Outlook Good In Eastern Peach States This Year
The Packer reports a likely larger peach crop across eastern states led by Georgia and New York with near record output. Prospects span Georgia to Pennsylvania and the Carolinas, with many regions expectant of substantial yields while northern, Rocky Mountain, and Northwest districts vary. California remains strong in peaches though much is dried or shipped out of state. Government June estimates place the national peach crop at about 62.5 million bushels for this year.
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Chicago
Packer
Georgia
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Carolinas
New England
United States
Mississippi
River Valley
Ohio River Valley
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Minois
Ohio River
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Rocky Mountain District
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Northwest
Yakima Valley
Washington
Wenatchee Valley
California
Western New York peach crop outlook for the year
The Western New York commercial peach crop is shaping up with prospects for a better yield than 1923. Estimates range from about half to two thirds of the record 7,000 car peak, with 4,500 to 5,000 cars likely and 2,062 cars shipped last year. The Lake counties of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe and Wayne lead production, while brown rot threatens early varieties and losses have occurred near Rochester.
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Rochester
New York
Lake Counties
Niagara
Orleans
Monroe
Wayne
Genesee
Livingston
Ontario
Yates
Seneca
Georgia Peach Crop Poised to Break Records This Year
Georgia's peach season hits peak, with growers aiming for a record crop of about 11,336 cars. Early fruit quality is high as a mild June brings minimal damage, and rail lines anticipate moving an even larger yield than expected. Noted figures from the Georgia Peach Growers' Exchange and Central of Georgia Railway project point to a record-breaking season ahead.
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Macon
Georgia
J. G. Carlisle
Georgia Peach Growers’ Exchange
Mr. Carlisle
W. E. Stewart
Central of Georgia Railway
Cantaloupe Movement Improves in Chicago Trade
Chicago June 13. Cantaloupes show some improvement as weather favors ready consumption. Some accumulation remains on track but expected to shrink with continued favorable conditions. Imperial Valley cantaloupes traded from 3.25 to 3.50 for standard and Jumbo crates, pony crates 2.25 to 2.50. Late and overripe melons moved at discounts.
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Chicago
Imperial Valley Cantaluies
Chas Heller Co Inc Calls Creditors Meeting
New York June 13 The Charles Heller Company Inc fruit and vegetable jobbers at 188 West Street called a meeting of creditors last week. The firm owes about 9000 on the street and there are twenty creditors. An agreement was reached this week with creditors, outlining payments of 5 percent cash now, 45 percent on December 1, and 60 percent six months later. The trouble is blamed on six months of steady losses and market decline.
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New York
Charles Heller Company, Inc
West Street
Peaches Move Slowly in Chicago Market
Chicago June 13 Cablot arrivals of Georgia peaches have been limited to two to three cars daily. Demand insufficient to take all receipts, with much of the fruit green or unsatisfactory. Late in the week improvements in arrivals noted. Best offerings brought 2.50 to 2.75 per six basket crates, occasional lines at 3. Choice stock moved slowly at 1.25 to 2 per crate.
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Chicago
Georgia
Complaints Still Come Against Wm G Bidgood
Victims of William G Bidgood of Norfolk Va complain of fraud via worthless checks after visiting Eastern markets. His brother in law funds defense with lawyer Charles W Main at 241 St Paul Street Baltimore Md to secure restitution where no criminal action is started. Bidgood’s home is 214 College Place Norfolk Va.
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New York
William’ G. Bidgood
Norfolk
Bidgood
North Carolina
Charles W. Main
St. Paul Street
Baltimore
Main
College Place
Leahy and Gargiulo Put Into Receiver’s Hands in California
Brawley California June 13 Leahy Gargiulo of Los Angeles and California cantaloupe and lettuce shippers were placed under receivership this week by the California Bank of Los Angeles as losses from a grape deal over the past two years are cited as the cause of failure.
Cantaloupe company assets fall short. receivership planned
Papers in Superior Court in El Centro show the firm owes California Bank about 140,044.31 with notes mortgages and an April overdraft. F. M. Withers appointed receiver will try to sell cantaloupes for cash to settle the debts. Leahy, linked to the Texas cantaloupe movement, is en route West as losses in grape sales contributed to the failure. Receiver’s base likely on the ranch at Callpatria.
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el Centro
California Bank
California
F. M. Withers
Withers
Leahy
Texas
Callpatria
Rainy Georgia watermelons threaten crop yields
A wire from Georgia watermelon shipper R S Roddenberg of Moultrie warns that heavy rains have reduced melon set and may cut the crop, undermining earlier forecasts of doubled Georgia production. The message notes vines cast fruit, signaling lower output and uncertainty up to and beyond harvest.
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New York
R. S. Roddenberg
Moultrie
Macon
Produce Packer sample copy offer to readers
The Produce Packer offers a weekly edition devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Arkansas peach crop to top earlier years this season
Arkansas expects the biggest peach crop in years with an estimated 2,009 to 3,200 cars shipped statewide, potentially reaching 8,500 at peak. Last year produced around 600 cars after spring freezes damaged northern orchards. Growth follows new plantings over the past three to five years, with favorable weather and widespread spraying and cultivation.
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Starf
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Union
Arkan
Kaley & Co New York Jobbers In Trouble
New York June 18 F Kaley & Co fruit and vegetable jobbers at 207 Duane Street face financial difficulties. Creditors cannot locate a firm statement as Kaley, active for years, may owe two to nine thousand dollars. Incorporation papers filed June 4 listed Frank Kaley G Solomon and L Collins, but plans to fund through them collapsed after discovering higher debts.
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New York
F. Kaley &Co
Duane 'Street
Kaley
Kaley Hag
Secretary of State
Frank Kaley
G. Solomon
L. Collins
Solomon
Collins
Express Rate Readjustment Elevates Eastern Zone Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered readjustment of express rates nationwide, effective January 1, 1925. Eastern Zone increases run about 8 percent with selective reductions in West and South. The basic 50 mile Eastern rate climbs from 15 to 26 cents. Southern rates rise to 80 cents then adjust to about 28 34 cents. prairie states see rates near 31 cents.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Prairie States
Warrant Issued for M. W. Kamens in Philadelphia
A warrant for Milton W. Kamens of 331 North Front street has been issued by the Philadelphia Credit and Collection Bureau. He owes about $20,000 to more than 50 creditors in fruit and vegetable trade and is described as a broker and small jobber. A reward is offered for information leading to his arrest. the Kamens family lived at 5241 Beaumont street until June 7, when they moved. Kamens hasn’t been seen since Tuesday.
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M. W. Kamens
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Credit and Collection Bureau
Milton W. Kamens
North Front Street
Kamens
North Front
Credit and Collection Bureau
Beaumont Street
Nail head rust on Florida tomato blamed on wind fungus
Arthur Kugelman of Olivit Brothers, after visiting Palmetto Florida, says the tomato rust that ruined Florida’s tomato crop this year is a wind fungus and cannot be prevented by spray. he notes observations from Florida and South Carolina and remarks on growing conditions.
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Florida
Kugelman
Wis
South Carolina
New York
Arthur Kugelman
Olivit Brothers
Palmetto
Plu
Nail-head rust blamed on winds and dews by expert Kugelman
A Florida grower, Mr Kugelman with years of experience, asserts nail-head rust in crops is caused by high winds and is developed by heavy dews fog and light showers. He claims absence of strong winds before picking season prevents rust, citing two recent Florida patches as proof. The piece references a Department of Agriculture effort and hints at page continuation.
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We Lane
Fotn Ton Nana Tis
Bing
Department of Agriculture
Kugelman
Mr. Kugelman
Florida
Cantaloupe Peak in Warm Weather Draws East Market Attention
In the Imperial Valley the season's car shipments near 5,000, about a third of the crop. Shippers debate final totals with estimates ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 more cars than last year, while late fields mainly in the south end affect timing. Cold East weather and reports of green melons slow orders, as traders await the peak and anticipate a strong market after it passes if warm weather returns.
Mr Steinhardt of N Y Improves After Illness
New York June 13 Joseph H Steinhardt who has been very ill with pneumonia at his Waldorf Astoria apartments is rapidly recovering He passed the crisis last Thursday and should be in fine shape within a couple of weeks according to his physician
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Mr.Steinhardt
N. Y
New York
Joseph H. Steinhardt
Waldorf-Astoria
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