Fruit Jobbers Hold Delayed Houston Convention
Houston January delegates arrived late due to extreme winter weather and train delays for the fourteenth annual Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America meeting. President Weil opened sessions with remarks on grave issues and wartime challenges, while welcome addresses were given by Governor Hobby, Mayor Hutchinson, and a reply by A D Hitz.
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Houston
Tex
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association of America
H. M. Well
Peter Gray Sears
Christ Episcopal Church
W. P. Hobby
Texas
J. C. Hutchinson
A. D. Hitz
Indianapolis
Weil
Patriotism and duty urged at Western Fruit Jobbers meeting
Speech calls for sacrifice and self denial to aid government during the emergency. Weil emphasizes patriotism, economic responsibility, and cooperation for resources and allies as Western Fruit Jobbers' Association outlines duties and reports follow. Committees on memorials credentials national legislation and arbitration present findings as meetings continue.
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France
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Weil
Tidwell
New Orleans
Packer
Charles B. Bills
Sacramento
Board of Directors
Committee On Arbitraton
Charles G. ,Trimble
Omaha
Mr. Trimble
Telephone Committee
Charles A. Kerr
Chicago
Telegraph
H. J. Sellmeyer
St. Louis
A. M. Klein
Los Angeles
G J. A. Kinney
Committee On Transportation
Little Cabbage Moved Early in the Week
Chicago reports show cabbage market unsettled as car movement was limited and refrigerators scarce. Early week loading was minimal. traders could bid only for prompt shipments at around 58.10 dollars per ton fob Wisconsin shipping points. Cold southern weather delayed new crop, producing bullish pressure.
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Chicago
O. B
Wisconsin
Potato shipper reports show larger stocks at many points
New York dispatches Jan 14 describe continuing trend of stronger holdings versus last year, except Maine where crops were short. Reports list shipper observations from Accord, Atlanta, Avon, Bemus Point and Cunaserags with details on carloads shipped, remaining to ship, seed versus table stock, and effects of frost and cold weather on quality.
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New York
Maine
Packer
Packer Weekly
Accord
N. Y
B.S
Atlanta
H. W. Avon
Bemus Point
E. P.Y. Cunaserags
PIMC
Epa
Rail service turmoil lingers for Pacific Coast produce
Los Angeles January reports rail freight chaos as shippers face delayed perishables. Despite near normal local and foreign line operations, many cars are frozen or misrouted, with 28 days or more to move vegetables to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Government control complicates recovery.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Mississippi River
California
New Officers of National League of Commission Merchants
Kansas City January 18 The Packer error misreported F W Mors as first vice president. actual officers: President F M Baldwin Detroit First Vice President E W J Hearty Boston Second Vice President F Wm Morf Chicago Treasurer E H Neuatadd Milwaukee Manager and Secretary R S French New York Next Convention City Boston
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National League
Kansas City
Packer
F. W. Mors
National League of Commission Merchants
F. M. Baldwin
Detroit
E. W. J. Hearty
Boston
F. Wm. Morf
Chicago
E. H. Neuatad
Plans to halt hen shipments in March and April year
Nashville Tenn Jan 18 A M Cochran president of the Southern Poultry Shippers Association reports a telegram from the national Food Administration in Washington saying conservation steps are being prepared for laying hens in the early spring. Cochran thinks shipments may be ordered suspended during March and April to boost egg production. No official word yet.
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Nashville
Tenn
A. M. Cochran
Southern Poultry Shippers’ Association
National Food Administration
Washington
Cochran
Food Administration
Storage eggs trading stalemate unsettles New York market
New York brokers warn holders of storage eggs against profiteering as Food Administration actions press for price controls. Despite a 41c to 45%C maximum, some traders bid up to 48c while others held samples, creating a tense market amid weather and supply concerns. Officials, led by Mr. Priebe and Mr. Blaskell, monitor exchanges and potential penalties, with Arthur Williams seeking explanations for the price surge and industry figures proposing government guidance to prevent losses and ensure steady movement.
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New York
Food Administration
Washington
Chicago
The
Priebe
Blaskell
Seaboard
Arthur Williams
Williams
George E. Cutler
Cutler
Mr. Cutler
Egg price flare prompts Food Admin to call meeting
Prices for refrigerator firsts and fancy Aprils ranged high with buyers bidding up to 47c and 4Sc but samples were not shown. At week’s end quotes stood 45 to 49c with fancy Aprils at 61c. Some sellers who shed early took losses while others held out hoping for better terms. Arthur Williamge, local Food Administrator, scheduled a Saturday 10 o’clock meeting to discuss the situation.
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Arthur Williamge
Potato Trade Opens Slow in Chicago Amid Snow
Chicago potato trade moves slowly as heavy snow ties up traffic and shelves. Receipts remain light with 7 cars Monday and 20 Tuesday. prices hold steady with modest gains on firmer days. Frosted and frozen stock cause losses though demand steadies with improved weather anticipated. Western stock fetches 2.19 to 2.25 per cwt with freight hampered by lack of refrigerator cars.
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Chicago
Ceaters
Sven
Moter
Citrus Fruits in the Chicago Market
Chicago January 18 trade in citrus was quiet due to severe weather. Receipts remained light while stock covered demand. Lemons eased with moderate supply. California boxes ranged from 4.50 to 6.50 per box. Oranges steady. Florida seedling and Valencia boxes sold around 4 to 5. Florida Indian River stock fetched premiums. Grapefruit offerings light with fair sales. Florida first grade sold 3.75 to 4.75.
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Chicago
California
Ruhlman Indicted in Camp Funston Supplies Case
Joseph F. E. Ruhlman, arrested in St Louis over an alleged Camp Funston supplies swindle, was indicted by the federal grand jury in Kansas City Kansas and will stand trial in April. He formerly worked in produce and was with B. Strong Grain & Coal Company in Wichita before his brief departure.
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J. —F. E. Ruhlman
Kansas City
Joseph F. E. Ruhlman
St. Louis
Camp Funston
Packer
Kan
Ruhlman
B. Strong Grain & Coal Company
Wichita
Onion Market Edges Up Amid Light Receipts In Chicago
The onion market improved slightly as demand held steady and country loading slowed. In Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan yellows sold at 2.40 to 2.80 per cwt reds moved at 2.30 to 2.45. California browns from cold storage sold around 2.85 per cwt. f.o.b. Chicago.
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Chicago
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
California
California Oranges Higher In New York Market This Week
California oranges showed generally good quality in New York with some heavy decay from transit delays and bad weather. Fourteen cars arrived as demand exceeded supply and prices rose 25 to 50 cents per box. fancy marks sold up to 6.55 a box and overall market remained strong despite Florida supply issues and railroad embargoes.
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New York
California
Florida
Porto Rico
Forto Rico
Mio Ceed Enue
Martin Rand & Co Cannot Be Located By Shipper
Complaints to The Packer allege Douglas Arizona produce firm Martin Rand & Co cannot be located. Eastland tex man claims $87.01 for shipments of hens old roosters and broilers with December 3 quotes. January 18 report notes forged address and non-delivery of telegrams. A sight draft returned December 27 reads Can not locate the firm.
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Kansas City
Packer
Douglas
Martin, Rand & Co
Telegraph Company
Boehm Named Assistant to Federal Food Official in New York
Daniel P. Boehm a dressed poultry and egg dealer was appointed assistant to W. Priebe of the federal Food Administration in New York. He presided over a meeting that reorganized the New York Poultry and Game Trade Association with about 20 leading dressed poultry firms. Boehm urged members to comply with Food Administration orders requiring 1916 frozen chickens and fowls be out of freezers by March 1, a move the association endorsed. The policy mirrors actions in Chicago and other central storage points.
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New York
Daniel P. Boehm
Illinois Poultry and Egg Shippers Convene in Peoria
At a Decatur meeting on January 18 the Illinois Poultry and Egg Shippers Association Board of Directors set the fifth annual convention for Thursday and Friday February 28 and March 1 in Peoria. The exact venue will be announced later with assurances of convenience and entertainment, promising this convention will surpass all others.
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Illinois Egg Meeting
Decatur
Illinois Poultry and Egg Shippers’Association
Peoria
Jobbers Meet at Liouston and Regional Shippings
Reports cover potato shippers, California vegetable shipments and Chicago onion and cabbage markets. Notes on Pacific Coast railroad status and New officer changes at the National League. Storage butter prices and February March meetings in Illinois and New York. Mention of Martin Nand Co. being unlocatable in Douglas Arizona. Ruhlinan’s trial referenced.
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Liouston
Pacific Coast Railroad
National League
New York
Illinois
Boehman Food Administration
California
Chicago
Martin, Nand & Co
Douglas
Ariz
Ruhlinan
New York butter price settled after long meeting
George Jt Haskell settled the butter price at 47 1 2 cents per pound as maximum storage creamery price for the season after a lengthy Mercantile Exchange session. Wires from Haskell prompted the agreement, confirming no extra carrying charges beyond a periodic 1 4 cent adjustment. Chicago and West Coast markets noted similar arrangements with voluntary restraints on wholesale storage butter pricing.
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New York
George Jt. Haskell
The
Food Administration
Haskell
Mercantile Exchange
Waskell
Exchange
Mr. Haskell
Executive Chamber
Detroit
Wutter
Gus Ludwig
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Has- Kell
Sulotye
Chicago
Chicago Butter and Eye Board
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Frdom
Sicily
Mr. Priebe
George Jinskell
Committee of Mercantile Exchange
Chicago Board
Iowa
Miller
Centralia
B.C. Samuelson
Seattle
Scales
League
Sobbers
Kenneth Day
Minneapolis
Murdoch
Fla
Y. A. Stewart
Cochran & Co
Senate
Minn
Horticultural Society
Ont
Kissimmee
Ste “Lous
Aqzavk
St. Teas
Oroville Long
California Citrus Fruit Situation
Seattle Market News
Mercedes
French
Calif
San Francisco
Sacramento County
Heber Creamery
York State
South Shore
Rochester
Yates County
Newark
Henneberger
Frank Gaffney
Cochrane
South
Fred Helsmger
Fitzsimmons
Atlantic
J. H. Collins
New York State
Boston Street
National City Bank
Ohio
Norfolk
Lyons Cold Storage
Ralph B. Clay Hae
Crystal Springs
Foley
Ala
Tennessee
Louisiana
Cullooka, Tenn
Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Memphis
Scioto Marsh
Colo
Greeley
CK. C
Charles Romwall
Petaluma
Dallas
el Paso
Ta H. Jameson
Lewiston
Mont
Wand
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