 51 on the 20th and 64 on the 20th. January 1 to date total 2,822 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
Fort Worth Weyl Zuckerman license suspended for month
The Fort Worth branch of Weyl Zuckerman Company, a major potato and onion shipper, gets a one month license suspension by the Food Administration beginning March 1 for failing to honor damaged goods claims and for shipping inferior onions. Vice President Herbert G. Zuckerman defends the action as a wartime duty and pledges cooperation.
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Food Administration
House In
Texas
Fort Worth
Washington, D. C
Weyl-Zuckerman Company
Tex
West
Los Angeles
Stockton
Fresno
Calif
Portland
Ore
Wapato and Toppenish
Wash
Idaho Falls
Twin Falls
Shelly and Filer
Ida
Denver
Colo
Kansas City
Chicago
Weyl- Zuckerman Company
Weyl- Zuckerman
Wey]-Zuckerman Company
California
Ager
Conten
Conj
San Francisco
Feb
States Food Administration
Weyl Zuckerman Company
Whs
Herbert G. Zuckerman
Maximum Poultry Prices Set by Chicago Poultry Board
Live poultry dealers in Chicago accept Washington rules banning hens and pullets until April 30. At a Tuesday meeting, the Chicago Poultry Board and Food Administration fixed spring prices for live birds effective through April 30, with varying declines for several classes and steady or easing market activity amid moderate receipts.
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Chicago
Washington
Chicago Poultry Board
The
Food Administration
Food Admin Orders Wholesalers Cut Off Four Cincinnati Retailers
Federal food regulation violations lead officials to cut off supplies to four Cincinnati retailers for one week. Wholesalers were instructed to halt shipments pending compliance checks and potential penalties.
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Cincinnati
Food Administration
Poultry Stored Before Feb 1 1917 Ruling Clarified
Washington J C Feb 22 The Food Administration outlines rulings on poultry stored prior to February 1 1917. All poultry stored before that date must not be removed from cold storage before March 1 1918. Distributors may ship to consumers within 30 days after March 1 but no later. Extensions may be granted if transportation issues prevent movement.
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Washington
J. C
Food Administration
National Poultry Assn Vote On Meeting City Closer
Chicago and Boston edge toward hosting the 1915 National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention with a tight vote count. Early tallies show Chicago leading 201 to 187 with Cleveland and scattered votes remaining. debate grows over shared costs and taxing all members to cover expenses.
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Chicago
Boston
National Poultry, Butter and Eye Association
Cleveland
National
Chicago Trade
Egg Market Sags Then Rises Through Week in Chicago
Chicago reports a weaker fresh egg market at week start due to warmer weather and high receipts. Prices slipped on Monday and Tuesday but demand rose as storage stock dwindled. By Wednesday a rebound occurred with firmer prices and active trading, continuing Thursday with steady to higher levels despite Friday holiday trading.
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Chicago
Cabbage Market Holds Steady in Chicago Trade
Chicago cabbage buyers show fair demand as prices stay near last week. Officials expect firmer movement with colder weather and light Wisconsin and New York stocks, noting about 500 cars remain to move in New York and around 200 in Wisconsin.
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Chicago
New York
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Hollan
Rains Improve Texas Crops Across South and Central Regions
Houston reports additional soaking rains in Southern and Central Texas over the past week. The slow daily showers brightened crop prospects, marking the first substantial rainfall in two years in many counties.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Hoover warns next sixty days critical for U S food supply
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover says the next sixty days are pivotal for American food history. He cites railway congestion, slow movement of cereals and potatoes, and large soft corn stocks at risk of spoilage if not moved to drying terminals. He urges full cooperation to move 8 million bushels daily.
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Herbert Hoover
Washington, D. C
Hoover
America
Citrus Fruit Market Shows Slight Price Decline This Week
Chicago notes a continued easy citrus market with mostly lower prices though offerings improve. Grapefruit remains ample and slow demand keeps prices down. Florida Indian River boxes fetch 2.75 to 4 depending on size while other regions vary. Lemons trend lower but steady. California small sizes quoted higher and larger sizes lower. oranges steady for top grades, weaker for lower grades. Florida stock moves better than California amid high California prices.
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Chicago
Florida
California
Thealifornia
New York
Indian River
Deerfield
Porto Rico
Boston
Philadelphia
California Citrus Shipments Reported by Region
Los Angeles reports 372 carloads of oranges and 104 carloads of lemons for the week ending February 19. Central California shows eight carloads of oranges and four of lemons for February 18. Year to date totals: Southern California 3,908 oranges and 948 lemons. Central California 1,892 oranges and 106 lemons. Northern California 202 oranges. Grand total shipments reach 6,...
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California
Los Angeles
Orange Movement
Southern California
Central California
Northern
Canada Bans Poultry Exports to United States
Ottawa reports the Canadian government halted all shipments of poultry from Canada to the United States from February 20 through April 30. The ban was enacted at the request of the United States War Trade Board.
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Canada
U. S
Ottawa
Can
Tate
United States
United States War'f Trade Board
Licenses Refused Greenville Firms by Food Administration
Following a Federal Trade Commission suggestion the Food Administration refused license applications of the Varity Preserve Company and the Meguiar Company of Greenville. The action cites alleged unfair practices last season including price gouging, breach of contracts, and rebranding of products with similar packaging and labels.
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Washineton
2. C. Reb
Federal Trade Commission
Food Administration
Varity Preserve Company
R. J. Moegular Company
Greenville
The
Purity Preserve Company
Meguiar
R. 3. Meguilar Company
Purity , Company
California Oranges Hold Steady in New York Market
New York market report shows steady Navels with steady demand and high prices for fancy fruit. Valencias off bloom but juicy with active demand, while Florida citrus also commands top prices. Porto Rico pineapples and grapefruits share the market with varied quality and pricing.
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California
New York
Minnesota potato market hampered by car shortage
Minneapolis Feb 22 The potato market opened steady with light shipments as car shortages continued to limit movement. Receipts were down, operators limited stock, and traffic groups pressed for more cars. White seed prices ranged about 1.85 to 1.95 per cwt, Triumphs 3.45 to 3.55, Early Ohios 2.10 to 2.15, Red River Ohios 2.15 to 2.25, with Minnesota exports noted. The week saw firm to unchanged quotes amid scarce moving stock.
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Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Red River
Northwest
New Orleans Market Safari Supplies Improve Despite Tight Veggie Stocks
New Orleans news notes the homegrown vegetable supply remains tight but expects larger arrivals soon as warmer weather arrives. Markets stay active with prices easing slightly on some items while others hold firm. Endive 4 per barrel, escarol 4, shallots 4.60, curly parsley 3, plain parsley 6, carrots 4, beets 6, turnips 6 and spinach 6 per barrel. bulk stock 6 590 per barrel. Hothouse cucumbers remain plentiful though softer at 1.50 per dozen.
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New Orleans
All Kids
Easier Market on Potatoes in Chicago Increases Receipts
Chicago market shows light call and heavier arrivals easing prices this week. Government grading order approved by operators aims to benefit producers and consumers as Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan stock rises. Demand remains fair but trailing behind arrivals with prices mainly 1.75 to 2.15 per cwt and tracks on track shrinking.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
The
Food Administration
Use of License Numbers by New York Food Administration
The Food Administration explains license number use for external documents. License numbers should appear on orders given to sales prospects and on ads with price lists. A single license number covers multiple branches of a corporation. Confirmations mailed to customers should include the license number. Internal inter office memos need not show it. Delivery slips with daily orders should display the license number.
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New York
The
Food Administration
Interoffice Communications
Oner Corporation
Ofice
New York Dealers Headed to Conventions Across Midwest
New York egg and poultry dealers began leaving for Western conventions. Some go directly to Chicago for meetings, others stop in Detroit or Cleveland to start around the circuit. A portion depart Sunday or Monday with one car leaving on Tuesday afternoon via the Wolverine line. Among those traveling west are William S. Yearick John Haglund John Hadden Wye J. Farrell Harry T. Pond Milton B. Jake Jacob Narzisenfeld T. A. Halsey Bert Butts Elmer Underhill Matt Phelps Samuel Werner Harry Bemis Charles Droste Frank McCrail Willard Brown Frank Urner George Ackerman Edward Josephy Jacob Klein Nathan Schweitzer Robert Alexander Fred Spellmyer J H Rusch W W Elzea EB. M. Garrison.
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New York
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Priebe to Attend Missouri Carlot Association Meeting
W F Priebe of the egg and poultry division of the Food Administration in Washington will speak at the Missouri Carlot Association annual meeting in Kansas City on March 4 and 5. Trade interest is high in the Middle West and East, with many reservations already made for the event.
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Kansas City
W. F. Priebe
Egg and Poultry Division
The
Food Administration
Washington
Missouri Carlot Association
Middle West
East
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