Record cold floods New York fruit market losses exceed millions
New York faces a historic market freeze as a week of frigid weather drains demand and ruins vast stocks of fruits and vegetables. Cars, docks, and ships hold frozen shipments from Maine to Florida with prices collapsing and losses estimated in the millions, while shipments from California and New Orleans suffer near-total spoilage.
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Florida
New Orleans
California
Washington
York State
Virginia
Brooklyn
Department of Health
Profitable Pear Packing Method At Appice Growers
C W Mc Cullagh of the Appice Growers Association inaugurates a cold storage packing system for Bartlett pears. Pears are harvested at optimal time, stored in log boxes for 72 hours at 32 degrees, then packed in 32 degree rooms. A September shipment to New York arrived green and in excellent condition, selling with an average price of 3.05. The association notes extensive cold storage capacity and three train loads of box cars reaching the far East, all invoiced and accepted.
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River
Ore
C. W. McCullagh
Appice Growers’ Association
New York
McCullagh
Boosters Special Train to Houston from Chicago
Chicago January 4 arrangements for the Boosters Special to the Western Fruit Jobbers convention are complete with over 100 reservations. The two day trip includes multiple cars and a cabaret car, leaving Chicago January 13 and arriving Houston January 14. Fares range from 16.25 to 63.20 with various return and circle tour options. Contact C A Kerr & Co for details.
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Western Fruit Jobbers
Houston
C. A. Kerr
National League of Commission
Union Station
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Hot Springs
New Orleans
Kansas City
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Dallas
C. A.kerr
C. A. Kerr & Co
West South Water Street
Steady Potato Market In Chicago This Week
Chicago January 4 The potato market was steady with light receipts and demand. Prices remained largely unchanged from the previous week as cold weather hindered loading and refrigerator car availability. Leading operators expected a later-year shift in production movement and some regional demand from the South for Triumphs at about 2.25 per cwt. On track counts ranged around 96 cars at opening, with daily totals fluctuating from 9 to 36 cars as trade stayed firm and then softened Friday with Minnesota and Wisconsin whites at about 2.05.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Detroit grocer closes during market week
Detroit January 4. Mazzara and Co. a Gra tiot Central Market fruit and produce stand closed leaving unpaid accounts totaling about 1300 dollars. The firm had paid promptly before. last week sales and stock liquidation left creditors to bear losses. A J Bloomgarden and Sons reportedly out 600 dollars and numerous other accounts ranging from 40 to 156 dollars are unsettled.
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Detroit
Mich
Mazzara & Co
Gratiot Central Market
Mazzara
A. J. Bloomgarden & Sons
Butter and egg storage price limits set in Chicago
Chicago news reports maximum storage prices for eggs and butter agreed by George Haskell of the Food Administration and trade leaders. First grade butter tops 45 cents per pound. cold storage firsts set at 41 15 cents per dozen through January 13. further actions to be decided January 15. Violators risk license revocation, otherwise prices hold nationwide under the pact.
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Chicago
George Haskell
The
Food Administration
Toval Food
Haskell
Harry A. Whieeler
New York Debates Maximum Price on Storage Eggs
W P Priebe of the Food Administration led a New York meeting of trade and local food commissioners to set a maximum price for storage eggs. Chicago indicated a 4 1/2 cent price, sparking debate on a 4 3/4 cent NY rate. Many fear losses for holders while others push 4 3/4 cent. fresh eggs are scarce, storage eggs deplete soon, and distribution pressures rise.
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New York
W. P. Priebe
The
Food Administration
Federal Food Board
West Fifty-seventh Street
Chicago
Priebe
Weaper
Cabbage Prices Advance in Chicago Market
In Chicago on January 4 cabbage futures rose as demand stayed strong after the holidays. Wisconsin growers held back supplies amid limited refrigerator-car availability, while buyers anticipated better movement next week as holiday stockpiles shrink. Dealers quoted 45 to 50 dollars per ton f o b Wisconsin for good Holland stock.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
F. O. B. Wisconsin
League Convention at Chicago January 9 11 1918
The League and allied associations plan a Chicago based convention with January 9 to 11 dates. Chicago business leaders promise neighborly events and hospitality mirroring past conventions. Members and friends are urged to attend for business insight and enjoyable surroundings.
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Chicago
Chicago Spirit
Packer
Western Fruit Jobbers
Apple Shippers’ Association
California Navel Orange Crop Nears End in 1917 18
California's navel orange crop will total under 7,000 cars with Southern California under 4,000. Northern and Central California shipments reached 1,876 cars, far below last season's 4,351. Valencia estimates place totals 12,000 to 15,000 cars, bringing total citrus under 20,000 cars for 1917-18. A June heat wave caused the large drop from last year's 64,500.
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Los Angeles
Jan
California
Central
Effervescent Railroad Faces Invisibility After Pooling
New York Jan 4 The traditional railroad freight solicitor is now an unseen presence as government action and McAdoo pooling of terminals reduce need for outside solicitors. Several men are reassigned while some with high salaries seek other jobs, though railways report shortages in claim departments and ongoing external work may persist for years.
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New York
McAdoo
Cincinnati Trade Talks On Rules and Regulations
At a Jan 4 Cincinnati wholesale trade meeting, fruit and vegetable dealers discussed new government rules governing perishables by weight and measure. A permanent organization formed with Maurice Wintow as president and others as officers. L B Black urged compliance with the national Food Administration rules.
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Cincinnati
Maurice Wintow
Weil
S. Fugazzi
Vincent Sanzone
B L. Black
National Food Administration
The Packer Foresees Higher Storage Egg Prices
New York reports storage eggs still profitable with widespread disappointment in traders. Prices surged from $2 to 9 cents last spring, then rose sharply as April approached, with some stock stored at high rates. By October, buyers refused high figures and many operators faced nominal quotations. The Packer has been bullish on storage eggs since mid July, despite rival views.
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New York
Summi
Igil
Storage Egg Market Faces Uncertainty Despite Rising Prices
Storage egg holders warn of instability with traders aiming to take losses as demand shifts. General market conditions and a sugar shortage have boosted prices but sentiment remains unsettled, and storage eggs are seen moving out quickly as New York and New Jersey stocks deplete by early February.
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Finence
New York
Jersey
Onions Hold Steady in Chicago Market After New Year
In Chicago on January 4, onion traders report little change with modest rise in inquiry volume after the new year. Movement remains slow and stocks are quotable at 2.30 to 2.40 on reds and 2.40 to 2.40 on yellows, with price points seen in Wisconsin and Indiana.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Indiana
Chicago vegetable and fruit markets and conventions index
A broad index page listing weekly vegetable fruit and market notes across U S regions. It mentions Chicago potato and onion markets and a Chicago League convention plan, with scattered items on Florida citrus and California crops, plus dispatches from Detroit Milwaukee and New York trade activities.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Columbus Street
Morton
Jenkins-Koblentz
Rindsberg
Ross
Thomas
Houston
Albany
New York
Wood Board
League
Dougherty Produce Co
Florida Pointe
St. Louis
Everything Ready For League Convention In Chicago
Chicago hosts the 26th annual National League of Commission Merchants convention at Congress Hotel January 9 to 11. Delegates anticipate a busy program tackling unusual trade issues and expect a large attendance, with hotel reservations rising. Frank E. Wagner notes many arrivals before January 8 and urges remaining members to adjust plans. A Tuesday evening reception on January 8 adds to the Jubilee event.
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Chicago
National League of Commission Merchants
Congress Hotel
League
Greas
National League of Commission
Frank E. Wagner
Congress
December Eye Reduction Sends New York Egg Stocks Down
New York storage eggs fall hard as January 1 holdings drop. Urner Barry reports nationwide declines with Chicago Boston Philadelphia markets leading the reduction. By January 1 four major markets held 698,800 cases, far under prior levels, with exports minimal.
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New York
Urner- Barry Company
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
United States
Safe Blowers Visit Chicago Produce Houses
Two West Randolph street produce houses report break ins on January 1 by safe blowers. The KK & K Produce Co at 854 West Randolph lost between 2500 and 3000 dollars from a safe. Schwartz Bender Dries Thoen at 852 West Randolph suffered about 1000 dollars.
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Chicago
West Randolph Street
Kk. & K. Produce Company
Schwartz, Bender, Dries & Thoen Produce Company
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