Apple crop better than last year reports indicate
Growers and shippers across central and eastern districts report improved apple yields. The Packer data shows a preponderance of favorable reports from numerous districts.
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
1
Eastern crop is good big producers of summer fruit along the Atlantic coast
The June market report from The Packer notes a generally larger summer apple crop across Central and Eastern states, with some districts showing declines. Ohio Valley Michigan and the Ozark region show varied results, with several areas predicting normal to above normal yields and others a smaller crop. Michigan and Allegan report good crops while Ozark districts forecast smaller output than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Southern Illinois
Michigan
Ozark
Chicago
Packer
Albany
Bladen
Delaware
Fremont
Givens
Ironton
Kipling
North Kenova
Tennessee
Maury County
Spring Hill
Columbia
Kentucky
Andyville
Allegan
Armada
Athens
Bailey
Bangor
Belding
Bravo
Arkansas
Missouri
Anderson
Springfield
Bentonville
Garfield
Gravette
Hiwasse
Rogers
Kansas
Leavenworth
Sutherland Fruit Co Owes Around $400000
Sutherland Fruit Co is reported to owe around four hundred thousand dollars in a financial matter. The terse note suggests an unsettled debt or liability requiring attention from involved parties. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland Fruit. CO
British Railways Appeal to American Box Apple Shippers
New York June 25. British railways press American apple shippers to strengthen packing after 1300 damage claims in 1918 19 season. They note American boxes weigh 6–7 pounds for 40–42 pound loads, while Tasmanian and Western Australian crates carry 16–17 pounds. Conference underway in Liverpool with steamship reps to curb losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
New York
United Kingdom
British Isles
Engsh Railway
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Tah
New
Mexico
Colorado
America
England
Advoc
Omar Ye
Fruitman's Guide Loses Suit Over Advert for Cantaloupes
New York June 25 The Fruitman's Guide sued Miller-Cummings Co for 45 dollars the price of an advertisement two weeks prior The case heard in First Municipal District Court ended with a verdict for Miller-Cummings The Guide claimed the ad copy had been provided by Arthur Miller owner of Miller-Cummings and he denied knowledge of the copy stating the Crowned Lyon brand is his and Rose brand claims were disputed The ad read that the firm was headquarters for Crowned Lyon and Rose cantaloupes, which Miller admitted handling for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fruitman’s Guide
Miller-Cummings Company
First Municipal District Court
Her. & Sinesday
Milller
Har Ya
Arthur Miller
Rietor
Miller-Cummings
Jenny
Mill
Lyon
Court rules in favor of Miller-Cummings Company
In cross examination the witness discussed advertising in The Packer and other papers, noting The Packer’s larger circulation and avoiding ads in the Guide due to a car shortage. The pink sheet man hoped for early news but did not get the hoped for scoop as the court sided with Miller-Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Packer
Miller-Cummings Company
Expect Dismissal Of Profiteering Charge In New York Firm Case
District Attorney had no representative present to protest a motion to dismiss the profiteering charges against The Kimballs and no announcement of a dismissal. The case concerns a New York firm tied to a potato deal with small average profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeans the Kimballs
Tive
New York
Cantaloupe Shipments Rise in Imperial Valley This Week
In Brawley California Cantelope shipments increased this week surpassing 6 000 carloads and nearing peak yearly records. Through Thursday season total reached 5 309 cars, down slightly from last year though daily gains suggest a second setting with hot weather spurring growth. Prices remain firm for standards and ponies while quality stays fair to good and shipments show no restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Valley
McCormick Arrested Over Spud Deal in Kansas City
E B McCormick once ran Pasadena Produce in California was arrested this week in Kansas City on charges tied to a spring potato deal. He allegedly borrowed funds to buy potatoes and sold stock to a wholesale dealer without repaying the loan while also cashing a check with insufficient funds. He is headed back to Pasadena according to his lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
B. McCormick
Pasadena Produce Company
Pasadena
Calif
McCormick
Weekly Chicago potato trade shows mixed prices and steady demand
The Chicago potato market opened weak with heavy supplies and moderate demand. Prices varied by region with Louisiana and Alabama Triumphs around 7 to 7.50 per cwt and North Carolina Cobblers reaching up to 13.50 in barrels. By midweek prices held firmer for sacked stock, barrel sales stayed active, and overall receipts hovered around 190 to 251 on track with small weekly shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louisiana
Alabama
Arkansas
Texas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Worida
Virginia
Florida
Hastings
Oklahoma
Carolina
Thurssday
Cincinnati Dealers Protest Express Consolidation
A group led by Flatow Riley & Co files with the Interstate Commerce Commission to block the continued operation of the American Railway Express Company under the current consolidation. A Washington hearing on July 12 will decide whether to keep the combine or require separate competing firms. Shippers report poor service, delays for perishables, and crowded consignments, with fears of worsened conditions if the consolidation remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Flatow, Riley & Co
Express
American Railway Express Company
George Av Hamma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Consolidated Siven
Washington
Governent
Ohio Valley
Fruit and Vegetables Express
Southern Truck
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the Packer
Prac
Tically
Cen
Tral
Eastern States
New Jersey
Atelantic
Rastrade
Miller- Cummings Co
Adv
Kimballs
E. B. McCormick
Spud
Interstate Commercee Commission
Washton
Cinciti
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