01 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1921
Page
1
Across the industry, elevated shipping costs cripple farmers and exporters as thousands of carloads of produce sit at the point of production. The perishables sector faces its most critical period, with carriers warning that high freight rates will bar profits and threaten supply chains.
Freight increases pinch growers and shippers of vegetables and fruits. Producers face losses, while railroads seek higher tonnage to fund service upgrades. The Packer cites letters from growers and dealers warning that extended markets will shrink and crops may be left unharvested without policy changes to freight rates and carrier practices.
Western Fruit Jobbers Association announces reduced rail rates for members and guests traveling to the Colorado Springs meeting February 24 to 28. Rules cover through certificates, eligibility, purchase dates, station procedures, and return fare conditions with a 350-person attendance threshold.
Washington December 31 R. 8 French general manager of the National League of Commission Merchants notified members that carriers in Central Western Southwestern and Eastern Passenger Associations have granted a reduced rate of one and a half fares for the round trip on the Certificate Plan for the League convention at St Louis Tickets on sale from to with return by January 18 Southeastern New England territories did not grant the reduction Coast points fares were not offered Local summary notes overall travel reductions and exclusions for attendees.
A Kansas item quotes The Packer warning subscribers against wildcat oil ventures. It urges only invest what you can afford to lose, stresses that honesty of promoters does not guarantee success, and notes most investors fail to recover their money. It advises avoiding oil bets, or limiting exposure to minimal sums.
Protests against Danish potato imports sent to Washington from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine and Long Island after 20 000 sacks landed in Philadelphia. Cargo held due to weak market while domestic stocks remain large. critics call for action as Europe faces hunger.
Florida Citrus Exchange rejects reports it plans to sell grapefruit and oranges directly to retailers. The board says distribution through fruit jobbers remains essential and no such direct retail channel has been discussed. A resolution condemning The Packer article was approved in Jacksonville on December 29, 1920.
A historical notice lists multiple 1921 conventions for fruit and vegetable shippers and agents across cities including Chicago Colorado Springs St Louis Winnipeg and Macon Georgia. Dates span January February with topics covering distribution and commission merchandising.
St Louis prepares for the 29th annual National League of Commission Merchants convention to run January 11 to 14 at the Statler Hotel. Reservations foretell large attendance from Chicago New York and other cities with bustling business sessions and elaborate social entertainment planned for fruit and produce trades nationwide.
Evansville Ind Dec 31 The annual convention of the Melon Distributors Association will be held February 10 11 and 12 in Macon Ga R H Pennington secretary urges growers to attend noting protest against increased rates They warn if rates rise watermelons could become prohibitive in many markets where they have been affordable and popular foods.
A notice invites readers interested in eggs poultry butter cheese hides furs wool and related fields to request a sample copy of The Produce Packer. The current edition concentrates on production and marketing of fruits vegetables melons.
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