New York Receivers Face Bond or Cash Freight Rule
New York indicates Erie Railroad requires fruit and vegetable receivers to post a current freight bond or pay cash on car arrival. The trade protests, arguing the policy singles New York Newark receivers and delays credit while bonds rise costs. The rule, set to take effect March 1, follows a February review and may move to cash only if widespread consent fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erie Railroad
Fruit and Produce Trade Association Committee
Erie
Newark
Mexican Tomato and Vegetable Shipments in Mexico Market
Jan 26 report from Saa Angeles notes fair market conditions for Mexican tomatoes and vegetables though congestion persists. Prices: peppers about 3.60 per crate, peas 8.9, tomatoes total 76 cars shipped last week, season total 177 cars. Vegetable shipments show 11 cars for the week and season total 16 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saa Angeles
Mexico
Local Strawberry Trade Expands in Bowling Green Fla
Berries at Bowling Green Florida report heavy movement with more than 4000 quarts daily and a season output seen at 400000 quarts. Shipments are underway with 80 and 4 quart pony refrigerators arriving after February 1 as more than $10000 invested to meet demand.
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Bowling Green
Fla
Jim Peny
New York Apple Market Steady Despite Poor Quality Across Varieties
The New York apple market held steady with mostly poor quality fruit. Barrels of Greenings ranged 4 to 4.50 for top offerings, fancy Baldwins 4 to 4.50, Ben Davis 2 to 3, and Winesaps 3 to 4.50. box fruit showed weak demand with Jonathan 1.10 to 2, Rome Beauties 1.40 to 2.25, Spitzenbergs 1.75 to 3, Winesaps 1.85 to 2.25.
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New York
Ben Davis
Fanny McIntosh
York Imperials
Jonathans
Newtown Pippins
Rome
Market gains on cabbage as Wisconsin stocks dwindle
The Chicago cabbage market shows steady gains with about $100 per ton advance over two weeks. Wisconsin supplies shrink to an estimated 225 cars, concentrated among six or seven large operators. F. O. B. shipping quotes range $25 to $28 per ton, with local delivery at $29 to $32 at the car door and $11.54 per ton for bagged delivery. Louisiana Dutch crates bring $2.50 to $3.25, Alabama crates $3 to $3.50.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Holland
Louisiana
Alabama
Onion Market Holds Steady in New York Prices
January report shows onions largely unchanged with scarce fancy stock and solid prices. Indiana yellows sell around 2.50 to 2.38 per 100 pound bag, Midwest yellows 2.25 to 2.75, Western reds 2.00 to 2.50, Western New York yellows 2.25 to 2.75, Orange county yellows 1.75 to 2.50, reds 1.25 to 2.00, Western whites 2.65 to 2.80, Spanish onions quoted at 3.85 per case and 2.20 per half case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indiana
Orange County
Complaint Against Tom Francis in New Bern N C
Peter D McIntosh a Georgia shipper claims he cannot collect 92 from Tom Francis of New Bern North Carolina for vegetables bought last summer. 39 was collected by the county sheriff. Francis says goods arrived in bad order, while the express company says shipments were delivered in cereal condition with no exceptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Peter D
McIntosh
Shipper
Tom
Francis
New Bern
N. C
Carlot Onion Market Steady Amid Mixed Shipments
The carlot onion market remains steady with shipments from producing sections holding up relative to last year. Operators quote Indiana Michigan Wisconsin reds at about 2.38 dollars per 100 pounds and yellow onions at 2.65 dollars, with expectations of ample supply to meet demand.
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Chicago,Jr
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin Reds
South Missouri Fruit Crop Safe Thus Far
Springfield Mo January 26 The South Missouri fruit crop remains safe thus far with prospects for another good yield Orchardists note warm days and cool nights have kept buds from swelling Heavy rains after weeks of drought will benefit fruit and berry trees and vines
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South Missouri
Springfield
Phil
Associated Growers Exchange faces receivership in Yakima
Yakima Superior Court placed the Associated Growers Exchange in receivership as assets possibly exceed liabilities estimated around 134000 dollars. The firm, led by T R Slusher, claims assets of 134001 dollars with 120 creditors mostly fruit growers and 48000 boxes of apples in storage. The 1922 operation included 481 carloads of fruit and plans to expand offices and warehouses in Yakima Kennewick Zillah and Tieton with 125 growers already aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Wash
Jai Stubbs
Casto
Ers’ Exchange
Pennington and T
Pacific Box Company
Exchange
Pennington Letc
Associated Growers Exchange
T. R. Slusher
Pennington & Co
Mark W. Pennington
Pennington Company
Associated Growers
Kennewick
Zillah and Tieton
W. H.alsbury
Apple Exports Decline From Last Year in Jan Update
Apple exports for the week totaled 29 287 barrels and 264 693 boxes, down from 50 364 barrels and 36 924 boxes the previous year according to the International Apple Shippers Association. Cumulative exports to date this year reach 4 222 587 barrels and 2 342 290 boxes, versus 1 837 716 barrels and 1 854 537 boxes last year to the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
iRochester
International
Apple Shippers' Association
National Concord Grape Growers Elect Officers in Buffalo
The National Concord Grape Growers Association held its fourth annual convention January 23 and 24 at the Lafayette Hotel Buffalo. Officers elected were I B Crawford president E C Gillette vice president W H Asbury secretary Leo Ti Prater treasurer. Delegates discussed membership advertising and plans as the meeting adjourned.
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Buffalo
National Grape Growers’ Association
Lafayette Hotel
Concord Grape Associations
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Ontario
Canada
I. B. Crawford
E. C. Gillette
W.H. Asbury
Leo Ti. Prater
Charles S. Aldrich
National Concord Grape Growers’, Association
National
Grape Growers’ Association
E. Victor Underwood
New York State Farm Bureau Federation
Ithaca
N. Y
Nelson R. Peet
Fruit Growers' Co-operative Packing Association
Rochester
N.Y
Peet
Jon
Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers" Inc
Thiss
Organization forms council of ex league presidents
The Organization of National League Ex-Presidents forms a council of living ex-presidents to advise on league affairs. Members include J. Castelling Cincinnati chair, R. B. Clayberger Philadelphia vice chair, Bond Baltimore, George Mead Boston, Charles Mushlbringer Pittsburgh, Wilmer Sieg batt New Normore, A. Baldwin Boston, and F. William Mort Chicago.
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Pittsburgh
Chester Pranzail
National League of Commission Merchants
Council of Expresidents
League
National Organization
J. Castelling
Cincinnati
Chaiirman
R. B. Clayberger
Philadelphia
Bond
Baltimore
George . Mead
Boston
Charles A. Mushlbringer
Pittburgh
Y ‘Wilmer Siegbatt
New Normore
F. “Wiliam Mort
Chicago
Demand for East Lettuce Grows as Imperial Valley Ships Increase
In Brawley California on January 26, shipments of iceberg lettuce to the East rise as markets show strength and demand expands. Shippers anticipate a peak after maintaining uniform pack and quality, with Imperial Valley totals reaching 515 cars for the week and 1 852 for the season to date.
New York Market Report for Sweet Potatoes
Jan 26 New York market for sweet potatoes shows ready stock at 1.25 per basket and cream of offerings selling out. Maryland and Delaware origin sweets ranged 5.90 to 0. per basket, Virginia varieties from 60 cents to 1 per barrel, with barrels at 10 cents and 25 cents.
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York
Celery Prices and Shipments Detailed in Regional Markets
fragments describe celery arrivals in Florida California and the South with prices per crate and per dozen stalks. figures show varying costs from 1.75 to 6.50 per crate and 2.76 per crate holding many stalks, with notes on washed versus fancy stock and regional differences.
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Basier
Rrivals
Florida
California
Produce Packer Free Sample Notice In Weekly Edition
The edition of The Packer announces a separate weekly Produce Packer newspaper devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related commodities with free sample copies available on request.
California and Florida citrus markets show mixed weekly results
California fruit declined through the week due to heavy foreign lemon arrivals while Florida oranges and mandarins showed solid demand and price gains. Sicily lemons surged late week with strong close. Porto Rican citrus remained firm with variable color quality. Cabbage market steady at Newark with a flat week.
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Arketh
California
Gefertt
Dian
Rivera
Florida
Sicily
First Choice
Second Choice
New York
Market prices for leafy greens and crates steady across regions
Spinach Marieé steady despite tobacco receipts. Texas broadleaf $1.25 to $1.50 per bushel. Texas curry $1 to 1.25. Louisiana broadleaf in barrels $5 to $5.50. Louisiana curry $3.50 to $4. California crates mostly $2 to $2.26.
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Chi
Texas
Louisiana
California
Rail pact looms over Central Pacific lease talks
Washington January 26 agreement in Cilif Rail Case seen as Southern Pacific keeping its Central Pacific lease while granting Union Pacific traffic rights. Both lines reportedly near consensus on terms.
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Cilif
Washington, D.C
Southern Pacific
Union’, Pacific
Central’ Pacific
Union Pacific
Warrant Issued for Local Vegetable Buyer L. H. Thomas
Warrant issued for L H Thomas, buyer of vegetables who operated in the spring of 1922. He paid some cash, issued bad checks, and left after failing to settle several hundred dollars owed to farmers in the Ruston area. Thomas reportedly shipped crops to El Dorado Arkansas and collected payments but never returned. He evaded paying lodging and board bills and is now sought by authorities.
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Ruston, Li
L. MH. Thomas
Ie Thomas
el Dorado
Ark
el Dorado Bank
Market Tone Improves for New York Maine Potatoes
Maine markets show modest strength as car shortages bite railroads. Harlem River prices rise to about 5.15 per 180 pounds with seed shipments limiting supply. Long Island and New York state potatoes gain demand, while Pennsylvania stock remains scarce due to heavy snow and transport delays.
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Maine
Harlem River
Harlem
New York State
Long Island
Long Islands
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Judge rules for defendant in Fresno grape damage suit
Fresno Calif Jan 26 Judge S L Strother ruled for the California Growers and Shippers against the Progressive Fruit Company in a Fresno suit to collect 22700 dollars for grape delivery failures. The court ordered a refund of a 2700 dollar deposit and noted contract timing affected liability as the market slumped in late October with open disputes pending. In other news berries show heavier supply with open crate prices 28 to 40 cents. fancy freezer fruit 30 to 40 cents.
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Fresno
Calif
Progressive Fruit Company
California
Delliver
S. L. Strother
L Hable
New York
Florida
Liberal Supplies Sweet Potatoes in Chicago Market Slow
Under liberal supplies of sweet potatoes, Chicago prices moved lower this week. Southern Nancy Halls in bushel hampers ranged around 90 cents to 1.10, Illinois Improved Jersey in hampers and bushel baskets at 1.00 to 1.10, Illinois Big Jersey at 5.75 per seven eighth bushel hampers, New Jersey stock at 1.50 to 1.60, and Delaware improved Jersey at 1.25.
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Liberal
Chicago
Nancy Halls
Illinois
Jersey
New Jersey
Delaware
Market Tone Improves for Potatoes in Chicago This Week
Chicago reports a firmer potato market than recent weeks with limited actual price gains. Weather and ample stock aid nearby demand while car shortages and low prices restrain movement. seed potato sales hold steady with Bliss Triumphs and Trish Cobbler varieties priced at shipping points.
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Chicago
Siti
U.S
Wisconsin
ASG Ss
North
Dakota
Minnesota
Bliss
Trish
Ian
Onion movement shows steady rise in midwinter trade
The report notes a steady movement of onions from Ohio to India and across the country. Supplies in storage operators’ hands remain heavy, with January figures not as strong as expected. Shipments are expected to pick up late winter and early spring as more onions move to distributing centers and jobbing trade floors. Prices quoted at shipping points run around 2.75 per 100 pound sacks for yellows and 2.25 for reds.
Increased Acreage of Peas in Imperial Valley
Brawley California January 26 shipments of peas from Imperial Valley expected to set a record as 2000 to 2500 acres have been planted and about 175 cars will be shipped last year 48 cars were marketed heavy shipments of spinach also proceed from Imperial and Coachella valleys the Southern Pacific Company cooperates with growers to market winter crops spokesman J T Saunders general freight agent at Brawley states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Valley
J. T. Saunders
Treight
Browley
Office Furniture of Abe Schwartz Is Sold
Pittsburgh article reports a mortgage and lease action against Mutual Sales Company run by Abe Schwartz. Rent of 240 dollars cited, with 48 Eighteenth Street building lessees A B Marcus Company. Schwartz occupied an office. the office closed last Thursday and fixtures and furniture sold at public auction Tuesday.
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Pittsburgh
Mutual Sales Company
Abe Schwartz
A. B. Marcus Company
Eighteenth Street
Schwartz
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Tom Francis
N. DC
Associated Fruit Growers
Mark ‘Pemnington
Last Spring
Grandin and
Selah
Slusher
Chiscago
Sexs Change
Burgh
Baritory
Minneapolis
Fargo
N.D
Bull
Great Falls
Montana
Middle Western
Dallas
Los Angeles
Mrx Slusher
United States
Organi Jan
Mr. Slush
Trhae
Selah’ Fruit and Cola Storage Company
Selah, Wash
Selah Fruit Growers, Inc
Mig
Pennington
Organization of National League
Eastor
Roduce Packer
Navely
Pereig Lemonis
L. H. Thomas
Sitinntio
Bick
sBe
Guowers
Ohio-India
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