League Convention In Chicago Opens National Meeting
The Silver Jubilee convention of the National League of Commission Merchants opens at the Congress Hotel Chicago with President M Baldwin of Detroit and officers named for 1918. Despite storms delaying arrivals from major cities the gathering is regarded as highly interesting and well attended. Proceedings include invocations and addresses as the organization marks 25 years since its birth in Chicago.
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M. Baldwin
Detroit
Boston
rDetail
Chicago
National League of Commission
Florentine
Congress Hotel
League
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Clayberger
H. §. Robles
First Congregational Church
Glen Elyn
John DI Vabinson
William HH
Thompson
Arelsina
Re . Baylisk
Ollowing
Ri"berger
National League of Commission Merchants Plans Jubilee Convention
The National League of Commission Merchants of the United States outlines a three day Silver Jubilee convention to urge unity and finance from members, emphasizes optimism, learning from Allied mistakes, and pledges support to the U.S. President. President thanks members for cooperation and highlights 1918 membership gains, with 28 branches and 450 members, praising general manager and secretary Mr. French and noting continued page 10.
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United States
National League of Commission Merchants of the
Clayberger
Tme
League
French
Unl
Freight Cluims 5
National Industrial Nraffic League
United
Food Officials Prohibit Rejections Unless Stock Unfit for Consumption
Cincinnati officials of the U S Food Administration announce that perishable fruits and vegetables must not be rejected unless definitely unfit for human consumption. The notice forbids trimming cabbage except for decay and forbids discarding potatoes unless frozen or unfit for food. Food handlers must conserve stock to the fullest extent.
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Cincinnati
Federal County Food Administration
U.S. Food Administration
Hearty Outlines Food Control Act At League Convention
Boston representative E W Ju Hearty of the National Food Administration addressed the National League of Commission Merchants in Chicago on January 11. Hearty explained licenses for original shipping packages, a ban on rebates by 3 percent agents, and Rule 6 prohibiting re sales, signaling firm enforcement of the act and clear expectations for trade compliance.
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Chicago
E. W. Ju. Hearty
Boston
National Food Administration
National League of Commission Merchants
Hearty
Food Administration clarifies potato storage under Rule 13
Washington, D. C. January 11. The Food Administration explains Rule 13 limits on licensed dealers holding central food commodities for 60 days. Fresh vegetables including potatoes are exempt to avoid misinterpretation. Dealers may store enough for the season of non production. seed sales require notice to the Administration of amount and location.
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Washington, D. C
The
Food Administration
United States Food Administration
Citrus Fruits Trade Rebounds After Weekend Blizzard Freeze
Chicago January trade in citrus fruit was slow at week start due to a blizzard but improved by midweek with prices steady. Oranges a touch higher as offerings declined, California Valencia arrivals minimal. Florida and other district boxes showed varied prices across counts with lemons and grapefruits trading modestly.
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Chicago
Florida
California
California Vegetable Shipments Reported For Week
California vegetable shipments from Los Angeles report weekly totals with daily counts for January 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7, indicating multiple carloads in varied quantities. The incomplete OCR lists numbers like 2 cars 39 cars and 95 cars, showing a fluctuating shipment volume across southern California markets.
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California
Los Angeles
Houston convention to draw Fruit Jobbers and guests
Members and friends of the Fruit Jobbers Association will gather in Houston for a major meeting with business sessions and public talks on food conservation. Subjects include food control license wation revenue railroad rates and federal inspection amid praise of Houston’s sights and Texas hospitality.
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Houston
Southwest
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Kurt Worth Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Wace Trade and Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
Wwers
Orleans
Acker
Holdings of Potatoes Covering Shippers Reports From Key States
Growers and shippers in New York Colorado Idaho Oregon Nebraska and other states report larger potato holdings than a year ago with frost and car shortage affecting movement. The Packer details present stocks shipments to date and last season’s totals, noting seed and table stock and listing principal shippers in the current issue.
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New York
Colorado
Idaho
Oregon
Nebraska
Packer Bulletin
Chicago
Washington
Packer
Packer Weekly
Adrian
N. Y
J. S
Andover
Unsalted Butter Can Be Sold at Usual Premium
New York January 11 The New York Mercantile Exchange asked Washington Food Administration head Haskell about if unsalted butter could be sold above the fixed price of 46 cents He replied unsalted butter should command the usual premium over salted stock but quotations should not rise above 46 to 47 cents Some holders had been selling as high as the dollar per pound despite no new restrictions being announced
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New York
New York Mercantile Exchange
Haskell
Food Administration
Washington, D. C
Utter
Big spring egg convention planned for Kansas City
Plans for the Missouri Carrot Egg Butter and Poultry Shippers Association spring meeting are underway in Kansas City March 2 and 3. Ralph Hurst presides. I H Cromwell is secretary. Committees include Program led by A W Bear and Finance led by C E Shepherd. Hoover possible speaker. event at the Baltimore Hotel with $3 dues.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Baltimore
Ralph Hurst
I. H. Cromwell
A. W. Bear
S. J. Hurst
C. E. Shepherd
Webster Bear
Joseph Strauss
Missouri Association
Kansas Shippers
St. Louis
Middle West
East
Southwest
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Fastern
Herbert Hoover
Hovover
Jobbers Gather in Houston for Annual Convention
Houston welcomes about 2 000 delegates to the Western Fruit Jobbers convention January 16 to 19. Governor Hobby and wife will attend. decorations supplied by Houston retailers. Entertainment committee names T A Cargill as chairman and lists members, as preparations proceed in Municipal Auditorium.
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Houston
Tex
Jan, &J
P., Hobby
Hobby
T. A. Cargill
J. Desel
H. &, Williamson
Kissen
W. F. Guenard
F. A. Boettcher
B.A. Baldwin
M. H. McGarvey
C. T. Watterson
C. B. Quarles
H. C. Schneider
Jis Japhet
J. H. Speed
A. A. Noack
J. Guy Blitter
W. M. Bateterson
Alvin Beyer
K. Clemens
Lewis Howard
Fred Autrey
Walter Bauer
I i. Baker
T. D. Griffin
All-Texas Interest in Jobbers Convention
Dallas reports a major push for the Western Fruit Jobbers' Association of America convention in Houston next week. Texans see Texas pride in the event with firms from Fort Worth Dallas Waco San Antonio El Paso and nearby towns planning to attend. Delegations may arrive, potentially joining the association, and cities offer civic welcome as Texas hopes to showcase business advantages.
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Dallas
Tree Win Bayh
Fort Worth
Waco
San Antonio
el Paso
Shouston
Texas Trust and Produce Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Texas
Dinner Sunday Night for Kansas City Visitors
Kansas City hosts a dinner Sunday night at the Harvey House Union Station for Denver and Western delegates en route to the Western Fruit Jobbers convention in Houston. Arrival around 9 p.m. forces a local sendoff with a compact plan and trains departures set by 3 a.m. Sunday.
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Kansas City
Denver and Western
Western Fruit Jobbers
Houston
Harvey House
Union Station
Denver
Hougton
Houst
Delegation to Western Fruit Jobbers Meet From New Orleans
New Orleans prepares a special train for a delegation to the Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America convention in Houston January 1 to 4. Members include Charles Weinberger of Fruit Clampit Co, George W. Davison, Joseph Chaloud, John Meyer, Sol Deranekin, Billy Salter, and others, with more names likely to join.
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New Orleans
Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America
Houston
Charles Weinberger
Fruit Cli Patel Company
Segari
Gnari & Co
George W. Davison
George W. Davison & Co
Joseph
St Louis Delegation Heads West for Chicago Special
Ancona of Palermo and Co expects to join the St Louis group bound for the Western Fruit Jodhers convention in Houston. The party will depart Sunday night at 4 pm, stop at Hot Springs Ark, then proceed to Houston arriving Tuesday evening. Attending are El J. Sellmeyer Jasper & Sellaneyer M Balsian Frank Kiely Tiebert Friend AL G Hartman Thomas Newman Newnan TR Fiorita Ro Larita Bawden CW Bank A J Niermann Mrs Niermann Emil Mueller KH Pennington F H Simpson M A Bley Cres ton Ta.
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St. Louisans
St. Louis
Jan
St Lavnis
Hot Springs
Ark
Houston
el J. Sellmeyer
Jasper & Sellaneyer
M. Balsian
Othe Fruit Sounds
Bol Milligan
John Baldwin
Patterson-Pape
Compay
Prank Kiely
MT Kiely&Co
Tiebert- Friend
AL G.l
General Sales
Yruit Company
Bawden
Ind
F. H. Simpson
Vincennes
M.A. Bley
Lagomaréino-Grape Company
Creston, Ta
Steady Potato Market Despite Snow Storm in Chicago
Chicago January 11 The potato market remained steady with a very good call after snow delayed early week hauling. Demand from local buyers and outside sections was satisfactory and improving. Prices for Wisconsin Minnesota white stock ranged around 2.10 to 2.15 per cwt with light receipts and modest movement through Friday.
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Chicago
The
Food Administration
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Freight Solicitors Not to Lose Jobs in Misunderstanding
Los Angeles January 11 press reports claimed Director General McAdoo ordered freight solicitation halted. Telegraphs from Washington say no such instruction was issued and most roads have resumed solicitation while some offices closed or stopped traveling. Fairfax Harrison had suggested cutting solicitation costs as the government took control.
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Los Angeles
McAdoo
Fairfax Harrison
Railroad War Board
Gulf Coast
Small Receipts Barreled Apples in New York
New York January 11 shippers avoided weather risk last week and delivered only a small amount of state apples. Frozen fruit sold at buyers prices around 2.25 and 4 per barrel with Baladwins and Greenings higher on the docks at 5 to 6.25 and 5 to 7 per barrel. Boxed markets weak as Western frost only lightly improved value. Rome Seaupities Spitzenbergs and Newtown Hippins fetched the season’s top prices, while Staymen Winesaps and Jonathans brought 1.25 to 2.50 per box.
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New York
New York State
Rome Seauties
Newtown Hippins
Joseph W. Carl Injured in Ice Fall at NY Mercantile Exchange
Joseph A. Carl, assistant to Superintendent Henry at the New York Mercantile Exchange, was injured by a fall on the ice last Sunday night in New York.
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Joseph W. Carl
New York
Joseph A. Carl
Henry
New York Mercantile Exchange
Demurrage charges rise nationwide January 21
Washington announces a two day free period for unloading freight cars followed by escalating charges up to 10 per day. McAdoo orders higher demurrage to curb delays, citing wartime urgency and congested terminals. Shippers urged to accelerate loading and unloading to ease nationwide congestion.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Gene
A. H. Smith
Mississippi River
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Mrr
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jeffic
Coust
Ney
Interstate
Commerce Commission
State Commissions
United States
Little Change in Chicago Apple Market
Chicago market reports only minor shifts this week as trading stays quiet. Prices span Jonathans to Yorks, with ungraded fruit and frost injured stock noted. box prices list Spitzenberg to Rome Beauties, while overall tone remains steady despite occasional downgrades.
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Chicago
Northern Cabbage Market Holds Firm
Chicago January 11 cabbage market remained firm with fair demand and light receipts. Wisconsin production areas covered by deep snow limit shipments and fail to meet orders, with stock quoted at roughly 50 dollars per ton at Wisconsin points.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
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F. W.mort
E. H.neu
Stadt
Milwaukee
MR. Hearty
Houston, Tex
Carlot
Association
Exteni
All-Texas
Ancona
Palermo & Co
Jonathans
Greenings
Willow Tales
Taldavis
Grimesolden
York
Ganos
Ben Davis
Rome
Northern
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