Watermelon shipments to rise with Imperial Valley crop
The Imperial Valley expects a sizable gain in melon shipments over 1921 as conditions remain favorable. About 3,000 acres of watermelons are planted with 400 in Excellis, and Klondykes and Angelinos making up the rest. Growers plan tighter standardization and inspection, with railroads supplying ventilated cars to reduce damage. Labor is arriving slowly, and Mexican union disputes linger amid tentative packing contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Valley
Rother
Baconton
Bonaire
Bradley
Clifton
Clyde
Donaldson
Eldorendd
Flint
Guyton
Jeffersonville
Jesup
Kathleen
Merrillville
Metcalf
Morven
Pelham
Stilson
Tifton
Pasa al
Watermelon crop outlook improves in the South
The Packer reports rising watermelon acreage led by Georgia and Texas, with Florida showing the largest percentage gains yet drought-hit areas in Southern Florida cut yields. Florida shipments near 2,300 cars midweek, Texas ready to move, and Southern California to start soon. States from Alabama to Missouri show growth. Tom Watson tops varieties. rail freight rules require prepayment for stem end rot treated fruit. Local grower reports detail acreage changes and expected carloads across many Georgia/Bainbridge area towns.
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Georgia
Texas
Florida
Department’ of Agriculture
California
Carolinas
Arkansas
Oklaahoma
Missouri
Alabama
Oboma
South Carolina
North Caro
Virginia
Arizona
North Carolina
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Maryland
Indiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Tom Wilson
Reading
A. Shipping Agalon
Vari
Packer Weekly
Packer
California Oranges Sell Lower in New York Week
California oranges offerings in New York for the week totaled 131 cars of Valencia and a week of mixed demand. Prices eased from Monday to Wednesday with declines of 10 to 30 cents per box, best stock quoted around 8.35 to 14.50 and various grades down from earlier levels. Lemons and pineapples showed mixed results with Porto Rican fruit strong among overall arrivals, while Florida oranges and grapefruit saw price gains despite uneven demand.
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New York
California
Aittle
Florida
Old Bill of Lading Form Good to Dec 31
Washington D C June 2 Members for the trade may use the old bills of lading forms up to December 31 to avoid losses. Sea Merchants of the United has pressed to extend the time to December 31, 1922. Notice sent to trade members by Mr. French.
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Washington, D. C
The
United
French
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Southern Georgia
Rain and continued downpours left streams at flood stage across southern Georgia including Covington and Griffin. Brewers warn of potential damage to melons and peaches but expect clearing weather from the Weather Bureau to limit losses. Comparisons show melon damage mild in the southern region with peach losses lower than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia
Covington and Griffin
Watermelon Growers and Shippers Bulletin Note
A fragment notes weekly bulletin for Watermelon Growers and Shippers. Mentions commercial growing districts in the South and Southeast and states the bulletin is published weekly and distributed free to advertisers with ads appearing in The Packer.
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Packer
Imperial Valley cantaloupes begin shipping to Chicago and New York
In Brawley California on June 2 the first Imperial Valley cantaloupe carloads for 1920 markets began. Two express cars, loaded at Gerrard shed, head to Chicago and New York with 209 standards, 226 ponies and 19 flats. Various firms including American Fruit Growers Crutchfield Woolfolk Clore and others receive portions. Cars carry large consignments to major buyers, signaling a delayed but imminent market arrival and sale next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratchfield & Woolfolk
American Fruit Growers
Southwestern ‘Fruit Company
Steinhardt & Kelly
Imperial Distributing Company
Casazza & Co
Miller-Cummings Co
Tack Bros
M¢Burney
R. T Cochran
Krasnow ‘& Sons
Sawdey& Hunt
R. T. Cochran & Co
John A. Eek Company
Charles Pape
K. C. Iwata
Knowles & Gail
Sunseri Fruit Company
Sawdey & Hunt
Sawdey
K. C.twain & Co
Westmoreland
Lone
Brawley
Heber
Calexico
Calif
Imperial Valley
Chicago
New York
Gerrard
Crutchfield, Woolfolk & Clare
Gerrard Shed
Jack Bros. & McBurney
R. 3. Cochran & Co
Cochran
S. A. Gerrard Company
Hall, Wedge & Carter
Crutchfield, Woolfolk & Clore
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
C. H. Weaver & Co
Associated’ Fruits Comany
Jack, Bros. & McBurney
Coyne ‘Brothers
Miller-Cummings
Lapidus & Sons
John
Peppers T Company
Nies
I. K. Small
Hall, Wedge’ & Carter
F. H. Spelch
Fry Brokerage Company
California’ Vegetable Union
R. B. Hanley
S.A. Gerrard,Company
Miller-Cummings-Go
Union’ Fruit Company
Jamies
Squillante
California Vegetable Union
Co. H ‘Weaver '&' Co
John Nix
Creditors Seek Winkler as Detroit Store Closes
Detroit June 2 creditors search for Irving S. Winkler manager owner of the Quality Produce Company which operated a store on the Eastern Market since last fall and closed its doors several days ago. Winkler formerly a bookkeeper for a wholesale house, obtained credit after presenting a financial statement and a guarantee from his father but the statement was not properly investigated and a letter cancels the principal losses of $3,800.
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Detroit
Mich
Quality Produce Company
Irving S. Winkler
Winkler
Bankruptcy Petition Reveals Complex Financial Claims
Fragmentary OCR summary indicates a petition detailing multiple stories about a man’s financial condition. It references notes, accounts secured by property, lawsuits, and authorities preparing action. The text is garbled but suggests ongoing legal and creditor proceedings.
Produce Packer Ad Smiles At Free Sample Copy Offer
The Produce Packer is presented as a weekly newspaper devoted to commercial production and marketing of fruits and vegetables. It promises market and trade news for shippers and distributers of eggs, poultry, butter, hides, wool, furs, and related goods and offers free sample copies by request.
Tidwell Joins Fort Produce Firm as Partner in Denver
W D Tidwell, former secretary and business manager of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association, becomes active partner in the Fort Fort Tidwell Company, successor to Z J Fort Produce, to oversee marketing with Tidwell handling office and sales while Fort focuses on production. The firm expands space at Eighteenth and Wynkoop as it grows its Colorado cabbage celery and truck farm operations.
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Denver
Colo
Ww. D. Tidwell
Western Fruit
Z. J. Fort
Z. J. Port
Colorado
Fort Farms Company
Z. J. Fort-Tidwell
Will
Brighton
Celeryvale
Olathe
Monte Vista
Kaa
Port
Ice
Taiseland
Tidwell
W. Kunz
Eighteenth
Wynkoop
Heavier Melon Receipts Reported in New York
New York June 2 Receipts of melons show a rise in shipments. About 35 cars opened the week, with roughly six missing cars carried over from late last week. Fancy melons 28 to 32 pounds sold from 600 to 750 dollars per car, smaller melons 409 to 509 dollars.
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New York
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Phila
Valti More
Hina
J. S. Winkler
W. D. Tidwell
Pirm
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