Orange Receipts Heavy in New York Market This Week
California Navel oranges were heavy with 91 cars sold, market easier and 25-36c lower. Lemons showed active demand and prices advanced 16-20c late in the week. Porto Rico grapefruit sold in strong range with small sizes up 2.56-6.50c. pineapples higher, and oranges 1.75-3.60. Florida fruit quiet but sold with demand. prices slipped 12-26c at some sales, later rebound. Tangerines steady to higher but most fruit aged and coarse dragging prices overall.
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New York
California
Best
Choice
Porto Rico
Florida
Thoradey
Inilan
Heavy Apple Offerings Hit Chicago Market
On February 26 in Chicago buyers faced irregular apple quality as holders pulled subpar fruit from cold stores. Barrels showed Baldwins at 4 to 4.50 dollars, Ben Davis 3.60, and Kings about 4.75 to 6. Rome Beauties and Jonathans moved in baskets and boxes with prices ranging from 1.75 to 4. Delicious and Rome Beauties varied by grade, while Northern apples commanded higher end prices.
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Chicago
Ben Davis
Idaho
Rome
Jonathans
Emerson Found in Peoria After Amnesia Case
Minneapolis dispatch reports Robert C. Emerson head of the Emerson Company of St. Paul who vanished last week was found in Peoria Illinois as a victim of amnesia Mrs Emerson traveled to Peoria and brought him back to St Paul Wednesday his condition remains serious
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Minneapolis
Minn
Robert C. Emerson
C. Cc. Emerson Company
St. Paul
Peoria
Kellogg Urges Six Apples a Day for Health
Dr John Harvey Kellogg of Battle Creek Sanitarium advocates a daily six apples diet. He says a national campaign promoting apples and fresh fruit juice could improve American health. He cites apples between meals and at bedtime as remedies for constipation and colon issues, potentially reducing headaches from intestinal toxemia.
Moon-Taylor Co Assigns Under Receivership in Lynchburg
Moon-Taylor Company of Lynchburg with offices in Norfolk and Greensboro made an assignment and T. G. Hobbs is trustee. Liabilities exceed 200000 with assets near that level. Established 1910, the firm traded in fruits vegetables groceries dried goods and grain. Last year valued at about 160000. Sudden failure surprises many long-time associates who praised its reliability and credit.
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Lynchburg
Moon-Taylor Company
Norfolk
Greensboro
N. C
T. G. Hobbs
A-1
Middle West
Moon-Taylor
Fidelity Trust and Coal & Iron Bank Merge in New York
Fidelity International Trust Company and Coal & Iron National Bank of New York will merge effective February 27. The combined capital stock reaches 7.5 million dollars with assets around 50 million, to operate as Fidelity Trust Company of New York with the same officers and Chambers Street headquarters. The produce trade oriented Fidelity will keep its quarters and personnel serving that business.
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New York
Fidelity International Trust Company
Coal & Iron National Bank
Fidelity Trust Company of
Fidelity Trust Company
Davis Sapoznik Firm Seeks Creditors Extension
Davis and Sapoznik Company of Chicago asks creditors for a one year extension amid reported liabilities of about 35 000 with assets near 30 000. The firm incorporated last September at 804 West Randolph Street and operates while negotiation continues after a creditors meeting today.
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Chicago
Davis & Sapoznik Company
Weat
Randolph Street
Credit Association
Early Irish potato acreage down in ten states says 1926 shift may slow
The Agriculture Department reports lower early potato acreage across ten states with Alabama Florida Louisiana South Carolina and Texas totaling 65800 acres with SC the only state showing an increase. Movement of the crop is expected to be late similar to 1924 while Florida and Texas show lagging planting percentages. Northern stockpiles are smaller than in 1924 or 1926, suggesting a firmer market for early southern potatoes.
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Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
South Carolinas
Texas
South Carolina
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
California
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
Virginia
Apple Blossom Festival to Feature Wathena Apple Show
The St. Joseph Doniphan County Apple Blossom Association plans the mid April festival centered on Wathena where the Wathens big feature will be the apple bloom. The schedule targets April 15 to 20 with a noon barbecue at a 4 pavilion site sheltering 2000 plus, followed by a banquet in Troy and dances. Floats and autos will tour orchards in Buchanan and Doniphan counties before a district crop outlook with Jonathan apples leading varieties. George W. Kinkead of Troy elected president. W R Martin of Wathena named vice president and J E Hunt of St Joseph secretary.
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Wathens
Kan
St. Joseph, Doniphan County
Wathena
Troy
St. Joseph
Buchanan
Doniphan
Rt. Joseph
Jonathans
Ben Davis
Mr. Kinkead
Kansas State Horticultural Society
W. R. Martin
J. E. Hunt
Peach Blossom Festival Dates Set for March 11 12
Fort Valley Georgia announces the annual Peach Blossom Festival to run March 11 and 12 as experts expect peach trees to be in full bloom. John H Allen and his wife are named King and Queen of the royal court with rehearsals underway and costumes complete for all performers.
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Fort Valley
Georgi
John H. Allen
Michigan Bean Jobbers Association Holds Mid Winter Meet
Detroit February 26 The Michigan Bean Jobbers Association held a mid winter meeting at the Hotel Tuller. Directors discussed 1925 business conditions with president J B Crawford and secretary treasurer F B Drees presiding. Reports covered Michigan New York crops 1925 and movement of western crops.
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Detroit
Michigan Bean Jobbers’ Association
Tuller
Frank B. Drees
Lansing
H. E. Henne
Bay Fort
Mich
O. Downer
Saginaw
Jay W. Wilson
Marletté
Benton
B. A. Stickle
C. H. Runciman
Lowell
J. B.* Crawford
Ithica
Association
Michigan
New York
F. E. Church
Bureau of Crop Estimates
New York Bean Shippers’ Association
F. Diamond
St. Johns
H. Ciabusch
Pigeon
C. Francis
Standard
R. H. Pettit
Department of Entomology
Michigan State College
East Lansing
F. G. Geoghegan
G. P. A. Northern Navigation Company
Associaion
Noronic
Trading in Potatoes Quiet in New York
Trading in Potatoes was quiet in New York this week with about 300 cars in Metropolitan district railroad yards indicating ample supply. Maine shippers had raised quotations late last week but gains faded early this week. Prices around 4.35 per cwt and 16¢ per cwt shifts show modest activity. Long Island farmers received about $2.50 per bushel while shippers quoted $6.60 to $6.65 per bag. Most Pennsylvania potatoes headed to Philadelphia.
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New York
Maine
Teleg
Long Island
Louisiana strawberry crop to be very large this season
Hammond Louisiana reports strawberries growing well across Hammond Ponchatoula Tickfaw Independence Amite Danham Springs Covington Walker and Montpelier. With increased acreage and cool steady weather the district is expected to ship 1800 to 2000 cars of high quality berries this season and fruit may begin moving late March.
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Hammond
Louisiana
Ponchatoula
Tickfaw
Independence
Amite
Danham Springs
Covington
Walker
Montpelier
End Potato Planting in Hastings Belt
Hastings Florida February 26. Planting of the Irish potato crop across the Hastings belt finished last week and stands look good. Weather delays held up planting by three to four weeks but within 70 days the first Hastings potatoes are expected to reach markets. Normal acreage around 18 000 acres but this year likely 16 000 planted. Growers and dealers are optimistic the crop will be profitable.
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Hastings
Fla
Change in the Carlot Potato Market at Chicago
Chicago market notes little overall change as early price gains faded. Optimism grows as potato acreage drops in ten southern states, while Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota report light wired demand and slower shipments. By week end western states move volumes. Wisconsin and Michigan hold back awaiting April May trends.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
J S Crutchfield Sees Good Trade in Apples
J S Crutchfield, president of the American Fruit Growers Inc, comments on the apple market from Pittsburgh noting no oversupply, strong quality, and ongoing demand. He cites February activity, retailer ads, and optimistic yet prudent pricing, urging trade cooperation to move apples without boosting prices.
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J. S. Crutchfield
Pittsburgh
J.S. Crutchfield
The
American Fruit. Growers Inc
Packer
United States
Western Growers Packing Corp in Financial Trouble Los Angeles
Western Growers Packing Corp of 36 East Sixteenth Street Los Angeles is in financial trouble and has closed. Reports say automobile and material companies attached trucks and supplies for non payment. There is talk of bankruptcy though success uncertain. Members include P. O. Bruno Kamamoto and Furakawa Brothers, with past troubles noted. No statements or members fully verifiable yet.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Western Growers’ Packing Corporation
East Sixteenth Street
P. O. Bruno
Nakamoto
Department of Agriculture
Furakawa Brothers
Long Beach
Credit Bureau of the Produce Exchange
Good American apples selling well in Europe
New York reports strong demand for Good American apples in overseas markets though stock is limited. Auction ranges show London prices for York Imperials and Jonathans, while Liverpool and Glasgow offer mixed barrel rates for Baldwins Ben Davis and Greenings. Prices vary by variety and destination with Newtowns and winesaps also listed.
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New York
Cables
London
York
Imperials
Jonathans
Ben Davis
Baldwins
Albemarles
Liverpool
York Imperiala
Albemaines
Glasgow
Rosenblum and Collins Suit Over Shared Profits
The Rosenblum firms sue P S Collins & Co and partner Benjamin Shear through attorney Bernard Gordon claiming an agreement from January 2 1924 to April 30 1926 allowed shared profits in onions potatoes cabbage and Southern fruits and vegetables. They allege false book entries fictitious payments and fraudulent audits led to Rosenblum losing 26818 77. The case centers on disputed net profits and misrepresented earnings between tenants at 306 Washington Street and operations by A Rosenblum Real Estate Co Inc and Rosenblum Son Inc.
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Collins & Co
Bernard Gordon
Broadway
Rosenblums
Washington Street
A. Rosenblum Real Estate Company, Inc
P. S. Colins & Co
A. Rosenblum & Son
Rosenblum
P. S. Col. Mine & Co
Collins
A. Rosenblum & Son, Inc
Colling
Spanish Onions Unsold At New York Dock
In New York on February 26, Thursday night, 75,000 crates 45,000 half cases and 1,000 cases of Spanish onions remained unsold at the dock with no cargoes afloat for this port.
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New York
The Produce Packer trade newspaper description
The Produce Packer is a weekly separate from The Packer focusing on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Florida Sapp ers to Use Excelsior in Melon Shipments
Florida shippers and Georgia officials at a Macon meeting agreed to use excelsior bedding for watermelons moved from tick infested districts in the state. The plan requires triplicate affidavits to Florida and Georgia authorities and railroad officials, with loading stations to store excelsior on trusses or above ground. Acreage in Florida drops to about 16,000 acres, while Northwestern Florida and southern Georgia see higher production.
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Florida
Macon
Peter F. Bahnsen
Georgia
James L. Leonard
Bahnsen
Nathan Mayo
Mayo
Gainesville
Excelsior
Temérke
Georgia Territory
Florida Citrus Movement Is Now in Full Swing
Jacksonville Fla February 26 Florida citrus shippers last week packed and shipped 1334 cars of fruit including 809 orange 483 grapefruit and 42 tangerines. Shipments total 225 cars daily or 26 carloads per hour for an eight hour day. On trains 35 trainloads or six per day left the state. Quality cited as good and well received in markets with oranges totaling 11755 cars to Feb 20 versus 18028 year earlier a shortage of 3072. tangerines 1097 cars versus 1602 a shortage of 505. combined shortage 9850 cars.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida Citrus Fruit
Florida
Imperial Valley lettuce shipments rise this season to date
Imperial Valley reports 827 cars of lettuce shipped February 17 to 23, up from 638 the prior week, totaling 6 588 cars this season versus 4 270 last year. Markets note good demand, steady prices, wide quality range, with cash track prices mostly 1 75 to 2 60 and 2 10 to 2 35 for varied sizes. 7 percent graded U S No 1 and 62 percent 80 to 86 percent No 1 quality. 81 percent below 80 percent No 1.
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el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Bureau of Markets
U.S
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