Trade Associations Urged to Consolidate by Gerrard Speech
The 11th annual American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association meeting in Chicago featured B A Gerrard urging consolidation of trade groups. William Garfitt delivered a rousing speech on advancing production. Officers named include W Davis and F Buck. The event drew leaders from across the United States and Canada to discuss industry issues and future cooperation.
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B.A. Gerrard
William Garfitt
Restricted shipping urged to improve potato trade
Chicago January 18 The fourth annual meeting of the American Fruit Shippers Association discussed restricted shipment of low grade potatoes elimination of dirty potatoes and other measures to improve the trade The presentation admitted the branch is in deplorable condition but a spirit of optimism prevailed with speakers calling for unified action and a national campaign to promote potato consumption C C Waters presided in E P Miller's absence (Continued on Page 21)
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Chicago
Shippers’ Association
Stevens Hotel
Cc. R. Waters
Virginia Produce Exchange
Onley
E. P. Miller
Loans to Growers by Distributors Increase Production
Chicago reports J S Crutchfield of American Fruit Growers Inc speaking at the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association meeting on how distributor advances affect production. He cites letters from Earl R French of the New York Food Marketing Research Council noting complaints and commendations from traders, shippers, and growers. The discussion continues on page 11.
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Chicago
J. S. Crutchfield
Pittsburgh
American Fruit Growers Inc
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association
Earl R. French
New York Food Marketing Research Council
Potato Acreage Cut in Rio Grande Valley Over 30 Per Cent
Brownsville Texas January 18 approximately 6500 acres will be planted to potatoes in the Lower Rio Grande Valley per a journey by valley shippers Railroad records show about 200 cars of seed potatoes shipped into the valley with a few more in transit Plantings in the Brownsville area including Los Fresnos will be about 4000 acres with 2000 in the San Benito Rio Hondo Santa Rosa and Harlingen areas About 850 acres near Harlingen with 12 cars of seed received Other plantings will not exceed 800 or possibly 400 acres Last season plantings exceeded 10000 acres indicating a 35 percent decline Growers report early spring plantings about 50 percent completed and the full acreage expected by month end Soil conditions were never better says growers.
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Brownaville
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville
Los Fresnos
San Bernito
Rio Hondo
Santa Rosa
Harlingen
History of Western Fruit Jobbers Association celebrates 25th anniversary
Chicago reports the Western Fruit Jobbers Association marks a silver jubilee at its Memphis convention January 22 to 25. William Gaffitt, secretary, recalls the group's origins in Cedar Rapids Iowa and notes the unselfish work of many members to improve business conditions. The piece previews continued progress and collective benefit for the trade.
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Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
William Garfitt
Association
Cedar Rapids
Garfitt
Gerrard Urges Referendum to Gauge Sentiment at Shippers Meet
S A Gerrard of Cincinnati president of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association, in his Jan 18 annual address in Chicago, calls for sending a referendum to members and to presidents of other associations to feel out sentiment as the convention opens its 11th annual business meeting.
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Chicago
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Stevens Hotel
A. Gerrard
Cincinnati
Gerrard
Packer
E. S. Briggs
Briggs
Association
Frank H. Simpson
Flora
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Edward L. Roberts
Washington, D. C
National League
C. B. Moore
Los Angeles
Western Growers’ Protective Association
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers
Agr
S. A. Gerrard
Spinach Acreage Estimated for Winter Crop
Washington January 18 United States Department of Agriculture issued revised estimates of winter spinach acreage by state California 1400 acres Louisiana 2560 acres North Carolina 100 acres South Carolina 400 acres Texas 29000 acres total 33460 acres up from 29240 in 1928 Production this year placed at 10073000 bushels versus 6227000 bushels in 1928.
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United States Department of ‘Agriculture
California
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Rich program announced for Jobbers meeting
Memphis dispatch reports the Western Fruit Jobbers Association plans its 25th annual convention at the Peabody Hotel January 2 to 25 with a 9 AM Tuesday registration and a 10 AM Wednesday first business session. Garfitt urges prompt attendance as speakers include Wells Sherman Castellini Bawden and Garfitt’s dealer service report highlighted.
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Wells A. Sherman
Castellini
Cincinnati
Bawden
of &J
Louis
Garfitt
Memphis
Tenn
William , Garfitt
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
W. i. Dardis
America
Watkina Overton
George A. Canale
B. J. Gravier
Otto Furbii
Leesburg Area To Plant 10000 Acres Of Winter And Spring Crops
A survey by Leesburg area chamber representatives shows about 10000 acres will be planted in winter and spring vegetables and fruits. Beans top 3250 acres, cabbage 1250, cucumbers 1500, strawberries 200, tomatoes 2000, with watermelon planting just starting. Wildwood expects at least 1100 melon acres, Center Hill to plant 2500 acres Indyana 200, cucumbers 500, and strawberries 16 acres.
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Leesburg
Fla
Chamber of Commerce
Center Hill
Tariff Debate Sparks Apple Banana Trade Clash
Washington January 18 Congress is urged to consider a tariff on bananas to boost demand for apples and other fruits. Apple interests push for protection with data while banana producers defend their market. The coming fight over fruit tariffs promises lively debate among industry players and lawmakers.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
California fruit growers seek marketing remedy amid 1929 turmoil
Placer County growers discuss marketing problems as factions propose plans to curb erroneous crop estimates and stabilize demand. Auburn report notes unrest unmatched in local fruit business history with debates over consolidation versus competition from other counties and states. Continued on back page.
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Hari Hit
Auburn
Calif
Pers
Hetr
Williams to Discontinue Brokerage Firm in Kansas City
H M Williams of Kansas City announces closure of the H M Williams Brokerage Company on February 1 and exit to enter the insurance business. Founded in 1926, Williams moved from Cape Charles Virginia after a prior role with East Coast Potato Distributors. He states the firm has not been profitable in the last year but expects to resolve all matters by the start of February and leave with a clean slate.
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Kansas City
H. M. Williams
Williams
Cape Charles
National Potato Institute Rapidly Coming Into Being
Progress toward forming the National Potato Institute marked by the December national potato conference. Eighteen representatives, one per state, will organize zone groups with two delegates each, to form a national body including growers, shippers, distributors, banks, and related interests. Final meeting set for Chicago with independent status favored.
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Chicago
National Potato Institute
Packer
United States
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
F. H. Hibst
Cadillac, Mich
Perrin’ C. Miller
H. H. Tabb
Just Give the Good Man a Chance Urges Knowles at Brokers Meet
New York January 18 The 11th annual meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association drew wide attendance at the Stevens Hotel New York. President R S Knowles urged brokers to uphold independence and end bad practices, calling for a service pledge and stricter standards to restore buyer confidence. Victor L Zorn acted as secretary in Pennington's absence.
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Bob Pennington
Zorn
Chicago
The
Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association
Stevens Hotel
R. H. Pennington
Evansville
Ind
R. 8. Knowles
New York City
Bob” Pennington
Victor L. Zorn
New York
Knowles
Association
R.C. Rittenhouse
J. L. Ergood
Washington, D. C
E. L. Roberts
National League
Briggs
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association
Joseph L. Schwalb
Fruit and Vegetable Association
Brokers' Division Hosts Annual Meeting in Chicago
The Brokers Division of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association held its fifth annual business meeting in Chicago at Stevens Hotel room 421A. From 10:30 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. the session ran with full participation as topics of broker interest were discussed. B. M. Knobel presided as chairman with Van C. Taggart as vice chairman. BE Briggs presented the annual report.
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Tifth
Brok
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Shela
Stevens Hotel
B. M. Knobel
Washington, D. C
van C. Taggart
Fry Brokerage Company
Briggs
Secre
All Ready for Jobbers in Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville Tex Jan 18 Plans for entertainment of Western Fruit Jobbers who will be in the valley January 27 and 28 on a side trip from the national convention at Memphis have been practically completed Valley shippers report sufficient cars for the party Between 100 and 150 robbers are expected to arrive on the Missouri Pacific special train and will be met at Mission by the valley shippers W E McDavitt Brownsville was appointed to represent them at the Memphis convention and arrange the tour
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Brownsville
Tex
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Memphis
Valley Shippers
Missouri Pacific
Mission
W. E. McDavitt
Brownaville
The Produce Packer weekly market and trade news
The Produce Packer prints alongside The Packer edition and delivers market and trade news for shippers and distributors. It covers fruits and vegetables, eggs, poultry, butter, hides, wool, and furs with a free sample upon request.
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Produce Packer
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Shippers’ Convention
Peppy— Briggs
Crutchfield
Esident
Z W. Davis
Frank Buck
I. L.crutchfield
C. EB. Virden
A. A. Chaney
Walter Farley
G.A. Scott
C. R. Waters
C. P. Bar Jey
Fred Eberle
R. Cumming
Directors
B. Virden
P. Miller
H. BeiFinch
J. &. Crutchfield
Waller, Farley
Frank H. Buck
C. P. Earley
C. I. Sawdey
W.e.urick
Colorado
Ww. H. Garvin
J. H Wooilt
Florida
A. M. Pratt
G. A. Scott
W.H. Mouser
H. L. Robinson
R. B Woolfolk
Georgia
I. L. Bureau
Idaho
Burton Chaney
Minois
F. “H. Simpson
R. ‘Cumming
Wallace Clore
J. P. Barnett
Ben Well
Maine
C. A. Powers
Massachusetts
Dan Sweeney
Rol Granger
F. P. Rl
T. C. Bottom
Carolina
W. Roberts
American Institute of Refrigeration
J. Curtis Robinson
Orlando
Florida Clearing House Association
Alao
C. R
Waters
A. U, Chaney
Nampa
A. R. Currie
Beattie
Telephone and Telegraph Committee
Fruit and Vegetable. Shippers’, Association
Ass'n
Garritt
R. T. Scott
Louisville
H. Stevens
New Haven
Conn
Alfred Lea
Charleston
L. Ergood
Victor. L. Zorn
R. C. Rittenhouse
N. H. Nelson
Omaha
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