Western Fruit Jobbers Convention Opens in Denver
Denver hosts the sixth annual Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention with J M Walker of Denver and Sacramento, Cal, presiding. Attendees note trains delayed by weather but express optimism. Speakers stress uniform apple packing boxes, buyer seller relations, and association growth with 160 percent membership in 1909.
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Bere’ Agen
Fve
Gardo
Gees
Geo. B. Vosburgh
John
Bhafroth
Colorado
A. J. Spergai
Board of Supervisors
W. L. Wagner
Chicago
Eldent
Ita Gress
Fi Rabers
Ceforme
Wm. M. Royiance
Provo
Utah
Branch
W. A. Kerr
Pibere
Apple Box Standardization Discussion At Fruit Conference
The convention featured talks by C F Wend ing president of California Pine Box & Lumber Co and J Edward Taylor of Utah H M Jones urged market reform while W L Wagner analyzed the Porter to Lafran bill changes The session concluded with officer nominations and a Sacramento California bid for the 1911 gathering.
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Thie
C. F. Wending
California Pine Box & Lumber Co
West
South
Middle West
Colorado
Northwest
Grand Valley
G. 8. Liebhardt
Pueblo
Wagner
N. G. Gibson
P. A.grey
Pushio Transportation Committee
Coates
Grand Island
Neb
Geo. D. Kellogg
New Castle
Cal
Kellogg
Colentry
Hineas
J. Fort
E. H. Roger
Des Moines
Alma
Association
Packer
C. F. Kerr
Ife
Kerr
H. M. Jones
New York
Innstead
W. L. Wagner
Gees
C. A. Kerr
Chicago
W. Copeland
Burlington
J. M. Walker
Denver
R. W. Gees
Kansas City
G. B. Lux
Topeka
Kaos
C. B. Bells
Sacramento
E. H. Emery
Ottumwa
J. Grainger
Lincoln
E. E. Merrill
Minneapolis
G. X. Wendling
C. C. Buffington
T. A. Cargill
H. M
W. L. Wagher
Pew
Honor to. 1 Honor Is Due News Note
Fragmented OCR notes praise local figures for board election with names such as Pen Kingston Evansville and J M Walker. Indirect reference to a bonding or nominating speech by Mr Liebharat and a newly filled Western Tangacrerba board is unclear and continued on page.
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Penkington
Evansville
Inc
J. M. Walker
Liebharat
Renee
Weiestern
Tangacrerba
TRE APPLE SHOW. Large Attendance and Good Diaplazs
A Tanver event titled TRE APPLE SHOW drew a large crowd with enthusiastic turnout. Organizers reported strong participation and vibrant displays despite some spelling and display issues noted by attendees.
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Tanver
Illinois trade and Colorado fruit expo highlight 1910 Packer notes
The Packer reports from Denver and Colorado observe a successful apple exposition with strong Colorado turnout and wide representation from other states. It notes brisk activity in Western fruit trade, rising marketing intelligence, and growing dealer interest in southern outreach. Kansas City and Chicago markets show price movement. Joplin sales arrest and Ohio storage law proposals appear.
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Jan
Colorado
Zook
Lake Charles
Philadelphia
Whitadelphia Market News
Texas
Buffalo
New York
Asheville
N. C
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio
Packer
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida
Miamio
Celery
Ybor City
Fla
N. F. Hart
Denver W
F.J. A
Ducer
Tuley
W. M. Roylance
False reporting on California fruit profits questioned
Letter to The Packer from H B Maines of Redlands disputes Redlands Daily Review claims that fruit groves yield over 20 percent to growers amid alleged misrepresentations. He argues the orange trade is underperforming, notes potential market impact from an upcoming hard freeze, and criticizes publicity around southern California fruit.
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Cal
Packer
Redlands Daily Review
California
H. B. Maines
West Fern Avenue
Riverside
Pomona
Bome
Rumors Link Florida Citrus Exchange to California Group
The California Fruit Growers' Exchange questioned gossip claiming affiliation with the Florida Citrus Exchange. A circular warned employees and agents in eastern markets to avoid frequent contact with Florida representatives and suggested discreetly moving across the street when approaching a Florida man.
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Los Angeles
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Florida Citrus Exchange
Florida Exchange
Florida
Flood Devastates Southern California Celery Crops
Floods from a two decade storm destroyed about half the celery crop across the San Bernardino and San Gabriel valleys. Up to 4.99 inches of rain fell, swelling rivers and submerging thousands of acres, with citrus largely spared though freeze-caused losses cut fruit outlook. Growers face heavy, uncertain damages and shipper brokers plan targeted sales to eastern markets as fruit ripens.
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California
San Bernardino
San Gabriel
Highland
Redlands
Colton
Tinto
Waterman Canyon
Santa Ans
Gmeltser A Bolsa
Santa Anario
Erwin Dingle
The
Horticultural Commission
Alhambra
Arcadia
Monrovia
Duarte
Azuse
San Dimas
California Fruit Growers Face Losses Across Pools
California grower pools report heavy losses this season as the Fruit Growers exchange notes decreased returns. Navels and Mediterraneans sold near cost after expenses, with many growers receiving little or no profit despite large fruit volumes. Details show average box earnings well below production costs for several executives and parcels.
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Amonga
Cal
CaMéeli
Mandia
Trevenereas
Jeaume
Os 7
Wie
R. J. Laidlaw
Upland
Fornia Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Grower Urges Action After Exchange Critique in Dec 23 Letter
Isaac Harrison, a grower and shipper from Cream Ridge, writes to The Packer praising coverage of the California Wey and criticizing the California exchange and Growers' Cranberry Co. for price manipulation that harmed cranberry and potato markets. He urges continued reform and better future reporting.
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Pias
Cream Ridge
California Wey
California Exchange
Chaney
Exchange
Cranberry Co
Isaac Harrison
Shippes Complains About Unethical Veggie Shipments
A Florida letter to The Packer reports alleged fraud by Brown & Hill of Montgomery Alabama in soliciting vegetable shipments. The writer details prior shipments and cites growers, independent shippers, and exchanges reporting low or unprofitable returns on Navels and Valencia oranges.
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York
Kissimmee
Fla
Packer
Brown & Hill
Montgomery
Ala
T. E. Speer
John’ N. Brown
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