Georgia Crop Outlook Bright Despite Smaller Acreage
Georgia and other states show a watermelon outlook that is generally down from last year with reduced acreage and uneven growing conditions. Florida Alabama and South Carolina see smaller or similar crops while Georgia expects 10,000 to 14,000 cars, and Arkansas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Colorado Iowa follow typical patterns. Growers note stem end rot control has become essential, with the Tom Watson variety dominating shipping and other varieties gaining in popularity.
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Chicago
Florida
Tate
Alabama
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Iowa
Tom Watson
Double Dock Delivery Sparks Potatoes Chaos in New York
New York June 5 reports show Pennsylvania Railroad implementation of a double dock delivery plan causing confusion at piers 21 28 and 29 as mixed and straight carloads shifted between Erie and Pennsy piers. Receipts rose with 85 to 90 cars daily, prompting a trade committee session and a warning that the agreement was being broken.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn
South Carolina
Washington
Pennsy
Erie
Pennay
Pier
Erle Pler
Pennsylvania
The
Pittsburgh Trade Complains of Poor Icing Service
On June 6 Pittsburgh receivers and dealers criticized Fruit Growers Express for slow icing of Pennsylvania Railroad produce yard cars during extreme heat. Delays sometimes extended to the next day, triggering potential loss claims. the firm announced added equipment and funds, with a private icing company brought in to assist the perishables during the emergency.
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Pittsburgh
Fruit Growers Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Texas Watermelon Crop Down by Drought Across Texas
Dry weather pins down Texas watermelons with light South Texas offerings and small loads at Falfurrias and Sandia. East Texas yields are expected to exceed usual standards, West Texas crop expands, and crops start in mid July. Rain favors North and East Texas while Hempstead and Bellville remain key centers.
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East Texas
North
Austin
Tex
Texas
Falfurrias
Sandia
Hempstead
Bellville
San Antonio
Weatherford
West Texas
No Independent Inspectors of Sicily Lemons in New York Market This Year
New York June 5 The trade that buys Sicily lemons at auction in New York should buy through representative brokers who patronize representative importers. There will be no independent inspectors on the docks this season as importers refused to sign the contract prepared by the New York Fruit Exchange.
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New York
Sicily
New York Fruit Exchange
Exchange
Mountain Top Produce Co is Max Rosenthal Venture
Hazleton Pa June 6 Max Rosenthal a long time figure in the produce trade has again started in business under Mountain Top Produce Co Rosenthal has used many firm names including Anthracite Produce Hazleton Produce Co and others his ventures failed in Rochester Shamokin Williamsport Wilkes Barre and Mt Carmel Pa over the past years leaving him a string of unpaid bills and unsettled accounts in the trade
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Hazleton
Max Rosenthal
Rosenthals
Hazleton Produce Company
Rosenthal
Rochester
N. Y
Shamokin
Willamsport
Wilkes- Barre
Mt. ‘Carmel- Pa
Early Apples Report and Shipping Notes
Reports indicate fairly good crop of early apples with Etela probable shipments and movement times. Weather rain is noted as needed. growers report present condition and fire safety concerns in Béetrotts and Sori. packets and transportation timing are being tracked.
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Illinois
Early apples crops vary across Illinois reports
Reports from multiple Illinois towns indicate variable early apple prospects. Conditions differ by locality with frost damage noted in some areas, rainfall needed to boost size, and movement slated from mid July to September. Varieties include Transparents and Duchesses, with Jonathan, Grimes Golden, and Kieffer pears also mentioned.
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Payson
Hardin
Jonathan
C. R. Alma
Til
Jonathans
Grimes
Kieffer
D. C. P. Villa Ridge, Ill
Week's Market On Peaches In New York
Week's market reports in New York show North Carolina peaches shipping in large quantities while Georgia receipts average around 30 cars daily. Demand favors large peaches though sizes vary, causing price range from $1.76 to $7 for various varieties like Early Rose Red Birds Aneedas and Early Carmans with small fruit dominating.
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New York
North Carolina
The Produce Packer and Its Market News
The Packer publishes a separate weekly paper The Produce Packer focusing on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related goods. A free sample copy can be mailed on request.
Georgia Watermelon Prospects Best in State History
Georgia faces its brightest watermelon outlook with smaller acreage and strong vines. Estimates place Georgia production at 10,000 to 14,000 cars as Southern growers plan early shipments from June 8 to August, with Florida totals around 4,255 cars and prior-season demand noted for Middle Georgia heavy shipping.
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Macon
Georgia
Sewega Melon
Florida
Enet Uo
Middle Georgia
Middle
Oglethorpe
Sumter County
Americus
Southern Georgia
W. E. Stewart
Central of Georgia Railway
Stewart
Southwestern
Central
Savannah
Columbus
J. M. Cutler
The
Southern Railway
Georgia Southern
Canel
Southern
Central of Georgia
Atlanta
Dublin & Savannah
Complaints Against Kellermans and F O B Auction
A criminal complaint in El Centro charges Ben Kellerman as agent of the National F O B Auction Company with drawing and uttering a 632 dollar bank check to defraud. Sheriff released him on bond. preliminary trial set for June 11. Standlee Bryant claim thousands in bounced checks and a tangled lettuce deal involving 12 cars. Kellerman contends all lettuce was paid for. plaintiffs seek money and profits. Additional complaints target D Kellerman & Sons Pittsburgh and the National F O B Auction.
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el Centro
Calif
Criminl
Standlee & Bryant
Brawley
Ben Kellerman
Pittsburgh
Kellerman
Old Potatoes Come Back Strong Southern Stock
New York June 6 The old potato market is coming back strong with New York prices reaching 3 50 in the city. Maine Green Mountains brought 3 25 to 3 60 per 180 pounds bulk and 2 75 to 2 90 per 150 pound sack. States sold at 2 75 to 8 per 180 pounds and 2 25 to 2 60 per 150 pound sack. Southern potatoes stayed healthy with South Carolina shipping bulk stock, North Carolina arrivals improving by next week, No 1s from 4 50 to 6 50, poor stock 2 3 50, receipts heavy and prices down 25 50 cents late in the week.
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New York
Maine
Yaris Avas
South Carolina
North
North Carolinas
Berry Market Reports Heavy Prices for Fresh Fruit
New Jersey remains the main source of strawberries with Delaware Maryland and North Carolina contributions. Prices range 10 to 28 cents per quart, with best fruit up to 28 cents and average around 16 to 28. Much fruit moved by motor truck. rail shipments 6 000 to 8 000 crates daily when picking weather is good. Dewberries and huckleberries show steady demand and varied prices by quality and region.
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New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
North Carolina
Jersey
South Carolina
Watermelon Market Report for New York Buyers
Watermelons in New York showed fair receipts this week with high prices dampening demand. Warmer weather was expected to boost buying as traders sought lower prices. Thirty two to thirty four pound melons sold at 800 to 900 dollars per car, 26 to 30 pounds at 600 to 750, and 18 to 24 pounds at 600 per car.
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New York
Florida Watermelon Crop Drops Significantly This Year
Florida’s watermelon acreage is estimated at about 21 000 acres, far below last year’s 28 600. Suwannee County shows the sharpest decline with about 3 000 acres. Seaboard and Atlantic Coast railroads report 2 030 car production from 8 141 Seaboard acres, vs 3 600 cars from 18 000 acres in 1924. Dry weather reduced fruit size though quality remains debated.
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Suwannee County
Jacksonville
Fla
Seaboard and
Atlantic Coast Railroads
Seaboard
Atlantic Coast
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Florida
Watermelon Growers and Shippers Mentioned in The Packer
The Packer Weekly Bulletin next week will carry names of watermelons growers and shippers in major commercial districts. All points mentioned in this issue will be covered. Advertisers in The Packer receive the Bulletin weekly and their ads appear. It is sent free of charge to them.
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Packer Weekly Bulletin
Packer
J B Savage Files for Bankruptcy in Eastville Va
J B Savage, a produce shipper from Weirwood Va, has filed a bankruptcy petition in Eastville. A hearing is set for 10:00 am on June 10. The debtor lists assets at 11 032 and exemptions of 1 666 38 with liabilities of 10 471 84. John T Wilkins III is the referee in bankruptcy.
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Eastville
J. B. Savage
Weirwood
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Autreyville
Barney
Barwick
Baxley
South Texas
Fortune
Co-Operative State Federal Market
Mountain
Top Produce Co
Max. Rosenthal
Kellermans
F. O.B. Auction
Kansas City
D. Kellerman & Sons
Kellerman Concern
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
City Point
Pla
W. Bros
Graceville
D, K
Grand Ridge
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