Railroad Wins Case Brought by Michigan Shippers of Potatoes
The U S Supreme Court upheld the Pere Marquette Railroad in a dispute with J French Company over 40 carloads of potatoes in 1917. The decision reversed Michigan courts and held the carrier could deliver the potatoes to the holder of the bills of lading regardless of how they were obtained.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Pere Marquette Railroad
J. ¥. French Company
Willis B. Perkins
Kent County
Supreme Court of Michigan
Congress
Michigan
Camp Zachary Taylor
Indianapolis
Railroad Company
Perkins
Michigan Supreme Court
Apple Trading Brisk Early But Demand Was Only Temporary
Apple trading showed a brief uptick in early week activity in Chicago with more local dealer interest, but demand faded and prices remained steady by week’s end. Quotations covered Jonathan to York Imperial varieties and Western boxes with No 2 grades down modestly in places.
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Chicago
Jonathans
Tolman Sweets
Northern Spy
Wagoner
Kings
Snow
Grimes Golden
Twenty Ounce
Rome Beauties
Greenings
Baldwins
Hubbardston
York Imperials
Ben Davis
Ganos
Starks
Golden Russell
Spitzenberg
Delicious
Rome
Delighful Trip on the Boosters Special to Colorado Springs
The Boosters special train from Chicago arrived in Colorado Springs for the Western Fruit Jobbers Association annual convention. A 140 on board enjoyed a nonstop sequence of events from Des Moines to Omaha and Denver with jazz bands, dinners, and sightseeing, ending with a grateful note from committee members praising W L Wagner and C A Kerr for organizing the trip.
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Colorado Springs
Boosters
Chicago
Colorado Tradn
Broadmoor
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
Rock Island
Des Moines
Cora
Capitol
Iowa
George Lace
Harry Goldman
Omaha
Omaha Entertainment Committee
Charles G. Trimble
Fortewell
Union Pacific
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Wilmer Seig
Percy Miller
Lewis
F. L. Jarboe
Alex Chalmers
G. C. Rose
Denver
Old Pike's Peak
W. L. Wagner
C. A. Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Wagner
Special
Tras
Cole
Soa
N. Clark St
F. E. Nellis
E. P. Miller
W. A. Taylor
A Slower Inquiry for Cabbage This Week
Chicago reports a lighter cabbage market with a slightly easier tone. Wisconsin Holland stock quoted at 13.15 per ton in car lots. midweek shipping declined as weather cooled. A NY state summary showed about 1500 cars available January 21 and Wisconsin about 600 cars on that day. past week 240 cars moved versus 800 the prior week.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
New York State
Ite
Prices for Potatoes and Onions on Stockton River Banks
Stockton California January 28 Prices paid for potatoes on the river bank range from 1 25 to 1 78 a sack depending on quality Trading is slow as California markets are dull Most stock left is of poor quality Digging progresses but rains delayed it There are onions left on river landings selling 25 to 35 a sack with little trading. Making Pumpkin Flour in Pajaro Valley Ewell to offer rival to apple pie Pumpkin flour from pumpkins contract signups for pumpkins. Illinois Orchard Co Savoy Illinois advertising for 7500 tons of trees in fruit for next season to plant early
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Stockton
Calif
California
San Francisco
Watsonville
EB. W. Ewell
Ewell Fruit Company
Pajaro Valley
Illinois Orchard Co
Savoy, l
Onions Steady in Northern Markets and Snow Hits Potato Trade
Chicago Jan 28 The onion market stayed steady with prices easing slightly yes and outside markets showing little change. Reds and yellows offered at 90c to 1.10 per cwt loading station with whites at 1.25. Snow in Greeley Colorado has heavy stock movement down and prices to growers around 70 to 75c per cwt sacks. Six cars loaded Monday and 14 Tuesday as demand remains light.
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Chicago
Greeley
Colo
Texas
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G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
W. So. Water St
F. E. Baldwin & CO
Ogden Bldg
Hall, Wedge & Carter
W. So
Water St
Olesale Grocers
National Produce Bank
Agencia
W. W. McFarland
Frank Meine
M. Baker
Treas
Thos. Stewart
Secy
ANAC
Fruit-Produce Rating Agency
West Lake St
Chicago, Ill
Peter
H. A. Hopkins' & Co
Ivwezapoliss, Min
Heron & Rossi
Chigago Packer
Clark Sf
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