Milwaukee Prepares for International Apple Shippers Convention
Milwaukee hosts the twenty fifth annual Apple Shippers Association meeting from August 12 through 16 with hotels sold out and early reservations urged. The Pfister remains convention HQ with Wisconsin Plankinton, Republican House, Maryland, Martin, Médford and Miller among nearby options. The program promises receptions, get togethers, and planned entertainment for attendees.
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Milwaukee
International Apple Shippers Association
Apple Shippers’ Association
Apple Shippers Set Milwaukee Convention Records Expected
Milwaukee hosts the 24th annual International Apple Shippers Association convention with 125 new members. Charles Keebler chairs the local exhibit committee and A J Conroy leads hotel reservations. The event features a Tenth Annual Apple Exhibit and plans extensive entertainment and speakers. New York names Robert Loos to coordinate delegation activities.
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Heater
Internate “Tipple Shippers’ Association
Eat Ailwaukes
Sec
England
Ukee
Xah
House
Afi
Milwaukee
Phillips
Atatea
Apple Shippers’ Association
A. J. Conroy
Chamber of Commerce Building
Virginia
New York
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Texas
Michigan
Pacific Northwest
O. E. Schweger
C. A. Kerr &Co
Chicago
International Apple Shippers’ Association
French
International
Robert Loos
Loos
Southern sweet potato crop to rise with storage plans
A southern campaign aims to store the Triumphs Nancy Hall Dooley Yam and Porto Rico sweets for winter shipping. State authorities urge kiln dried plants near rail hubs as early crops near Gulf readiness move while later yam varieties await September shipping.
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Memphis
Tenn
Triumph
Nancy Hall
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Arkansas
Adylea
Gulf Coast
Gulf
Apple Contracts in Wenatchee Valley
Apple buyers in Wenatchee across Washington state offered higher prices for fall delivery than last year. Jonathans and Winesaps lead the district runs at about 1.15 to 2.60 per box with orchard run terms, while summer apples fetch 2 to 2.50. Growers push for higher prices as campaigns fight the cooling moth with 600 new power sprayers and expert assistance to guide spraying.
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Wenatchee Valley
Wenatchee
Wash
Jonathana
Jonathans
Rome Beauties
Staymans
Grimes Golden
Arkansas
California Looks to Ship 10000 Cars of Grapes This Season
Fresno reports jelly grapes will be the most popular variety in California this summer as contracts move between shippers growers and receivers in the East. Damaged table grape notes and prohibitions on shipping jelly grapes appear in the scattered East Coast trade discussions.
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California
United States
Packer
San Joaquin Valley
Fresno
San Joaquin
Hest
Calif
Sri
Mn Emss
Kenyon Bill Debate Affects Meat Packers Trade
Seattle July 25 The Northwest produce trade opposes the Kenyon Bill as applied to meat packers while fearing consumer costs from regulatory features on butter eggs and poultry Independent dealers in these items see a monopoly aim by big packers and favor amendments to limit the measure to meat industries only, easing trade opposition.
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Seattle
Wash
Northwest
Congress
Apple futures slip in New York trading amid mixed signals
In New York on July 2 the fruit market showed uneven activity as apple futures fell while other commodities held steady. Market sources cited supply concerns and weak demand hints, with traders watching storage costs and currency effects for price direction.
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New York
Apple
Tennessee Shippers Against Kenyon Bill
Local members of the Tennessee Egg Poultry and Butter Shippers Association met in Nashville to discuss the proposed Kenyon Senate Bill. R C Giles presided, and votes indicated opposition to regulation of egg poultry and butter business.
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Tennessee Shippers
Kenyon Bill
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Egg, Poultry and Butter Shippers’ Association
R. C. Gilen
Kenyon Senate
R. C. Giles
Opposition to price regulation by political appointees
A speaker denounces a proposed bill to regulate prices via political appointees claiming it shifts power unpredictably every administration. He warns the head of the department would wield czar-like power and notes finding a suitable leader at $10,000 a year would be nearly impossible.
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Czar
Nicholas
Nickie
British Maximum Prices on Apples Reported
New York July 26 British government announces maximum apple prices for the coming season. Cable from Liverpool states prices will match last year about 16.25 dollars per barrel and five dollars per box, with exchange rates affecting value. Sterling fluctuates, last quoted around 4.37 dollars, altering American equivalents.
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New York
C Mic Co
Kimball
Liverpool
United States
Great Britain
Sterling Exchange
Wall Street
Rail freight and passenger rate hikes eyed by rail executives
The article reports that railroads expect a 15 percent freight tax and possible 26 percent freight rate rise to cover rising operating costs from wage increases and material prices. It notes a 25 percent rate boost by General Mo has raised funds but still leaves a large deficit. Interstate Commerce Commission data suggest deficits near 39 million dollars, with continuing pressure to adjust rates.
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Wington
D, C
Coors
Basta
Eral Mo Hag
Rate Inc
Comminiig
Perishable Freight Tariff Hearings Move Ahead in West
Portland witnesses protest new tariff No 1 for fruit by the Railroad Administration arguing higher rates hurt Oregon Washington and Idaho growers. Leonard Way testifies with Idaho data showing profits on fruit haulage exceed those on livestock and other goods as the Interstate Commerce Commission heats the case. Denver hearings extend into late week with many road and shipper witnesses.
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Portland
Ore
Northwestern
Eastern and Southern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Railroad Administration
Leonard Way
Public Utilities Commission of Idaho
Way
Fruit
Rail Administration
Pacific Fruit Express
Nice
Idaho Commission
National Commission
Missouri Egg Shippers Oppose Proposed Laws
Kansas City reports F H Cromwell president of the Missouri Carlot Poultry Butter and Egg Shippers Association mailed letters to members opposing Kenyon and other bills before Congress. He says war regulations were strict but necessary and that postwar laws would raise costs for trade and Consumers. He urges members to write congressmen and senators to oppose the bills.
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Kansas City
F. H. Cromwell
Missouri Carlot Poultry, Butter and Egg Shippers’ Association
Association
Kenyon
Congress
Missouri
Alt. Cromwell
Packer
Food Administration
Turlock Cantaloupes Fail Amid Moisture Shortage
Turlock cantaloupe crops suffer from severe drought with 1153 cars shipped in 13 days and 50 to 80 percent of acreage failed. Experts work on a $3000 fund to determine the cause while farmers blame water shortage as the prime factor and vines die under the heat.
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Turlock
Calif
Cincinnati apple storages under glare of grand jury probe
Amid a grand jury inquiry into food costs the Cincinnati trade faces sharp press attacks over storage and pricing. A plant inspection found 600 barrels of winter apples with about 20 percent decayed, owner calling it gambling and noting losses on volatile speculative deals while asserting overall fair practice in fruit and poultry trading.
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Cincinnati
Grand Jury
Daily Press
Government Market Information Department
H. L. Coates
Fosgate Co plans Orlando packing plant finish value?
The Fosgate Company builds a packing plant at Orlando with an estimated cost near 60 000 dollars. Charles Fosgate, son of L E, has been in Florida all year overseeing the project while the firm profits in Florida citrus deals are noted. Bi tch and son and Billy Htz are named among popular market figures. Attachment against Frankel Co. in Cleveland targets butter and poultry dealers for several thousand dollars owed. Warehouse holdings and an automobile are appraised around 9 509 dollars.
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Fosgate
Orlando
Chetiier E. Fosgate
L. E
Florida
Bi Tch and Son
Billy H Tz
Frankel & Co
Cleveland
A. P. Thibodeau Company
Woodland
Frankel
Thibodeau Company
Vine wilt hits melon growers in district amid scarce supply
Harvest areas report vines wilting and four diseases spreading through cantaloupe fields and alfalfa. Some 80 acre plots abandoned as shipments fall and prices rise likely for Turlock melons, with total shipments to date tallying 1,163 cars.
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Wit al Bay Dos
Packer Apple Edition Set for August 9 Publication
The Packer will publish its annual apple edition August 9 with full crop outlooks for all growing regions. Special reports from apple men cover crop prospects, expected yields in boxes or barrels, market conditions, fruit quality, varieties, and industry trends. Advertisers are urged to submit clear copy to district offices in New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas City, or others as listed.
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Packer
Apple
Producti Lion
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Kansas City
TBS
Editorials Reflect Food Supply Strains In Market Report
The report notes weak demand for Western cantaloupes and stable other staples as heavy supplies pressure prices. Officials announce a complex investigation into cold storage while the Grand Jury prepares its October report amid talk of transparency and enforcement actions in food transactions.
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Lee Gailies
Grand Jury
Columbus
Fed
Covington
Jersey Potatoes Delay Shipping to August
A. 3, nine of Holland & Pape and RG Sole of Freehold N J discuss Jersey potato shipments with Charles Pape. They expect shipping not before August as the Jersey crop runs two weeks late due to weather and disease. About half the crop is in South Jersey with the rest in Northern Jersey. Export packing and prices are pending, with a likely strong quality despite delays.
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New York
Nine
Holland & Pape
South
Jersey
Holland
Boise
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Internsional Shippers’ Association
Headquarters
Tion
Charles Keebler
R. Stafford Company
Apple Shippers
Attenton
Es Aten Ec
Cablegram
Boston
mei _K. Fosgate & Co
Uray
Denver
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