Market Laws Promoted by Sapro Face Constitution Challenge
Eminent jurist questions Kentucky s Bingham Cooperative Marketing Act of 1922 and its equal protection implications under the Fourteenth Amendment. The analysis centers on contracts between Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association and members, tracing the act’s reach from 1906 through 1910 and later amendments, amid cases like Commonwealth v International Harvester.
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Louisville
Burley Tobacco Growers
Burley To- Growers Co-operative Associa
Kentucky
Commonwealth
International Harvester Company
Edward Edmunds Dead East Potato Operator Dies in Auto Crash
Edward Edmunds 48 longtime potato operator died Friday night in his car on the way home from Phillips & Co Inc Philadelphia where he had worked since fall. A former partner in E S Woodward Co Philadelphia and later Edward Amunds & Son Mars Hill Maine, he helped establish U S potato grading during the war. Survived by widow three sons and a daughter. Funeral held in Philadelphia Tuesday.
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Boston
Edward Edmunds
Phillips & Co. Inc
Edmunds
East
E.S. Woodward & Co
Philadelhia
Edward Amunds & Son
Mars Hill
Aroostook County
Maine
Cantaloupe Growers Defy Alien Land Law
Investigators from the California Attorney General’s office in the Imperial Valley funded reports on cantaloupe plantings on land previously used for lettuce. The defiance of a tentative agreement to refrain from new plantings by Japanese farmers could lead to prosecutions.
Potato Demand Under Normal Whats Trouble
New York report shows the oldest operators puzzled by an abnormal potato market. Demand is weak as consumers and buyers reduce purchases, while shippers and brokers struggle to shore up prices. Prices vary by variety and region, with Green Mountains at around 2 to 4 per cwt and Spaulding Rose difficult to sell.
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New York
Maine
Green Mountains
Harlem River
New York State
Landing Station
Long Island
Explanatory note on Sapiro rabbi comment in The Packer
Kansas City February 22 The Packer erred by calling Aaron Sapiro the rabbi lawyer orator The phrase originated from an American Magazine interview with Merle Crowell in April 1923 It overstepped boundaries since the paper should not reference any man’s religion in its columns
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Kansas City
Packer
Aaron Sapiro
Brew
Sapiro
Merle Crowell
Crowell
Herbrew Union
Onion prices slide in New York market report
Onion prices fell about 25 60cc per 100 pounds from the prior week as demand remained dull and supplies were adequate. Fancy red onions bring 2.50 to 2.75 per 100 pounds, yellows around 2.40, whites from 2.50 to 9.50 per 100 pounds. Cuban and Spanish stock also quoted with significant unsold cargo at dock and afloat.
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New York
Dark Tobacco Growers Move to Reform Co operative
Hopkinsville Kentucky February reports dark tobacco growers demand change in the Dark Tobacco Growers Co operative Association amid accusations of spying and distrust. Cadiz mass meeting resolutions call for restoring confidence and better management to protect members and families as 1922 and 1923 crop issues loom.
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Hopkinsville
Dark
Burley Tobscco Growers’ Association
Ant
Cadiz
Thia
Aaron Sapiro
Cadiz Court House
Dark Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
More Complaints Against Pioneer Produce Company
Reports from Savannah on February 22 detail ongoing complaints against the Pioneer Produce Company, a local firm previously covered by a Packer write-up. The latest claimant, Hill Crest Grove Company of Mount Leo, Florida, alleges nonpayment for goods billed as delivered.
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Pioneer Produce Company
Savannah
Packer
Hill Crest Grove.Company, Inc
Leo
Fia
California Lettuce Growers Lore at Eastern Receivers
Salinas growers meet to air grievances against Eastn receivers Steinhardt & Kelly of New York. Disputes over pricing and red ink returns, with Western manager Mr Frank defending methods, noting clerical delays and mixed quality lettuce. Fleets of cars signed indicate strong demand and variable prices up to five dollars.
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Salinas
Calif
Eastn
East
Steinhardt & Kelly
New York
Irank
Frank
San Francisco
New York City
Anton Gottfieldsen
Trank
Gottfieldsen
Packer
Steinhardt
Milo Frank
Onion Market Quiet but Outlook Is Satisfactory
Chicago february 22 local jobbing market on onions slow due to ample supplies and mixed quality stock from nearby areas. Prices varied by variety with Western yellows at 2.25 to 2.90 per cwt and white onions around 3.60. February movement expectation ahead includes about 2,000 cars for the month and 2,500 cars after March 1 due to Texas crop late and shrinking onion stock.
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Chicago
Indiana
Michigan
Colorado
California
Oregon
Texas
Red River Ohios Do Better in Chicago Market Week
Red River Early Ohios showed a firmer call in Chicago linked trading this week. Prices varied widely by quality with Dusty Rurals in demand and premiums paid for thin types. Minnesota and North Dakota stock sold mostly between $1.45 and $1.60 per cwt, with some locally sourced Russets from Idaho at $2 to $2.35 per cwt on local team tracks and out-weight basis.
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Chicago
Red River
Minnesota
North Dakota
Slaw
Idaho
Arkansas Growers Lose 450000 in Cooperative Cotton Scheme
Arkansas Cotton Growers Co operative Association allegedly speculated away about 50000 bales of cotton, causing losses around 450000 to growers. Chancellor Martineau ruled growers need not deliver further crops to the co op after the association breached its side, with Brown allowed to sell outside the group and an appeal noted.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Arkansas Cotton Growers’Co-operative Association
Arkansas Democrat
Amily 2
Martineau
Brown
John E. Martineau
Pulaski
Cotton Co-Operative Association
Co-Operative Association
Chancelor
Arkansas Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association
Wisconsin Cabbage Market Cleared Up Quickly
Chicago dateline reports Wisconsin Holland cabbage supply nearly exhausted with only 50 to 100 cars left in state. Prices range 28 to 34 dollars per ton f o b, local stock around 32.25 per ton, while Southern stock grows and Florida Wakefield hampers move at about 1.75. Texas War Dutch variety shifts at 1.24 per 100 pounds.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Florida
Florida Wakefield
Good Cabbage Scarce in New York State
New York on February 23 reports cabbage scarcity across Western New York. Much of the good stock has been cleaned out while abundant but poor frozen cabbage remains. Ground cabbage failed to store due to lack of snow, causing large frozen stock. Fancy cabbage traded around 30 dollars per ton, with yards listing 35.40 dollars per ton from cars.
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New York
New York State
Nix Firm Celebrates 85th Anniversary in New York
New York February 22 John Nix Co celebrated its eighty fifth anniversary Friday the twenty second The store was closed all day to honor Washingtons birthday The business was established in 1839 and remains in the hands of John Nixs sons and grandsons operating as a high class produce house under its original policy
The Produce Packer Offer And Mail Request
The Produce Packer is a weekly newspaper focusing on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs A freeze copy can be mailed upon request and The Packer edition covers commercial production and marketing of fruit and vegetables
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Eges
Apple Market in New York Holds Steady Prices
The New York apple market remains near prior levels with fancy barrel fruit selling well when extra and with poor stock neglected. Prices span several varieties: Fancy Greenings up to 6 7.50 per barrel, Baldwins 4.50 5.50, Rome Beauties 3 4, McIntosh 6 7 for fancy and 3 for poor, plus Winesaps Staymans Kings around 3.50 4.50 and York Imperials 4.25. Box apples show liberal sales with Delicious 1.40 2.75, Spitzenbergs 1.40 2.25, Staymans 1.50 2.00, Winesaps 1.40 2.25.
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New York
Ben Davis
Rome
McIntosh
Staymans
Kings
York Imperials
George H Helfman Dead Pioneer Peach Grower of Ovid Center
Rochester N Y Feb 22 George H Helfman of Seneca county a widely known peach grower died at his home in Ovid Center aged 82 He was among the district s fruit business pioneers Born in Germany he came to this country as a boy
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George II
Helfman
Rochester
N. Y
George H. Helfman
Seneca County
Ovid Center
Germany
Mississippi Green Vegetable Situation Report
Crystal Springs Miss February 22 Weather has been unfavorable for truck farming but recently improved. May movement depends on frost losses in carrots beets and cabbage. Peas may rise from last year due to favorable conditions. tomatoes show potential for a large crop if weather stays good.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
Florida Citrus Shippers Seek Unified Policy in Florida
Leading bankers growers and shippers of Florida hold daily conferences after a Orlando convention to craft a uniform handling policy for the season and pursue coordinated action. A Lake Wahles meeting aims to unite shipping organizations into a cooperative agency, but rifts between Florida Citrus Exchange officials and major independents threaten a decisive outcome.
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Florida
Orlando
Fla
Lake Wahles
Florida Citrus Exchange
Packerman
Wordy Demagogues Will Be Jobless Says Trader Letter
New York February 18 1924 a letter from C N Randolph to The Packer commends a California correspondent view on marketing fruit and farm products noting that limiting overproduction would reduce foreclosures and spare farms and orchards from sale.
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New York
California
C. N. Randolph
Randolph
Ratner Brothers Put Into Receivership in Dayton
Ratner Brothers, a Dayton firm that had moved from retail into wholesale, was placed in receivership. The store at 127 East Fourth Street remains in operation while the court appointment covers substantial debts to local trades and Cincinnati markets. The Purpora Brothers, who closed in December, claim $437.89 against the firm. Assets largely consist of book accounts. The case reflects broader financial difficulties faced by Dayton merchants amid wholesale expansion.
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Dayton, O
Ratner Brothers
Cincinnati
East Fourth Street
Purpora Brothers
Ketter Produce Company Files for Bankruptcy in Ironton
Ironton Ohio February 22 The Ketter Produce Company of Ironton owned by Bernard Ketter filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities total 13 977 36 with assets of 2 750 including stock in trade 2600 open accounts 200 and insurance 950 About 3 000 owed to concerns in larger Ohio markets Local banks scheduled for 5 900 Unsecured creditors include Edward Hertlein Van House Adams Co Leaichner Jordan Co Florida Fruit Co Sehon Stevenson Koops Celery Oyler Bros G C Prabble Capital City Products C E Moore 110 plus others.
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Ironton, O
Etter | Produce
Bernard Ketter
United States District Court
Ketter
Ohio
Edward Hertlein
van, House, Adams Co
Leaichner- Jordan Co
Florida Fruit Company
Sehon-Stevenson Company
Koops Celery Company
Oyler Bros
G. C. Prabble Company
Capital City Products Company
C. E. Moore
Dye Produce Company Consent Scandal Unfolds
A Des Moines firm signs with a Kansas City based service association to collect $4,500 in bad accounts. Dye Produce Company paid $200 cash for an alleged 150 day collection guarantee of $1,600, but later dispute arises over actual accounts and contractual authority. The correspondence reveals misgivings about account totals and the legality of the arrangement as the case proceeds.
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Ago & Young
Molnes
Kansas
Service Association
New York Life
Kansas City
Dye Produce Company
T. EB. Landers
Landers
Dye
Des Moines
Servier ‘Association
T Landers
Sible
Sivice ‘Association
Red River Valley Shippers Form Potato Association
The Red River Valley Shippers Association was organized in Moorhead Tuesday night with Leslie Welter Jr. as president. Bobbie of Cavalier named vice president, F L Kuhl meyer of Moorhead secretary and treasurer. Directors include B Ju. Douglas Grand Forks Robert Burrell Hawley and RA F Kunkelman Fargo. The group aims to advance potato industry interests and improve marketing transportation and handling.
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Potato’ Shippers
Red River Valley
Fargo
Apple Shippers Convention Opens in St Louis Aug 12
Rochester New York February 22 The president and executive committee of the International Apple Shippers Association have set Tuesday August 12 as the opening day of the twenty ninth annual convention in St Louis The St Louis trade is already organizing for the convention and a meeting will be held soon to discuss plans Secretary Phillips will travel to St Louis to discuss arrangements with dealers there.
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Apple Shippers Convention
St. Louis
Rochester
N. Y
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
St.Louis
Phillips
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United States
Growers’ Association
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Tobacco Trust
D. H. McPherson
American Fruit Growers Inc. L. K. Small Company
California . Vegetable. Union
Grover Hurt
Henry Pedronic
Ohips
Says Cooperatives
Association
Mississippi
Dayton
Washington,d. C
Federal Trade Commission
VanCampnwashing Company
Indianapolis
Ind
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Ketter Produce Company
Dé _ Moines
Fanesas City
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