Chicago to Be Well Represented at National League Convention
Chicago departs for Louisville for the thirty third annual convention of the National League of Commission Merchants. Special Monon cars leave Chicago Monday evening January 12 at 9 o'clock arriving in Louisville January 13 at 7 30 am. Chicago branch members invite American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association members to join the trip and reservations are to be made through railways or local firm contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National League of Commission Merchants
Louisville
League
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Apples About Done in Spokane District
In Spokane district on January 1 there were 123 cars of apples, 29 in cold storage and 94 in common or ranch storage. At current shipment rates, locals expect fewer than 100 cars remain, per district horticultural inspector F C Nielsen in Spokane.
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Spokane, Wash
Spokane
F. C. Nielsen
Notable Names in Local Business Circles Listed
A roster of individuals and firms including Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cuneo of Cuneo Brothers, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Morf, Co. H. Weaver & Co., W. L. Wagner and G. M. H. Wagner & Sons, J. Schatz of Gridley-Maxon Company, Joe Scanion and W. D. Bennett of fruit exchanges, S. W. Neill of Hall Wedge & Carter, R. J. Coyne, M. K. Altschul, Frank Biggio and J. A. Biggio, M. D Amore and family, and Jake Schoenburg of Schoenburg-Golbus Co. listed among participating interests and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Cuneo
Cuneo Brothers
F. W. Morf
H. Weaver & Co
W. L. Wagner
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
8. J. Schatz
Gridley-Maxon Company
Joe Scanion
The
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
W. D. Bennett
California Fruit Exchange
S. W. Neill
Hall, Wedge & Carter
R. J. Coyne
Coyne Brothers
M. K. Altschul
G. H. Cross & Co
Frank Biggio
J. A. Biggio
Frank Biggio & Sons
Mrs. M. D'Amore
D'Amore & Sons
Milwaukee
Jake Schoenburg
Schoenburg-Golbus Co
Potato Shipments by States and Seed Stock Movement
Shipments from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin for a recent period show Minnesota 47 0 cars and Wisconsin 6 812, with North and South Dakota totals. Last season's figures compare. weather in the Twin Cities boosts activity in seed stock and table potatoes. Seed movement lags behind usual, while demand for seed varieties remains steady and prices hover around per cwt ranges. Onions, cabbage and rutabagas show firmness as supplies tighten.
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North Sewtote
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Twin Cities
Twin City
U. S
Burbanks
Red River
Glas Bloom Co reorganizes with Dreifus as junior partner
Glas Bloom & Co. reorganizes in the new year adding Phil D. Dreifus as junior partner after years directing the track sales force. The annual report notes the past year as one of the best since 1877. Local notes mention L A Warnock of Brooklet Georgia, a watermelon grower and shipper, visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glas, Bloom & Co
Phil D. Dreifus
L.A. Warnock
Brooklet
National League
Louisville
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Meet in Chicago
The 1925 gathering highlighted tonnage handled and standards of business conduct. Key remarks praised A A Chaney for Trade Relations work, thanked railroads for 1924 service, and noted vast savings from trade associations in August to October 1924. 156 new members joined in 1924 25, with arbitration and ethics codes emphasized. The banquet featured toastmaster Chas E Virden and speaker Robert E Crowe.
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Nellis
A. A. Chaney
E. S. Briggs
Briggs
Value of Trade Association
Brige
Texas
Etary
Joe New York
Charlesy R. Godding
Arbitration Committee
Walter Farley
Association
Steinhard
G. A. Scott
Chas. E. Virden
Robert E. Crowe
Trade group reports highlight New York dock improvements
The article reviews committee reports at a meeting, noting gains at New York docks and terminals, savings from telegram tax removal, expanded use of sales form confirmations, and a joint bureau for contract breaches. Fraternal greetings feature talks by industry leaders, with 1,500 attendees.
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Nenate
Tom Yittee
Boltows
J. W. Davin
G. RR. Waters
Robert Cumming
W. K. McElheny
G. E. Virden
Victor K. McElheny
New York City
F. L. Skelly
Telephone and Telegraph Committee
A. A. Chaney
Trade Relatios
Fra
J. J. Castellini
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Nellis
West
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
William Garfitt
Stewart
National League of Commission Merchants
Chester Franzell
Franzell
R. H. Pennington
Fruit and Vegetable Brokers' Association
B. L. Kilbourne
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Kilbourne
New York
Joint
Shippers and Brokers
Brokers Committee
J. C. Chase
Orlando
Fla
Leigh Banana Case Company Exhibit At National Conventions
Leigh Banana Case Company displayed its banana cases and Leigh Way standard bushel hamper at the Congress Hotel lobby during the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association and Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association conventions in Chicago. The exhibit drew favorable comment and the firm plans further displays in Louisville and West Baden Springs.
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Chicago
Lehigh Banana Café Company
Congress Hotel
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association
Fruit and Vegetable Brokers’ Association
Louisville
West Baden Springs
Sweet Potato Deal in Seattle Satisfactory
An improving potato market in Seattle showed steady price gains through December. Prices rose to a high point per pound while firm demand kept a strong average around the month, with excellent quality noted across lots.
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Seattle
Public service in calling study of distribution costs
The United States Chamber of Commerce starts a conference to study distribution costs, arguing distribution is as vital as production. It cites meals costing 16 cents vs 1.55 in Portland, notes many costs beyond freight, and says middlemen provide needed services. A correct diagnosis precedes cures.
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New York Sun
United States Chamber of Commerce
Richard F. Grant
Chamber of Commerce
Imbler
Ore
Portland
Imbier
Steady Fruit and Veg Market Report from San Francisco
San Francisco markets show moderate overall trading but steady prices across most fruits and vegetables. Apples, oranges, lemons and onions held firm, with steady quotations for varieties from Newtowns to Rome Beauties and Valencia.
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San Francisco
California
Arkansas
Rome
Southern
Florida
Cape Cod
Oregon
Arizona
Oregon Comice
Market Prices Report from West Coast Ag Trade
Beas 18 200 per pound peppers Bells Southern 12 150 a Pound po tatoes Rivers 2 2.40 per cwt Washington Idaho 2 2.10 per cwt spinach 5 7e a pound rhu barb Southern 1.60 2 per box sweet potatoes 9 10c a pound Arkansas 4.25 4.50 per crate squash summer 2.50 3 per Los Angeles lug cream 1 1.25 per lug Hubbard 1.50 1.75 per sack pumpkins 1.50 1.75 per sack tomatoes San Diego 1.50 2.25 per Los Angeles lug fancy 2.50 3 per Los Angeles lug Mexico 3.25 3.50 per lug.
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Los Angeles
Imperial
California
Oregon
Southern
Washington
Idaho
Arkansas
San Diego
Mexico
Higher Prices for Wisconsin Cabbage
Chicago reports higher cabbage prices as seasonable weather and Texas delays raise demand. Wisconsin Holland prices jump $4 to $7 per ton, most dealers asking $25 30 per ton f o b shipping point. Chicago jobbing market at $33 34 per ton for Holland and red stock, $46 50 for packed sacks. Smaller sales show Holland $1.75 1.90 per 100 lb sack and red cabbage $2.25 2.50.
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Chicago
Texas
Wisconsin
Holland
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.H. Weaver & CO
W. So. Water St
F. WM. Morf
Will
G.m.h.wagner & Sons
Red River Valley
Minneapolis
Southern Vegetables
T. E. Polk ‘Company
W. Neill
South Water, Street
J. W. Low
Wayne & Low
EH. P. McClay
A. L. McClay & Co
Alice
Keats
South Water St
Cincinnati Street Notes
Agnes
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Meeting
Leigh Banana Case Company Display
Wagner-Bills Co
Fruit Marketing Agents
John W. Low Pres, and
Treas
J.C. Mittelat
Headley
Wayne & Low, Inc
Fruit and Produce Commission
Water St. Chicago
Corn Exchange
Bank of Commerce
T. E. Ball
Fiedler Bros
Springfield
Ill
DE Giorgi Brothers
Council Bluffs Iowa
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