Apple Shippers Convention Nears in Detroit Amid Big Plans
Detroit prepares for the twenty-eighth annual International Apple Shippers Association convention August 7 to 10 with top speakers, shipper leaders, and elaborate entertainment. Secretary Raymond Phillips previews sessions, receptions, river trip to Belle Isle, and a grand banquet. A long guest list includes Raymond Phillips and many industry names as committees organize hotels and events for visitors from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick I. Cox
Irving ’. Paul
M. J. Gormley
Sydney
J Andéreo
Rank G. Smith
Charles “Brooks
Per
Priceleng
International Apple Shippers’’ Association
Detroit
Phillips
Statler
Hotel Statler
Detroit Yacht Club
Brittania
Belle Isle
Lake St. Claire
Alo
Masonic Country Club
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Joseph Kyte
Detroit Produce Association
F. M. Baldwin
George Thierwechter
W. B. Allman
James N. Purse
Dave Bloomgarden
Abe Andrewa
Charlie Matt
Baya-froam
Belle-Isle
Union
Anderson
Philadelphia
Berk & Granger
Benton Harbor
Mich
Beard, I. M
Fi-Bo-Pak Sales Co
Manayunk
Bingi, Pete
Bisgl Fruit & Produce
Charleston
W Va
Blades
Glen I
Western N. Yi
Fruit Gr
Pkg. Co
Rochester
Blake
Francis ‘H
Were
Chicago
Briggs
E. S
American Fruit, & Veg
Sprs. Association
Ill
Brinkley
E. P
Blalock Fruit & Produce Co
Richmond
Bray
Charles A. Lord
Buffalo
N. Y
Branch
J. L
Lockport
Bryant
A. J
Bryant Produce Company
Los Angeles
Calif
Brown
Craig Bros, Mercantile Co
St. Joseph
Buck
H. C
Columbia-Okanagan Orchards, Inc
Brewster
Wash
Bullard
George P
Boston
Okenagan Apple Co
DeWilde & Co Drops New Grape Prices in Bulletin
DeWilde & Co of Chicago released California Grape Bulletin No 2 listing Alicantes and Petit Bouschet at 112 50 per ton and Zinfandels at 75 per ton. Adolph G DeWilde, once arrested in Boston over a wine grape deal, was released after a settlement. The bulletin circulates widely among buyers across the Central and Eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicantes
Petit Bouschet
Adolph ‘Dewilde
Chicago
DeWilde & Co
She
Packer
Adolph G. DeWilde
Boston
Joseph Nutile
California Grape Bulletin No 1 sparks price disputes
The Packer notes quotes on California wine grapes vary from $15 to $25 per ton under futures prices. DeWilde & Co changes deposit terms demanding 200 per car, with 25 contract, 87.50 due August 6, and 87.50 due August 25, while prices shift after July 25. DeWilde claims prices remain below current market and delivery costs, and East markets still see demand for wine grapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ices Tandela
DeWilde & Co
Adolph G. DeWilde
Chicago Shippers Picnic Set For Sunday
Chicago Fruit and Vegetable Association members from South Water street plan their annual picnic at Woodlawn Echo Park on Sunday. Frank A Arata leads as general chairman promising a bigger event with races, athletic events, and a full nine inning baseball game starting at 2 PM with Fred L Hagner in charge of the game and Ed Modek organizing races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Fruit and Vegetable Association
South Water Street
Woodlang Echo Park
Frank A. Arata
Fred L. Hagner
Ed Modek
J. J. Courtney
E. Frett
Henry Meyer
Kasil Slattery
First Sale of Northwestern Jonathan Apples Reported
New York July 27 a sale of five cars of Northwestern Jonathan apples was reported this week at 1.40 per f o b. Shipments will not be made until around October. Very few contracts have been made on apples thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jonathan
The Packer's Apple Edition Next Week
The Packer announces a comprehensive Apple Edition next week covering varieties, fruit condition, shipments versus last year, and other apple crop phases. It targets growers shippers and advertisers nationwide, offering extensive crop news and advertising reach for August 4 issuance. Wire reservations urged to secure space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
Easier Market on Potatoes in New York and Chicago
Market reports show a dull start with ample offerings and steady closing prices. By Tuesday buyers were optimistic with a 50 cent per barrel advance. fancy Maryland, Long Island, and Norfolk potatoes traded between 3.50 and 4.75 per barrel, while sacks moved around 3.50 to 4 per 150 pounds. Receipts light midweek, stronger market on poor stock. Thursday receipts remained light and prices edged higher. In Chicago the carrot and potato markets softened then firmed with No 1 Irish Cobblers and Early Ohio scrips quoted at varied per cwt ranges, Virginia and Kentucky lines reported strong barrel prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolks
Maryland
Long Islands
Jersey
Chicago
Kaw Valley
Valley
Virginia
Kentucky
Fruit Growers Express to Take Over L. N. Cars
Rumor from Louisville that Fruit Growers Express will on September 1 take over the refrigerator cars now owned and operated by Louisville & Nashville. Verification hindered by the absence of Sherman Weatherly, superintendent of perishable freight, though those with knowledge insist the move is true and that Pennsylvania Line cars are already handled by Fruit Growers Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Fruit Growers Express
Louisville & Nashville Road
Sherman Weatherly
Pennsylvania Line
Subscriptions Returned for Silver Jubilee Parade Market
About 110 to 115 dealers subscribed a total of 3080 dollars to cover the Silver Jubilee parade costs dated June 16. Ward W. Smith of the Fruit and Produce Trade Association oversees funds and is returning 43 percent this week. The prorated refund totals 1324.40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward W. Smith
Managger
The
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Wenatchee May Get New Railroad Result of Hearing
Wenatchee Washington July 27 two major points marked the Wenatchee Southern hearing for a certificate to build a railroad down the Columbia River to Paseo Great Northern disclosed first call on 21000 refrigerator cars owned by Western Fruit Express a private line and growers signed an agreement to pay 3 cents a box for three years to cover any deficit on operations more than 1 000 000 boxes represented and estimates claim 90 percent of district tonnage backing the project officials said bonds per mile must be acceptable and operating costs kept within safety limits the decision could end years of transport delay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Wash
Wenatchee- Southern
Columbia River
Paseo
J. C. Roth
Great Northern
Western Fruit Express
Pennsylvania
New Haven
Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Lines
Louieville & Nashville
Florida East Coast
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Winatchee
Phis
Wenat
Fayette B. Dow
Washington, D. C
Wenatchee Southern
Interstate Commerce
Claude B. Aitchison
Ness Fine
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Union Pacific System
Aitchison
Washington
Southern
Dow and
Corbin
Grawers
W D Harrell Operating at Allendale South Carolina
W D Harrell, linked to earlier frauds, now runs the Allendale Melon Company in Allendale South Carolina. A wire claims July 14 quotations were fictitious and melons sold at higher prices locally. Earlier, Harrell tried to swindle Quincy Produce by sending a 600 dollar draft for 200 barrels of potatoes, leading to a bank lawsuit between Mount Olive and Quincy banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. D. Harrell
Packer
Allendale Melon Company
Allendale
S. C
Statesboro
Allendale Meton Company
Harrell
Quincy Produce Company
Quincy
Ill
Mount Olive
N. C
Farmers & Merchants Bank of
Mount Olive Bank
Quincy Bank
Cantaloupe trade opens strong in Turlock area
Cantaloupes watermelons and peaches move in good volume in Turlock California with prices easing yet satisfactory to growers. Cantaloupes average 2.25 per crate to grower while watermelons bring 37.50 a ton on the street. Shipments head east, mostly to Chicago, as Pacific Fruit Express plans more orders and a special reefer train arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turlock
Calif
Pacific ‘Fruit Express Company
Chicago
Justice of the Peace
J. L. Brown
H. A. Lundell
Head Lettuce Sells Well in Chicago
Early in the week head lettuce was among the few bright spots on the street but later liberal supplies brought a steady market. Colorado Idaho stock was small, leafy, and slimy selling as low as 50¢ per head to $3.50 per crate depending on condition, while Washington stock stayed strong with extra fancy lines at about $4.50 and most stock $4 to $4.50. California lettuce moved around $4 to $4.25 per crate, New York Big Boston type $1 to $1.25 per crate, and Michigan Big Boston type about $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colorado
Idaho
California
New York
Michigan
The Produce Packer Free Sample Copy Offer
The Produce Packer announces a separate weekly edition devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and more A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Little Change in Oranges in the New York Market
The New York market saw minor shifts as 144 cars of California Valencia oranges sold at auction with best stock at 5.20 to 5.50 and lower grades around 2.75 to 4.35. Lemons and pineapples showed price gains amid mixed offerings, including Sicily and Verdelli varieties, with large shipments and varying quality affecting comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Sicily
Messina
Verdelii
Canadian
Fruit industry talks at Washington meeting address problems
In Washington D C this week growers dealers railroad officials and government agents discussed conditions in Middle Atlantic fruit areas and how rail service and equipment can aid the crop. W H Somers of West Virginia led the session with brief remarks on the Joint Council Merchants and the council’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington, D. C
Middle Atlantic
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
United States Department of Agriculture
W. H. Somers
Bureau of Markets of
RS. French
National League
Commission Merchants
United States
Joint Council
Growe
Watermelon Market Report Reflects New York Demand
Watermelon trade in New York City during July shows steady demand with daily sales ranging from 50 to 6 melons. Prices varied from 28 to 32 dollars per melon for medium stock, with larger values around 175 to 500 dollars.
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New York
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Statler Hotel
Raymond G. ‘Phillips
Cosal
Inter ‘National
Apple Shippers’ Association
Big Desk
Philipa
Clayberger
Reiloh
Cleveland
Stafford
Empire Producer Co
Elmira
Clark
H. W
Kingman & Hearty
Mass
Cohen, Samuel
I. Cohen & Co
Pittsburgh
Concern
First Grape
Bulletin
Packer’s Apple
Wenatchee-Southern
Aliendale, S. C
Audison
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