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Chicago Packer

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1924

Page

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Rosenblum Sues Over Oswego Onion Deal Details

The Oswego county onion joint account fight involves Abraham Rosenblum of Brooklyn Andrew C Martin of New York and William Sylvester. Rosenblum files an answer in Syracuse denying Martins alleged misaccounting and breach of the July 30 1922 deal while seeking a receiver and referee.

New York Oswego County Packer New York State Abraham Rosenblum Brooklyn N. Y Andrew C. Martin William Sylvester Rosenblum Kings County Martin Sylvester Syracuse Thfis Roswell & Nichols Broadway Edgcomb Nichols Abe Rosenblum

When This Man Struck F A Horne He Struck a Snag

New York reports Frank A. Horne president of Merchants Refrigerating Company entangled in a fraud plan by a smooth con man J M Bolton posing as a fruit supplier. Bolton lured Horne with a box of oranges and grapefruit then sent a bill for 12 50 though the fruit was worth about 3. The billing listed a Jersey City address and a New York office, with local tenants denying knowledge of Bolton.

New York Frank A. Horne Merchants Refrigerating Company Horne J. M. Bolton East River ‘Savings Bank Easton Parkway Jersey City N. J Washington Street Packer George W. Anderson Bolton Rosasco & Co

Heavier Receipts Weaken Chicago Potato Market

Chicago dispatch reports heavier potato receipts from growing states pushing shipments to 640 to 800 cars daily. Prices fell on the weaker market despite earlier price strength, with Wisconsin No 1 round whites selling around 1.25 to 1.50 per cwt and Idaho No 1 sacked Russets at 2.20 to 2.35 per cwt as traders adjusted to increased supply.

Chicago Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin North Dakota

Old Cabbage Very Scarce and Light Trading

New York news reports a quiet cabbage market with many jobbers avoiding old stock due to scarce good stock. Last noted sales were 45 dollars per ton in yards, with a tendency upward, though little stock is arriving.

New York

West Palm Beach Dealer Labeled Judgment Proof

In West Palm Beach on February 29, lawyers report fruit and produce dealer John C. Oishi is judgment proof with unpaid claims. A Georgia shipper alleges cantaloupes and tomatoes were delivered yet payment was ignored amid inconsistent business activity. Apple exports reach 48,832 barrels and 123,618 boxes in week ending February 23.

West Palm Beach, Fla John C. Oishi Georgia Oishi Apple Rochester Apple’ Shippers’ ‘Association United States Canada

Opening Agreement Ends March 15 In Washington Street Stores

New York report states the opening agreement for stores on Washington street, made last fall, expires by statute of limitation on March 15. From then on, it becomes a go as you please proposition with stores free to open at any time.

New York Washington Street

Melon Distributors Hold Convention in Tifton Georgia

The Melon Distributors Association meets in Tifton for a two day session at the Myon Hotel. President Leonard calls for inspection plans and a government role in grading. Discusses weight standards and plans for rate revision with Florida Georgia and South Carolina shipments amid a disappointing 1925 season.

Leonard Shipping Point Tifton Melon Distributors Association Myon James L. Leonard Cincinnati F. C. McConnell R. E. Hall B. ¥. Wallace Civic Club R. S. Roddenberg Moultrie Rose Bureau of Agricultural Economics Cincinnnati Jin Ocala Florida Georgia South Carolina

St Louis Prepares for Apple Shippers Convention 1924

St Louis gears up for the International Apple Shippers Association annual convention to be held August 12 to 15. Local trade groups plan committees and outline tentative plans with R G Phillips expected in early March to discuss details at the new Chase hotel, a $3 5 million property serving as headquarters.

St. Louis International Apple Shippers’ Association R. G. Phillips Phillips

Florida Truck and Fruit Movement Report

Ft Lauderdale observes light mixed vegetables movement with beans peppers and eggplants by express. Pompano reports several hundred daily packages of beans peppers eggplant tomatoes and mixed vegetables by express shipments. beans command around 40 dollars a crate. Plant City strawberry movement around 60 000 quarts daily at about 25 cents per quart. Jacksonville mentions heavy rain and winds damaging vegetables including some strawberry fields. Miami notes continued favorable East Coast tomato conditions with light rains but overall increased movement versus last week.

Ft. Lauderdale Fla Pompano, Fla Plant City Miami

New York Prices Broadcast Twice Daily Market Reports

Beginning this week New York city market reports on fruits and vegetables of national importance are aired twice daily. A radio market report by the U S Department of Agriculture and New York Farms and Markets is broadcast at 9 30 p m on station WIZ. The daytime formular report remains on WEAF.

New York Med New York City U. S. Department of Agriculture New York Department of Farms and Markets WIZ Westinghouse Eleectric and Manufacturing Company WEAF thesAmerican Telephone and Telegraph Company O. D. Miller Federal Department

Prospects Bright for Louisiana Strawberry Crop This Spring

Despite several freezes and unseasonably cold weather, the Louisiana strawberry crop appears in excellent shape. Hammond reports vines loaded with young fruit and blooms, pointing to a large yield. output likely 1,500 to 1,600 carloads, with major belts including Hammond and Ponchatoula expected to match last year. Weather in coming weeks will decide final size, but shipments could begin around March 15 and rise steadily, aided by revived vine vitality after severe cold.

Hammond Louisiana Ponchatoula Tickfaw Albany Independence Montpelier Amite

Strong Onion Set Inquiry Boosts Chicago Market

Chicago February weather shift improved demand for onion sets. White sets quoted at 2.50 per bushel, yellow and red in 2.10 to 2.25 range, with some houses getting higher prices. Ebenizer sets scarce. prices up to 5 per bushel when available.

Chicago South Water Street

First Florida Potato Shipments Reach Port in Fortnight

The first straight car of Florida potatoes, Red Bliss variety, arrived on Monday on the dock in New York for ship trade. They were in very good shape and sold at four to four dollars and sixty cents per bushel. Small express shipments followed later in the week at roughly the same prices.

New York Florida

Produce Packer sample offer poster

Aside from the edition of The Packer, the paper notices a separate weekly newspaper The Produce Packer 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.

Northwest Starts Fight for Lower Rail Freight Rates

A broad coalition from Wenatchee to North Central Washington begins a push for reduced freight charges on fresh apples. Shippers, growers, and business leaders form a committee to file a petition with the Great Northern railway and seek wider cooperation from Yakima, Walla Walla, Spokane, Hood River, and Willamette and Rogue River valleys to lower tariffs. The work targets a 25 cent per box reduction toward 1917 levels, with potential action before the Interstate Commerce Commission if railroads do not oblige.

Wenatchee Wash Washington J. A. Meade H. & Crowl J. H. Anvil Northwestern Oregon Northwest Rengerid Pacific Northwest Interstate Commerce Commission Congress

Gansevoort Marketmen Banquet Set At Pennsylvania Hotel

New York officials announce the Gansevoort Marketmen Association will hold its annual banquet this Saturday night at the Pennsylvania Hotel. The grand ballroom is reserved and the committee has crafted a program expected to please all attendees.

New York Bed Gansevoort Marketmen's Association Pennsylvania Hotel

Potato Market Remains Murky With Slight Price Dip

New York and Harlem river yard prices show only small gains amid a tight potato supply. Maine shippers seek 2.26 per cwt delivery Harlem, buyers resist. top yard price stays 4 per 18 pounds bulk for premier stock. State receipts light as weather slows farmers, with farm prices up slightly and Long Island bids around 3.30 to 3.35 per 150 pound bag.

New York Harlem River Thirty-Third Street Maine Spaulding Rose New York State Long Islands Long Island

Poor Apples Sell Poorly in New York Market

In New York on February 29, the market is flooded with poor barrel apples. Quality is inferior due to cold weather and sellers offer mainly low prices. Fancy varieties fetch higher sums, but bulk prices for McIntosh, Rome Beauties, Winesaps and other popular types range from about $1.25 to $8.50 depending on variety and condition.

New York Rome Winesans York Imperials Ea Ee

Onions Lower With Market Irregular

New York reports a weak onion market with prices down about 25 cents. Yellow onions ranged 1.30 to 2.25 per 100 pounds, reds 2.25 to 2.75, whites 2.50 to 3.50, with poor stock and few high quality supplies, while frozen onions arrived sporadically.

New York

United Fruit Buyers Association to Hold Annual Banquet

In New York on March 22 the United Fruit Buyers' Association will host its annual banquet at the Biltmore. Tickets are priced at $10 and attendance will be limited to 800 guests. Last year the event featured a vaudeville show and strong dancing music.

New York United Fruit Buyers’ Association

R. S. Knowles Set for Radio Talk March 19

New York February 29 R S Knowles chairman of the Publicity Committee of the Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association with offices at 204 Franklin Street has been invited to broadcast an address from WEAF on the evening of March 19 The subject will be The Fruit and Vegetable Retail Prices as Compared With the Wholesale Prices

New York R. S. Knowles Fruit and Vegetable Brokers’ Association Franklin Street WEAF Knowles

Sharp Advance In Cabbage Prices on Chicago Market

Market on cabbage rose sharply over four to five days ending Tuesday. Texas stock in f.o.b. terms advanced about $10 15 per ton, Wisconsin Holland cabbage up $15.20, with Florida offerings easing as 25% of Florida crop moved and next 40 days see heavy shipments. Wisconsin Holland at $45 to $50 per ton f.o.b.. Texas at $20 35 per ton. local Chicago prices lagged behind due to heavy arrivals. Texas cabbage around $4 per barrel and Florida hampers at $2.25 to 2.50.

Chicago Texas Wisconsin Florida Wisconsin Holland Holland

Dissatisfied Sapiro Co-ops Probe Into Management

At Hopkinsville Kentucky a general meeting of about 200 members of the Dark Tobacco Growers Association heard Douglass Bell outline alleged extravagances and mismanagement tied to Joseph Passonneau and Aaron Sapiro. Attorneys Bell and Frank Rives argued opposing views on dissolution and preservation. A committee was formed to thoroughly investigate the association’s affairs and report back. Judge Douglas Bell joined the panel alongside C. W Garrett Douglas Graham W. Caudle Malbert Boyd and Dr Croft.

Hopkinsville Kysel Sapiro Steger Fof J. M. Neblett Douglass Bell Joseph Passonneau Passonneau Aaron Sapiro Otl Sterehounes Bumie “Bald Frank Rives W. H. Jones Pembroke C. W Garrett Douglas Graham W. Caudle Malbert Boyd Dr Croft

Fine Outlook for Peaches in Arkansas

Prospects for peaches in Northern Arkansas are favorable says D T Lewis of D E Lewis Orchards Company after a week’s trip. He reports ideal conditions with swelling buds and blossoms forecast around March 10 if normal weather continues. A late frost remains the main risk to the crop in DeQueen Amity and surrounding districts.

Kansas City Arkansas D.’T. Lewis D. E. Lewis Orchards Company St. Lo Lewis DeQueenan Amity

Canadian wheat pooling plans eyed in cross border合作

Aaro Sapiro, organizer of farmer co operatives in Saskatoon, says Canada must organize first as the United States pools surplus. He cites plans for seven Mississippi Valley states to move 150 000 000 to 200 000 000 bushels and to pool with Canadian surplus, with Australia and New Zealand joining. A Liverpool pool could fix prices by controlling surplus wheat from Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand within three years.

Saskatoon Sask Aaro Sapiro whi _Browers Canada Inc United States Mississippi Valley Australia New Zaland Liverpool New Zealand

Also Mentioned on This Page

ONION Tho. Rosenblum-Martin-Sylvestor Onion Rosenblum Cinins F. A. Horne West Palm Beach N. G Melon Distributors Jacksonville C. A. Gordon Wauchula Apple Industry North Central Gansevoort United Fruit Buyers’ Assn ASSN Dark ‘Tobacco Growers’ Association Hopkinsville, Ay Passonnean
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