Texas Strawberry Crop Seen Near Last Year Levels
Spring weather boosts interest in Texas strawberries with Pasadena and Deepwater fields yielding well. Acreage likely similar to last year though grub worms damage some patches. Growth anticipated after February, with new plantings to meet rising demand as Pasadena and Carrizo Springs expand.
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Houston
Texas
Pasadena
Deepwater
Baldwin & Cargill
Gulf Coast
Harris
Carrizo
Jnsith
Mays
Fiowaty & Sons
Chicago
Independents
Dickinson
Lyst
Carleton
Wells
Tex
Crystal City
Springs
Grande
Rio Grandes
Chicago Special Train to New Orleans Report
Chicago announces details for a Illinois Central special train to New Orleans leaving Chicago at 1 pm Saturday January 27 arriving the next day. With 140 reservations already, the committee may add a second train if demand continues. contact C. A. Kerr W. L. Wagner or G. M. H. Wagner & Sons for reservations.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Ioker
Illinois Central
C. A.’ Kerr
Ca A, Kerr & Co
W. L. Wagner
Ready to Ship 500 Cars of Sanford Celery
Ma Orlando announces Schraders will market 500 cars of Sanford celery from headquarters in Orlando Ma with shipments starting next Monday and moving daily thereafter through the Sanford carlot arrangement.
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Orlando
C. Schrader Company
Carlot
Produce Crooks Behind the Bars In New York
The Packer reports convicting three produce crooks in six months in the New York area. Charles Levoy of Hudson Produce Company faced verdicts in Paterson New Jersey. C L Larrimore linked to Merchants Produce Company Baltimore. George S Carl exposed in Jersey City.
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New York
Charles Levoy
Hudson Produce Company
Patson
N. J
C. L., Larrimore
Merchants Produce Company
Baltimore
George S. Carl
Packer
Worling
Jersey City
Eggs Market Rises as Chicago Prices Hold Firm
Chicago, Jan 12. Eggs ruled firm amid storage stock gains and light receipts. April firsts at 36 to 36 4, extras around 34 to 36 1 2 cents, fresh eggs at 39 to 41 4. Prices advance on favorable warehouse report showing storage down from a year ago. Receipts varied, with snow and cold weather boosting demand for storage eggs and futures activity active through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated ‘Warehouse
SADA
Devery
Glayberger Named President of National League
Delegates and visitors enjoyed a banquet Thursday night for 800 new officers as the National League installed its officers. A.B. Glayberger was chosen president as proceedings unfolded with details of the ceremony and events.
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A.B. Glayberger
National League
Mania in a Pink Sheet Tale Prompted by Frost Claims
A fragmentary text discusses misinformation about frost damage to citrus and a claim about a Pink Sheet story. It references a York unit, a Mt. Lowe coast figure, and a Packer man blamed for printing errors. The piece notes the writer’s belief in his own cleverness and a belief of evading detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Dee
G. UN
Los Angeles
York
Mt. Lowe
Officers Named for 197-18 Chapter Leadership
The document lists officers for the 197-18 term including President Ralph B. Clayberger of Philadelphia First Vice-President D W J Hearty of Boston Second Vice-President F M Baldwin of Detroit Treasurer H H Neustadt of Milwaukee Sergeant-at-Arms Mt Gavan of Baltimore Assistant C Anikenbayer of Cincinnati Chicago was selected as the next meeting site with additional names including Ald Hite of Indianapolis Frank B Wagner of Chicago B S Woodward of Philadelphia Davison of New Orleans and E W J Hearty of Boston.
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Ralph B. Clayberger
Philadelphia
D. W. J. Hearty
Boston
F. M. Baldwin
Detroit
H. H. Neustadt
Milwaukee
Mt Gavan
Baltimore
C. ‘Anikenbayer
Cincinnati
Chicago
Ald. Hite
Gidianapolis
Frank B. Wagner
B.S. Woodward
Davison
New Orleans
E. Ww. J Hearty
Food cost debate as 25th annual NL Commission Merchants meet in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 12 the twenty-fifth annual meeting of the National League of Commission Merchants opened at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel. The session centered on the now familiar high cost of living, with Frank E. Wagner of Chicago presenting an advisory board report outlining key points for discussion. The article notes the change since 13 years earlier when such concerns were not raised.
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Philadelphia
National League of Commission
League
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
Frank E. Wagner
Chicago
Trade reform call to middlemen in national goods market
The piece urges shippers commission merchants jobbers and retailers to heed reforms. It stresses real delivery and trust over word or telegrams in a multi billions business. It argues public needs justify constructive change led by those in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hitz
New Orleans Guests Await Illuminating Jobber Events
New Orleans plans a multi day entertainment program for the ill Jobbers Association of America. Highlights include dancing, buffet, motor rides, and visits to banana docks and theaters. Notables such as Vaccaro Brothers and S. SesariCo. are listed among organizers and sponsors. Senator Bills reports Charlie Virden recovering and slated to join the California to New Orleans train amid a large 130–150 strong contingent expected for a record setting Pacific Coast special.
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St. Charles
Barronne Street
Orleans
Athaneum
Dicap
The
Westerns Association
Im ‘Theater
Banana Docks
Mississippi
Eckez
Sovia
Kohlman
Los Angeles
Calif
Bills
Packer
Charlie Virden
New Orleans
California
Pink Sheet Man's Marvelous Mail Service
Los Angeles observers ponder the Pink Sheet, a New York publication edited by H. L. Preston, after receiving gratis copies suggesting an aero plane mail service coast to coast. Trade members question the method of distribution and the representative's claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
New York
H. L. Preston
Kansas City
California citrus car shipments rise in week totals
The pest week reports 796 cars from the southern district. January totals break down with multiple daily shipments, including nine days with 151 cars and 162 cars. Tulare county shipments reach 3,791 for the season, while seven cars come from northern California for a season total of 835. The statewide grand total is 8,707 cars for the season.
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Los
California
Tulare County
Conny
California Vegetable Shipments Report and Apple Exports Decline
California vegetable shipments from the southern district totaled 2,265 cars for the season with recent daily movements listed as January 4 five dozen cars, January 6 and 7 seventy one cars, January 9 twenty cars, January 10 seventy nine cars, and January 12. Apple exports from New York for the week ending last Saturday fell to barrels from 26,699 barrels the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
Apple
New York
Warning to traders about fraud in produce market
Growers and shippers of fruits and other produce are warned about fraudsters in the market. The article notes rich quoting crooks and clever grafters who avoid paying quoted prices. It urges dealers to verify qualifications, seek independent checks, and rely on reputable firms and Packers reports.
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Tma
Shippore
Caroless Shippers
Cleveland Poultry Dealers Protest AML Express Service
Cleveland poultry dealers allege heavy holiday shipments were mishandled by American Express, with missing coops and delayed deliveries. A December appeal to the Public Utilities Commission urged relief from congestion at the depot, but dealers report little progress and ongoing shipment delays.
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Cleveland
American Express
Qohio
American Express Company
Express Company
Public Utilities Commission
R. E. Armstrong
Public Utilities
Commission
Columbus
Amy Gotbert
Joseph Lichtle& Co
E. Gordon & Co
Maryi Julius Joseph Co
Smith & Jones Co
Brookhart Poultry ‘Co
Ching & Co
Dee
A.W. Colbert Company
Ohio
Xepiring
Ste
Patrice G.T. Carling
Carlin
Public Utilities Commission of
Piel
Citrus Market Grapples With Frosted Stock In Chicago
In Chicago this week the citrus market struggled as much stock was frosted dry and off color creating slow sales. High quality fruit sold at premium prices while poorer grades remained abundant with little demand. California Navels fetched 1.50 to 2.75 per box, Florida oranges 1.25 to 3, Satsumas 1.40 to 1.75, and tangerines 1.74 to 2.25. Lemons moved slowly at 2.50 per box, grapefruit 2 to 3.8, and pineapples scarce yet inquired at about 3 per crate.
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Chicago
California
Mysterious buyer using misprinted C. O. D. Produce letterhead
Minneapolis reports a man using a letterhead showing C. O. D. Produce Company with manager C. V. Rundel seeking cabbage and other produce. He spells his name variously as Rundel Rundle and Rundle in letters to Minnesota firms. Tampa phone line ties to Mickler & Kopp, but noFurther information on the buyer or company emerged.
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Minneapolis
C. QO. D
C.V. Rundel
Tampa
Fla
Micklér & Kopp
C. O. D. Prodage Company
Continued High Poultry Prices Hold in Chicago Market
Chicago January 12 live poultry prices remained high with modest receipts and fair demand. Springs and fowls dominated arrivals, roosters and chicks steady, geese slow unless heavy, turkeys limited demand. Monday’s gains noted for spring chickens, prices generally steady with minor shifts through the week.
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Chicago
Coaps
Cin Jay
Express
Butter Trade Slow in Chicago Market
In Chicago on January 12 the butter market showed little activity with prices largely steady from the prior week. Extras sold well locally at 39 cents, but demand was slow for higher grades while packing stock eased and processors reported difficulties getting over 29 cents for the best. Receipts ranged from 6,467 to 12,067 tubs across Monday to Tuesday, with continued light demand and an overall easy, quiet market through Friday.
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Chicago
Cold Storage and its Effect on Produce Prices
Columbus Ohio reports from Ohio State University show cold storage does not prove to raise prices, while evidence indicates prices may stay stable or fall. Butter prices rose from 0.80 to 0.245 per pound under storage. eggs shifted from 20.6 to 24 cents per dozen for fresh stock, with consumption rising 74 percent in major cities, including Columbus.
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Columbus, 'C
Tan
Ohio State University
William H. Lapp
Lapp
New York
Columbus
Charles Levoy Produce Crook Pleaded Guilty in Mail Fraud
Charles Levoy, a produce crook who operated as the Hudson Produce Company in Paterson after a failed San Antonio venture, pleaded guilty before Judge Thomas G. Haig. He used fake names and inflated claims of being the largest New Jersey produce house, attracting shippers with fraudulent ads. Post Office Inspector Butler seeks maximum penalty. Mrs Levoy's tip led to his arrest in New York.
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Alis “Levy
Thomas
G. Haig
Newark
Paterson
Packer
Levey
San Antonio
Tex
Charles Levey
Pany
Leroy
Enet
Hudson Produce Company
New Jersey
Armour’ &‘Co
Swift &Co
C J. Bloom
C. J.‘Bloom & Son
Shippers
Troy
Bloom
Levoy
Virginia
Paseerning Department
Aki Seen Levyey
Post Office
Brooklyn
Navarre
New York
Butler
Shippers complain about G. W. Reynolds
Chicago reports a complaint against George W. Reynolds who used a storage company address to pose as a poultry dealer. He allegedly intercepted shipments, sold poultry to grocers, and did not remit proceeds to shippers. Only two shippers reportedly recovered losses. most poultry were redirected via a storage camp and later sold.
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Chicago
Packer
George W. Seynolds
Hustsihird Street
Ackermin
Express
Comny
Reynolds
Express Office
Parker
Wen
Campiny
Reynolds J
Minnesota Potatoes Market Holds Firm Amid Delayed Cars
The Minnesota potato market stayed firm with strong demand for Minnesota and Dakota white stock. Western stock arrives slowly. car shortages hinder shipments. Receipts are light, and farmers note cleanups in growing areas with some stock held for better prices. Prices ranged from 1.75 to 1.80 for white stock, Triumphs around 1.95, and Western stock about 1.85 to 1.86.
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Minnesota
Minnenapolis
Minn
Dakota
Sands Land
Dakotas
Minneapoliss
Neck Rivers
Seed Potato Demand Grows in Texas Planting Prospects
Houston reports unusually heavy demand for seed Irish potatoes as prices rise in South Texas to 1.90 per bushel. Buyers expect increased seed stock and possible acreage expansion in Brizos bottoms and similar regions. Seed potatoes quoted at 3.50 per 11 peck sack amid optimistic farmer finances. Weather has been mild, enabling early planting if trends continue.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Brizos
Wnild
Ifit
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Pasaiens
Alvin
Ralph
Clayberger
W. PS
Cleveland Poultry
AML Express Service
Rundel
the Packer
Charles Levoy Company
Tater
Hudson “Prodi
G. W. Reynolds
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