Peach Crops Vary Widely Across States Report
The Packer reports varying peach prospects across the U S with New York and New Jersey showing different outcomes. New York expects a crop similar to last year while New Jersey may shrink after a January freeze. Arkansas and Texas show strong commercial production, Georgia faces winter kill and delayed movement, Michigan frets over a possible June drop, and Washington remains key for fresh fruit in the Northwest.
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Chicago
United States
Department of Agriculture
New York State
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
New York City
Texas
East
Arkansas
Ozark
Arkansas River
Fort Smith
van Buren
Little Rock
Clarkeville
Springle
Nashville
Crowley’s Ridge
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Michigan
Canada
Washington
Col Rado
Cantaloupes Need Warmer Weather in Consuming Centers
El Centro California reports cantaloupes ripening in good shape as 118 to 115 degree temperatures in the Imperial Valley are shown as unfavorable for consumption. Government wires from 22 markets indicate mixed conditions with rain and clear skies and temperatures 64 to 74, while shipments and peak forecasts project ongoing movement of cantaloupes Honey Dews and Honey Balls.
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el Centro
Calif
Middle West
Imperial Valley
United States
Potatoes Growers and Shippers Plan Price Defense
Virginia North and South Carolina and Maryland growers and shippers meeting in Norfolk agree on a price plan to limit No. 2 potatoes and restrict consignments to F. C. B. sales. They expect 85 percent of the region’s crop to be stabilized, with South Carolina first to set prices then North Carolina and Virginia.
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North
South Carolina
Virginia
Norfolk
North Carolina
Narfolk
Carolinas
Maryland
Florida
Watermelon shipments reach 426 cars through June 6
Imperial Valley reports a hot season with 113 in the shade and 426 watermelons shipped by June 6. Los Angeles led uptake with 731 of 1,800 total cars from last year while Portland San Francisco and other West Coast markets also show activity. Prices ranged 22.50 to 32.50 per car with 20 pound averages.
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el Centro
Hlif
Imperial Valley
Rockies
Los Angeles
Portland
San Francisco
Sacramento
Oakland
Seattle
Fresno
Stockton
San Jose
West
Middle West
Florida growers to attend tomato tariff hearing in DC
Washington June 8 likely the largest Florida vegetable grower gathering in Washington for the tomato tariff hearing set for June 25 before the U S Tariff Commission. Former Florida congressman Frank Clark is a member.
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Washington, D. C
Florida
Washington
United States Tariff Commission
Frank Clark
Missouri Strawberries Pick Up After Rain Delays
Springfield Missouri June 8 W L Engtish supervisor of agriculture for the Frisco Railroad says Missouri strawberry shipments should meet estimates as rains slowed picking but later in the week movement rose. Frisco expects about 100 cars daily this week with a gradual decline next week as stations resume picking.
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Missouri
Springfield
W. L Engtish
Frisco Railroad
Frisco
Pittsburgh Prepares for 33rd Apple Shippers' Convention
Local committees in Pittsburgh push plans for the 33rd International Apple Shippers' Association convention set for August 14 to 17. A strong speaker program is in the works and special railroad rates for delegates are being arranged as the event approaches.
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International Apple Shippers' Association
Pittsburgh
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Readiness for convention at William Penn Hotel
The association prepares days before the August 14 to 17 gathering at the William Penn Hotel. Secretary R G Phillips meets with committee members as preparations advance. Special railroad rates have been secured.
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William Penn
R. G. Phillips
Convention plans outlined for trade association meeting
A Pittsburgh news item notes a forthcoming convention with speakers expected to surpass expectations. The local committee urges early hotel reservations to ensure rooms, with Albert C. Walter as hotel chair and J S Crutchfield handling exhibits. A full slate of committees covers finance publicity entertainment transportation and registration.
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Terves
Albert C. Walter
Fruit Exchange Building
Pittsburgh
J. S. Crutchfield
Penn Avenue
Chester Franzell
George Depp
Alexander Murdoch
Charles A. Muclbronner
S. Y. Free
Paul D. Mitchell
Albert C. Kwalter
Cotton
Fred Andrews
W. Young
Crutchfield
Charles T. Keally
Samuel Cohen
Free
Man Named A Peterson Swindles Cincinnati Firm
Price and Co of Cincinnati sought A Peterson who posed as a Florida shipper and cashed a $50 check in West Palm Beach. The check bounced and Peterson has not been located. He is described as 40 to 45, blonde with blue eyes, ruddy complexion, about five feet eight inches, a smooth talker.
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Cincinnati
A. Peterson
I. N. Price & Co
Price & Co
West Palm Beach, Fla
Peterson
Florida
Bay My
Georgia Peach Deal Gets Late Start and Optimism
Movement expected to run two weeks behind normal due to late start with Elberta and Hale peaches. Two cars shipped last Wednesday marked the season’s start from Byron and Fort Valley, with Elbertas forecast to drive much of this year’s total movement estimated around 15,000 to 17,000 cars.
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Exchange
Government
Elbertas
Macon
Georgia
Jones County
Byron
Fort Valley
New York City
J. E. Grace
Holberg Produce Co. Closes Doors in Mobile
The Holberg Produce Company Inc. of Mobile Alabama has shut down after months of financial trouble. It owes about 7000 to local and outside creditors while assets total around 4000 mainly in accounts and equipment. A bankruptcy petition had not yet been filed but was expected imminently. Creditors include J. A. Schock and Mosher Parker. проч
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Mobile
Ala
Holberg Produce Company, Inc
Ralph G. Holberg, Jr
J. A. Schock
Mosher & Parker
Greeley, Corp
Holberg
Holberg Produce Company
Brincat Fruit ‘and Produce Company
Brincat
City Fruit and Produce Company
Here
R. M. Smith
First National Bank
Reduced Early Apple Crop Report for Tennessee District
Staff report from Columbia Tennessee notes an 66 percent drop in the early apple crop due to cold and wet spring conditions. Projections place around 20 carloads for towns including Columbia Spring Hill and Franklin with car movement set for June 20 to 25. Cherry yields are expected very light with many trees winter killed. Dayton Tennessee estimates about 25 carloads with readiness around June 16 to 20.
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Columbia
Tenn
Tennessee
Spring Hill
Franklin
Dayton, Tenn
California Grape Growers Exchange Sets Opening Prices
The California Grape Growers Exchange board set tonnage prices for 1 450 members with 70 000 tons of black grape varieties. Prices ranged from 27.60 to 52.50 per ton for U S No 1 grapes with a 10 per ton reduction for U S No 2. A fob California charge may apply per box.
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California Grape Growers Exchange
San Francisco
Carignane
Petite Sirah
Mataro
Grenasche
Beclan
Mondeuse
Valdepenas
Malvoisie
St. Macaire
Tanat
Barbera
Gamay
Monrastel
Mission
Morocco
Aramon
Cornichon
U. S
Walking in the Woods Rube McNoodle Meets a Low Spirit Squirrel
In a woodland scene Rube McNoodle encounters a despondent squirrel on a wet limb. The creature laments hard times and unfair competition as Rube recalls Cecil the boy who struggled. Rube offers a brief attempt at cheer.
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Rube McNoodle
Busi
Shot Because of Too Much Optimism The Sad Squirrel
A humorous column presents a narrator called a sad squirrel on a rainy day. It reflects on optimism and weather as a metaphor for mood and resilience.
Squirrel in the dumps and a self-portrait of a self-described fool
A speaker laments low intellectual status and the value of plain speech. He recalls a morose squirrel seen on a woodland walk and muses on honesty versus conceit. The piece closes with a news note: J P Atkinson & Co opens in Huntington WV handling fruits and vegetables. Atkinson formerly led the failed Atkinson Fruit Company.
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Cincinnati
J. P. Atkinson & Co
Huntington
W. Va
J. P. Atkinson
Atkinson
Atkinson Fruit Company, Inc
Arkansas Peach Crop Seen Among Best This Year
Arkansas faces a strong peach harvest with an estimated 3,225 to 3,870 cars, up from 1,799 last year. Highland district around Nashville leads production, with districts including Clarksville Lamar DeQueen Horatio Van Buren Rudy Alma Crowley's Ridge and Springdale contributing. Frost early season injuries were limited to low spots and poor air drainage areas.
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Highland
Clarksville
Crowley’s Ridge
Springdale
Little Rock
Ark
Jack Frost
Arkansas
Nashville
Johnson County
Lamar
Alma
New Crowley's Ridge
W Est City
Wynne
Marianna
T Ae
Highland-Nashville
DeQueen-Horatio
Crowley Ridge
van Burers-Rudy
Saline County
Hoch Decries Congress Action on Farm Low Mood
Washington June Representative Hoch of Kansas writes to Interstate Commerce Commission chair Johnson B Campbell stating Congress by legislative enactment has declared the existence of an agricultural low mood and no judicial requirement to prove it with evidence. He cites farm unrest over freight relief delays and recalls 1920 rail rate increases.
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Washington
Hoch
Kansas
Johnson B. Campbell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Campbell
Senate
Watesian Farm:commodities
Howh
The Produce Packer Weekly Sample Offer
The Produce Packer announces a separate weekly newspaper devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and other produce. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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