Colorado Potato Exchange to Handle Its Own Sales
Ben W. Gibson of Monte Vista Colorado announces the Colorado Potato Growers Exchange will manage its potato sales. He says growers will be paid 15 percent off market value and a weekly pool will follow until finalization. Gibson, visiting Kansas City, plans markets in the Midwest and to audit last year’s arrangements with Weyl Zuckerman Co. of San Francisco.
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Kansas City
Colorado
Ben W. Gibson
Monte Vista
Calo
Gibson
Middle West
Chicago
Weyl-Zickerman ” &i Co
San Francisco
Cantaloupes by State Production Totals and Four Year Acreage
The report lists late and intermediate cantaloupe acreages by state, detailing figures such as California and Arkansas totals, Imperial 8 200, Indiana 3 700, Maryland 5 600, Texas 3 790, and a combined intermediate total of 26 170 plus a late total of 15 20. It notes four year acreage history: 1926 14 980 1921 13 130 1922 21 080 and last year 16 200.
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California
Delaware
Indiana
Maryland
Nevada
North ‘Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Texas
Colorado
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
New Jersey
New Mexico
Tennessee
Washington
Cantaloupes Slow in New York Market
New York cantaloupes moved slowly with 70 carloads Monday and lower receipts later in the week. Warm weather helped but jobbers could not move stock. Jumbo prices opened at 2.75 to 3.25, standard 36s at 2.35 to 3, ponies 2.25 to 2.65, flats 1.15, with declines midweek and another dip Thursday as gumbos sold 2.50 to 2.75.
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New York
California
Miles & Co. Win Sorbello Commission Suit
New York court records show H. G. Miles & Co. defeating Sorbello in a Municipal Court case over alleged commissions. Sorbello, hired last December at 75 dollars weekly, claimed 1200 dollars in commissions after his severance May 1 and suit filed May 1.
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New York
Due Sorbello
H. G. Miles & O
Schmook
H. G. Miles & Co
Miles
Sorbello
Srother
Gury
Warm Weather Boosts Chicago Watermelon Market
Chicago readers note warmer weather and rising supplies of Florida watermelons support prices. Tom Watsons from Florida sold around 500 per car for 23-pound fruit, 650 per car for 26-pound fruit, and 750 to 800 per car for 28-pound fruit, with a 21-pound car averaging about 550.
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Chicago
Florida
Tom Watsons
New Mercantile Agency for Produce and People Formed
A Kansan City news item reports the creation of The Packer Produce Mercantile Agency, a new national field operation allied with The Packer. The firm will compile industry records with a staff of veteran Packer personnel, stressing accuracy, promptness, and impartiality, and plans a detailed annual data book starting April 1925.
Old Potato Receipts Light New Heavy in New York Market
New York market reports light receipts for old potatoes from New York and Maine with prices for Green Mountains and Spaulding Rose around 3 to 3.40 dollars. New potatoes arrive heavily and prices vary. North and South Carolina Crops ship liberally amid a volatile market. Cobblers in the Carolinas range 2 to 3.50 dollars while No 2 stock sits around 1.25 to 2.75. Eastern Shore of Virginia shows improving size but low overall value. Fancy Norfolk No 1 moves 3 to 2.50 with poor stock to 1.00.
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New York
New York State
Maine
Green Mountains
North
South Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
Virginis
Norfolk
Heavy Peach Receipts in New York Market
The New York peach market saw heavier receipts this week with Georgia arrivals mainly early varieties in mixed condition. Early Rose fruit sold mostly from 1.50 to 3, with some cars reaching 4 to 4.50. Carmans were present and fancy large Early Rose two by two fetched the highest prices. Aneedas Mayflowers and Queen of Dixie mostly sold 1 to 2 dollars, around 1.50, while Fancy Red Birds ranged 1.25 to 2.75. The call favored sized two by two fruit, with two by two Early Rose yielding the best prices.
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New York
Georgia
Queen of Dixie
Apple holdings lag for June 1 compares to earlier years
Washington June 20 The monthly report of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics shows cold storage holdings of apples on June 1 1924 level by barrels and boxes versus June 1 1928 figures and five year averages. Specifics include 424000 barrels vs 150000 in 1928 and 944000 boxes vs 380000 in 1924, with five year averages of 195000 barrels and 509000 boxes.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of ‘Agricultural Economics
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Apple Peach and Pear Crop Outlook Report Released
The June report from the U S Department of Agriculture notes apples in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia in very high condition while Northwest and Pacific states show poor prospects due to frost damage. Peaches may be above average overall with Virginia and California showing strong forecasts though New York and New England face frost and scab challenges. The report cautions that cold May in the East and warmer May in the West complicate direct year to year comparisons.
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Washington, D
Pacific
United States ‘Department
Bughelaia
Virginia
Kentui
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Alabama
Arkansas
California
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
New England
Hudson Valley
New York
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
E Department
Crop Prospects Vary Across Regions Amid Frost and Scab
Regional crop notes indicate uneven prospects due to disease and weather. South Central Pennsylvania reports poor conditions from severe scab infection while Virginia and Michigan show mixed outcomes. Illinois Missouri and neighboring states face two thirds of the expected yield. Colorado reports no frost damage and good prospects, Northwest faces June drop and variable results.
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Vania
Ohio
States
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Michigan
Illinois
Missouri
Tates
van Miszour
Arkansas
Ben Davis
Seciona
Colorado
Montand
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Apple Crop Outlook From Department Reports
Early condition reports suggest a weaker apple crop this year. States east of the Rockies show hopes for about two thirds of last year’s harvest while the Pacific region expects roughly four fifths. drought and low prices suppress spraying and cultivation, especially in Western Oregon and California.
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Oregon
California
Cantaloupe Market Notes Amid Warm Weather Slump
Accumulation of cantaloupes in local yards grows modestly as the week brings warmer weather. About 100 cars, including broken stock, reported in yards. Prices eased by 0 to 1 per package, with California standard Salmon Tints at 42.50 to 2.75, pony crates at 2.25, flats 1.20, and some jumbos up to 2.80 per crate.
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Chicago
Nto Ag Cais Siarreen
Aula Ward
Trade Opposes Ganzvoort Street Terminal Proposal
The Fruit and Produce Trade Association of New York protests against locating the primary terminal at Ganzvoort street. Mayor Hylan holds a public hearing at City Hall on June 29 at 2 p m. The trade urges approval of Delaney proposed terminal below Canal street, which has broad support among wholesale perishables distributors.
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New York
Transportation Committee of the Fruit ‘and Produce Trade Association of New York
Ganzvoort Street
Hylan
Ecity Hall
Board of Estimate and
John J. Delaney
Bhe
Canal Street
Watermelon Movement Starts in Georgia
The Packer reports a telegraph from Moultrie Georgia melon grower R Roddenberg stating that first Georgia melons will arrive this week but scarce. Next week should see a more general but limited movement, with the first substantial Georgia shipment planned for the first week of July. Melons distant from vine roots may reduce yield and no disease has been reported.
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New York
Roddenberg
Moultrie
Georgia
Produce Packer sample offer for market news
The Produce Packer is a separate weekly newspaper focused 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 upon request.
Cantaloupe shipments from Imperial Valley surge in week long stretch
El Centro June 20 report shows 3,286 cars shipped in seven days, averaging about 480 daily amid warm weather. Dock highs reached 615 then 535, signaling a peak passed and cooler nights slowing shipments. Market prices ranged around 1.15 per standard, with some fancy brands higher. Up to June 16 total season shipments reached 7,040 cars, vs 4,928 last year, despite doubts about crop size and root knot issues.
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el Centro
Calif
New York
Imperial Valley
Akron
Altoona
Asheville
Atlantic City
Battle Creek
Albany
Allentown
Atlanta
Baltimore
Bethlehem
Binghampton
Bloomington
Boston
Buffalo
Burr
Oak
Burlington
Birmingham
Bluefield
Bradford
Bridgeport
Blue’ Island
Cedar Rapids
Canton
Charleston
Chattanooga
Chicago
Cinehmati
Clarkburg
Clinton
Cleveland
Coffeyville
Columbus
Danville
Davenport
Dayton
Decatur
Des Moines
Detroit
Duluth
Dubuque
Haston
El+mira
Enid
Evansville
Erie
Ft. Wayne
Flint
Freeport
Galesburg
Glen Falls
Greenville
Grand Rapids
Greensboro
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Hartford
Hazelton
Hoboken
Indianapolis
Ithaca
Ishpeming
Jacksonville
Jersey City
Johnstown
Johnson City
Joplin
Kalamazoo
Kansas City
Knoxville
Lewiston
la Crosse
Lancaster
Lansing
Lexington
Louisville
Mansfield
Marion
Mahaney
Memphis
Mil
Richmond
Rechester
St. Joseph
Anthony
Amarillo
Astoria
Beaumont
Bisbee
Bellingham
Billings
Butte
Cheyenne
Centralia
Casper
Colorado Springs
Denver
el Paso
Eldorado
Euzene
Pareo
Lva
Fresno
Ft Worth
Great Poate
Grand Forks
Grand Island
Prescott
Roswell
Pueblo
Ranger
Sacramento
Salem
San Berdo
Salina
San Francisco
San Diego
Spokane
Santa Ana
Salt Lake
San Antonio
San Jose
Seattle
Stockton
Sweetwater
Tacoma
Tracy
Tulsa
Trinidad
Tucson
Wichita
Vancouver
Wasco
New York to Send Large Delegation to Apple Shippers' Convention
New York will send a sizable delegation to the International Apple Shippers Association meeting in St. Louis at the Chase Hotel beginning Tuesday evening. Howard Huber of American Fruit Growers Inc. will head the New York contingent and aims to arrange travel from August 11 with about two cars departing from Pennsylvania Station.
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New York
Apple Shippers’ Convention
Howard Huber
American Fruit Growers Inc
International Apple Shippers' Association
St. Louis
Chase Hotel
St. 1
Pennsylvania Station
Huber
Franklin and
Washington Streets
New York City
The
International Apple Shippers
Chase
Leahy and Gargiulo Liabilities May Reach 500000
El Centro California June 20 The failure of Leahy and Gargiulo has depressed the cantaloupe trade here. Court records show bank foreclosures at 140000 while a bank employee says total liabilities may reach 500000, much from personal notes. The receiver will not comment and public records are incomplete.
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el Centro
Calif
Leahy & Gargiulo
Packer
California
Packerman
Strawberry Receipts Heavy from Jersey This Week
Strawberry receipts are heavy, coming chiefly from Jersey. Jersey supplies the bulk of berries and prices are low. The best berries this week bring 14 to 16 cents per quart, average 10 to 12 cents, with some poor fruit as low as 5 cents.
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New York
Jersey
Cantaloupe Trade Shifts After Brawley Hotel Fire
Fire levelled the Dunlack Hotel in Brawley California causing an estimated 300000 in damage. The Bureau of Markets and F B Auction headquarters were destroyed forcing relocation to El Centro. Shippers brokers and buyers moved to Barbara Worth hotel as several firms burned out relocate for the season.
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Brawley
Calif
Dunlacik
Bureau of Markets
Barbara Worth
el Centro
Dunlack
Barbara Worth Hotel
Dunlack Building
Pletely
C. H. Weaver
John Eck Company
Chicago
Sears Brothers
Standlee & Bryant and
Amendel & Co
F. C.B
Pari
Twelfth
Highteenth
Committee to Choose Site for New Chicago Produce Market
Chicago June 20 Members of the South Water Street Removal Association moved toward naming a nine member committee to select a new market location. The group includes A. Welch as chairman and nine appointees from fruit and vegetable, butter, egg, and poultry dealers. The association has grown to about 200 members, with many dealers relocating to West South Water street, following the fruit and vegetable trade.
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South Water Street
New Market
A. HW Welch
West End
Chicago
T| South
Eges
West South Water Street
Fulton Market
West Randolph Street
Germany
Packer
Chicago Peach Market Low on Entry Arrivals
Chicago peach market arrivals have been unusually low early in the season. Most shipments come from Georgia with ten to fifteen cars daily. Prices for Uneedas in six-basket carriers range from 1.25 to 1.75 dollars, with best stock at 1.75 and poorer stock around 1.25.
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Georgia
Aneedas
Uneedas
Strike Averted in New York Fruit Trade
Information indicated a planned walkout by Teamsters and Chauffeurs in the fruit and vegetable trade. A meeting in the Fruit and Produce Trade Association rooms brought both sides, and the dispute was settled with porters to be unionized and wear union labels.
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New York
Teamsters and
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Coyne Plans European Trip From Chicago
D J Coyne a prominent South Water street merchant left Chicago Thursday for a two and a half month trip through Eastern Canada to New York and then Europe He will be joined by his wife and two daughters who will go as far as New York for the Democratic convention next week on their journey their husbands notable Chicago Democrats accompany the family on early legs of the journey.
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Chicago
D. J. Coyne
South Water Street
New York
Europe
Coyne
New York City
Good Crop of Apples Expected in Maine
Augusta Me June 14 1934 To The Packer It looks now as though this state was to have a bumper crop of apples Nearly all orchards bloomed heavily Weather has been cool but not cold conditions have been excellent up to this time Most crops are very backward and many farmers are in the midst of their planting when they should be hoeing their crops Old potatoes are selling well here farmers receiving from 50c to 85c per bushel Harry H Lee
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Augusta
Packer
Harry H. Lee
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New Mercantile Agency
Kansan City
Packer ,Produce Mercantile
Sand
United States
Canada
Packer “Produce Mercantile Agency
Packer ‘Produce, Mercantile ‘Agency
Parker’s
Apple Holdings
Spears
West Virhan
North Fernand Pacific
New York Trade
Deal
Teamsters
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