Citrus market notes show little change in California oranges
New York June 8 reports minimal movement in California orange prices from last week with prices flat to slightly higher. Valencia quality varied with large sizes coarse in texture. demand slow. Florida fruit mixed, Indian River stock steady to strong for fancy, while common fruit dragged. Porto Rico pineapple and grapefruit prices fluctuated widely, with green fruit discounted and demand weak for ordinary grades. Sicily lemons sold variously by cargo quality with sharp price moves due to hot weather and high out-of-town orders boosting overall market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Apa
Flor
San
Valencia
Porto Rico
Sicily
Cargo Ex. S
West Lassaway
Spiritea
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Cargo sales report from Julians and Verdelli lemons incident
Wednesday cargoes showed higher prices with Verdelli lemons from Messina dominating the lot, many not sound. The Julians cargo featured soft fruit with prices up to 6.25 for 3008 units and 7.12 percent. larger sales included 3608 at 4.75 and 360e at 6.97. The market was active, especially for second grade fruit, with 22,000 boxes sold and a 25 to 50 cent per box rise overall. An export tally listed 181,600 boxes afloat for New York, 11,300 for Boston, 8,000 for New Orleans, and 25,100 for Montreal, with another sale slated for Friday.
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Julianna
Verdelli
S.S. Julians
Lota
Sangamon
Messina
New York
Boston
New Orleans
Montreal
New Potatoes Dominating New York Market
Old and new potato markets show mixed activity in New York on June 8. North Carolina arrivals were light and pricey, with barrels around 4.89 dollars, while Florida and South Carolina supplies shift the early market. Old potatoes remain abundant with steady prices, Maine at 3.50 to 4.00 per 180 pounds bulk, states 2.50 to 3.50, and southern stock firm with varied class rates.
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New York
Tirat
North Carolina
Florida
South ‘Carolina
South Carolinas
Maines
States
California cantaloupes market report with price shifts
Overrip cantaloupes sold at $8 with top price $10 for standards, ponies $6 to $7, flats around $3.50. Texas cantaloupes generally $1.75 to $3 per crate, fancy stock higher. Florida melons light, one California car steady. Mexican cantaloupes $2.50 to $6, Texas flats $2 to $2.75. nine California cars, four Texas, two Florida. California prices steady for sound fruit. standards $8, overripe $5, ponies $5.6, flats $3.25. Florida very poor at standard $1.25–2.25 and fist crate $0.55.
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Texas
Florida
Floridas
Akron
Albany
Albuquerque
Altoona
Ardmore
Okla
Atlanta
Baltimore
Billings
Mont
Binghamton
Nic
Birmingham
Ala
Bisbee
Ariz
Boston
Bradford
Bridgeport
LaCrossé
Lewistown
Idaho
Lima
Lincoln
Little Rock
Peoria
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Portland
Ore
Providence
R. L
Pueblo
Rochester
Sacramento
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Salina
San Antonio
San Diego
San Francisco
San Jose
Scranton
Spokane
Springfield
Massa
Streator
Stockton
Calif
Syracuse
Toledo
Topeka
Toronto
Trinidad
Tulsa
Utica
Walla Walla
Washington D. C
Wichita
Nia
Wilkes Barre
Winnipeg
Worcester
Wilmington, del
Williamsport
Youngstown, CO
Winnipeg Fruit Jobbers Adopt Rules on Rejections
The Winnipeg Fruit Jobbers Association issues a circular to retailers detailing strict inspection rules for fruit deliveries. It bans allowances on strawberries and tomatoes after receipt and limits other allowances to within 24 hours, aiming to curb rebates and losses in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Fruit Jobbers' Association
Fruit Jobbers'’ Association
Two Failures On Philadelphia Market Report
The Philadelphia Market reports two defaults this week from the Credit and Collection Bureau. Harry Epstein owes about $1,500 and has not been seen since last Tuesday. He is linked with 716 Jackson street and is listed with $6,000 in outstanding debts. A warrant has been sworn for arrest on grounds of concealing assets to defraud creditors.
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Philadelphia
Philaphia
Cantaloupe Market Reports Steady Prices in Imperial Valley
Cantaloupe shipments from Imperial Valley run 250 to 300 cars daily. Cool weekly weather slowed ripening, with standards around 2.50 and other grades varying. Destination list covers numerous U S cities and Canada, reflecting broad distribution from June 1 to 6.
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Imperial Valley
California Grape Growers' Exchange Prices for 1923 Grapes
The California Grape Growers' Exchange posts 1923 wine grape prices declining from last year. Classes range from 85 to 15 dollars per ton with 18 percent minimum sugar. deliveries are in purchaser’s boxes to the nearest shipping station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Grape Growers’ Exchange
San Franciscs
Grand -Noir
Lenoir
Mission
Mataro
Peru
Morocco
Test Case on Sapiro Co operative Contract
New York June. A suit in McHenry County Circuit Court tests the Sapiro cooperative plan linked to state marketing law. Milk Producers Marketing Company seeks injunction against Arthur L. Bell of Richmond to stop selling milk outside the cooperative, amid reports many members may have violated contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McHenry County
Sa‘iro
Milk Producers Marketing Company
Arthur’ L. Bell
Richmond
Milk Market Reporter
Sapiro
Notics
Bell
Watermelon Demand Presses Chicago Market In June
In Chicago during June demand for watermelons was strong, with arrivals lighter than the previous year and prices standing firm due to scarcity of large melons. Dealers reported 8 to 10 carloads as average for the period, while this week saw robust activity despite variable quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Avera
Trade values and fruit shipments across California observed
The report notes fluctuating trade and strong prices with light receipts as freight moves. From May 16 to June 3 shipments include cars of apricots cherries peaches plums and pears from multiple districts such as Guinda Lodi Loomis Reedley Sebastopol San Francisco San Jose Stockton Vacaville and Win ters with totals listed for each location.
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Los Angeles
Guinda
Hunt
Lodi
Loomis
Lincoln
Napa
Newcastle
Penryn
Reedley
Rumsey
Sacramento
Sebastopol
San Francisco
San Jose
Stockton
Vacaville
Willetta
Death of Mrs James Squillante in New York
Mrs James Squillante wife of a West Street produce dealer died Friday morning last week in Lying-In Hospital New York of double pneumonia after a simple operation. She was 26 and survived by her husband and two young children. Funeral was Monday at St Rose of Lima Church Brooklyn with requiem high mass and burial at Calvary Cemetery. The trade mourns with Mr Squillante.
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New York
James Squillante
West Street
Quillante
Squillante
St. Rose of Lima
Brooklyn
Calvary Cemetery
Slow Trade and Lower Price on Cabbage
Chicago market reports slow cabbage demand due to warm weather. Prices weakened to move stocks, with better grades selling while mixed quality crates traded around 2.25 dollars to 1.50 for fancy Mississippi stock. Poor and slimy stock moved at minimal prices. overall market was weak and prices shaded.
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Chicago
Louisiana
New York Woman Mrs Gamble Dies at Home
Leslie Gamble of New York mourns as Mrs Sallie Gamble dies at her Montessire New York home after several weeks of illness. The Apple receipts show light market with various prices for Baldwin Albemarle Winesap Newtown Pippin and Ben Davis in assorted boxes. Leslie and Harold survive. this is Gamble’s second bereavement after the loss of his father a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leslie Gamble
Wm. Gamble &Co
Mrg. Gamble
Gamble
Montessire
Baldwins
Albemarle Pippins
Mr. Gamble
Ben Davis
Newtown
Pippins
Leslie
Harold
Arkansas Valley potato crop smaller than last year
Fort Smith and Muskogee regions report a much lighter potato crop in 1923 due to late frosts and heavy rains. Estimated yields drop from about 1260 1400 cars last year to around 1050 1100 cars this year. Weather remains the key factor for maturation and shipping may start mid June.
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Arkansas Valley
Fort Smith
Ark
Muskogee
Oklx
Arkansas River Valley
Arkansas
Wikihogee
Okla
Brages
Haskell
Yahola
Orum
Stigler
Warner
A. Coweta
Ft. Smith
Peno
Braden
Spiro
Gore
Revision in Federal Bankruptcy Laws Hearing Set in New York
New York merchants and the New York Credit Men’s Association along with other groups have pressed for changes to the federal bankruptcy law. A hearing is planned for June 30 at a building in New York attended by committees from various business organizations and the Alexander Gilchrist Federal Court will hear views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
Merchant's Association
New, York
New York Credit, Men
New -York
Alexander
Gilchrist Federal Court
Fruit Market Notes On Strawberry and Onion Prices
Market report shows heavier receipts and steadier demand for merchantable stock. Illinois berries moldy shipments hurt overall quality. Aromas and Gandys fetch 3.50 to 3.60 per quart, top prices for others. Texas yellows about 2.68 to 2.85 per 100 pounds. New York onions steady at 2.65 to 2.75 per crate. Bermudas and Egyptians also listed with varied per bag figures.
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Irly
Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Indiana
Arkansas
New-York
New York
Texas
California
Bermudas
Lem and Roy Hill Owe Texas Shippers
Dallas June 8 Lem Hill and nephew Roy Hill operating as Farmers' Produce Company at 2033 Cabbell street closed business last week and fled leaving nothing but a bad reputation. Federal officers pursued but they are still at large. The firm, first focused on poultry and eggs, then vegetable shipments, issued high quotations and remittance checks that bounced. Shippers came to Dallas this week to collect, finding only a hole in the wall where a big business once stood.
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Dallas
Lem Hill
Roy Hill
Farmers' Produce Company
Cabbell Street
Packer
Packer Fhas
Cantaloupes Market Outlook In Chicago This Week
The week started favorable for cantaloupes with improved market activity as weather cooled around 80 degrees. Imperial Valley shipments indicated ripening melons and growing volumes, with prices on standards and pony crates ranging from 2 to 6 dollars depending on size and quality. Later in the week receipts rose, shading prices and signaling a softer market as traders anticipated heavier arrivals.
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Chicago
Amperial Valley
Imperial Valley
California
Potato Market Steady as Prices Hold Firm
Market notes a fair supply with steady demand for potatoes. Bulk Wisconson round whites sell 75 85c per cwt, Dustys 90 95c, Minnesota stock around 75c, Idaho Russell 1.25, fancy lots higher. New potatoes firmer. cooler midweek boosts buyers. Receipts moderate. South Carolina No 1 6.50 6.75 per barrel, No 2 4. Alabama stock 3 43 2.25 per sack, Louisiana Triumphs 3 3.30 and whites 2.25 2.50, California No 1 stock 4.50.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Russell
South Carolina
Alabama
Lousiana
California
Rains Boost Crops in Louisville District
Louisville June 8 rains improved outlook for onions onion sets cabbage and potatoes in this district. May weather described as ideal with ample rainfall promising bulbs of good size and slightly increased acreage. Cabbage quality also described as good with favorable growing conditions.
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Louisville
Strawberries in New York Market Report
New York June 8 Strawberries receipts lighter due to rains in the South and Jersey market. Some water soaked fruit. Fancy berries from Maryland Delaware and New Jersey selling 14 to 20 cents per quart. Other grades 10 to 12 cents. Blackberries poor 12 to 25 cents per quart. Blueberries 25 to 40 cents per quart.
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York
Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Rains Hit Flora Watermelon Crop In Florida State
Flooding and wet weather cripple Florida watermelon fields across many counties from Gainesville southward. Yield estimates vary widely with some sections seeing heavy losses while others report partial crops as vines suffer from disease, heat, and pre harvest shedding. Shipped car counts drop versus last year, reflecting extended wet spell impact on the state's shipping season.
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Florida
Gainesville
Newberry
Quiet Market For Onions In Chicago Amid Steady Prices
Chicago June 8 onions market remained quiet last week yet prices held steady. Many cars on track and ample supplies. operators expect little decline though activity stays subdued. California yellows 2.50 2.60, Texas yellows 1.75 2.55, Texas Wax 1.50 up, Louisiana Creoles 3.00 3.50 per sack. stores report Mexican white stock around 3.16 4 per crate and Texans white stock around 2.73 3 per crate.
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Chicago
California
Texas
Reduced Express Rates From British Columbia to Winnipeg
British Columbia express rates to Winnipeg have been greatly reduced for June July and August to aid Canada fruit movement. The lower charges apply to shipments of berries currants and cherries and cover any destination within Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The reduction runs through August 1st with new rates listed per ewe and fruit pack totals.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Georgia Peach Sales in New York Market
The first Georgia peaches of the season arrived in New York with Mayflowers and Uiedas varieties. Stock sold from 3.26 to 8 dollars per crate as seven cars were received, market barely steady with best fruit around 4 dollars and ordinary fruit about 2.50. There were no peaches on Thursday.
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York
Georgia
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Frutti
Sapiro Co-operative
Levabure
Cali
James
New ‘York
Lem and
Texas Shippers
New
Northitt
Bhds
Georgia Peach
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