Georgia Peach Crop May Fall Short Of Earlier Estimates
The Georgia peach crop may fall short of the 7,463 to 7,600 car forecast due to some early varieties underperforming. Last year 6,298 cars were shipped. Weather may be favorable but a slow start persists with Elberta and Mayflower shipments limited to refrigeration or express transport. Early Rose and Uneedas shipments loom, with June movements forecast and regional differences noted around Macon.
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Macon
Fort Valley
Thomaston
Middle Georgia
Food Expert Alfred W. McCann Flubs Fresh Produce Claim Again
New York broadcaster Alfred W. McCann, famed as a pure food expert, sparked critique by alleging 75 carloads of California cantaloupes unfit to eat. He advised against shipping green melons, while major retailer Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company touted cantaloupes as sweet and cheap. Critics note McCann’s career has waned since his Globe days and accuse him of reckless misinformation.
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New York
Alfred W. McCann
McCann
California
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
New York Globe
New York Sun
Harlem Home News
Onions Afloat and Unsold Bags at New York Dock
At New York dock 5,326 bags of Egyptian onions remained unsold by Thursday night. Cable advices report 28,800 bags afloat for this port up to that time.
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New York
Regional States Face Virtual Failure Freeze Damage
Fragmentary note references Arkansas Oklahoma Missouri Illinois Texas and midwestern states, mentioning a virtual failure or account freeze damage. No clear events, dates, or names available in readable text.
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Arkansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Illinois
Texas
Middle Western States
Jobbers to Have a Big Time at Phoenix Meeting
Los Angeles reports from June 6 describe plans for the Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention in Phoenix January 13 to 16. Dean Stanley chairs the committee with Vincent Arena and Fred Hilvert guiding entertainment and finance. Officials promise a record event with Hollywood star involvement, lavish gifts, and trips advertised to attract attendees and their spouses.
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Dean Stanley
Vincent Arena
Entertainment Committee
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Salinas
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
Fred’ Hilvert
Hollywood
Dean
Vince
Will Rogers
Tt Gs
Arizona
New Mexico
Old Mexico
Los
Boulder
Creditors expect full payment in Mangano case
In New Orleans on June 6 creditors of J. Mangano & Son at 1115 North Peters say matters progress satisfactorily and all may be paid in full. Whitney Trust and Savings Bank is the major creditor with the bank to supervise asset disposition while other creditors receive notes with interest.
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J. Mangano & Son
New Orleans
North Peters Street
Whitney Trust and Savings Bank
J. Manguna & Son
J. Manguna
The Produce Packer Offer and Sample Request Note
The Produce Packer is a weekly edition focused on market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Decline in Imperial Valley Cantaloupe Shipments
Cantaloupe shipments for the week ending June 3 totaled 2 020 cars, down from 2 677 the prior week, with Cantaloupes Honey Dews and mixed melons included. Prices held firm at 1.85 with some at 2, demand slow as Eastern buyers show lukewarm interest and speculators stay quiet.
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Imperial Valley
McCann Siblings to Run Firm Under Creditors Plan
Creditors of Thomas H. McCann's Sons meet to adopt a plan by attorney Henry Silverman to keep the potato firm operating. Assets go to a creditors' committee until debts totaling about 60,000 dollars are paid, with 35,000 dollars in assets. profits support the committee, then assets revert to the McCann family.
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New York
Thomas H. McCann
Henry Silverman
Broadway
Silverman
McCann
Packer
McCanns
John McCann
Banks Favor Grape Control Board Plan
Fresno Calif June Special The plan for 85 percent control of California grape and raisin crops under the Federal Farm Board to curb surplus will continue. Wylie M Giffen chairman says raisin packers have been asked to extend their agreement not to buy raisins until July 9 beyond the June 15 end date. Packets promised a definite answer tomorrow with no figures yet on acreage.
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Fresno
Calif
California
Federal Farm Board
Wylie M. Giffen
Committee of '50
Mr. Giffen
Acre
Campaign for California Grape Control Board Faces Short Sign-Up Window
SectionAA age signed to date are far below the 550000 acre target for 85 percent control. Last week a total between 150000 and 175000 acres was reported. Growers voted to continue the drive after a mass meeting last Monday, with leaders hoping two more weeks could push signup over the threshold in Fresno California.
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Fresno
Calif
California Grape Control Board
Tennessee Peach Crop Nears Record-Low After Freeze
A severe March cold snap damaged Tennessee peaches, yielding an estimated crop far below last year and likely under 500 cars. Most fruit is eastern Tennessee along lines to Chattanooga and Knoxville, with Etberta dominating nearly all production. Movement may start around July 20.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
Southern Railroad
Knoxville
Southern
Harriman
Dayton
Graysville
Sale Creek
Soddy
Daisy
Cleveland
Weatherly
Marysville
London
Whitsed
Clinton
Kingston
Rockwood
Dullis
Hales and Bracketts
Western Slope peach crop outlook tops last year
Palisade and Grand Valley expect a record peach crop with 1,860 to 1,900 carloads plus heavy express and track shipments. North Fork around Paonia Hotchkiss Cedaredge faces a spotted, 100 to 150 carload yield amid prior winter kill and May freezes. Total Western Slope shipments may near 2,000 carloads, surpassing 1924’s 1,772.
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North Fork
Paonia
Hotchkiss
Cedaredge
Palisade
Colo
Colorado
Grand Valley
North Forks
Paonla
Campo & Co. Offers 15 Percent Settlement to Creditors
New York June 6 Campo and Co fruit and vegetable jobbers at 267 Washington street closed ten days ago owing about 10000 to 60 creditors offer full settlement at 15 percent. They believe borrowed funds can finance the offer and have placed the matter with Ward W Smith manager of the Fruit and Produce Trade Association. If rejected bankruptcy looms as the alternative. It may take two weeks to know if creditors accept the proposal.
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New York
Campo & Co
Washington Street
Ward W. Smith
Fruit and Produce, Trade Association
Smith
Arkansas Peach Crop Is a Failure
The Arkansas peach crop this year is practically a complete failure due to January sub-zero weather. Some scattered orchards in the Highlands around Nashville and in Horatio DeQueen show small fruit. a few cars may be shipped. Clarksville Lamar Crowley's Ridge and NW Arkansas also report complete failure.
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Little Rock
Ark
Big Highlands
Nashville
Horatio and
DeQueen
Clarksville-Lamar
Arkansas
Crowley’s Ridge
Early test case on Kentucky retail sales tax in Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky an early test case on the Kentucky retail store sales tax is expected. Attorneys for Kroger Grocery and Baking Co and other chain stores have conferred with Attorney General W W Cammack aiming for a favorable outcome.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
W. Cammack
All Dealers Must Have Licenses in Fresh Produce Trade
A. A. Chaney reports that Senate and House conferees accepted changes to the Summers-Borah Licensing Bill and it awaits the President's signature. The license costs 10 per year, with exemptions for small retailers and in-state farmers. interstate and foreign dealers must obtain licenses. The measure aims to curb unfair practices in perishable commodities and is expected to be signed by President Hoover.
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Senate
House
Hoover
New York
A. A. Chaney
American Cranberry Exchange
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Washington, D. C
Samuel Fraser
Congress
Senator Borah
Congressman Summers
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Ucts
Chaney
Fraser
Washington
Farm Board
Borah
White House
Noever
Congresa
New Jersey License Law Explained Noted Confusion Clears
New Jersey’s license law, effective July 1, requires licenses for dealers and anyone dealing in fruits and vegetables grown in New Jersey. New York buyers and receivers shipping products into New Jersey terminals may not need a New Jersey license, depending on activity and location.
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New York
New Jersey
Packer
Georgia
California
Jersey
New York State
Apple Men to Meet at Grand Rapids Convention
The International Apple Association holds its 35th annual convention August 12 to 15 in Grand Rapids Michigan with headquarters at the Pantland Hotel. Secretary R G Phillips notes a certificate plan offers regular fare plus half fare return. State industry members are urged to attend for insight into apples. A Scherman chairs the reservations committee and hotel instructions are given to him.
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Rochester
N. Y
International Apple Association
Grand Rapids
Mich
Pantland Hotel
R. G. Phillips
A. Scherman
Ottawa Avenue
N. W
Grand Rapids, Mich
Federal Farm Board Moves to Organize Apple Project
The Federal Farm Board announces preparation for a national apple project within the Division of Cooperative Marketing. After months of work with apple producers and two Washington meetings, leaders note unorganized regions hinder cooperative action and aim to develop nationwide handling under the Agricultural Marketing Act.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Farm Board
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