International Apple Shippers Convention Plans Set
Preliminary plans for the 26th annual International Apple Shippers Association convention at the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati August 9 to 12 are announced. Get-Together Day opens Tuesday with games, entertainments, and a strong push for early hotel reservations and rail fare discounts. Free booth space will be provided for packing and supply exhibitors despite no general fruit exhibit.
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Thea Place
Gibson
Cincinnati
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Apple
C. H. Grote
Gabe M. Weil
Wyets
Weil
H-D
Ankenbauer
Gse
J. Castellini
John H. Barry
Scott
Oyler
V. Sanzone
Finance
Garcia Buys Crop of Gravenstein Apples at One MacDonald Orchard
In San Francisco July a correction clarifies that A M and J M Garcia purchased the crop of Gravensteins on a single MacDonald and Son orchard in the Sebastopol area. MacDonald and Sons’ activities in Watsonville and Sebastopol remain unchanged and plans to pack and ship more fruit this year are stated by manager F H Kane.
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Garcia
MacDonald & Son
San Francisco
The
A. M
J. M. Garcia
Sebastopol
MacDonald’ & Sons
A.M
Gravenstein Belt
MacDonald & Sons
Watsonville
F. H. Kane
Cantaloupe Market Opens Week With Heavy Chicago Supplies
Chicago July 8 The cantaloupe market starts the week with a slack feel as 134 cars are on track after a holiday. Demand is good but not enough to absorb the supply, sending prices down. Standards 3 to 3.50 per crate, ponies 2.50 to 2.76, flats 1.50, Honey Dew 2.25 to 2.30, Casabas 2.50.
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Chicago
Snyder, Chattanooga Broker, Leaves City Owing Money
H I Snyder a Chattanooga broker disappeared with his wife two weeks ago leaving heavy debts to railways and fruit and vegetable firms. A national distributor he represented turned the matter over to the bonding company which has detectives seeking Snyder. Last heard of in Colorado headed west.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
H. I. Snyder
Snyder
Cksp
Colorado
West
Poor quality potatoes flood New York markets
New York July 8 potato market reported a chaotic session with 80 cars of stock and 7 250 barrels on the steamer. Receipts and sun exposure degraded many lots from North Carolina and Virginia into poor condition. several cars were seized by the Board of Health. Fancy Eastern Shore stock sold up to 4 50 per barrel while undergrade stock dropped to 2 and below.
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New York
Board of Health
North Carolina
Virginia
Norfolk
Health Department
House Passes Bill to Eliminate Deceptive Pack
Washington July 8 The Haugen bill to prevent adulterated and misbranded foods drugs medicines and liquors from manufacture sale or transport and to regulate traffic passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday Representative Haugen said the measure seeks to end deception in handling these goods including eliminating deceptive packages The bill has been under consideration for some time and passed the Senate last December amid manufacturer support and bottle maker opposition.
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Washington, D. GC
Haugen
House of Representatives
House
Thisivision
Congress
Agricultural Committee
Porto Rican Grapefruit and Pineapples Auction Prices
New York July 8 The Porto Rican grapefruit sold at auction this week with heavy decay but some quality gains as fruit was repacked. Prices rose with fancy $3 to $17 brights $3.88 to $7.26 choice $3 to $6.12 russets $2.37 to $5.83 standards $1.38 to $3.12. Porto Rican pineapples were in good condition with strong color and medium sizes up to 363 count bringing $3.62 to $7.50 and 428 and 48s $1.75 to $3.
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New York
Yakima Potatoes Move Delayed In Washington State
Kennewick Washington July 8 Potatoes shipments of early carrots have begun to move toward Seattle Butte and Spokane but dealers say the potatoes are not yet ripe enough for satisfactory handling and shipping Growers are advised to delay digging for a few days In about ten days potatoes will be rolling freely Large acreage and a large crop are anticipated Asking price has been 40 a ton with some sales at that basis but all offers by growers at that price have been accepted
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Kennewick
Wash
Seattle
Butte
Spokane
Southern California vegetable shipments weekly update
California shipments for June 29 to July 5 show white potatoes 46 cars, onions three, lettuce 21, mixed vegetables 28, watermelons one, tomatoes 10, cucumbers one car. Northern California totals listed as eight car lots on June 27 and varied through July 4 with nine cars on July 1 and seven on July 4.
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Los Angeles
California
Elberta Week in Georgia Peach Belt Ends Big Shipments
Macon Ga July 3 This was Elberta week in Georgia peach belt the biggest week of the season. Shipments ranged from 272 cars to more than 500 cars daily totaling over 5500 cars for the week with 686 moved Tuesday including 663 from Middle Georgia. Final shipments of Georgia Belles and Hiley Belles were made early in the week but most movement was Elbertos. Government entomologists fight brown rot while curculio remains a threat. Hundreds visited orchards near Perry loading ripe fruit for New York and other markets as ice supplies meet demand and trains run at speed with icing in place.
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Macon
Georgia Peach Belt
Middle Georgia
Georgia
Elbertas
Eibertas
Reynolds
Smarts
Forsyth
Perry
Houston
Albertas
New York
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation
Florida
Georgia Peach Market Notes Heavy Shipments Through Week
Growers report heavy peach shipments in the Georgia belt with daily movement between 400 and 600 cars early in the week and a peak around 650 cars on Wednesday. Conditions are favorable, prices vary by grade from low to high, with fancy Valencia fruit selling up to 6.73 per box and extra choice from 4.58 to 5.75, while some offerings are lower for lower grades.
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Montezuma
Elvertas
Allei
Caliorhia
Eugene A Sullivan Co Dissolved and New Firm Formed
New York announces the dissolution of Eugene A Sullivan Co and the formation of a $25,000 Eugene A Sullivan Corporation to handle dairy products and produce. Incorporators are Eugene A Sullivan W B Russland and J H Williams. The new firm succeeds Sullivan Young Russland, once led by the Frommel firm veterans.
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Eugene A. Sullivan Co
New York
Eugene A. Sullivan Company
Eugene A. Sullivan Corporation
Eugene A. Sullivan
W. B. Russland
J. H. Williams
Sullivan, Young & Russland
Oscar Frommel
Louisville Potatoes and Onion Crop Damaged by Heat
Louisville July 8 The potato crop suffers heavier losses from drought and heat than first thought with output cut 50 percent or more. Digging was light early week with an average 15 cars daily versus 60 normal. Early ship price quoted at 2.25 per cwt. About half the onion crop has moved, and a improved market inquiry is noted for both onions and potatoes.
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Louisville
Melon Association Names Plans for 1921 Sales Campaign
The Southeast Missouri Melon Growers Association contracted C. B. Michelson as sales manager for the season and will use American Fruit Grower Inc. for distribution. Offices will be in Kennett and Sikeston, Missouri, as the movement of Tom Watson melons starts in the last week of July.
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Kennett, Mo
South— East Missouri
Melon Growers’ Association
C. B. Michelson
Frisco
American Fruit Grower, Inc
Kennett
Sikeston
Drouth and Forest Fires Cut Michigan Huckleberries
Traverse City reports drouth and forest fires destroying huckleberry patches and other bush fruits across the region. What little fruit remained is being burned or swept away, threatening shipments from this portion of Michigan.
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Michigan
Traverse City
Kaw Potato Bulletins to Be Issued This Week
Kansas City July 8 Officials from the local Bureau of Markets office plan to begin issuing special Kaw Valley potato bulletins this coming week. They have visited the gallery to determine the optimal start time for the bulletin service and gather information.
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Kansas City
Bureau of Markets
Kaw Valley
Canadian Strawberries Sent to United States from Ontario
Winnipeg reports that Ontario strawberry shipments to the United States surged this year with a large trade near the border. Niagara Peninsula Growers shipped twenty carloads to Pittsburgh, marking Ontario's first big cross border effort and complicating Westbound broker shipments.
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United States
Winnipeg
Ontario
Pittsburgh
Niagara Peninsula
Imperial Cantaloupe Shipments Top Nine Thousand Cars
Imperial Valley cantaloupe shipments have surpassed 9,000 cars by July 6, reaching 9,471. Shippers report unusually high volumes aided by low consumer prices, with quality described as exceptionally good and factors including late plantings and delayed heat contributing to the robust season.
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Imperial Valley
Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
Vaso
Goose berries coming into market at Rochester
Goose berries are entering the market in Rochester, N C with canners selective and not buying all. Producers report berries selling around 12 cents per pound as the open market sees steady output.
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Rochester
N. C
Heavy importations of foreign lemons head for New York
New York reports a market shift with no local auction this week as ships bring in Italian lemons. About 107000 boxes were afloat on Thursday evening, part of roughly ten cargoes, with another 50000 boxes due by week’s end. Two sales are expected next week depending on deliveries and demand.
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New York
Neca
Canada Apple Prospects Above Average Despite Drought
The July report on fruit prospects in Canada notes a heavy apple drop from drought but expects a crop above average overall. Southeastern counties stay satisfactory, West Midland above average, and Southwestern counties set well for a heavy crop. Pears plums cherries strawberries raspberries gooseberries currants face reductions. jam makers curtail orders.
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Ottawa
Can
C. W. Baxter
Department of Agriculture
Canada
West Midland
Detroit Trade Trackage Changes Planned at West Jefferson
R. C. Fellows of the Michigan Central outlines plans to relocate and expand trackage facilities near West Jefferson in Detroit. A coal yard will become a track market for perishable freight, a round house will become a fruit auction building, and a remodeled West Jefferson property will add stores and offices. Potato tracks move closer to Twelfth street to ease daily congestion. impact on Eastern Market uncertain as firms seek track market locations.
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Sweate Eednegancetion Wicks
West Jefferson Ari
Sentire’ Complecio
Andrews Brothers
Detroit ‘Fruit
West Jefferson
Tenth Street
West Jefferson Street
R. C. Fellows
Michigan Central
Twelfth Street
Change Date of Imperial Fruit Exhibition at Liverpool
A cable from the Canadian Fruit Trade Commissioner in Liverpool advises that the Imperial Fruit Exhibition dates have moved from November 4 to 12 to October 28 to November 5. The earlier dates may hinder Canadian exhibitors but should spur stronger representation. provinces and exporters seeking space should apply early to Mr. Howard Chaplin at the Imperial Fruit Exhibition Department Daily Mail London.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian Fruit Trade Commissioner
Liverpool
England
Howard Chaplin
Imperial Fruit Exhibition
Deepartment
Daily Mail
Fleet &T
London
Wash Horticultural Meeting Set for July 21 22
Wenatchee Wash July The summer meeting of the Washington State Horticultural Association will be held in the Yakima Commercial Club rooms Yakima Wash July 21 and 22 The date change arises from other associations adjusting theirs An interesting program is planned and trips through Yakima orchard districts are scheduled Also those attending Hood River meeting July 26 27 may travel by auto via Goldendale White Salmon Puyallup and Sumner to Hood River.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Washington
State Horticultural Association
Yakima Commercial Club
Yakima
Hood ‘River
Hood River
Goldendale
Puyallup
Sumner
Wind Storms Cause Million Dollar Fruit Loss in California
Reports from Sacramento and Northern San Joaquin valleys show about 1,000,000 in damage to pears and plums with severe losses in Sutter and other districts. The 2 hour wind reached up to 89 mph, drying stems and causing widespread fruit drop. Morin section grapes and Placer peaches escaped major harm while Sutter county peaches suffered.
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Sacramento
Calif
San Joaquin
Delta
River District
Placer County
Wickson
John L. Nagle
California Print Exchange
Acre
Nagle
Wilmer Seig
California Lruit
Sacramento Valley
Sutter County
Weekly California citrus shipments and totals
Los Angeles reports for June 2 to July 4 show Southern California shipping 860 oranges and 570 lemons for the week and 29,823 oranges and 7,973 lemons year to date. Central California shipments reach 13 lemons for the week and 4,626 oranges and 210 lemons year to date. Northern California totals include 305 oranges and 5 lemons. F. O. B. prices read 3.50 per orange and 7.50 per lemon.
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Los Angeles
California
Southern
Centraly
Central
Cenetral
Central California
Cantaloupes Market Report From New York July Trade
In New York on a Tuesday and following days, California cantaloupes sold at 3.50 to 4.00 per standard crate, with ponies 2.50 to 3.25 and flats 1.50 to 2. When receipts rose ahead of a holiday, the market stayed steady despite heavy arrivals. Georgia crates ranged 1.50 to 2.50, pink meat flats 0.75 to 1.25, and Georgia cantaloupes quoted 1.50 to 2.25 per standard crate on Thursday.
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New York
California
York
Georgia
Digging Delayed by Rains in Kaw Valley Crops
Rains over the Fourth of July slowed digging in the Kaw Valley and shipments remain light. Early Ghios and sacked stock sell at 1.25 to 1.35 to growers at country points. Cobblers have not moved. shipments to date are well below last year with only about 50 cars rolled to date and under 10 to 46 cars in the present week.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Lawrence
Kaw
Kaw ‘Valley
Bureau of Markets
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Apple Shippers’ Convention
BL. Snyder
N. Y
Melon Association
Aviz
Hanna
Canadian National Railways
Special Fruit Committee
Canadian Mercantile Marine
Detroit
Decougas
Fru
San Joaquin Valleys
Alberta
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