Kansas City set for Western Fruit Jobbers meet
Kansas City prepares to host the Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America from January 9 to 11 at the Muehlebach Hotel. W. Kirke leads local arrangements. William Garfitt notes strong attendance and a full business program with entertainment for all attendees.
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Western Fruit Jobbers' Association of America
Muehlebach
Kansas City
W. & Kirke
William Garfitt
Association
Betrélary Garfitt
Chicago
Western | Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Colorado, Springs
Fort Worth
Garfitt
Jacksonville
National League of Commission Merchants
Muehlebuch
Board of Directors
Garritt
Kirke
Ben E. &Eith
Harry C. Rogers
America
Frank H. Cromwell
Keith
George Canale
Ben E. Keith
Northern Potato Market Sees Higher Prices Across Regions
In Minneapolis and surrounding shipping points a steady, optimistic mood grows as Northern potatoes from all regions push higher. Demand remains strong for seed and table stock with buyers in Southern markets scrambling to restock.
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Minneapolis
Minny
Twin Cities
Red River Valley
Irwin
Trade to Keep Record of Car Unloading Time
In Cincinnati on January 4 a committee of representatives from active produce yards approved a form for reporting all cars unloaded. A check is to be made showing 15 items from car to release of equipment in terminals and yards nationwide.
Receiver Named for Bellingham Concern
A receiver was named for the American Fruit Company after one owner Heinie Menthe allegedly absconded with 3882 of the firm's money, per a Whatcom County Superior Court charge. The firm owes about 4000 with about half due to Pacific Fruit and Produce Company, plus claims by Ryan Fruit and Pioneer Fruit. Menthe is believed to be in Canada. assets are around 4500.
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Bellingham
Wash
American Fruit Company
Heinie Menthe
Whatcom County
Pacific Fruit and Produce Company
Ryan'Fruit Company
Pioneer Fruit Company
Menthe
Canada
Little Crop Damage From Cold in South Texas
Advices from South Texas report little damage to crops from frost and freezing weather on Thursday morning. Some spinach fields were slightly ripped in spots. Corpus Christi saw a freezing point, with cabbage crops tolerating it. Brownsville area recorded 36 degrees with no citrus or winter vegetable damage so far.
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Dallas
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Freeport Elevator Co. Seeks Dissolution After Fire
The Freeport Elevator Company of Freeport filed a petition to dissolve the company in Hastings Michigan. The action follows the Freeport elevator fire last October which destroyed the facility that handled large beans trade.
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Hastings
Mich
Freeport Elevator Company of
Freeport
National League Convention Heads to Jacksonville in January
National League officials urge members to attend the Jacksonville convention January 15 to 18 with registration at the Windsor Hotel. The event promises numerous business sessions, topics include transportation legislation and advertising, and a $5 registration fee exemptions for families.
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Washington, D
French
National League of Commission Merchants of the United
Jacksonville
Windsor Hotel
Duval Theatre
Roberty
Ines U Bed
Passenger Association
Southeastern Passenger Association
National Apple Week prizes awarded in Rochester rosters
The International Apple Shippers Association announced winners for Apple Week observance from October 31 to November 7. Cities over 1,000,000 received first prizes, led by New York City. top honors also went to St Louis Seattle Nashville Yakima and other cities with special mentions for Pittsburgh Cincinnati Denver Nashville Portsmouth Portland Vincennes and more. Judges included J F Crocker Leroy H B Cash and Gifford Morgan. Apple Week publicity reached hundreds of thousands with strong carrier cooperation.
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Rochester
Apple ‘Shippers’ Association
New York City
Joseph Sicker
Cage
W. Morf
Philadelphia
Ebc. Stewart
Washington
D. C
Denver
R. H. Bourk
Fred J
Green
Yakima
Wiash
F. E. Miller
J. Walter
Hebert
Portsmouth
John Stockham
Portland
W. Hannaford
Vincennes
Ind
L.A. Ebner
J. F. Crocker
Leroy
H. B. Cash
N. Y
Gifford Morgan
Brockport
Samuel
Fraser
Geneseo
Charles Lyman
R. G. Phillips
Association
Regional Train Passages Listed by Territory Dates
OCR text outlines travel or service windows across multiple territories and states with January dates. Territories include Southwestern Passenger areas, Arkansas to Mississippi, Western and Transcontinental routes, plus Midwest and Pacific regions with January 9 to 18 and related ranges.
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New England
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Southeastern Passenger Association
Jacksonville
Central
Trunk Lines
Southeastern Passenger Associa
Tion
Astis
Cklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas
Louisiana
Pger Association
Minois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Michig
Wisconsin
Julesburg
Sabiuary
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
New,Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Arizona
British Columbia
Clifornia
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Arrests in Kansas City on False Representation Charge
Jasper Messina of Kansas City arrested on a charge of false representation in a business matter with details unclear from the fragment. Authorities say the case concerns misrepresentation related to a business account.
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Jasper
Messina
Kansas City
Local merchant records show debt and stock at store
Messina, about 30, has operated at the present location for roughly a year. Boxes of apples were on display or stacked in the storeroom with a good supply of citrus, fruits, and some staple vegetables. It is estimated he owes around 2500 dollars on the street. A creditors meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
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Messina
Eastern Potato Market Shows an Advance in Prices
The report notes firm undertone and higher prices in shipping districts. New York buyers pay 0.70 to 0.80 per bushel loading, $1.65 per cwt bulk, and up to $2.75–2.90 per 150 pound bag. Maine and Harlem River values appear, with ships and yards showing strong demand for sacks and bulk potato lots.
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New York
New York State
Maine
Harlem River
Maines
Long Island
F. O. Bh
Long Islands
New York Cabbage Market Shows Strength
New York on January 4 reports stronger cabbage demand and higher prices than last week. Western New York shippers pay farmers 17 20 per ton at loading stations and quote 22 25 per ton f o b cars. Local yards sell at 30 33 per ton with better demand due to cooler weather.
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New York
New York State
The Produce Packer Advertises Free Sample Copy
The Packer announces a separate weekly newspaper The Produce Packer carrying market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs etc. A free sample copy will be mailed upon request.
Florida citrus sale reports in New York market week
Florida citrus auctions in New York reveal strong Wednesday demand and steady to lower prices through the week. Only limited Porto Rican pineapples and steady Indian River grapefruit with varied grades show market softness amid ample supply.
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New York
Florida
New Orleans
California
Melon Distributors Set Tentative February Meeting
Evansville Indiana January 4 tentative dates February 15 and 16 for the Melon Distributors Association convention to be held in Tifton Georgia. Secretary R H Pennington reports committee members favor Friday and Saturday for maximum attendance from Northern and Southern members.
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Evansville
Ind
Melon Distributors' Association
Tifton
R.H. Pennington
Canned for Chaos in Orders at Seelhogt Plant
Jim Judson mishandled orders creating chaos as price errors and lost customers piled up. The boss warned then fired him after a sharp note from management ends Jim's job. 1928.
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Jim
Raya
Bert Adair
Seelhogt
Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association Meet Set in Chicago
The official program of the annual meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association will be at the Drake Hotel Chicago January 7 and 8. The agenda includes committee reports, discussions on trade relations and broker functions, ethics, arbitration, contracts, and the possible Mideuramer Conference with the International Apple Shippers Association.
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Chicago
Brokers’ Association
Drake Hotel
Potato Market Rises in Chicago Shipping Trade
Chicago reports firmer demand after holidays with higher prices on the team track. Wisconsin sacked whites bring 1.24 to 1.40 and bulk 1.50 to 1.55, Michigan No 5 bull round whites 1.40 to 1.46, Minnesota Red River Early Ohios 1.25 to 1.45 per cwt on an out weight basis.
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Chicago
Maine
Arbana
Wisconsin
Wo. i
Michigan No. V Bull
Toalia
Tybals
Minnesota
Red River
Atlantic States Regional Advisory Board Formed
The American Railway Association moves to organize the Atlantic States Regional Advisory Board. Traffic managers of major business associations and large shipping firms in New York will compose the board. The first meeting occurred as a luncheon at the Yale Club on Thursday with A. W. Frost invited as a member.
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New York
American Railway Association
Atlantic States
Yale Club
A. W
Frost of Frost & McNab, Inc
New York Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Frost
Welborn Community Market Sold to Satisfy Creditors
The Welborn community market near Kansas City started in 1917 by truck growers selling directly to consumers will be sold at public sale to satisfy creditors. The corporation-owned market faces $5,500 in claims and a $5,000 mortgage on the property.
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Kansas City
Meat and Produce Groups Gather at Drake Hotel for January Conventions
The American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association and the Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association convene at the Drake Hotel in Chicago for early January meetings. Attendance is strong with 90 percent of Brokers members expected. sessions run January 1 to January 8 with specific programs and a stag banquet planned.
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Chicago
San
Acture
Drake Hotel
American Fruit and Vegetable Shiipe's' Association
Drake
Fruit and
Vegetible Brokers Association
Drake Hag
Alig America Pruitt and Vegetable Shigijitrs' Association
Wis
Luse
Packer
Mons
Janus
Banana Banter Leads to Court Appearance
A bruised grocer testified in a police court after a customer struck him following a demand for bananas. He recalled the exchange in London with the line Yes we have no bananas_upon which the attack allegedly followed.
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New, York
London
Eng
Frozen vegetables cause trouble for Kansas City retailers
Receivers report widespread frozen green vegetables arriving in frozen condition at stores. Large quantities have been dumped or refused. The express company requires a proper order receipt from the receiver or it will take the goods back, dealers say.
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Kansas City
Frost Damage to California Citrus Not Serious
A cold wave across California Tuesday and Wednesday dropped temperatures as low as minus 25 in Santa Barbara and other towns, with 3 percent or less crop damage initially estimated. Heavy smudging and sugars in fruit, plus brief freezing spells, suggest limited harm though some unprotected groves may show more later.
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California
Tos
Angeles
Santa Barbara
Pomona
Redlands
Escondido
el Cajon
Corona
Santa Ana
River
San Fernando
Calexico
Imperial Valley
Orange Belt
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Impos
Bellingham Concern
South
National League
METS
Menbers
Fla
Cuba
Greatest Fruit Ne Newspaper
Walsix
New
York
Sicily
Lowen
General Fruit Market Review
Melon Distributors
Jim Judson
Dene
Jin
Prade
Jay. H
E. O. Hind
Indianapolis
R. “Hh. ‘Pennington
G. E. ‘Hollihan
Providence
James TI. Bawden
St. Louis
N. H. Nelson
Omaha
Tunsday
Victor J. Zorn
A. L. Baker
Produce Reporter Company
Brothers
Stewart Reed Brown
I. S. Knowles
Apple Shippers’ Association
Railroads Organizing
Atlantic State Regional Advisory Board
Mertary
Biff
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